Don Childs

Don Childs built a portfolio of golf courses concentrated in Michigan and the upper Midwest, with designs that serve both public and private facilities. His work spans from municipal layouts to country club settings, reflecting a versatility in scale and clientele throughout the region.

Among his Michigan designs, Paint Creek Country Club in Lake Orion and Farmington Hills Golf Club represent his approach to courses in the Detroit metro area. Further north, Michawye Hills Golf Club in Gaylord and Wawonowin Country Club in Champion showcase his work in Michigan's resort and northern club markets. Additional designs include Gentz's Homestead in Marquette, Holly Meadows in Capac, and Marysville Golf Course, along with the Glen at Creekside Golf Club in Valparaiso, Indiana, and the Mounds course at Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert, Ohio.

Childs's body of work demonstrates a regional focus on accessible, playable golf across diverse Michigan landscapes and neighboring states.

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