
Timber Ridge Course
Timber Ridge Golf Club
About this course
Timber Ridge at Timber Ridge Golf Club offers a classic Michigan golf experience carved from the gently rolling landscape of East Lansing. Designed in the late 1990's, the course presents a modern interpretation of parkland golf, favoring strategic play over brute force. Mature trees line many fairways, subtly influencing approach shots, while undulating greens put a premium on precise putting. The course isn't especially long, but rewards thoughtful course management. While Timber Ridge has not hosted major professional championships, it has become a fixture in the local golfing community, known for its friendly atmosphere and accessibility. Its well-maintained conditions and welcoming environment have made it a popular choice for amateur tournaments and casual rounds alike. Located near Michigan State University, Timber Ridge draws a diverse membership that includes faculty, alumni, and local residents. The clubhouse is rumored to be the site of lively post-round debates, particularly during football season, where passionate discussions about the Spartans are as common as talk of birdies and bogeys. A little known fact is that the first hole was designed after the first hole at The Old Course.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MI
Quick facts
- Location
- East Lansing, MI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1989
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Jerry Matthews
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,620 yards
- Difficulty
- 73/132
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
Timber Ridge Golf Club sits just outside East Lansing, most readily accessed via Capital Region International Airport (LAN), a short twenty-minute drive north through the gently rolling farmland and suburban corridors of mid-Michigan. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby Spartan Field offers convenient hangar and fueling services within minutes of the clubhouse. The final stretch carries you through the transition zone where Lansing's urban edges soften into the wooded, residential landscape that defines this corner of the state - a quiet approach that reflects the understated elegance of the club itself.

FAQ
Common questions about Timber Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Timber Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.
Timber Ridge was designed by Jerry Matthews.
Yes. Timber Ridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Timber Ridge is 72.
Timber Ridge plays 6,620 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Timber Ridge is 132.



