The architectural firm of Smith Hinchman & Grylls, known today as the SmithGroup, designed the Tudor Revival styled country club in 1927.

H. S. Colt redesigned the country club's original golf course—designed by Bert Way[1]—in 1912 and his partner Charles Alison later modified the design.

[2] in order to return to the original Colt and Alison design with a slightly updated interpretation.

[5] In 2004 the Country Club of Detroit hosted Turning Point Invitational, which brought many past U.S.

Amateur champions together to compete including Phil Mickelson and Mark O'Meara.