Red Oaks Golf Course

Plan your round at Red Oaks Golf Course

Red Oaks is a nine-hole, par 31 public course run by Oakland County Parks in Madison Heights, designed by Jerry Matthews. It is a short layout of par 3s and par 4s that plays 2,442 yards from the back tees, and it is aimed at beginners while still giving experienced players something to work on. Tee times are required.

Public
9 holes
Par 31
Designed by Jerry Matthews
Opened 1978

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Course strategy

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Par315 par 3s · 4 par 4s · 0 par 5s

Yardage · Middle2,256Total yards

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Red Oaks Golf Course hole by hole

Hole 1

Par 4Hcp 3

350

yds ·Middle

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Distances in yards

Scorecard (distances in yards)
Hole	Par	Hcp	Back	Middle	Front
1	4	3	366	350	273
2	3	8	170	152	124
3	3	9	145	135	80
4	3	4	219	183	142
5	4	5	383	363	281
6	3	7	185	161	135
7	4	1	420	396	283
8	3	6	180	160	126
9	4	2	374	356	237
Total	31		2,442	2,256	1,681

Before you go

Everything to know on arrival

Know before you go

Book a tee time in advance
Bring your own bag and clubs, or ask about rental clubs
Wear proper golf attire and non-metal spikes
Stay on the cart paths around tees and greens

Dress code

The scorecard calls for proper golf attire and etiquette.

Carts & walking

Walking and riding are both offered. Pull carts and riding carts must stay on the paths around tees and greens, and only two riders are allowed per cart. The driver must be at least 18 with a valid driver's license, and a non-golfer riding along must be at least 16. Non-golfing walkers are not permitted.

Practice facilities

Warm-up hitting nets are available.

Rentals & pro shop

Rental clubs are available. Each player must have their own clubs and bag. The course is a non-metal spike facility.

Pace of play

The course asks players to set a good pace and play Ready Golf. Starters decide the starting hole, grouping and tee selection.

Policies

Tee times are required and can be booked seven days in advance. Flag colors show the hole location: red is front, white is middle, blue is back.

Quick answers

Red Oaks Golf Course at a glance

Is Red Oaks Golf Course open to the public?

Yes. Red Oaks Golf Course is a public course.

How many holes does Red Oaks Golf Course have, and what's the par?

Red Oaks Golf Course has 9 holes and plays to a par of 31, from 1,681 to 2,442 yards depending on the tees.

Who designed Red Oaks Golf Course?

Red Oaks Golf Course was designed by Jerry Matthews and opened in 1978.

What's the dress code at Red Oaks Golf Course?

The scorecard calls for proper golf attire and etiquette.

What are the cart and walking rules at Red Oaks Golf Course?

Walking and riding are both offered. Pull carts and riding carts must stay on the paths around tees and greens, and only two riders are allowed per cart.

What practice facilities does Red Oaks Golf Course have?

Warm-up hitting nets are available.

What's the pace of play at Red Oaks Golf Course?

The course asks players to set a good pace and play Ready Golf. Starters decide the starting hole, grouping and tee selection.

How do you book a tee time at Red Oaks Golf Course?

Call the course at +1-248-541-5030.

Where is Red Oaks Golf Course?

Red Oaks Golf Course is at 29600 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071.

Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.

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