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	The Country Club of Detroit, established in 1897, is a private social and athletic club located in Grosse Pointe ~~Shores~~, Michigan, ~~offering~~ a ~~range of amenities and activities for its members and their families. Situated on~~ 212 ~~acres~~ along Lake Shore Drive~~, the~~ club has operated continuously for more than 125 years and ranks among the oldest private clubs in the Detroit metropolitan area.		The Country Club of Detroit, established in 1897, is a private social and athletic club located in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, occupying a 212-acre property along Lake Shore Drive. The club has operated continuously for more than 125 years and ranks among the oldest private clubs in the Detroit metropolitan area. Its facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Harry Colt and Charles Hugh Alison, tennis courts, aquatic facilities, a fitness center, a bowling center, and a full-service dining program overseen by a Certified Master Chef.

	== History ==		== History ==
	Founded on October 18, 1897, the Country Club of Detroit was initially conceived as a gathering place for fellowship and social interaction among its members.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page \|url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp \|work=ccofd.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> Over the decades, the club expanded well beyond its original social mission to include extensive sporting facilities and dining options, reflecting the broader evolution of American country club culture through the twentieth century.		Founded on October 18, 1897, the Country Club of Detroit was initially conceived as a gathering place for fellowship and social interaction among its members.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page \|url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp \|work=ccofd.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> Over the decades, the club expanded well beyond its original social mission to include extensive sporting facilities and dining options, reflecting the broader evolution of American country club culture through the twentieth century.

	The club has occupied four different clubhouses throughout its history. The current building, located at 12 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, was designed by the ~~architectural firm of Smith~~, ~~Hinchman & Grylls~~.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Country Club of Detroit \|url=https://katiedoelle.com/historical-architecture-of-grosse-pointe-the-country-club-of-detroit/ \|work=katiedoelle.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> ~~Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, founded in Detroit in 1853,~~ was ~~one of~~ the most ~~prolific architectural firms~~ in ~~Michigan~~ history, ~~responsible~~ for numerous civic~~, industrial,~~ and ~~institutional buildings~~ across the ~~region~~.		The club has occupied four different clubhouses throughout its history. The current building, located at 12 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, was designed by the prominent Detroit architect Albert Kahn and constructed between 1906 and 1907, opening on May 30, 1907.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Country Club of Detroit \|url=https://katiedoelle.com/historical-architecture-of-grosse-pointe-the-country-club-of-detroit/ \|work=katiedoelle.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> Albert Kahn was among the most consequential architects in American industrial and institutional history, best known for designing Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant and River Rouge complex, as well as numerous civic and commercial landmarks across Detroit and beyond. The clubhouse represents one of Kahn's earlier commissions in the Grosse Pointe area and reflects the refined residential and institutional design vocabulary he applied before his later industrial work brought him international recognition.

	In 2013, the club's membership approved a Long Range Plan calling for significant additions to the property. Construction proceeded over the following three years and produced the Summer Village, a new Fitness Center, and a Bowling Center ~~— all completed within a three-year period~~.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page \|url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp \|work=ccofd.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> The Detroit Golf Club, a separate institution, was founded in 1899, two years after the Country Club of Detroit.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Through the Years - Detroit Golf Club \|url=https://www.detroitgolfclub.org/Default.aspx?pageid=400923 \|work=detroitgolfclub.org \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>		In 2013, the club's membership approved a Long Range Plan calling for significant additions to the property. Construction proceeded over the following three years and produced the Summer Village, a new Fitness Center, and a Bowling Center.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page \|url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp \|work=ccofd.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

	The club has also served as a venue for community charitable work. The Lomas Brown Golf Classic, an annual charity golf outing named after the former Detroit Lions offensive lineman, is scheduled to return to the Country Club of Detroit on July 13, 2026. The event raised $268,700 in its prior outing and directs proceeds toward youth programs in the Detroit area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lomas Brown Golf Classic to Return to Country Club of Detroit \|url=https://www.wjr.com/2026/02/24/lomas-brown-golf-classic-to-return-to-country-club-of-detroit/ \|work=WJR-AM \|date=2026-02-24 \|access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>		The club has also served as a venue for community charitable work. The Lomas Brown Golf Classic, an annual charity golf outing named after the former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Lomas Brown, is scheduled to return to the Country Club of Detroit on July 13, 2026. The event raised $268,700 in its prior outing and directs proceeds toward youth programs in the Detroit area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lomas Brown Golf Classic to Return to Country Club of Detroit \|url=https://www.wjr.com/2026/02/24/lomas-brown-golf-classic-to-return-to-country-club-of-detroit/ \|work=WJR-AM \|date=2026-02-24 \|access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	The Country Club of Detroit occupies a 212-acre property in Grosse Pointe ~~Shores~~, Michigan, ~~stretching~~ along the Lake Shore Drive corridor that runs through the five Grosse Pointe communities northeast of Detroit.<ref>{{cite web \|title=18 Holes of History – the Golf Course at the Country Club of Detroit \|url=https://www.higbiemaxon.com/blog/historical-architecture-of-grosse-pointe-18-holes-of-history-the-golf-course-at-the-country-club-of-.html \|work=higbiemaxon.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> The grounds accommodate an 18-hole championship golf course alongside tennis courts, aquatic facilities, and the clubhouse complex. Grosse Pointe ~~Shores itself~~ borders Lake St. Clair to the east, giving the ~~broader area its~~ characteristic ~~lakefront~~ character.		The Country Club of Detroit occupies a 212-acre property in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, situated along the Lake Shore Drive corridor that runs through the five Grosse Pointe communities northeast of Detroit.<ref>{{cite web \|title=18 Holes of History – the Golf Course at the Country Club of Detroit \|url=https://www.higbiemaxon.com/blog/historical-architecture-of-grosse-pointe-18-holes-of-history-the-golf-course-at-the-country-club-of-.html \|work=higbiemaxon.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> The grounds accommodate an 18-hole championship golf course alongside tennis courts, aquatic facilities, and the clubhouse complex. The broader Grosse Pointe area borders Lake St. Clair to the east, giving the lakefront communities their characteristic character, though waterfront access along this stretch of Lake Shore Drive is primarily restricted to residents and private property owners rather than the general public.

	The golf course is a defining feature of the property. Designed originally by the British golf architects Harry Colt and Charles Hugh Alison, the course has been ~~updated~~ over time by additional golf course designers while preserving its foundational layout across the rolling terrain of the site.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page \|url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp \|work=ccofd.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> The course hosted the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1954, which Arnold Palmer won to claim one of the most celebrated titles of his early career.<ref>{{cite web \|title=18 Holes of History – the Golf Course at the Country Club of Detroit \|url=https://www.higbiemaxon.com/blog/historical-architecture-of-grosse-pointe-18-holes-of-history-the-golf-course-at-the-country-club-of-.html \|work=higbiemaxon.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> That championship remains the most prominent national tournament in the club's history and helped establish the course's reputation among serious golfers in the Midwest.		The golf course is a defining feature of the property. Designed originally by the British golf architects Harry Colt and Charles Hugh Alison, the course has been refined over time by additional golf course designers while preserving its foundational layout across the rolling terrain of the site.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page \|url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp \|work=ccofd.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> Harry Colt was one of the preeminent golf course architects of the early twentieth century, credited with foundational design work at courses across Britain and Europe before collaborating with Alison on several notable American commissions. The course hosted the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1954, which Arnold Palmer won to claim one of the most celebrated titles of his early career.<ref>{{cite web \|title=18 Holes of History – the Golf Course at the Country Club of Detroit \|url=https://www.higbiemaxon.com/blog/historical-architecture-of-grosse-pointe-18-holes-of-history-the-golf-course-at-the-country-club-of-.html \|work=higbiemaxon.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> That championship remains the most prominent national tournament in the club's history and helped establish the course's reputation among serious golfers in the Midwest. The Detroit Golf Club, a separate institution in the city of Detroit, was founded in 1899, two years after the Country Club of Detroit, and similarly draws from the region's long tradition of private golf.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Through the Years - Detroit Golf Club \|url=https://www.detroitgolfclub.org/Default.aspx?pageid=400923 \|work=detroitgolfclub.org \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

	The club is accessible from Detroit via ~~Lakeshore~~ Drive and Interstate 94, placing it roughly 15 miles northeast of downtown Detroit~~. Parking is available on-site~~.		The club is accessible from Detroit via Lake Shore Drive and Interstate 94, placing it roughly 15 miles northeast of downtown Detroit.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
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	== Facilities ==		== Facilities ==
	The club's 18-hole Championship Course, originally designed by Harry Colt and Charles Hugh Alison, remains the centerpiece of the property and its primary draw for golf members.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page \|url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp \|work=ccofd.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> The course has hosted significant national amateur championships and continues to host member tournaments and charity events throughout the golf season.		The club's 18-hole Championship Course, originally designed by Harry Colt and Charles Hugh Alison, remains the centerpiece of the property and its primary draw for golf members.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page \|url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp \|work=ccofd.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> The course has hosted significant national amateur championships, most notably the 1954 U.S. Amateur, and continues to host member tournaments and charity events throughout the golf season.

	The Summer Village, completed as part of the 2013 Long Range Plan, consolidated the club's warm-weather athletic offerings into a dedicated complex. It includes eight Har-Tru clay tennis courts and heated paddle tennis courts, a sport court, and a lap pool that serves the club's competitive swim team.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page \|url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp \|work=ccofd.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> The swim team has earned recognition at the regional level in competition against other club and community programs.		The Summer Village, completed as part of the 2013 Long Range Plan, consolidated the club's warm-weather athletic offerings into a dedicated complex. It includes eight Har-Tru clay tennis courts and heated paddle tennis courts, a sport court, and a lap pool that serves the club's competitive swim team.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page \|url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp \|work=ccofd.com \|access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref> The swim team has earned recognition at the regional level in competition against other club and community programs.

	The Bowling Center, also completed under the Long Range Plan, features six lanes and accommodates both league play and open bowling for members and their families. The Fitness Center spans approximately 4,000 square feet and is equipped for cardiovascular and strength training. Guest rooms are available for visiting members and overnight guests. The property also includes locker rooms and a dog park available to member families. Together these facilities reflect a deliberate effort, approved by the membership in 2013, to broaden the club's year-round appeal beyond golf and dining.		The Bowling Center, also completed under the Long Range Plan, features six lanes and accommodates both league play and open bowling for members and their families. The Fitness Center spans approximately 4,000 square feet and is equipped for cardiovascular and strength training. Guest rooms are available for visiting members and overnight guests. The property also includes locker rooms and a dog park available to member families. Together, these facilities reflect a deliberate effort, approved by the membership in 2013, to broaden the club's year-round appeal beyond golf and dining.

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The Country Club of Detroit, established in 1897, is a private social and athletic club located in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, offering a range of amenities and activities for its members and their families. The club has a long history of providing a premier membership experience and has undergone several expansions and renovations since its founding.

== History ==
Founded on October 18, 1897, the Country Club of Detroit was initially conceived as a gathering place for fellowship and social interaction amongst its members <ref>{{cite web |title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page |url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp |work=ccofd.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. Over the years, the club has evolved to include extensive sporting facilities and dining options. The club has had four different clubhouses throughout its history, with the current building designed by the firm of Smith, Hinchmann, and Grylls <ref>{{cite web |title=Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Country Club of Detroit |url=https://katiedoelle.com/historical-architecture-of-grosse-pointe-the-country-club-of-detroit/ |work=katiedoelle.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>.

In 2013, the Country Club of Detroit approved a Long Range Plan that included significant additions to its facilities. This plan led to the construction of the Summer Village, Fitness Center, and Bowling Center, all completed within a three-year period <ref>{{cite web |title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page |url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp |work=ccofd.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. While the Detroit Golf Club was founded a few years later in 1899 <ref>{{cite web |title=Through the Years - Detroit Golf Club |url=https://www.detroitgolfclub.org/Default.aspx?pageid=400923 |work=detroitgolfclub.org |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>, the Country Club of Detroit maintains its position as a prestigious institution within the Grosse Pointe communities.

== Geography ==
The Country Club of Detroit is situated on a 212-acre property in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan <ref>{{cite web |title=18 Holes of History – the Golf Course at the Country Club of Detroit |url=https://www.higbiemaxon.com/blog/historical-architecture-of-grosse-pointe-18-holes-of-history-the-golf-course-at-the-country-club-of-.html |work=higbiemaxon.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. The expansive grounds accommodate the 18-hole championship golf course, as well as various other sporting facilities. The location provides a scenic backdrop for the club’s activities and contributes to its appeal as a desirable destination within the Grosse Pointe area.

The golf course itself is a key feature of the club’s geography, having hosted prestigious national amateur championships, including the U.S. Amateur championship in 1954, which was won by Arnold Palmer <ref>{{cite web |title=18 Holes of History – the Golf Course at the Country Club of Detroit |url=https://www.higbiemaxon.com/blog/historical-architecture-of-grosse-pointe-18-holes-of-history-the-golf-course-at-the-country-club-of-.html |work=higbiemaxon.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. The layout of the course, designed by notable golf architects, integrates with the natural landscape of the area, offering a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.

== Culture ==
The Country Club of Detroit emphasizes fellowship and a sense of community among its members. The club serves as a venue for social gatherings, celebrations, and the marking of life’s milestones <ref>{{cite web |title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page |url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp |work=ccofd.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. Members often congregate at the clubhouse to share experiences, offer support, and build lasting relationships. The club aims to provide a “home away from home” atmosphere for its members and their families.

Dining is an integral part of the club’s culture, with a Certified Master Chef, Brian Beland, overseeing the preparation of upscale cuisine and more casual fare <ref>{{cite web |title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page |url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp |work=ccofd.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. The club’s facilities are also used for hosting holiday events, themed parties, and private celebrations, further fostering a sense of community and tradition. A sommelier is available to enhance the dining experience for members with discerning tastes.

== Attractions ==
The Country Club of Detroit offers a wide array of attractions and amenities for its members. The 18-hole Championship Course, originally designed by Harry Colt and Charles Hugh Alison, and later updated by several other renowned golf architects, is a primary draw for golf enthusiasts <ref>{{cite web |title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page |url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp |work=ccofd.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. The course provides a challenge for golfers of all abilities and has a history of hosting significant tournaments.

Beyond golf, the club features a Summer Village with eight Har-Tru tennis courts, heated paddle tennis courts, a sport court, and a lap pool, which is home to an award-winning swim team <ref>{{cite web |title=Country Club of Detroit Home Page |url=https://www.ccofd.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp |work=ccofd.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>. A state-of-the-art six-lane bowling center offers both league play and open bowling. Additional amenities include a 4,000-square-foot fitness center, guest rooms, locker rooms, a children's day camp, and even a dog park for canine members.

== Getting There ==
The Country Club of Detroit is located in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. Specific directions to the club are available to members. As a private club, detailed public transportation information is not readily available. Access is generally by private vehicle.

The surrounding area of Grosse Pointe Shores is accessible via major roadways, including Lakeshore Drive and I-94. The proximity to Detroit provides convenient access for members traveling from various parts of the metropolitan area. Parking is available on-site for members and their guests.

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