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Pine Trace Golf Club, Reimagined.
Pine Trace Golf Club has been a cornerstone of Southeast Michigan golf since 1989. Built on one of the finest pieces of property in Oakland County and shaped by the vision of renowned architect Arthur Hills, the course was designed from the beginning to be something special — a public club where great golf and genuine hospitality go hand in hand.
Thirty-five years later, that foundation has never been stronger. A comprehensive renovation is well underway — starting with the course and the practice facility, with much more still to come. The pines are still here. The welcome is still warm. And the journey to make Pine Trace better than ever has only just begun.
The Vision
This Isn't Just a Refresh.
When the decision was made to close Pine Trace Golf Club in the fall of 2024, it wasn’t taken lightly. A course with more than three decades of history, a loyal following, and a reputation as one of Southeast Michigan’s finest public tracks doesn’t close its gates without a compelling reason.
The reason was simple: we saw what Pine Trace could become and we committed to building it.
What followed was a comprehensive, ground-up transformation of the golf course, the practice facility, the entrance, and the grounds. And it’s not finished yet. A new banquet venue and a fully renovated clubhouse are already in the planning stages, with construction on the horizon. When the full vision is realized, Pine Trace will stand as something genuinely rare: a public golf club that offers a complete destination experience incorporating world-class golf, exceptional dining, a first-class event facility, and a reimagined clubhouse—all in the heart of Oakland County.
This is what the road ahead looks like.
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Transformation From the Ground Up
2024
The Work Begins
On September 3, 2024, Pine Trace Golf Club closed its gates and the most ambitious renovation in the club’s history began. With the course cleared of play, the team got to work rebuilding Pine Trace from the ground up.
The scope of the 2024 work was sweeping:
- A brand-new irrigation system installed across the entire property
- The entire course re-grassed
- All greens and tees rebuilt from scratch
- New cart paths installed throughout
- Additional tee positions added to increase playability options
- 40 bunkers designed and installed, reshaping the visual and strategic character of the course
2025
Building the Foundation
With the course rebuilding well underway, 2025 brought the next layer of the renovation into focus — the amenities that surround the game itself.
- April – October 2025: Renovation of the practice putting green begins, giving players a dedicated, premium warm-up surface before their round
- 2025: Construction begins on a redesigned entrance road, making the arrival experience at Pine Trace feel as intentional as the rest of the property
- 2025: The practice range — a cornerstone of any serious golfer’s visit — begins a full reconstruction
2026
Pine Trace Reopens
This is the year the gates open again. After nearly two years of intensive renovation, Pine Trace opens for play, transformed in every meaningful way.
- May 2026: The new entrance road is completed, establishing a fresh first impression the moment guests arrive
- June 12, 2026: Pine Trace Golf Club officially reopens for play.
- Mid-Summer 2026: The newly renovated putting green opens
- Late-Summer 2026: The rebuilt practice range opens, offering golfers a full warm-up and practice facility befitting a course of this caliber
- Spring – Fall 2026: Design and architectural drawings begin for a brand-new banquet venue — the next major chapter in the Pine Trace story
- Fall/Winter 2026–2027: The new banquet venue moves into the permitting and bidding phase
The opening of the course on June 12th is the first chapter of a fully transformed Pine Trace.
2027
A New Destination Takes Shape
The physical transformation of Pine Trace extends beyond the course and into the club itself.
- Spring 2027: Clubhouse renovation begins, bringing the heart of the club in line with the elevated standard established throughout the rest of the property
- Mid–Late Spring 2027: Construction begins on the new banquet venue — a facility designed to make Pine Trace a premier destination for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations
2028
The Vision is Completed
- Spring 2028: The clubhouse renovation is completed, delivering a reimagined gathering place for golfers and guests alike
- Summer/Fall 2028: The new banquet venue opens its doors — marking the completion of a four-year vision and establishing Pine Trace as one of Southeast Michigan’s premier golf and event destinations
