Ann Arbor, Michigan
Barton Hills delivers a classical Donald Ross experience, freshly invigorated by Andrew Green’s 2025 restoration. Its strategic parkland routing and quick, nuanced surfaces make every round memorable for those lucky enough to score an invite.
Barton Hills is a quintessential Donald Ross parkland creation, reenergized by Andrew Green’s 2025 restoration that sharpened Ross’s original sightlines, bunkering, and green contours. Fairways now blend and flow with classic intent, offering a pure strategy-driven round where position and angles reign. The new bunkering, improved drainage, and firmer surfaces let Ross’s green complexes—and the demands they impose—truly come alive, while subtle shaping and mature trees keep the visuals timeless. Every hole asks for smart play and precise approaches, rewarding ground-game imagination and penalizing neglect of angles. Golfers relive golden-age strategy beneath a canopy of heritage trees, on land crafted for championship shot values and everyday fun alike.
Donald Ross’s hand is wholly felt here—his genius for flow, green sites, and thoughtful recoveries now shines again thanks to Green’s faithful, modern restoration.
This intimidating par 3 stretches to 219 yards across a visually demanding expanse, where even a slight miss can lead to tough recovery. With its bold green and challenging approach, this one-shotter demands commitment and precise club selection—no bailouts, just pure execution.
Favor the portion of the green that leaves an uphill putt, but don't short-side yourself—ground contours make recovery from misses particularly fraught.
Miss long or left and you’re flirting with deep bunkers or tricky up-and-downs; anything short leaves a lengthy, testing chip.
Top-tier, quick greens, and beautifully groomed fairways; conditioning has only improved post-restoration.
Orderly member pace, rarely rushed nor slowed—expect anything but a crowded public-course slog.
Stately, tradition-soaked yet quietly warm; more classic club than showy resort.
Collared shirts and traditional golf attire are required throughout the club and on course.
You’ll need a confident hybrid or long iron on at least two one-shotters—practice carries and controlled run-outs in advance.
Read up on Donald Ross approaches—play for the correct side of the green to avoid tough chips or three-putts.
Check daily hole locations; the contours mean missing on the wrong side can mean instant bogey.
Barton Hills has an upscale dress policy—make sure to bring the right club and evening wear if you’re sticking around.
Course opens with original Donald Ross design
Hosts U.S. Women's Amateur, won by Grace Park
Andrew Green restores bunkers, fairways, sightlines
Announced as host for U.S. Senior Women's Open
Not only did the USGA stage national women’s championships here, but legends like Arnold Palmer and Gary Player have also competed during the famed Coffey Cadillac Invitational, giving every round a brush with history.
The 2025 Andrew Green overhaul brought Barton Hills’ dormant contours and bunkers roaring back to life, letting modern players experience authentic Ross decisions with top-shelf conditioning and firmer, running ground.
NBC’s Mike Tirico is more than just a face on television—he’s an Ann Arbor local and a passionate Barton Hills member whose praise underscores the club’s standing in Michigan golf.
From its 1922 origins to today’s meticulously restored classic, Barton Hills has remained a sports and social anchor for Ann Arbor’s golfing community, a course woven into the city’s identity.
Arnold Palmer and Gary Player teed it up in the club’s Coffey Cadillac Invitational.
Mike Tirico, the ‘Voice of NBC Sports,’ is a proud long-time member.
The course is a living history, fundamentally unchanged from 1922 yet fully refreshed for modern play.
Barton Hills once blended fairways in homage to Ross’s original design as part of its 2025 restoration.
Multiple Michigan amateur championships have crowned their winners here.
Legendary major-championship venue if you have access.
Alister MacKenzie design; bookable, historic, fun.
Solid local option with intriguing holes and good conditioning.
Downtown Ann Arbor—offering walkable dining and nightlife plus easy access to area courses.
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