Giant Oaks Golf Club

Giant Oaks Golf Club sits in Temperance, Michigan, a small community in the far southeastern corner of the state near the Ohio border, approximately ten miles south of Ann Arbor. Arthur Hills designed the course, which opened in the mid-1990s during a period when Hills was actively creating daily-fee and semi-private facilities throughout the Midwest. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of southeastern Michigan, with mature hardwood trees—including the oaks that give the course its name—framing many holes and defining playing corridors. Hills routed the course to incorporate natural elevation changes and wooded areas, creating a parkland character that contrasts with the flatter agricultural land common in this part of Monroe County. The design features strategic bunkering and water hazards on several holes, with greens that typically show moderate undulation. The course serves both local members and daily-fee players, functioning as a regional facility for golfers in the Toledo-Ann Arbor corridor. The property reflects Hills's approach to accessible championship-length golf, offering multiple tee options to accommodate different skill levels while maintaining strategic interest from the back tees. Giant Oaks operates as part of the broader network of public-access courses in southeastern Michigan, providing a tree-lined alternative to links-style or resort layouts found elsewhere in the state.