HawksHead Golf Club

HawksHead Golf Club is an Arthur Hills design that opened in South Haven, Michigan, a resort town along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Hills, known for his work throughout the Midwest and his ability to integrate courses into natural terrain, routed HawksHead through rolling wooded land characteristic of the region's glacial topography. The course takes advantage of elevation changes and mature hardwood forests, with fairways carved through stands of oak, maple, and pine. The design reflects Hills's preference for strategic options and playable challenge rather than penal architecture. The layout moves through varied terrain, with several holes playing along ridgelines and others descending into lower corridors. Water features appear on multiple holes, and Hills incorporated natural wetlands and native grasses into the design. The bunkering follows his typical style—moderate in number but positioned to influence decision-making from the tee and on approaches. Greens are contoured to reward accurate iron play while remaining receptive to well-struck shots. South Haven's location on the Lake Michigan shore makes it a seasonal golf destination, and HawksHead serves both resort visitors and local members. The course is part of the area's collection of public and semi-private facilities that draw golfers from Chicago and other Midwest cities during the warmer months. The surrounding landscape and proximity to the lake contribute to the course's appeal as a northern Michigan golf experience.