Thoroughbred GCThoroughbred Golf Club

Thoroughbred Golf Club
5900 S. Water Rd
Rothbury, Michigan 49452
Oceana County

Phone(s): (231) 894-3939
Fax: (231) 893-3977
Website: www.thoroughbredgolf.com


Thoroughbred Golf Club is the centerpiece of the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury. It consistently ranks as one of West Michigan's top courses. The course is as beautiful as it is challenging with a landscape of lush rolling hills blanketed with mature trees. Golfers should be prepared for a variety of elevation changes and tricky uneven lies. Natural marsh areas come into play and there is a combination of conventional and pot bunkers, some with sod walls that make recovery difficult. Trees and mounding border the fairways and the challenging greens features a mix of ridges, tiers, and undulations. The no. 1 handicap hole is the second, which is both dramatically scenic and hard, This tough par 4 can be reached in regulation with a risky shot over the wetlands or it can be played safe to the right on the second shot.

Thoroughbred Golf Club
3.5 stars out of 5 (based on 3 reviews)
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A view from Thoroughbred Golf ClubA spring view from Thoroughbred Golf ClubA view of a green at Thoroughbred Golf Club.A view of a fairway at Thoroughbred Golf Club.A view of a hole protected by a manicured bunker at Thoroughbred Golf Club.A view of a tee at Thoroughbred Golf Club

Golf course details

  • Holes: 18
  • Designed by: Arthur Hills, MacCurrach Golf
  • Public/Private: Resort
  • Year opened: 1993
  • Golf Season: Open: 4/15 Closed: 11/30
  • Guest Policy: Open
  • Tee times welcomed: Yes
  • Fairways: Bent Grass
  • Greens: Bent Grass

Facilities

  • Pro in house: Yes
  • Driving range: Yes
  • Rental clubs: Yes
  • Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees

Green fees price ranges

Course policies

  • Metal spikes allowed: No
  • Dress code: Proper golf attire required.
  • Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Length, slope and rating for each tee

Tee Par Yardage Slope Rating
Gold 72 6900 146 73.6
Red (W) 72 4879 121 68.3
Blue 72 6359 138 71.3
White 72 5960 128 68.8

Reader Ratings / Reviews

  • Thoroughbred Golf Club
    2.5 stars out of 5
    by RICHARD RIVERS
    on June 02nd, 2021 13:13
    THOROUGHBRED IS ONE OF THE TOP 5 GOLF COURSES IN THE STATE. BEAUTIFUL. EACH HOLE ONE UNTO ITSELF. GREAT SHAPE. EXCELLENT GREENS. I HAVE PLAYED TOP COURSES AROUND THE US LIKE CHERRY HILLS, ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB, EAST LAKE, ETC AND THOROUGHBRED EXCEEDS THE BEAUTY OF ALL THESE. EACH YEAR THE CONDITION GETS BETTER. AND IT IS VERY REASONABLE PRICED. DONT MISS IT. ITS A TREAT. R A RIVERS I WOULD GIVE IT 5 STARS
  • Thoroughbred Golf Club
    3 stars out of 5
    by jeremy
    on August 17th, 2015 13:04
    Sad to see... Sunday afternoon 2pm... NO ONE THERE..... that was the first sign of trouble. look the course was average shape at best( greens surprisingly were pretty good) tee boxes bad, fairways average at best. back in the day this course was dialed in...not any more.. also one of the toughest courses around..played very poor, windy 6 handicap shot a 99!!! Wow... Honestly would recommend to stay away.... sorry thoroughbred:((
  • Thoroughbred Golf Club
    4.5 stars out of 5
    by Tom Chedister
    on July 24th, 2011 23:56
    Tough, fair layout. Excellent greens and fairways.
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