Thoroughbred Golf Club at Double JJ Resort

Thoroughbred Golf Club sits within the Double JJ Resort property in Rothbury, Michigan, roughly 30 miles north of Muskegon in the state's western lower peninsula. Arthur Hills designed the course, which opened in the late 1990s as part of the resort's expansion from its original identity as a dude ranch and family vacation destination. The layout occupies rolling, wooded terrain characteristic of the region's glacial topography, with elevation changes and stands of hardwoods and pines framing the holes. Hills routed the course to take advantage of the natural contours, incorporating elevation shifts and strategic bunkering throughout. The design features a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with water hazards coming into play on several holes. The property's varied terrain allows for different playing experiences across the eighteen holes, from elevated tees offering views over the surrounding countryside to holes that move through more enclosed, forested corridors. The course serves as the centerpiece of the Double JJ Resort's golf offerings, which cater primarily to vacationing families and groups visiting the broader resort complex. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse integrated with the resort's other amenities. Thoroughbred operates as a public-access course available to both resort guests and outside play, typical of northern Michigan's resort golf market where courses balance destination appeal with accessibility to regional golfers during the state's concentrated playing season.