The Woodlands Course at Whittaker

The Woodlands Course at Whittaker sits in New Buffalo, Michigan, in the southwestern corner of the state near the Lake Michigan shoreline. This region, part of the Harbor Country area, has seen steady golf development over recent decades as its proximity to Chicago—roughly ninety minutes away—makes it accessible for metropolitan golfers seeking weekend retreats. The course occupies wooded terrain typical of this part of Michigan, where hardwood forests and rolling topography characterize the landscape. The routing works through mature tree corridors that define playing corridors and create a sense of enclosure on many holes. Elevation changes are moderate but present throughout, requiring golfers to manage uphill and downhill lies while navigating doglegs and strategic angles. The tree-lined character demands accuracy from the tee, as errant shots quickly find trouble in the dense woods that frame fairways. As part of the Whittaker Woods Golf Community, the course serves both members and outside play, functioning within a residential golf development. The facility offers a clubhouse with dining and event spaces that cater to the community and visiting golfers. Conditions and maintenance reflect the course's role as a regional amenity rather than a championship venue, providing a straightforward test of golf amid the natural beauty of southwestern Michigan's forested lake country.