StoneWater occupies rolling terrain in Caledonia, a community southeast of Grand Rapids in western Michigan. Designed by Ernie Schrock and opened in the late 1990s, the course reflects the architect's regional approach to golf design, emphasizing playability across varied skill levels while incorporating the natural contours and water features of the property. Schrock, based in the Midwest, has designed and renovated numerous courses throughout Michigan and neighboring states, often working with developers to create daily-fee and semi-private facilities that balance challenge with accessibility. The routing makes use of elevation changes uncommon in much of western Michigan, with several holes playing uphill or downhill and offering views across the surrounding farmland and residential areas. Water comes into play on multiple holes, both as hazards and visual elements, contributing to the course's name and character. The layout typically features generous fairways with strategic bunkering that rewards accurate approach shots, while the greens present moderate undulation. StoneWater operates as a semi-private country club, serving both members and outside play. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities standard for Michigan golf communities of its era. The course fits within the regional golf market of Grand Rapids, where a mix of public, daily-fee, and private courses serves the area's golfing population throughout the relatively short Midwest season.