Buying a gift for a golfer is never easy. Everyone already has too many headgear, more hats than they care to admit, and very specific opinions about gear. So why not think bigger this year? Much bigger. The kind of gift that makes your regular foursome question their life choices: your own golf course.If you happen to have a generous family member, or a suddenly successful sibling, a 162-acre, 18-hole opportunity awaits in Monroe, Michigan. Carrington Golf Club is officially on the market, offering potential owners the chance to run a large-scale public championship course for as much as $2.5 million (plus approximately $11,978 per year in property taxes).
Carrington, listed by Lambertville-based Wiens & Roth Real Estate, is no hidden gem. The course reportedly hosts around 30,000 rounds annually and boasts a strong roster of local competitions, making it a fixture on the southeastern Michigan golf scene.
Opened in 1998, Carrington extends to 6,873 meters and is known for being walkable. According to the listing, the property features a modern practice facility with a 12,000-square-foot putting green, a dedicated chipping area and a driving range complete with bentgrass tees, target greens and sand bunkers. The course has also received recognition as one of the top 10 public courses in southeastern Michigan by the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press. Add to that a fully equipped clubhouse kitchen, with an extractor hood and pizza ovens, and you have more than just a place to party.The course was designed by Brian Huntley, whose resume includes several Ohio formats such as Deer Ridge, Kensington and Eagle Creek. The sale includes not only the course and clubhouse, but also ponds and breathtaking views that frame the property.
In addition to golf, Carrington has played a meaningful role in the local community. Monroe Charter Township Supervisor John Manor praised the club’s economic impact, noting that its tournaments and events regularly bring new visitors to the area while supporting local businesses, nonprofits and employment.
And if $2.5 million sounds impossible, consider this: Not long ago, a 23-year-old bought the Crystal Lake Golf Course in Wisconsin. So yeah, it’s done. Maybe it’s time to up the ante on your holiday wish list, because nothing says “Merry Christmas” like owning the tee sheet.
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