
South Course
Thunderbird Hills Golf Course



About this course
Thunderbird Hills Golf Course's South course is located in Huron, a small city on the shores of Lake Erie in north-central Ohio. Designed by Bruce Palmer, the course serves the local golfing community in Erie County, where the flat to gently rolling terrain typical of the Lake Erie coastal plain shapes the playing experience. The region's proximity to the lake moderates temperatures but can also bring variable wind conditions that influence club selection and strategy. Palmer's design works within the natural topography of northern Ohio, where courses generally feature modest elevation changes and often incorporate water hazards, whether natural or constructed. The South course at Thunderbird Hills operates as part of a facility that caters to both members and daily-fee players, reflecting the accessible golf culture common to smaller Midwestern communities. The layout likely emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while still presenting strategic interest through green complexes, hazard placement, and routing choices. Huron's location along Lake Erie makes it part of Ohio's recreational corridor, and the course benefits from the area's seasonal appeal. The facility serves as a local anchor for golf in a region where the sport remains popular despite the relatively short playing season. Thunderbird Hills provides a straightforward, honest golf experience characteristic of many American municipal and semi-private courses built to serve their communities rather than chase national rankings.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in OH
Quick facts
- Location
- Huron, OH, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bruce Palmer
- Par
- 73
- Length
- 6,365 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.7/121
- Course Vaults score
- 6.0
FAQ
Common questions about South at Thunderbird Hills Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South at Thunderbird Hills Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.
South was designed by Bruce Palmer.
Yes. South at Thunderbird Hills Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at South is 73.
South plays 6,365 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South is 121.




