
West Course
Cascade Hills Country Club

About this course
Cascade Hills Country Club's West Course is located in the southeastern suburbs of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in an area characterized by rolling terrain and mature hardwood forests typical of western Michigan's glacial landscape. Designed by Jack Daray, a Michigan-based architect active in the mid-to-late twentieth century, the course reflects the regional design sensibilities of its era, with tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that take advantage of the natural topography. The routing works through wooded corridors and across varied terrain, with holes that rise and fall along the property's contours. Water features appear on several holes, adding strategic considerations to club selection and approach play. The course layout emphasizes accuracy off the tee, as the tree-lined fairways reward proper positioning and penalize errant shots. Greens are typically elevated or protected by bunkers, requiring thoughtful approach shots. Cascade Hills serves as a private club for the Grand Rapids community, offering traditional country club amenities including dining facilities and social programming. The club maintains both the West Course and additional golf facilities, providing members with variety in their playing options. The course remains a fixture in the Grand Rapids golf landscape, representing the style of mid-century American course design adapted to Michigan's natural setting.
Quick facts
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1927
- Designer
- Jack Daray
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,428 yards
- Difficulty
- 36.2/120
Getting there
The journey to Cascade Hills Country Club begins at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, a compact and efficient gateway that places you just twenty minutes from the club's gates. The drive southeast traces the edge of the city before slipping into the gently rolling terrain of Cascade Township, where suburban sprawl gradually yields to wooded estates and the quiet prosperity of West Michigan's established neighborhoods. The approach along Cascade Road feels less like arrival than retreat - a subtle transition marked by canopied lanes and glimpses of manicured fairways that signal you've entered one of Grand Rapids' most enduring enclaves of private golf.

FAQ
Common questions about West at Cascade Hills Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
West was designed by Jack Daray.
West at Cascade Hills Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at West is 36.
West plays 3,428 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at West is 120.
West is a 9-hole course.





