Port Huron Golf Club

Port Huron Golf Club sits in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, along the shores of Lake Huron at the northern edge of the St. Clair River system. The course was designed by Harsten Barnum, a regional architect active in Michigan during the early-to-mid twentieth century who contributed to the development of golf in the Great Lakes region. The club represents a period when many smaller American cities established golf facilities that served both their local communities and visiting players drawn to the area's waterways and summer recreation. The routing takes advantage of the relatively flat terrain characteristic of southeastern Michigan's coastal plain, with the proximity to Lake Huron influencing wind conditions and providing scenic context. Courses in this region typically feature mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes, with design strategies shaped by the climate and growing conditions of the upper Midwest. The lake's presence affects both playability and the visual character of the property. Port Huron Golf Club functions as a traditional community club, serving golfers in the Port Huron area and the broader Blue Water region of Michigan. The course offers a straightforward test of golf suited to a range of skill levels, reflecting the design sensibilities of its era. Its location near the Canadian border and along major shipping routes has historically made it accessible to both local members and travelers passing through this corner of the Great Lakes.