Golf


As the first country club in all of Michigan and as one of the premier country clubs in the State, Kent Country Club is nestled on 130 pristine acres near the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Golfing at Kent is a truly unique and prestigious experience. Kent Country Club is a true Donald Ross classic, featuring magnificent playing conditions all season long. Here at Kent Country Club, we are proud to offer a no tee time policy and a full service golf operation. This allows our members to play the course at their convenience and on their own time. When playing at Kent, no golfer will ever feel rushed or pushed by other golfers. We pride ourselves on making our members feel right at home and providing a truly personal and memorable golf experience.   Whether you are a beginner looking to have fun with friends, intermediate, or advanced golfer looking for a challenge, Kent Country Club offers multiple playing opportunities and events throughout the season.  

  • Golf Shop
    • Kent Country Club features a full-service Golf Shop. We carry Ladies' apparel brands such as lululemon, Vineyard Vines, Footjoy, LevelWear, Verve, Puma, Adidas, Under Armour, G4, Zero Restriction, Sun Mountain. For men, we carry Peter Millar, lululemon, Vineyard Vines, Travis Mathew, Johnnie-O, Linksoul, FootJoy, Holderness & Bourne, LevelWear, Tommy John, Criquet, Adidas, Under Armour, Smathers & Branson, Dunning, Swannies, G4, Stitch. Don’t see what you like? We have accounts with all major vendors and our experienced staff can assist you with your special merchandise order.  

      Our PGA professional staff is experienced in club fittings and offer expert knowledge on a full range of equipment vendors. We fit members using the FlightScope launch monitor and will match pricing with local discounters.  Our goal is to make sure that all of our members are playing the equipment that will help them maximize their potential. We spend significant time to help members make the right decision and do not push any one product brand. Our equipment offerings include: Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade and Ping. As with apparel, we have the flexibility to get clubs from any major manufacturer and can arrange for testing prior to purchase.  


  • Golf Instruction
    • Golf lessons are available with our PGA Professionals during the playing season. Indoor lessons are also available throughout the off-season in our Indoor Golf Studio. Our professionals offer a wide variety of lesson opportunities for men, women, and juniors, including individual, group, clinic, and playing lessons.

      For lessons, contact our Director of Instruction, Jimmy Wisinski at [email protected].


      Jimmy is a two time Michigan Section PGA Award Recipient.

      2023 Michigan PGA Player Development Award
      2020 Michigan PGA Assistant Professional of the Year

      He has been teaching golf for over 18 years and uses current teaching technology, such as TrackMan, Sportsbox AI 3D and HackMotion to help golfers of all abilities improve.  He is also Certified by the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). Jimmy is a former 4 time letter winner at the University of Michigan, GolfWeek top 100 ranked junior golfer, 4 time All State selection and a MHSAA ‘Dream Team’ selection. As a third generation golf professional, Jimmy grew up in the golf industry.

       @jimmywisinskigolf
       @kentccgolfacademy




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  • Indoor Golf Studio
    • The TrackMan Indoor Golf Studio at Kent Country Club provides members an opportunity to play golf year-round. From winter leagues, to lessons, to playing your favorite course, the Indoor Golf Studio has everything you need to stay sharp during the offseason and provide a fun and entertaining experience. 

  • Course Tour
    • Hole #1 - A classic opening hole - not very long, plus it plays downhill, with a larger-than average and relatively flat green. Favor the right side off the tee because the fairway slope is designed to direct tee shots towards the fairway bunker on the left.

      Yardage

      Black
      369

      Silver
      347

      Gold
      323

      White
      248

      Red
      248

      Men's Handicap: 13   |     Ladies' Handicap: 9   |     Par: 4

  • Junior & Caddie Programs
    • Here at Kent Country Club, our number one rule when it comes to junior golf is that JUNIOR GOLF IS FUN!!! We want to promote the game of golf to juniors in a way that makes golf fun and enjoyable all while teaching kids the fundamentals of the game.

      The teaching staff at Kent Country Club is committed to providing junior golfers with a safe, positive, and fun learning environment that enables young golfers to learn and grow in the game of golf. Through the Junior Golf Program at Kent, students will be taught the basic fundamentals of the game, proper golf etiquette and rules, teamwork, terminology, and basic skills that will not only improve their golf game, but assist them in life as well.

      CADDIE INFORMATION

      Kent Country Club prides itself on having a very successful Caddie Program. We have an outstanding tradition of providing our members with a superior caddie experience.  Our staff dedicates a great deal of time to our caddies during our spring training program, as well as continued mentorship throughout the year.  Through the combined support from members and staff our caddie program has produced 46 Evans Scholar alumni, including two candidates awarded the scholarship in 2018.  For more information on the Caddie Program, please contact Tyler at [email protected].


In The Heart of The City

Your Home Away From Home

With our unique location just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, Kent Country Club offers a seat that is simply unparalleled in the heart of the city. With over 120 years of culture & camaraderie and a history of tradition & excellence, Kent Country Club can quickly become your home away from home.

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  • 1600 College Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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