Private

Point O' Woods Course

Point O' Woods Country Club

Benton Harbor, MI, USA
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18 holesPar 727,075 yds74.9/134

About this course

Point O' Woods occupies rolling terrain in southwestern Michigan's fruit belt, roughly two hours east of Chicago along Lake Michigan's eastern shore. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed the course in 1958, during a period when he was reshaping American golf architecture with an emphasis on strategic bunkering, large greens, and championship length. The layout reflects his characteristic approach: fairways demand precise positioning to set up favorable angles into well-defended greens, and water hazards factor into play on several holes. The property's natural elevation changes provide variety in the routing, with holes moving through wooded corridors and across more open ground. The course has served as a competitive venue in Michigan golf, hosting state amateur championships and regional tournaments over the decades. Jones designed the layout to test accomplished players while remaining playable for members across skill levels, a balance he pursued throughout his career. The greens feature the subtle internal contours and strategic pin positions typical of his work, rewarding approach shots that consider both distance and placement. Point O' Woods Country Club maintains a traditional private club atmosphere, with golf as the central amenity. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that serves the membership's social and dining functions. The course remains largely faithful to Jones's original design intent, though maintenance practices and turf management have evolved with modern standards. The setting, removed from urban development and surrounded by Michigan farmland and orchards, provides a quiet backdrop for the round.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

1454

Best in World

1280

Best in USA

53

Best in MI

Quick facts

Location
Benton Harbor, MI, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1957
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,075 yards
Difficulty
74.9/134
Course Vaults score
7.8

Getting there

Point O' Woods Country Club is reached most directly via Chicago's O'Hare or Midway airports, followed by a ninety-minute drive northeast along the Lake Michigan shoreline into southwestern Michigan's fruit belt. The route traces the curve of the lake, passing through small harbor towns and orchards before turning inland toward Benton Harbor, where the landscape softens into rolling, wooded terrain. The final approach delivers you to a secluded enclave where the club's understated entrance belies the classic American parkland waiting beyond - a quiet sanctuary shaped by the region's natural contours and a century of refined golf.

FAQ

Common questions about Point O' Woods

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Point O' Woods has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.

Point O' Woods was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..

Point O' Woods is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Point O' Woods is 72.

Point O' Woods plays 7,075 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Point O' Woods is 134.

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