Architect
94 courses on Course Vaults
Jerry Matthews is a prolific golf course architect whose work has shaped the character of public and resort golf throughout Michigan. With an extensive portfolio concentrated in the Great Lakes State, Matthews has designed or renovated courses across a wide range of settings, from resort destinations to municipal facilities. His versatility is evident in projects ranging from northern Michigan resort layouts to accessible daily-fee courses serving local communities.
Among his notable designs are Railside Golf Club in Byron Center, the Sundance course at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort in Kewadin, and TimberStone Golf Course in Iron Mountain. Matthews has contributed multiple courses to A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort, including Torch and Antrim Dells, demonstrating his ability to work effectively within resort complexes. His portfolio also includes Timber Ridge in East Lansing, American Dunes in Grand Haven, and layouts at facilities such as Bucks Run and Manistee National Golf Club.
Matthews's approach emphasizes creating engaging golf experiences that respond to Michigan's diverse terrain, from rolling inland landscapes to courses near the Great Lakes shoreline. His body of work reflects a commitment to designing courses that balance playability with strategic interest across varying skill levels.
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