The Orchards

The Orchards Golf Club, located in Washington, Michigan, was opened in 1993 and designed by Robert Trent Jones II. The name, “The Orchards,” is a popular name for a golf course, being used for at least 4 other courses in the United States.

The Orchards has been given several awards and is presently ranked the #14 public course in the state of Michigan by Golfweek magazine. It has been ranked as high as #12 by Golf Digest for the State of Michigan (although it was not listed in the 2007 rankings).

The course has 2 very distinct sides. The front 9 is pretty tight, has some blind shots, and is pretty heavily wooded. The back nine (my personal favorite) is links style with many elevation changes. The 13th hole measures a staggering 607 yards from the back tees (and it plays all of it!).

In 2002, the course hosted the 77th United States Amateur Public Links Championship. The Orchards has a great practice facility and the rates are fairly reasonable. If you get a chance to visit Washington, Michigan check it out, you will not be disappointed.