Southmoor at Southmoor Golf Course

Southmoor Golf Course is a public facility in Burton, Michigan, designed by Jerry Matthews and serving the greater Flint area. Matthews, a Michigan-based architect active primarily in the latter decades of the twentieth century, created numerous courses throughout the state with an emphasis on playability for everyday golfers. Southmoor reflects this practical design philosophy, offering a straightforward layout accessible to players of varying skill levels.

The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of southeastern Michigan's glacial plain. The routing incorporates the region's natural features—mature hardwoods, modest elevation changes, and water hazards that come into play on several holes. Matthews typically designed with maintenance efficiency and pace of play in mind, and Southmoor follows this template with clear sightlines and generous landing areas balanced by strategic bunkering and water placement that rewards accuracy without severely punishing recreational players.

As a municipal-style public course, Southmoor serves a broad cross-section of the local golfing community. The facility functions as an accessible option for residents of Burton and surrounding Genesee County communities, providing a venue for casual rounds, league play, and local competitions. The course operates within the tradition of affordable public golf that has long been part of Michigan's golfing landscape, particularly in communities shaped by the state's automotive manufacturing heritage.