Terra Verde Golf Course

Terra Verde Golf Course opened in 2002 in Nunica, Michigan, a small community situated between Grand Rapids and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Designer Jerry Matthews, a Michigan-based architect known for working within the state's varied terrain, routed the course across gently rolling farmland characteristic of Ottawa County's interior landscape. The property features modest elevation changes and a mix of open and wooded corridors that reflect the transitional zone between Michigan's agricultural heartland and its coastal dune country. Matthews incorporated natural water features and created additional strategic hazards throughout the layout, with several holes playing along or across wetland areas. The routing takes advantage of the property's mature tree stands, particularly on the inward nine, where hardwoods frame landing areas and approach shots. The course measures over 6,800 yards from the back tees, offering length for accomplished players while maintaining forward tee options that make the design accessible to a broader range of golfers. Terra Verde operates as a public facility serving both the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and seasonal visitors traveling to the Lake Michigan coast. The course has developed a regional following among West Michigan golfers who appreciate its conditioning and playability. Its location along the I-96 corridor between major population centers and resort destinations has established it as a convenient option for both daily-fee play and organized group outings in the Grand Rapids market.