Fox Run Country Club occupies rolling terrain in Grayling, a small town in northern Michigan's Crawford County known primarily for trout fishing along the Au Sable River and its position within a heavily forested region of the state. The course was designed by Jeff Gorney, a Michigan-based architect whose work appears primarily in the Great Lakes region. The layout takes advantage of the area's natural topography, which features modest elevation changes and sandy soils typical of this part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The routing moves through corridors of pine and hardwood forest characteristic of the region, with fairways that generally follow the land's natural contours. Northern Michigan courses of this era and setting typically incorporate the native sand base into their design, often resulting in firm playing conditions and relatively good drainage. The surrounding landscape remains largely undeveloped, providing a quiet, wooded atmosphere common to golf courses in Michigan's northern interior. Grayling itself serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation in the area, and the club functions as a community course for local members and seasonal residents. The region experiences significant seasonal variation, with a playing season that runs from late spring through mid-autumn. Fox Run represents the type of regional golf facility that serves smaller Michigan communities, offering a wooded, traditional layout without the dramatic lake views found along the state's extensive coastline to the west and east.