Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center

Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center in Plymouth, MI, has something for golfers of all ages and abilities. Just ask James Piot, who grew up playing golf at Fox Hills and went on to win the U.S. Amateur title at Oakmont in 2021. He turned pro in 2022 and is now playing on the LIV Tour with a top-10 finish in Bangkok. That may be the best advertising Fox Hills has received in recent years!

Fox Hills is home to 63 holes of superb golf set on 500 acres of prime Michigan real estate: the 18-hole, par-3 Strategic Fox Course, the 27-hole Classic Fox Course, and the 18-hole Golden Fox Course. What I found interesting is that regardless of which course you’re playing, all the greens are in tremendous condition and rolled true! They get quicker as you move from the Strategic Fox to Fox Classic to Golden Fox. The two 18-hole layouts have five sets of tees, so finding a suitable yardage shouldn’t be a problem. And, although they are all on the same property, each course has its own clubhouse.

The Classic Fox layouts are fine examples of what a traditional country club golf course looked like. The gently rolling hills, mature trees, and small greens make it a throwback to what golf once was. The original 18-hole course was built in 1927 and was known then as Plymouth Country Club. This Wilfred Reid design was recently renovated and blends in perfectly with the original to create a more modern look and feel with enhancements that bring out the original layout’s character. In 1982, Jim Lipe designed an additional 9 holes, which completed the 27-hole layout. These are great courses to walk and soak in the natural beauty.

The clubhouse features Fox Hills' original log cabin, which dates back to 1927 and was renovated in 2008. It still features the warmth and charm of the original log cabin. Fox Classic only has a practice putting green, so if you want to hit balls before play, allow a few extra minutes and head next door to The Golden Fox.

There are a few subtle differences between each layout. On The Lakes Course, water comes into play on seven holes, and there’s less bunkering. The 9th hole on the Lakes Course exemplifies this layout’s name. It’s a 472-yard par 5 dogleg right with a large lake at the corner of the dogleg. It may seem insignificant, but with the slope of the fairway you’re hitting into from the tee, this lake gathers a lot of golf balls.

We all know that Michigan winters can be brutal, and that golf is usually a forgotten event. Fox Hills has something that will drive away those winter blues. Their Performance Center now features eight Trackman simulators, representing the latest shot performance technology. With Trackman's advanced radar and camera tracking, you can learn everything about your golf swing and identify areas that could use improvement. You can also challenge friends to a round on over 260 preprogrammed courses or play challenging skill games with the kids. It’s a great way to keep your golf swing in good shape during the cold Michigan winters.
In addition to being known for 63 holes of spectacular golf, Fox Hills has been recognized as one of the top wedding destinations in Michigan and is home to three separate and unique banquet venues that can host upwards of 400 guests.

This is just a brief outline of what Fox Hills has to offer. It’s easily reachable from the metro Detroit area and will delight any golfer. I’ve never seen a golf facility that offers so much!