There are 4 golf courses in Detroit, Michigan and 2 are municipal courses. There are also another 72 golf courses within 20 miles of Detroit, including 18 public, 31 municipal and 23 private courses. The oldest course in the Detroit area is the Detroit Golf Club which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA and opened in 1899. The longest course is Oakland Hills Country Club, which is 7,142 yards. Bloomfield Hills Country Club is rated the best course near Detroit.