Maple Leaf Golf Course

Address: 158 N. Mackinaw Rd., Linwood, MI 48634

Phone: (989) 697-3531

Overall Rating: 6.60

East 9: Par 35

North 9: Par 36

West 9: Par 36

Overall Course: (all 18) Par 72

Clubhouse and Amenities – Rating 7.23

Maple Leaf Golf Course in Linwood, Michigan, is a 27-hole public golf course that features a welcoming clubhouse with a restaurant serving everything from hot dogs and snacks, chips, candy, to a full dinner menu where you may even find prime rib in the evenings. There is also a wide selection of beverages at the full bar—all reasonably priced.

The pro shop offers essential golf items, including balls, tees, markers, gloves, divot tools, and a small assortment of apparel, all at average pricing. Outside, the putting green provides a convenient practice area for fine-tuning putts before heading out on the course. The bag drop is easy to locate, and the facility provides paved parking and well-maintained carts for a smooth experience. Dirt and gravel cart paths add a rustic touch to the grounds, while scheduling a tee time is straightforward. With friendly service throughout, Maple Leaf ensures an enjoyable visit.

Hole 1 – Par 4 – Rating 7.20

Front: 220 yds
Middle: 292 yds
Back: 304 yds

Players step up to large, level tees and find a flat, tree-lined fairway stretching ahead. Medium rough edges the fairway, creating a clean boundary. Approaching the small green, players notice its well-maintained fringe, leading to a receptive, crowned surface with a fast-putting speed. The green’s gentle, rolling contours add nuance to each putt.

Hole 2 – Par 3 – Rating 7.00

Front: 116 yds
Middle: 157 yds
Back: 187 yds

Players begin from medium-sized, level tee blocks on this par 3, aiming toward a flat approach bordered by medium rough. The hole’s tree-lined setting creates a defined path to one of the large greens. A well-maintained fringe frames the green, which offers a fast pace and some extreme undulations, demanding precision on each putt. The green surface is also receptive to approach shots.

Hole 3 – Par 4 – Rating 6.00

Front: 239 yds
Middle: 326 yds
Back: 352 yds

Starting from level, medium-sized tees, players face a flat fairway that doglegs left through a wooded setting. Medium rough edges the fairway, while the second shot crosses a pond after the bend. Real sand bunkers guard the approach, their unraked surfaces requiring careful strategy. The small green is receptive, with a maintained fringe leading to a fast putting surface. Rolling contours on the green demand precision.

Hole 4 – Par 4 – Rating 6.40

Front: 270 yds
Middle: 288 yds
Back: 338 yds

Start from large, level tees and drive toward a rolling fairway framed by tree-lined edges. Medium-length rough borders the fairway. The approach leads to a small green with a maintained fringe, sloped from back to front. The green’s rolling surface offers a receptive landing, and its medium speed provides a smooth but careful finish to the hole.

Hole 5 – Par 4 – Rating 6.40

Front: 208 yds
Middle: 249 yds
Back: 254 yds

Starting from medium-sized, level tees, the challenge unfolds with a severely undulating fairway and a sharp dogleg left. A tree positioned in the center of the fairway creates a key decision on how to navigate it, while tree-lined boundaries enhance the challenge. Medium rough edges the fairway, maintaining a clear but demanding approach to a medium-sized green. Sloped from back to front, the green’s rolling surface is both receptive and fast for putts.

Hole 6 – Par 3 – Rating 6.33

Front: 105 yds
Middle: 131 yds
Back: 151 yds

From an elevated, level tee box, the par 3 presents a challenging shot over a pond water hazard. The tree-lined setting enhances the view while medium rough borders the green, providing a clear but demanding approach. Real sand bunkers guard the sides, their unraked surfaces adding to the difficulty. The medium-sized green features a maintained fringe and rolls fast, offering a receptive landing. Its rolling contours slope gently from back to front.

Hole 7 – Par 5 – Rating 6.33

Front: 419 yds
Middle: 508 yds
Back: 522 yds

The only par 5 on the East Nine starts from large, level tees and leads to a rolling fairway that plays uphill. Medium rough flanks the sides, while tree-lined and wooded areas frame the hole. Real sand bunkers protect the approach, their unraked surfaces posing a challenge. The medium-sized green, with a maintained fringe, offers a rolling and receptive surface that runs deep from front to back, putting at a medium speed.

Hole 8 – Par 4 – Rating 6.29

Front: 210 yds
Middle: 273 yds
Back: 294 yds

From level, medium-sized tees, the fairway stretches flat ahead, bordered by medium rough on either side. A pond water hazard lies to the left, demanding accuracy off the tee. Real sand bunkers guard the approach, their unraked surfaces adding difficulty. The large green, featuring a maintained fringe, offers a rolling and receptive surface that slopes gently from back to front. Fast-paced putting tests precision.

Hole 9 – Par 4 – Rating 6.33

Front: 273 yds
Middle: 312 yds
Back: 314 yds

From large, level tees, the flat fairway stretches ahead, flanked by medium rough on both sides. Unraked real sand bunkers guard the approach, adding an element of challenge. The maintained fringe leads to a medium-sized green that offers medium speed, sloping from back to front. The rolling surface is receptive, rewarding accurate shots.

Average Rating Holes 1-9: 6.48

Maple Leaf Golf Course North Nine

Hole 1 – Par 4 – Rating 6.50

Front: 282 yds
Middle: 337 yds
Back: 361 yds

Starting from level, large tees, the rolling fairway unfolds, bordered by tree-lined edges. Medium rough flanks the sides, while a pond water hazard sits to the right of the fairway, demanding precision off the tee. As the approach nears the green, real sand bunkers come into play, adding challenge to the shot. The maintained fringe leads to a medium-sized green that features a fast-putting pace, offering a rolling and receptive surface.

Hole 2 – Par 4 – Rating 6.50

Front: 239 yds
Middle: 270 yds
Back: 297 yds

From elevated, large, level tees, the flat fairway stretches ahead, flanked by medium rough and tree-lined boundaries. A water hazard runs all down the right side, requiring careful shot placement. As the approach nears the green, unraked real sand bunkers present additional challenges. The maintained fringe leads to a large, tiered green that slopes from back to front, offering a rolling, receptive surface with a fast speed that demands precision on every putt.

Hole 3 – Par 5 – Rating 6.57

Front: 353 yds
Middle: 428 yds
Back: 455 yds

The first of back-to-back par 5s starts from level, medium-sized tees, requiring a tee shot over a water hazard. The rolling fairway leads through medium-length rough, flanked by tree-lined edges. As the approach nears the green, real sand bunkers, unraked and challenging, come into play. The maintained fringe transitions to a medium-sized green that rolls quickly, sloping from back to front and providing a receptive surface for well-placed shots.

Hole 4 – Par 5 – Rating 6.50

Front: 422 yds
Middle: 480 yds
Back: 513 yds

The second of back-to-back par 5s begins from medium-sized, level tees with a tee shot over a water hazard. The rolling fairway features a slight dogleg left and is lined by trees, while medium rough borders the sides. As the approach nears the green, unraked real sand bunkers present additional challenges. The maintained fringe leads to a large, receptive green that is rolling, providing a fast-putting surface.

Hole 5 – Par 3 – Rating 6.40

Front: 115 yds
Middle: 157 yds
Back: 177 yds

The first par 3 on the North Nine features level, medium size tees. Tee over a pond water hazard, creating an exciting challenge. The hole is surrounded by a wooded area and medium rough, with no bunkers to navigate. The maintained fringe leads to a medium-sized green that offers a fast speed and slopes gently from back to front. The rolling surface is receptive, inviting precise shots.

Hole 6 – Par 4 – Rating 6.50

Front: 243 yds
Middle: 317 yds
Back: 355 yds

The tee off over wetlands, from level, small tee blocks that guide the way to a rolling fairway with a dogleg right. A pond water hazard lies to the right, while trees line the left side, framing the hole. Medium rough borders the fairway, and unraked real sand bunkers await near the green and dot the left side of the fairway. The maintained fringe leads to a medium-sized, crowned green that features a fast speed for putting. Its receptive and rolling surface invites pin seeking.

Hole 7 – Par 4 – Rating 6.50

Front: 267 yds
Middle: 309 yds
Back: 331 yds

From medium-sized, level tee boxes, players face a flat fairway that features a slight dogleg right, framed by tree-lined edges. A pond water hazard sits to the right of the fairway, adding to the challenge. Unraked real sand bunkers guard the fairway and approach, while a maintained fringe leads to a medium-sized green that offers a rolling, receptive surface. The green slopes from back to front, providing a quick speed that demands precision speed control.

Hole 8 – Par 3 – Rating 6.40

Front: 69 yds
Middle: 93 yds
Back: 132 yds

As the last par 3 on the North Nine, what we consider the signature hole
features large, level tees that require a tee shot over a water hazard to the island green. Medium rough surrounds the area, while there are no bunkers to navigate. A maintained fringe leads to a small but receptive, rolling surface. The green presents a medium putting speed and demands precise shots.

Hole 9 – Par 4 – Rating 6.50

Front: 302 yds
Middle: 365 yds
Back: 425 yds

From large, level tees, the flat fairway unfolds ahead, bordered by medium rough. Trees line the left side, while a pond water hazard sits to the right of the fairway, requiring careful shot placement. Real sand bunkers, unraked, are placed near the fairway and guard the approach. A maintained fringe leads to a medium-sized green that is receptive and rolling, providing a smooth surface for putts that roll at a medium pace.

Average Rating Holes 10-18: 6.49

Maple Leaf Golf Course West Nine

Hole 1 – Par 4 – Rating 6.00

Front: 250 yds
Middle: 350 yds
Back: 363 yds

Starting from large, level tee boxes, the hole opens onto a flat fairway edged with medium-length rough. Real sand bunkers come into play along at the green, adding strategic challenge. A maintained fringe leads to a medium-sized green that slopes from back to front. The green is both receptive and rolling, with a fast-paced putting surface that rewards precision.

Hole 2 – Par 5 – Rating 6.50

Front: 362 yds
Middle: 497 yds
Back: 510 yds

The first of two par 5s begins from level, large tee blocks, leading to a flat fairway that plays slightly uphill. Medium rough borders the fairway, while a pond water hazard runs along the right side, adding a test of accuracy. Unraked real sand bunkers guard the approach, and the maintained fringe surrounds a medium-sized green that is both rolling and receptive, sloping from back to front with a smooth, medium-speed putting surface.

Hole 3 – Par 4 – Rating 6.67

Front: 319 yds
Middle: 337 yds
Back: 357 yds

Starting from level, medium-sized tees, the tee shot carries over a pond water hazard onto a flat fairway that doglegs left. Medium-length rough lines the fairway edges, providing a clean path without bunkers. The approach leads to a small green with a maintained fringe, sloping from back to front. The green’s surface is both rolling and receptive, allowing putts to roll at a medium speed for a smooth finish.

Hole 4 – Par 4 – Rating 5.71

Front: 285 yds
Middle: 339 yds
Back: 349 yds

Large, level tees lead to a flat fairway that doglegs left, with medium rough along the edges. A drainage water hazard runs to the right, so avoid that if you can. Unraked real sand bunkers near the green have some grass growing in. The maintained fringe surrounds a small green that slopes from back to front, offering a receptive and rolling surface with medium putting speed.

Hole 5 – Par 3 – Rating 6.40

Front: 103 yds
Middle: 141 yds
Back: 200 yds

The first par 3 on the West Nine starts from large, level tees and plays uphill, with medium rough framing the approach. A huge, unraked real sand bunker guards the left side, adding challenge to the shot. The maintained fringe surrounds a large, tiered green that slopes back to front. Its receptive and rolling surface allows for smooth putts at a medium pace.

Hole 6 – Par 5 – Rating 6.40

Front: 464 yds
Middle: 519 yds
Back: 575 yds

The final par 5 on the West Nine begins with a tee shot over a mix of waste area and rough, opening to a flat fairway with a dogleg left. The green nestles into the trees down a 150-yard chute, framed by medium rough as the first cut and fescue beyond. With no hazards to contend with, the approach moves onto a maintained fringe and a medium-sized green that slopes back to front and left to right. Its receptive, rolling surface provides a tough challenge, allowing putts to move at a comfortable, medium speed.

Hole 7 – Par 4 – Rating 5.67

Front: 324 yds
Middle: 401 yds
Back: 414 yds

Teeing off from a long chute, the shot starts from large, level tees onto a flat fairway with a slight dogleg right. Medium rough edges the fairway, with trees lining the left side and unraked real sand bunkers strategically placed near the green. The maintained fringe surrounds a small green that runs at a medium speed, offering a receptive, rolling surface with slopes from right to left and back to front.

Hole 8 – Par 3 – Rating 6.33

Front: 96 yds
Middle: 130 yds
Back: 172 yds

The final par 3 starts from level, medium-sized elevated tees, the tee shot carries over a pond water hazard and plays slightly downhill. Medium rough borders the green, with real sand bunkers adding challenge. A maintained fringe surrounds the medium-sized green, which slopes gently from back to front. The green’s receptive, rolling surface offers a consistent medium putting speed.

Hole 9 – Par 4 – Rating 6.25

Front: 200 yds
Middle: 286 yds
Back: 303 yds

From large, level tee boxes, the flat fairway stretches ahead with medium rough edging both sides. A pond water hazard lies to the right, adding challenge on the tee shot. Real sand bunkers, both greenside and along the fairway, are left unraked. The maintained fringe surrounds a medium-sized green, which slopes from back to front. The green is receptive and rolling, allowing putts to move at a medium pace.

Average Rating Holes 19-27: 6.21

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