Charlevoix Country Club sits in the northern Michigan resort town of Charlevoix, positioned along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan between Traverse City and Petoskey. The course was designed by Jerry Matthews, a Michigan-based architect who worked primarily in the Great Lakes region during the mid-to-late twentieth century. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the area's glacially-formed landscape, with elevation changes and natural contours that define the routing. The course plays through a mix of hardwood and conifer forest typical of northern Michigan, with several holes offering views toward Lake Michigan or the surrounding countryside. The design reflects the regional style of its era, incorporating the natural topography without extensive earthmoving. Fairways move through corridors of mature trees, and greens are generally modest in size with subtle undulation. Charlevoix Country Club serves as a traditional summer golf destination in a region known for its concentration of courses and resort activity. The club operates within the seasonal patterns common to northern Michigan golf, with play concentrated during the warmer months. The facility maintains the character of a community club in a town that has long attracted summer visitors to the Lake Michigan shoreline.