Pine Knob Mansion's Falcon course is a Dan Pohl design located in Clarkston, Michigan, a community in Oakland County northwest of Detroit. Pohl, a PGA Tour player who won twice on tour during the 1980s and later transitioned to course architecture, brought a player's perspective to this layout in the rolling terrain characteristic of southeastern Michigan's glacial landscape. The property sits in an area known for its wooded hills and kettle topography, features that distinguish it from the flatter terrain found in much of the lower peninsula. The course takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature tree corridors that define holes and create a sense of enclosure. The routing moves through varied terrain, with holes playing across slopes and around natural features that require thoughtful club selection and shot shaping. Pohl's design philosophy typically emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining strategic interest, and the Falcon course reflects this approach with multiple teeing grounds and green complexes that reward precision without excessive penal elements. Pine Knob Mansion operates as a semi-private facility, offering both member and public access. The club takes its name from the prominent hill in the region, and the property includes event facilities alongside the golf course. The Falcon course serves as the primary championship layout at the facility, providing a full test of golf in a setting that showcases the natural character of Michigan's lake country terrain.