Local Rules
A valid driver license is required to operate a cart
A valid driver license is required to operate a cart
Fivesomes require Golf Professional Staff permission
Fivesomes require Golf Professional Staff permission
Play must start at Hole 1 unless permitted otherwise
Play must start at Hole 1 unless permitted otherwise
Carts must remain on paths on Par 3s and follow course signage
Carts must remain on paths on Par 3s and follow course signage
Practice is allowed only in designated practice areas
Practice is allowed only in designated practice areas
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course combines a welcoming private-club atmosphere with a modern links-style layout. Generous fairways invite confident tee shots, but fast greens make approach placement and speed control decisive. The Polo Fields Golf & Country Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan is an 18-hole par 72 William Newcomb design opened in 1995. Official information highlights generous fairways, fast greens, six rated tee sets and a full practice facility. Ann Arbor links-style golf with fast greens and generous fairways
Major Risks
Fast putting surfaces The official description emphasizes fast greens; prioritize distance control and leave manageable putts rather than attacking every pin. Operational restrictions The club publishes seasonal hours and event-related closures; verify availability before arrival.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm active tee and current club notices. Use fairway width to set up the preferred approach side. Leave uphill or short-sided putts manageable on fast greens. Drive confidently, putt patiently
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
No independent review synthesis was used for the published intelligence. LOW
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED No current course-condition information was verified in the researched sources. Confirm current conditions with the club before play. 2026-10-02 2026-09-02 Use the club’s current notice or staff guidance for today’s conditions. The course conditions were not reported by a sufficiently current authoritative source.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Polo Fields Ann Arbor in 30 seconds Choose a confident tee target that opens the approach. Use the width Fast greens reward controlled approach distances and conservative pin choices. Respect speed A modern links-style Ann Arbor course with generous fairways, fast greens, six tee sets and full practice facilities.
Regulations
Course and practice facilities are closed Mondays and during posted events
Course and practice facilities are closed Mondays and during posted events
Proper golf attire required; T-shirts and denim prohibited
Proper golf attire required; T-shirts and denim prohibited
Players must register in the golf shop before playing
Players must register in the golf shop before playing