Champion Hill Golf Club

Champion Hill Golf Club sits in the rolling terrain of Benzie County in northwestern Michigan, a region known for its glacially sculpted topography and proximity to Lake Michigan. Designed by Lee Stone and Jim Cole, the course takes advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of northern Michigan golf. The layout moves through a mix of hardwood forest and open meadow, with fairways that follow the contours of the land rather than imposing artificial shaping on the property. The routing presents a variety of hole types, with doglegs that work around stands of mature trees and approach shots that often play to elevated or angled greens. Bunkering tends to be strategic rather than penal, directing play along preferred lines while leaving recovery options for skilled shotmaking. The course's name reflects its character—several holes climb to higher ground or play across ridgelines, rewarding accurate distance control and course management over pure length. Champion Hill serves primarily as a member-focused facility, part of the northern Michigan golf community that includes both seasonal residents and year-round members. The club maintains a relaxed atmosphere consistent with the region's resort character, though the course itself demands thoughtful play. Its location near Beulah places it within reach of Crystal Lake and the Sleeping Bear Dunes area, contributing to the course's appeal as part of a broader northern Michigan golf experience.