Hawks Eye Golf Resort

Hawks Eye Golf Resort sits in the rolling terrain of northern Michigan's Antrim County, near the village of Bellaire. Designed by John Robinson and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies a landscape of hardwood forests, natural wetlands, and elevation changes characteristic of the region's glacially sculpted topography. The routing takes advantage of these natural features, moving through stands of mature trees and across open corridors that frame views of the surrounding countryside. Robinson's design emphasizes strategic variety rather than overwhelming length, with holes that require thoughtful club selection and course management. The layout incorporates the property's native grasses and wetland areas as both visual elements and playing hazards, creating definition without excessive artificial shaping. Several holes play along ridgelines or drop into valleys, using the natural grade to add dimension to approach shots and green complexes. Hawks Eye operates as part of a northern Michigan golf resort community, situated in a region known for its concentration of public-access courses and seasonal tourism. The area around Bellaire and the nearby Torch Lake district attracts golfers during the summer and early fall months, when the climate and landscape conditions are most favorable. The course serves both resort guests and daily-fee players seeking a northern Michigan golf experience that balances playability with the region's distinctive natural setting.