Arcadia Bluffs – South Course
Plan your round at Arcadia Bluffs – South Course
The South Course at Arcadia Bluffs in Arcadia, Michigan, opened in 2018 and was designed by Dana Fry and Jason Straka, who drew on the work of Charles Blair Macdonald and Seth Raynor. It is the second course at the club, a few miles from the original Bluffs Course on Lake Michigan. It plays to par 72 and 7,412 yards from the Black tees (75.6 rating, 132 slope), with five sets of tees.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Dana Fry and Jason Straka
- Opened 2018
Course strategy
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Hole by hole
Walk the course
Hole 1
370
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
295
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
539
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
420
yds ·White
The longest two-shot hole on the course, with four fairway bunkers around the landing zone and a pot bunker about 150 yards short of the green. It often plays downwind, so landing short and running the ball on can work better than flying the green.
Hole 5
180
yds ·White
An uphill par 3 with a false front that sends short shots back down. The green rises toward the middle, so aim at the center, with bunkers on both sides.
Hole 6
474
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
329
yds ·White
Five fairway bunkers make the tee shot a test of accuracy. The green is narrow at the front and wider at the back, with a bunker wrapping the left side and a spine through the middle that affects putts.
Hole 8
128
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
398
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
381
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
530
yds ·White
A double-dogleg par 5 that usually plays downwind. A tee shot up the left side shortens the second shot, and the deepest bunker on the course sits behind the green.
Hole 12
150
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
385
yds ·White
A dogleg right with a large fairway bunker on the outside of the bend that works as an aiming point. The approach has to carry cross bunkers to a punchbowl green.
Hole 14
491
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
314
yds ·White
A downhill drive over a small fairway bunker. With a front pin you need a full swing with enough spin to stop behind the front bunker.
Hole 16
215
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
353
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
428
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 429 | 403 | 370 | 335 | 305 |
| 2 | 4 | 15 | 361 | 329 | 295 | 260 | 227 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 604 | 571 | 539 | 504 | 474 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 490 | 461 | 420 | 393 | 368 |
| 5 | 3 | 3 | 200 | 190 | 180 | 162 | 137 |
| 6 | 5 | 13 | 540 | 505 | 474 | 437 | 406 |
| 7 | 4 | 11 | 403 | 369 | 329 | 297 | 264 |
| 8 | 3 | 17 | 167 | 148 | 128 | 108 | 95 |
| 9 | 4 | 5 | 461 | 430 | 398 | 366 | 339 |
| Out | 36 | 3,655 | 3,406 | 3,133 | 2,862 | 2,615 | |
| 10 | 4 | 10 | 444 | 411 | 381 | 345 | 318 |
| 11 | 5 | 12 | 593 | 564 | 530 | 496 | 460 |
| 12 | 3 | 14 | 189 | 175 | 150 | 131 | 107 |
| 13 | 4 | 2 | 447 | 414 | 385 | 356 | 325 |
| 14 | 5 | 16 | 553 | 526 | 491 | 459 | 430 |
| 15 | 4 | 18 | 376 | 350 | 314 | 279 | 240 |
| 16 | 3 | 4 | 246 | 238 | 215 | 175 | 124 |
| 17 | 4 | 8 | 417 | 384 | 353 | 324 | 289 |
| 18 | 4 | 6 | 492 | 464 | 428 | 387 | 353 |
| In | 36 | 3,757 | 3,526 | 3,247 | 2,952 | 2,646 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,412 | 6,932 | 6,380 | 5,814 | 5,261 | |
| Rating / Slope | 75.6 / 132 | 73.1 / 129 | 70.6 / 125 | 68.1 / 118 | 64.8 / 109 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 76.8 / 132 | 73.4 / 127 | 69.6 / 118 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear soft-spiked or soft-soled golf shoes.
- Men need a collared, sleeved shirt; no tank or halter tops.
- This is the South Course, not the Bluffs Course; confirm which you booked.
- Plan for wind, which affects many holes (the 4th and 11th often play downwind).
- Hole 16 is a 246-yard par 3 from the Black tees; check your tee box.
- Check with the shop about walking, caddies and cancellation terms.
- The season runs about April through early November.
Dress code
Soft-spiked or soft-soled golf shoes are required and steel spikes are not allowed. Men's shirts need collars and sleeves, and tank tops and halter tops are not permitted. The club asks guests to follow traditional golf attire.
Carts & walking
Carts are included in the greens fee according to one listing, and the club's rates are per person whether walking or riding. Reviewers describe the South Course as walkable, with the one longer walk coming between the nines. Caddies are listed as available. Check with the shop on current walking rules.
Practice facilities
Listings show a driving range, a short game area and putting green, and a golf academy. Group packages have included practice balls before the round and use of the practice facilities. Check with the shop on current practice access.
Food & drink
The club has a restaurant, grill and bar, with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviewers have praised dinner.
Policies
The course is open to pre-registered guests and to walk-ons when space allows. The season runs roughly April 1 to November 10. Check with the shop for cancellation and rain policies.
Info last reviewed October 20, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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