Farms/Birches at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club
600 Birchwood Dr
Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Emmet County
Phone(s): (231) 526-2166
Fax: (231) 526-9411
Website: birchwoodcc.com
Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
Emmet County
Phone(s): (231) 526-2166
Fax: (231) 526-9411
Website: birchwoodcc.com
The 18-hole Farms/Birches at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club in Harbor Springs, MI is a private golf course that opened in 1974. Designed by Bruce Matthews, Farms/Birches at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club measures 6741 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 137 and a 72.8 USGA rating. The course features 8 sets of tees for different skill levels.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Bruce Matthews
- Public/Private: Private
- Year opened: 1974
- Golf Season: Open: 5/15 Closed: 9/01
- Guest Policy: With member only/Reciprocal
- Tee times welcomed:
- Fairways: Bent Grass
- Greens: Bent Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: No
- Rental carts: Yes
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $40 - $70
- Weekends: $40 - $70
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code:
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue/Back | 72 | 6317 | 132 | 70.7 |
| Black/Championship | 72 | 6741 | 137 | 72.8 |
| White/Middle | 72 | 5796 | 124 | 68.4 |
| White/Middle (W) | 72 | 5796 | 126 | 72.7 |
| Gold/Forward | 72 | 5245 | 115 | 65.1 |
| Combo Gold/Silver | 72 | 4765 | 112 | 63 |
| Combo Blue/White | 72 | 6072 | 128 | 69.6 |
| Combo White/Gold | 72 | 5523 | 118 | 66.8 |
| Silver/Front | 72 | 4432 | 108 | 61.9 |
| Combo White/Gold (W) | 72 | 5523 | 126 | 72.1 |
| Gold/Forward (W) | 72 | 5245 | 122 | 70.6 |
| Combo Gold/Silver (W) | 72 | 4765 | 120 | 67.5 |
| Silver/Front (W) | 72 | 4432 | 116 | 65.5 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- BIrchwood initially required property purchase for membership. There were varying lots of different sizes, some “buildable” others merely membership lots; prices were set accordingly. The problem was the club had a decade of poor financial decisions by the management and board of directors that resulted in property values plummeting - to the point of properties being worthless. What the club chose to do to compensate for the downfall was implement bylaws that forced members, at the time they cared to resign their memberships, to pay a $15,000 buyout fee. And, additionally, should the family member who originally joined not buy their way out, upon their death the membership passed on to their family. Policy punishes good members for their loyalty. Avoid