Cuffs Links occupies rolling terrain at Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, Michigan, part of the northern Lower Peninsula's concentration of golf properties near Little Traverse Bay. The course was designed by William Newcomb and opened in 1968, making it one of the earlier layouts at this multi-course resort complex. The property sits inland from the bay, where the topography features moderate elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of northern Michigan's hardwood forests. The routing works through natural terrain that includes elevation shifts and tree-lined fairways, characteristics common to courses built in this region during the 1960s expansion of resort golf. Newcomb's design reflects the era's approach to woodland golf, with holes that move through the property's existing contours rather than dramatic earthmoving. The course serves as one of several options at Boyne Highlands, which developed into a year-round resort destination known primarily for skiing but with a substantial summer golf presence. Cuffs Links functions as a resort amenity course, accessible to guests staying at Boyne Highlands and typically part of the multi-course packages the resort offers. The name itself suggests a casual, approachable character consistent with its role in the resort's golf portfolio. Northern Michigan's golf season runs from late spring through mid-autumn, with the region's cooler climate supporting bentgrass playing surfaces and the forested setting providing definition and variety across the layout.