El Dorado Golf Club

El Dorado Golf Club sits in the rolling terrain of northwestern Lower Michigan, near Cadillac in a region known for its concentration of northern resort courses. Bob Meyer designed the course, which occupies land characteristic of the area's glacially shaped topography—moderate elevation changes, stands of hardwood and pine, and sandy soils that provide natural drainage. The routing takes advantage of the property's wooded character and natural contours, with holes carved through corridors of mature trees and others opening to broader views of the surrounding landscape. The design reflects Meyer's approach to working with existing landforms rather than imposing dramatic earthwork, creating a layout that feels integrated into its northern Michigan setting. Fairways typically reward accurate driving, and greens feature enough movement to require thoughtful approach play. El Dorado serves as a daily-fee facility accessible to both local golfers and visitors exploring the Cadillac area, which has become a popular destination for golf tourism in Michigan's northern reaches. The course operates within the seasonal constraints typical of the region, with play generally running from late spring through mid-autumn. It represents the kind of solid, playable design that characterizes many northern Michigan courses built to serve both recreational rounds and the area's summer golf traffic.