West
Shore Golf and Country Club - A first-class golf venue
Our private
18-hole golf course, along the west shore of the picturesque island
of Grosse Ile, offers peaceful seclusion in a spectacular setting.
The course is challenging for the skilled enthusiast, as well as enjoyable
for the occasional golfer. Members enjoy plenty of open tee times
with four-hour rounds that are the norm not the exception.
Challenging
and playable:
Our tree-lined, par-71 course has smaller greens that put through
with subtle breaks and water plays on eight of the holes. The course
offers four par-3s, eleven par-4s and three par-5s.
Golfers
can match their skill level to one of four sets of tee boxes:
Black - Championship
Blue - Men
White - Seniors or Ladies
Red - Juniors or Ladies
Members
and their guests have full access to:
- All clubhouse amenities, including the welcoming atmosphere of the
club's dining rooms, outdoor patios, and bars.
- Men's and women's locker rooms are available.
- A
pro shop with a wide selection of golf apparel, golf clubs and equipment
at competitive prices.
- Group and private lessons for beginners to those who just need to
fine-tune one aspect of their game.
History
The original golf course was designed by George B. Ferry, a golf architect,
in 1908 and was named Island Country Club. It was the first private
golf club established on Grosse Ile on what was originally known as
the Fox Farms property. A flagpole, donated by Mr. Charles E. Haisley
on July 4, 1928 for W.M. Lacy, still remains as a reminder of the
original golf club.
During
the ensuing years the property was purchased by William R. Stadler,
renamed West Shore Golf & Country Club, and leased to members.
During World War II the course was closed, but was used as a training
camp for the Detroit Lions football team. The original clubhouse was
a private three-story residence, which was torn down after acquisition
of the club and property on December 19, 1972 by the present West
Shore Golf & Country Club members
West
Shore Golf & Country Club joined with other private clubs of Michigan
by entering the Golf Association of Michigan in 1972.
In compliance
with the USGA Handicap System, the Golf Association of Michigan measured
the yardage of the golf course on June 24, 1983, resulting in the
establishment of a 6,560-yard par 70 from the men's championship tees,
and a 6,025-yard par 75 for women.
A major
expansion and refurbishing of the clubhouse and renovation of the
golf course was completed in 1987. This included the addition of the
second floor grillroom and modification of the ladies' locker room.
A mixed grill and kitchen facility were added on the first floor level.
West
Shore hosted the USGA 1986 U.S. Amateur Public links Sectional Qualifying
Rounds, and in July 1987, hosted the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
regional.
West
Shore Golf & Country Club in conjunction with Grosse Ile Golf
& Country Club, co-hosted the 1989 Michigan PGA Professional Championship.
