Spring Valley Golf Course

Spring Valley Golf Course sits in the rolling farmland of Osceola County in north-central Michigan, a few miles from the small community of Hersey. Don Semeyn designed the course, which opened in the mid-1980s as part of the regional expansion of golf facilities across Michigan's Lower Peninsula during that era. Semeyn, a Michigan-based architect, built a reputation for creating playable public courses that work within the natural terrain and budget constraints of smaller communities. The layout takes advantage of the property's gentle elevation changes and mature tree lines that frame many holes. The routing moves through former agricultural land, with fairways that follow the contours of the terrain rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. Water features appear on several holes, and the course incorporates both open and wooded sections that require different shot-making approaches. The design emphasizes accessibility for everyday golfers while still presenting strategic interest through green complexes and hazard placement. Spring Valley serves as a community course for the Hersey area and draws golfers from nearby Reed City and Big Rapids. The facility operates as a straightforward public course with a focus on providing affordable golf in a rural setting. The course reflects the character of many northern Michigan layouts from its period—tree-lined, moderately challenging, and integrated into the local landscape without extensive resort amenities.