Pine Knob Mansion's Eagle Course in Clarkston, Michigan, was designed by Dan Pohl, a PGA Tour professional who turned to course architecture after his playing career. Pohl, best known for his runner-up finish at the 1982 Masters, brought a player's perspective to his design work in the 1990s and early 2000s. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of Oakland County's glacially-formed landscape, where elevation changes and mature hardwood forests define the playing corridors. The layout takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with holes routed through wooded areas and across open meadows. The design reflects the era's emphasis on strategic options from the tee and approach play that rewards accuracy over pure distance. Water features come into play on several holes, typical of Michigan courses built during this period when developers sought to add visual interest and challenge to inland sites. Pine Knob Mansion operates as a private club and event venue, with the Eagle Course serving members and their guests. The facility sits in the northern Detroit suburbs, an area that experienced significant golf course development in the late twentieth century as the region's affluent communities expanded. The course coexists with the mansion's banquet and hospitality operations, creating a dual-purpose property that balances golf with social and corporate functions. The routing and conditioning reflect standards common to upscale daily-fee and semi-private facilities in southeastern Michigan.