Stony Creek Golf Season Kicks Off As Temps Warm Up

The lazy days of summer will soon be here, and to help you get in the mood why not enjoy golfing at golf course.

The 18-hole golf course, that covers 6,928 yards with a par of 72, opened Friday. 

With Sunday expected to crack the 70s, many golf fans are eager to take in some fresh air and hit the green. opened at the end of March.

This year, in an effort to bring the game to more young people, Stony Creek has extended its junior rates to men and women under 20 years old.

For parents who have kids interested in being the next Phil Mickelson, you can start planning summer golf lessons now with The First Tee of Detroit hosted at four Huron-Clinton Metroparks this summer including Stony Creek. Boys and girls, 7 to 17 years of age, can sign up for three days of workshops in golf instruction. Golf camps offer 12 hours of instruction. Kids need not have any prior golf experience to participate in the lessons except for the Birdie & Eagle Camp at Stony Creek Metropark, which requires students to have passed “Par” certification in The First Tee program.

Camp goodies include a hat, a daily snack, and an identification card which allows the student to play golf for $2 when playing with a full-paying adult at any course hosting The First Tee classes. 

Stony Creek Metropark – Golf Camp – Player & Par $110

• June 21, 22 & 23; 10 am – 2 pm
• July 19, 20 & 21; 10 am – 2 pm
• Aug. 16, 17 & 18; 10 am – 2 pm

 Stony Creek Metropark – Birdie & Eagle Camp (ages 10 & up) $110

•  June 21, 22 & 23; 10 am – 2 pm
•  Aug. 16, 17 & 18; 10 am – 2 pm

Stony Creek Metropark – Girls’ Club $110 

• July 19, 20 & 21; 10 am – 2 pm

Registration for these classes began April 1. The First Tee of Detroit provides all instruction and space is limited. For more information or to register, call The First Tee of Detroit at 248-545-4929 or go to www.thefirstteedetroit.org. 

Remember a vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark and is only $25 annually for regular admission, $15 annually for seniors or $5 daily. The daily permit offers a $4 coupon, good that day only, off greens fees, not valid with league play or outings. Contact Stony Creek Metropark at 586-781-9166 or 1-800-477-9166 or 1-800-23-GOLF-4; or go to www.metroparks.com for more information.