The Farm Golf Club

The Farm Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside near Bellaire in northwest Lower Michigan, a region known for its glacial topography and dense forests. Designed by Don Smith and Phillip Smith, the course takes its name from its agricultural past, with the layout routed across former farmland that retains much of its open, pastoral character. The design works with the natural contours of the land, incorporating elevation changes and wooded corridors that frame holes while maintaining views across the surrounding countryside. The routing moves through a variety of terrain, with holes playing over gentle ridges and through stands of hardwoods and pines typical of northern Michigan. The Smiths shaped greens and hazards to complement the existing landforms rather than impose dramatic features, creating a course that feels integrated into its setting. Strategic interest comes from the interplay between the open fairway corridors and the positioning required to approach greens that often sit at angles or on subtle plateaus. The Farm operates as a private club serving the Bellaire area and the broader network of northern Michigan golf communities. The region around Bellaire has developed a reputation for quality golf over recent decades, and The Farm contributes to that landscape as a course designed for regular play rather than championship competition. Its character reflects the agricultural heritage of the property and the natural beauty of the Antrim County landscape.