Blackheath occupies rolling terrain in Rochester Hills, a suburban community in Oakland County north of Detroit. Designed by Kevin Aldridge and opened in the mid-1990s, the course reflects the architect's approach to working with Michigan's glacial topography, incorporating natural elevation changes and wooded corridors into the routing. The property features mature hardwoods and several wetland areas that come into play on multiple holes, characteristics common to courses in this part of southeastern Michigan. The layout presents a variety of hole styles across its par-72 design, with doglegs that follow the land's contours and green complexes that require thoughtful approach play. Water hazards appear strategically throughout the round, and the tree-lined fairways demand accuracy from the tee. The course serves both daily-fee play and maintains a membership component, making it accessible to area golfers while supporting a regular playing community. Blackheath fits within the broader context of Rochester Hills' golf offerings, an area that developed significantly as a golf destination during the 1990s building boom in metro Detroit. The course conditions and maintenance standards reflect the competitive environment of southeastern Michigan public and semi-private golf, where numerous facilities vie for players throughout the region's relatively short season. The name itself evokes the historic London heath where early golf was played, a nod to the game's traditions that several American courses have adopted.