Championship at Heather Highlands Golf Club

The Championship Course at Heather Highlands Golf Club in Holly, Michigan, was designed by Robert B. Harris, a Michigan-based architect who worked primarily in the latter half of the twentieth century. Harris developed a regional reputation for routing courses that work with the rolling terrain common to southeastern Michigan, and this layout reflects that approach. The course sits in Oakland County, an area characterized by glacial topography with natural elevation changes, mature hardwood forests, and wetland corridors that influence hole strategy and visual character.

The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with fairways that move through wooded corridors and across open meadow areas. Elevation shifts create opportunities for downhill tee shots and uphill approaches, and the design incorporates water features and bunker complexes that define landing zones and green surrounds. The greens themselves feature modest undulation typical of Harris's work, rewarding accurate iron play while remaining accessible to mid-handicap golfers. The course plays as a traditional parkland layout, emphasizing position off the tee and course management over pure length.

Heather Highlands serves as a semi-private facility, offering membership alongside daily-fee access. The club maintains a regional presence in southeastern Michigan golf, hosting local amateur events and league play. The clubhouse provides standard amenities including dining and event space, supporting both member activities and outside tournaments throughout the season.