Michigan Golf Course repairs greens after vandalism investigation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The University of Michigan Golf Course is recovering after vandalism damaged all 18 greens in mid-July. The grounds crew has resodded the collars and restored some greens to original sizes, closing them one at a time. The course is located near Michigan Stadium and utilized this incident to improve conditions. The UM police department continues to investigate the vandalism, urging anyone with information to come forward.
- •All 18 greens were damaged by vandalism in July.
- •The grounds crew has successfully repaired and resodded the greens.
- •The course closed greens gradually for repairs.
- •The police investigation is ongoing, seeking public assistance.
- •UM Golf Course is renowned and was designed by Alister MacKenzie.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan Golf Course recovering after vandalism as cops investigate
"The grounds crew at UM Golf Course repaired all 18 greens, closing them a few at a time.
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