Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Oakland County, Michigan

The 25 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Oakland County, Michigan, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Forest Lake Country Club Black (F) tees · 2,349 yds · Rating 54.7 · Par 55Bloomfield Hills	Bloomfield Hills	55	86
2	The Links at Crystal Lake RED tees · 4,349 yds · Rating 61.9 · Par 70Pontiac	Pontiac	70	96
3	Lincoln Hills Golf Course RED tees · 4,704 yds · Rating 62.4 · Par 70Birmingham	Birmingham	70	100
4	White Lake Oaks Golf Course RED tees · 4,869 yds · Rating 64.1 · Par 71White Lake	White Lake	71	101
5	Highland Hills Golf Course # Three tees · 4,405 yds · Rating 61.1 · Par 71Highland	Highland	71	102
6	Kensington Metropark Golf Course GOLD tees · 5,232 yds · Rating 65.9 · Par 71Milford	Milford	71	102
7	Bay Pointe Golf Club SILVER tees · 4,909 yds · Rating 65.1 · Par 71West Bloomfield	West Bloomfield	71	103
8	Devil's Ridge Golf Club GOLD tees · 3,951 yds · Rating 62.9 · Par 72Oxford	Oxford	72	104
9	Glen Oaks Golf Course GOLD tees · 4,528 yds · Rating 62.4 · Par 70Farminton Hills	Farminton Hills	70	105
10	Brookwood Golf Club WHITE tees · 4,666 yds · Rating 63.6 · Par 70Rochester Hills	Rochester Hills	70	107
11	Oxford Hills Country Club RED tees · 5,203 yds · Rating 65.1 · Par 72Oxford	Oxford	72	107
12	Birmingham Country Club 1898's tees · 4,074 yds · Rating 61.1 · Par 70Birmingham	Birmingham	70	108
13	Farmington Hills Golf Club RED tees · 4,907 yds · Rating 63.6 · Par 71Farmington Hills	Farmington Hills	71	108
14	Walnut Creek Country Club Green tees · 3,619 yds · Rating 61.1 · Par 70South Lyon	South Lyon	70	109
15	Moose Ridge Golf Course RED tees · 4,758 yds · Rating 63.8 · Par 71South Lyon	South Lyon	71	109
16	Fieldstone Golf Club RED tees · 4,916 yds · Rating 64.4 · Par 72Auburn Hills	Auburn Hills	72	109
17	Paint Creek Country Club RED tees · 4,954 yds · Rating 64.0 · Par 71Lake Orion	Lake Orion	71	109
18	Silver Lake Golf Course Green tees · 4,499 yds · Rating 63.2 · Par 72Waterford	Waterford	72	110
19	Mulberry Hills Golf Course RED tees · 4,730 yds · Rating 67.5 · Par 71Oxford	Oxford	71	110
20	Lyon Oaks Golf Course GREEN tees · 4,477 yds · Rating 66.4 · Par 72Wixom	Wixom	72	111
21	Coyote Golf Club SILVER tees · 4,952 yds · Rating 63.6 · Par 72New Hudson	New Hudson	72	111
22	Beacon Hill Golf Course RED tees · 4,323 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 71Commerce Township	Commerce Township	71	112
23	Sylvan Glen Golf Course RED tees · 4,910 yds · Rating 63.8 · Par 71Troy	Troy	71	112
24	Red Run Golf Club GREEN tees · 5,020 yds · Rating 65.1 · Par 72Royal Oak	Royal Oak	72	112
25	Sanctuary Lake Golf Course WHITE tees · 5,282 yds · Rating 65.6 · Par 71Troy	Troy	71	112

Oakland County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Oakland County, Michigan?

Forest Lake Country Club in Bloomfield Hills is currently the easiest golf course in Oakland County based on slope (slope rating 86).

How many ranked golf courses are in Oakland County, Michigan?

107 golf courses in Oakland County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Oakland County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.