
Hawks Eye Course
Hawks Eye Golf Resort

About this course
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.
Quick facts
- Location
- Bellaire, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2004
- Designer
- John Robinson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,011 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.4/148
Getting there
Hawks Eye Golf Resort lies in the wooded hills of northern Michigan, most easily accessed via Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City - a scenic forty-minute drive southeast through orchard country and rolling hardwood forest. The route traces the shoreline influence of Lake Michigan before turning inland, where the landscape grows quieter and more secluded, eventually revealing the resort tucked among the maples and pines near Bellaire. For those flying private, the modest Antrim County Airport sits just minutes away, offering a discreet arrival befitting this tranquil corner of the Great Lakes region.

FAQ
Common questions about Hawks Eye
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hawks Eye was designed by John Robinson.
Yes. Hawks Eye is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Hawks Eye is 72.
Hawks Eye plays 7,011 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Hawks Eye is 148.
Hawks Eye is a 18-hole course.


