Beeches Golf Club

Beeches Golf Club sits in South Haven, Michigan, a small lakeside community along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan known for its beaches, orchards, and tourism. The course was designed by Bruce Matthews III, a regional architect who has worked primarily in the Midwest. South Haven's landscape features rolling terrain shaped by glacial activity, with sandy soils, wooded areas, and proximity to the lake influencing the local climate and vegetation. The course occupies property that likely includes mature hardwood trees—possibly including the beech trees that give the club its name—and the routing takes advantage of the natural topography common to this part of southwestern Michigan. Courses in this region often incorporate elevation changes, wooded corridors, and strategic bunkering suited to the sandy subsoil. The design philosophy for many Michigan courses of this type emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while preserving the character of the native landscape. Beeches serves as a community course for South Haven and the surrounding area, providing golf in a setting that reflects the quiet, seasonal rhythm of a Lake Michigan resort town. The club operates within the context of a region where golf is popular during the warmer months, and courses often balance local membership with visitor play drawn by the area's recreational appeal.