Hilltop at Hilltop Golf Course

Hilltop Golf Course sits in Plymouth, Michigan, a community in the western Detroit metropolitan area. Designed by Jerry Matthews, the course reflects the straightforward, accessible approach common to many Michigan municipal and daily-fee layouts from the mid-20th century. The property takes its name from the rolling terrain that characterizes much of the routing, with elevation changes that add visual interest and strategic variety to what might otherwise be relatively open ground.

The course occupies land typical of southeastern Michigan: a mix of mature hardwoods, modest elevation shifts, and fairways that move through corridors of trees. Matthews routed holes that take advantage of the natural contours, asking players to manage uphill and downhill lies while navigating doglegs and strategically placed bunkers. The layout serves a broad range of golfers, from beginners to experienced players seeking a casual round close to home.

Plymouth itself lies near the historic western edge of Detroit's suburban expansion, and Hilltop has long been part of the local recreational fabric. The course offers a traditional walking-friendly experience, with greens and fairways that reflect the region's temperate climate and seasonal play. While not a tournament venue or nationally ranked design, Hilltop represents the kind of neighborhood course that anchors community golf in Michigan—unpretentious, playable, and shaped by the land it occupies.