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Twin Birch Course

Twin Birch Golf Club

Kalkaska, MI, USA
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18 holesPar 726,285 yds71.5/125

About this course

Twin Birch Golf Club sits in Kalkaska, a small town in northern Michigan's lower peninsula, roughly thirty miles east of Traverse City. The course was designed by Joe Roeski, a Michigan-based architect who has worked primarily in the state's northern regions. The area is characterized by rolling terrain, dense stands of birch and pine, and sandy soils typical of Michigan's glacial landscape. Kalkaska itself is known for its trout fishing and outdoor recreation, and the golf course reflects the natural wooded character of the region. The routing at Twin Birch takes advantage of the property's natural elevation changes and tree-lined corridors. Northern Michigan courses of this type typically feature fairways carved through forest, with birch trees—as the name suggests—playing a prominent role in the visual and strategic character of the layout. The sandy soil provides good drainage and firm conditions during the summer months, while the terrain offers variety in shot-making and approach angles. Twin Birch serves the local golfing community and visitors to the Kalkaska area, functioning as a destination for those exploring northern Michigan's golf offerings beyond the more prominent resort courses near Traverse City and Gaylord. The club provides a quieter, more intimate experience reflective of small-town Michigan golf, where the focus remains on the natural setting and straightforward design rather than tournament pedigree or national recognition.

Quick facts

Location
Kalkaska, MI, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1974
Designer
Joe Roeski
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,285 yards
Difficulty
71.5/125

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Common questions about Twin Birch

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Twin Birch was designed by Joe Roeski.

Yes. Twin Birch is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Twin Birch is 72.

Twin Birch plays 6,285 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Twin Birch is 125.

Twin Birch is a 18-hole course.

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