Private

Woods Course

Country Club of Jackson

Jackson, MI, USA
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9 holesPar 363,374 yds

About this course

The Woods course at the Country Club of Jackson represents the work of Gene Hamm and Arthur Ham, though detailed documentation of its design history remains limited in widely available sources. Located in Jackson, Michigan, the course serves the private membership of one of the area's established country clubs. Jackson sits in south-central Michigan, a region characterized by gently rolling terrain, mature hardwood forests, and numerous small lakes and wetlands that often influence golf course routing. The course name suggests significant tree coverage, a common feature of Michigan layouts where oak, maple, and other deciduous species frame fairways and define playing corridors. Courses in this part of the state typically incorporate natural elevation changes and may feature water hazards drawn from existing ponds or streams. The design likely emphasizes accuracy off the tee, with wooded margins penalizing errant shots while rewarding strategic positioning. The Country Club of Jackson has served its membership for decades as a social and recreational hub, offering the traditional amenities associated with private clubs in mid-sized Midwestern cities. Beyond golf, such clubs typically maintain tennis facilities, swimming pools, and dining rooms that anchor member life throughout the year. The Woods course provides the primary golf experience for members, complementing the club's broader role in the Jackson community.

Quick facts

Location
Jackson, MI, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1991
Designer(s)
Gene Hamm, Arthur Ham
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
3,374 yards

Getting there

The journey to the Country Club of Jackson begins at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), roughly an hour's drive west along Interstate 94 through the gently rolling farmland and wooded corridors of south-central Michigan. The route is straightforward and quietly pastoral, trading the hum of the metro area for the slower rhythm of small-town Michigan as you approach Jackson. As the highway gives way to tree-lined local roads, the club reveals itself with understated grace - a classic American country club tucked into the landscape, where generations of members have arrived along these same quiet lanes.

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Common questions about Woods at Country Club of Jackson

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

Woods was designed by Gene Hamm and Arthur Ham.

Woods at Country Club of Jackson is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Woods is 36.

Woods plays 3,374 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Woods is a 9-hole course.

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