Hastings Country Club

Hastings Country Club is a private course located in Hastings, Michigan, a small city in Barry County roughly midway between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. The course was designed by Bruce Matthews, a Michigan-based architect who worked primarily in the mid-to-late twentieth century and created several layouts across the state's southern tier. The club serves as a traditional community gathering place for local members and their families in this rural region of southwest Michigan. The course occupies rolling farmland typical of the area, with mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that provide natural variety without severe terrain. Matthews routed the layout to take advantage of the property's existing contours and wooded corridors, creating a straightforward test that rewards accurate driving and solid approach play. The design reflects the practical, member-focused philosophy common to many regional country clubs built during its era, emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge for competitive club events. Hastings Country Club functions as a social and recreational hub for the community, hosting member tournaments, junior programs, and family gatherings throughout the golf season. The club maintains the traditions of small-town Midwest golf, where the course serves as much as a venue for local camaraderie as for the game itself. The layout provides a familiar, comfortable setting for members who return season after season to a course shaped by the landscape and character of southwest Michigan.