Somerhill Golf Course sits in the rural farmland of southwestern Ontario near Tiverton, a small community in Huron County between Lake Huron and the larger centers of Goderich and Kincardine. The course was designed and built by the MacKay family, representing the tradition of owner-operated golf facilities common throughout rural Ontario, where local families have developed courses on agricultural land to serve their communities. The "Alternate Tees" designation indicates that Somerhill offers multiple teeing grounds that create varied playing experiences on the same routing. This setup allows the course to accommodate different skill levels and provides returning players with strategic variety by changing angles of approach and overall yardage. The practice is particularly common at family-run facilities where maximizing the versatility of available land is essential. The terrain in this part of Ontario typically features gently rolling farmland with mature trees, open sightlines, and seasonal creeks or drainage patterns that influence hole design. Courses in Huron County generally play across former agricultural fields, incorporating existing hedgerows and woodlots as natural hazards and visual definition. The climate brings firm conditions in summer and a playing season that extends from late April through October. Somerhill serves the local golfing community in an area where courses are spaced across considerable distances, making neighborhood facilities important gathering places. The MacKay family's involvement suggests hands-on management and maintenance typical of independent Ontario courses that prioritize accessibility and straightforward golf over elaborate amenities.