Bird Creek Golf Club
Plan your round at Bird Creek Golf Club
Bird Creek Golf Club is a daily-fee 18-hole, par 72 course on North Van Dyke Road near Port Austin in Michigan's Thumb. The layout plays over gently rolling terrain with tree-lined fairways, and the back tees measure about 6,490 yards (71.2 rating, 128 slope). The course was designed by Bruce Matthews III. It is open to the public.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Bruce Matthews III
- Opened 1989
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Bird Creek Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
379
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
464
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
142
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
467
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
389
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
335
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
330
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
287
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
185
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
362
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
148
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
530
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
278
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
146
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
365
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
325
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
334
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
488
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 413 | 379 | 350 |
| 2 | 5 | 13 | 488 | 464 | 457 |
| 3 | 3 | 17 | 169 | 142 | 132 |
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 513 | 467 | 441 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 429 | 389 | 329 |
| 6 | 4 | 11 | 354 | 335 | 315 |
| 7 | 4 | 9 | 377 | 330 | 280 |
| 8 | 4 | 15 | 317 | 287 | 278 |
| 9 | 3 | 7 | 219 | 185 | 163 |
| Out | 36 | 3,279 | 2,978 | 2,745 | |
| 10 | 4 | 8 | 383 | 362 | 352 |
| 11 | 3 | 16 | 173 | 148 | 133 |
| 12 | 5 | 6 | 551 | 530 | 516 |
| 13 | 4 | 18 | 308 | 278 | 262 |
| 14 | 3 | 14 | 162 | 146 | 112 |
| 15 | 4 | 4 | 407 | 365 | 352 |
| 16 | 4 | 12 | 348 | 325 | 311 |
| 17 | 4 | 2 | 364 | 334 | 316 |
| 18 | 5 | 10 | 512 | 488 | 460 |
| In | 36 | 3,208 | 2,976 | 2,814 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,487 | 5,954 | 5,559 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.2 / 128 | 69.0 / 122 | 67.0 / 118 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a tee time online through the club's website
- The pro shop and clubhouse open at 7am daily
Arrival & check-in
The pro shop and clubhouse are open daily from 7am to 7pm.
Practice facilities
The club lists practice facilities on its website.
Food & drink
The Bird Creek Pub is on site.
Quick answers
Bird Creek Golf Club at a glance
Is Bird Creek Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Bird Creek Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does Bird Creek Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Bird Creek Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,559 to 6,487 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Bird Creek Golf Club?
Bird Creek Golf Club was designed by Bruce Matthews III and opened in 1989.
What practice facilities does Bird Creek Golf Club have?
The club lists practice facilities on its website.
What food and drink does Bird Creek Golf Club have?
The Bird Creek Pub is on site.
How do you book a tee time at Bird Creek Golf Club?
Call the course at +1-989-738-4653.
Where is Bird Creek Golf Club?
Bird Creek Golf Club is at 7850 North Van Dyke Road, Port Austin, MI 48467.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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