Pheasant Run Golf Club Spring Update: Paul Simpson Shares Course Strategy and Holiday Specials
As one of the premier public golf destinations in Southeast Michigan, Pheasant Run Golf Club continues to set the standard for high-end play—and the 2026 season is shaping up to be another banner year. In a recent Lesson on Golf segment, General Manager and PGA Professional Paul Simpson joined host Jeff Lesson to discuss strategic course navigation, holiday specials, early-season player expectations, and major shifts in the professional golf world.
An Arthur Hills 27-Hole Layout Ready for the Season
Pheasant Run Golf Club operates 27 championship holes designed by Arthur Hills in Canton Township, Michigan. Known for its risk-reward risk profiles, water hazards, and tight fairway landing zones, the course presents a formidable yet rewarding challenge for local golfers:
Hole 27 Strategy: A dramatic 540-yard par-5 risk-reward hole requiring precise placement over water.
Club Selection Off the Tee: Narrowing fairways make 3-woods or hybrids a smart choice to leave a manageable wedge into the pin.
Early-Season Conditions: Cool spring weather has kept wear and tear to a minimum, preserving pristine fairway and green surfaces.
Because early spring rounds often feature cooler temperatures and windy conditions, Simpson advises players to adjust their expectations—adding 2 to 5 (or even 10) strokes to their typical score while getting their swing back into rhythm.
Holiday Promotions and Peak Booking Schedules
Rather than closing off the course during busy holiday weekends, Pheasant Run welcomes families and outing groups with structured scheduling and special promotions:
Mother's Day Special: Mothers get to play for half-off on Mother's Day.
Father's Day Peak Play: Historically the busiest weekend of the entire year, with high demand spilling over into Saturday.
Booking Windows: Father's Day and peak summer tee times can be booked up to two weeks in advance online or through the pro shop.
"There's lots of opportunities to go for the green in two, but again, you're flying over water the whole way, so you do have to hit your second shot solid,"
Simpson noted regarding the signature 27th hole.
"For Father's Day, you can book those up to two weeks in advance, so around the 1st of June you can start to book those tee times."
Pro Golf Perspectives: The Future of the LIV Tour
As a PGA Professional, Simpson also offered candid thoughts on reports surrounding the potential shutdown or integration of the LIV Tour:
Welcoming Players Back: Supports a reorganized PGA Tour where the world's best players compete together regularly on the same stage.
Perspective on Fines: Notes that reported fines for returning LIV players are relatively minor compared to the massive contracts they earned.
Focus on Golf Fans: Emphasizes that unifying professional golf creates a better product for fans and players alike.
Planning Your Trip
Golfers can explore tee times, special rates, and course details directly through Pheasant Run's official site at golfprgc.org.
With Father's Day and summer weekend grids filling fast, early planning is highly recommended for golfers looking to secure prime morning tee times.
Lesson on Golf is hosted by Jeff Lesson and produced by Make The Turn, the team behind Metro Detroit Golfers—one of the largest golf communities in Michigan.
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