St. Mike's Golf D

Defiance, OH 43512

Grade Breakdown

Overall D 62/100

Course Condition D 65/100

Design & Challenge C 70/100

Amenities F 58/100

Value D 60/100

Service D 63/100

Reputation F 55/100

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About This Course

St. Mike's Golf Course is a public 18-hole, par-70 layout designed by Ernie Schrock in 1960, offering a peaceful rural setting near Defiance and Napoleon, Ohio. The course features link-style holes intertwined with wooded sections, water hazards on eight holes, and notably praised par threes. While it lacks USGA verification and specific pricing data, the active tournament history and regular league play indicate consistent maintenance and community engagement.

Course Info

Holes 18

Par 70

Type Public

Designer Ernie Schrock

Year Built 1960

Terrain Rolling

Practice Facilities

driving range

Signature Hole

Par threes are described as four of the best in the area

Details

Address 26298 Mekus Rd, Defiance, OH

City Defiance, OH

Phone (419) 497-4675

Website http://www.stmikesgolf.net

Who Should Play Here?

Beginner Playable

Beginners should find this course playable with its challenging yet accessible layout. The link-style holes mixed with wooded sections offer variety without being overly punishing, and the par threes are noted as quality shots that won't overwhelm new players.

Take advantage of multiple tee positions to adjust difficulty
The water hazards on 8 holes require conservative play from the start
Consider Best Ball or Scramble formats for tournaments to level the playing field

Intermediate Recommended

Intermediate golfers will appreciate the strategic depth with link-style holes requiring course management. The water hazards and wooded sections create meaningful risk/reward decisions that test shot selection and placement.

Course management is key on the wooded, scenic holes
The par threes offer scoring opportunities but demand precision
Use the banquet hall facilities for post-round dining

Advanced Playable

Advanced players will find value in the Ernie Schrock design with its strategic layout and water challenges. The course offers tournament play opportunities but may lack championship-level difficulty for competitive golfers.