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Great Oaks Country Club Launches 43rd Season

Located in the heart of Northern Oakland County, Great Oaks Country Club is an exclusive Club offering golf, swim, tennis and many special social events for individuals, families and community members. 

Built in 1971, Great Oaks Country Club has been home to PGA golf events, community gatherings and many golfers from Oakland County, Metro Detroit and beyond. Now opening its 43rd golf season, Great Oaks Country Club has much more than ever to offer all of its members and the surrounding community!

Designed by internationally recognized golf course architect Mark McCumber, the course embodies three principles of classic golf course architecture:

Aesthetics • The blend between the natural environment and the game
Playability • Maintaining the interest of golfers at any skill level
Strategy • Presenting a continuous challenge 

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Great Oaks Country Club hosts business and charity golf outings on its beautiful 18-hole championship golf course. With full practice facilities, a well stocked golf shop, a staff of PGA golf professionals, elegant men's and ladies' locker rooms, Great Oaks is the ideal venue for a golf outing of any size.

Along with its beautiful golf course, Great Oaks Country Club offers tennis courts and an Olympic size swimming pool along with a smaller child pool. For the fitness enthusiast, activities this season include a running club, biking club, hiking club, and yoga.  “Our goal is to continue to have the best family centric country club in the area” says Bob Sheehan, President of Great Oaks.  “The Club continues its mission of being the place to make and spend time with lifelong friends in an environment that provides fun for the entire family.”

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Both the Rochester community and Great Oaks members enjoy the exquisite grounds and facility at Great Oaks Country Club for private parties, wine tastings, weddings, showers, formal events and boutiques.

The Club is home to many annual charity golf outings, fundraising, functions for local dignitaries, city gatherings and the annual Grand Marshal Celebration of the Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade. 

“ We continue to strive to be the ideal location for golf outings, a day on the course or time spent with family and friends,” said Traci Bichalski, CCM (Certified Club Manager), USMC. “It is such a pleasure working in the Rochester area. Great Oaks has such a rich history here, I look forward to meeting new families and golf enthusiasts this season.”

Combining outdoor activities with indoor extravagance, Great Oaks Country Club is home to award-winning Executive Chef Nate Lewis. Working with Director of Catering Stephanie Craft, guests create memorable, elegant affair with the assistance of the Great Oaks professional, creative staff. From custom menus to the breathtaking views of the golf course, Great Oaks and its staff continues to exceed guest’s expectations.

 Great Oaks Country Club is located at 777 Great Oaks Boulevard in Rochester, MI. For more information on membership, visit www.greatoakscc.com or call 248-651-5200. Keep up-to-date on the latest golf and event news at facebook.com/GreatOaksCountryClub.

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