Private Clubs

Country Club of Detroit
220 Country Club Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms 48236
(313)881-8800

The Country Club of Detroit was founded in 1897 by a group of prominent Detroit businessmen when Grosse Pointe was still regarded as "out in the country". It was originally sited on Lake St. Clair, but moved to its present site in 1923 in order to acquire the land required for a first class golf course. The club offers tennis, swimming, paddle tennis, and bowling in addition to 18 hole and 9 hole golf courses. The gracious Tudor style club house is ideal for dining, private parties, weddings and other activities for its members.

Lochmoor Club
1018 Sunningdale Drive
Grosse Pointe Woods 48236
(313)886-1010

The first golf course in Grosse Pointe was built by the Lochmoore Club, organized in 1917. An old farm house on the 163 acre site served as a club house until it burned in 1924. A new club house was built in the same year and was replaced by a new club house in 1969. Four new outdoor tennis courts were built in 1969 and four indoor courts with two lounges a pro shop and locker rooms were added in the early 1970's. The 18 hole golf course has been completely renovated and re-landscaped. The club house was renovated and expanded in 1989 to add a mixer grill and men's and women's lounges. The current membership is 750.

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
788 Lake Shore Drive
Grosse Pointe Shores 48236
(313)884-2500

Since 1929, the Venetian styled tower of the Yacht Club has been one of the major sights in Lake St. Clair. Regarded as one of the best yacht clubs in the country, the club offers first rate docking and harbor facilities for up to 288 boats up to 100 feet in length. The club also offers a swimming pool, tennis, paddle tennis, bowling, dining and banquet facilities. Current membership is about 1,100.

Crescent Sail Yacht Club
176 Lake Shore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms 48236
(313)885-7575

Sited on a small peninsula on Lake St. Clair, Crescent was founded as a club for small sail boat owners. There are wells for about 100 sail boats and room for about 60 in dry dock. Light meals are available and no alcoholic drinks are served. The club has about 225 members.

Grosse Pointe Club
(The Little Club)
6 Berkshire Place
Grosse Pointen Farms 48236
(313)885-0400

Known affectionately as "The Little Club" the Grosse Pointe Club is located net to the former site of the Country Club on Lake St. Clair. Founded in 1923 the club house was designed by Robert Derrick, a prominent architect and designer of the Henry Ford Museum. The club offers 76 boat wells, tennis, paddle tennis, a swimming pool and junior sailing programs. The club, renowned for its fine dining, also has casual dining and a snack bar.

Grosse Pointe Hunt Club
655 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe Woods 48236
(313)884-9090

Founded in 1911 as the first club in the Detroit area devoted to horsemanship and riding to the hounds. The hounds are gone, but the club retains its barn for stabling 50 horses and an indoor riding ring. In addition, the club offers indoor and outdoor tennis courts, paddle tennis, and a swimming pool. The club house has been completely renovated and offers dining and facilities for private parties, weddings and meetings.