Barton Hills Country Club

Barton Hills isn't just a place where golf is played; it’s a community knitted together by generations of Ann Arbor families who've navigated its subtle challenges and celebrated life's milestones within its verdant embrace. Designed in the early 1920s by the legendary Donald Ross, Barton Hills unfolds across gently rolling parkland, demanding strategic positioning and creative shot-making. Ross took advantage of the natural movement of the terrain, creating deceptively challenging greens and subtly contoured fairways that reward thoughtful play. While not exceptionally long by modern standards, the course's defense lies in its small, well-guarded greens and the premium it places on precise iron play. It's a course where finesses and placement outweigh brute force, a characteristic that continues to both delight and frustrate its membership. Barton Hills has remained largely untouched, save for a few updates over the years, and is beloved by its close knit membership. While not nationally known for hosting major championships, the club's internal tournaments and spirited member-guest events are legendary within the Ann Arbor community. It's also a place where the traditions of the game are deeply respected, and the post-round camaraderie is as important as the score. Its status remains cemented as one of the most prestigious clubs in the state of Michigan.