
Arbor Hills Course
Arbor Hills Country Club

About this course
Arbor Hills Country Club sits in Jackson, Michigan, a city with a modest but established golf tradition in the south-central part of the state. The course was designed by Arthur Ham, a regional architect active in the mid-twentieth century who worked primarily in Michigan and neighboring states. Ham's designs typically reflect the practical, member-focused approach common to many Midwest clubs of that era, emphasizing playability across a range of skill levels while working within the natural terrain. The property occupies rolling terrain characteristic of southern Michigan's glacially shaped landscape, with mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that add visual interest and strategic variety to the routing. Courses in this region often feature a mix of hardwoods framing the holes and occasional water features, creating a parkland setting that shifts character with the seasons. The layout likely balances risk-reward opportunities with straightforward holes, a hallmark of Ham's work for private clubs serving a local membership. Arbor Hills functions as a traditional country club, serving as a social and recreational center for the Jackson community. The club maintains the course for regular member play and likely hosts regional amateur competitions and club championships. Like many clubs of its vintage and setting, it emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and the kind of steady, well-maintained conditions that encourage frequent play rather than pursuing national rankings or tournament hosting.
Quick facts
- Location
- Jackson, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1926
- Designer
- Arthur Ham
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,513 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.9/129
Getting there
Arbor Hills Country Club sits quietly in the rolling terrain of south-central Michigan, accessible via Jackson-Medley Airport (JXN), a regional hub roughly twenty minutes from the clubhouse, or more commonly through the major gateways of Detroit Metropolitan (DTW), a ninety-minute drive southwest through the gentle farmland and small towns that characterize this corner of the state. The approach winds through Jackson's leafy neighborhoods before arriving at the club's entrance, where mature oaks and maples frame the drive and signal the transition from everyday Michigan to the refined sanctuary of Arbor Hills. For those seeking private aviation, Jackson-Medley accommodates charter traffic with the discretion befitting a destination club, though the road journey itself - unhurried and grounded in the region's understated character - remains the more authentic arrival experience.

FAQ
Common questions about Arbor Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Arbor Hills was designed by Arthur Ham.
Yes. Arbor Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Arbor Hills is 72.
Arbor Hills plays 6,513 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Arbor Hills is 129.
Arbor Hills is a 18-hole course.



