Hawkshead Links Golf Course
Plan your round at Hawkshead Links Golf Course
HawksHead Links is an 18-hole Arthur Hills design in South Haven, Michigan, near the Lake Michigan coast. The course plays from 4,889 yards at the gold tees to 6,915 yards, par 72, from the championship tees, with waste areas, pot bunkers and several tiered greens throughout. It has been given a 4 1/2 star "Places to Play" rating by Golf Digest.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Arthur Hills
- Opened 1996
Course strategy
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Hole 1
371
yds ·White
A gentle opener; tee shots should favor the left side of the fairway to leave a good approach.
Hole 2
484
yds ·White
Dogleg right with a large waste area in play for anyone cutting the corner. Very deep pot bunkers and a large grassy gully await attempts to reach it in two.
Hole 3
136
yds ·White
Large green with a false front; anything short leaves a difficult up and down.
Hole 4
372
yds ·White
Demanding driving hole from any tee, with a large waste area left and heavy rough right. The large greenside bunker should be avoided as the green slopes to the right.
Hole 5
456
yds ·White
Short par 5 that still requires a good drive, as drives left kick into a large waste area. The green is protected by a bunker left and steep declines right and behind.
Hole 6
150
yds ·White
Very deep pot bunkers sit in front of a small double-tiered green with large drop-offs left and behind; getting on the correct level takes a good shot.
Hole 7
322
yds ·White
Short par 4 with a tight fairway and a large waste area right; a drive left leaves a blind approach. The green runs away to the back and has a deep bunker front right.
Hole 8
415
yds ·White
Longer par 4 where the waste area left must be avoided to get home in two. The very large green can leave long, difficult putts.
Hole 9
354
yds ·White
The waste area left is partially hidden from the tee, so avoid cutting too much. A drive to the right side of the fairway leaves a short iron to a fairly open green.
Hole 10
336
yds ·White
Demanding driving hole with trouble on both sides and a waste area intersecting the fairway, so check distances carefully. The green is nearly surrounded by waste area.
Hole 11
286
yds ·White
Reachable for big hitters with a perfect drive; the smart play is over the bunkers, leaving a short iron to a fairly open green.
Hole 12
410
yds ·White
Big fairway to hit; aiming out to the right gives the best angle into the elevated green complex.
Hole 13
166
yds ·White
Long carry over a waste area with a deep greenside bunker on the right; anything left of the green can mean a lost ball.
Hole 14
531
yds ·White
Par 5 with a tight landing zone off the tee and a very narrow triple-tiered green guarded by bunkers front and back. Par is a good score.
Hole 15
416
yds ·White
Plays very long and calls for a good drive up the left center. The green is humped back and leaves tricky reads.
Hole 16
149
yds ·White
A very deep green, so check distance and flag position before choosing a club.
Hole 17
517
yds ·White
Tight driving hole; a drive right forces a layup. Two good shots leave a short iron into a double-tiered green.
Hole 18
371
yds ·White
Placement off the tee is crucial and many players choose less than driver depending on the wind, as the landing zone is fairly small. The approach is demanding into a heavily guarded green, and long right is not an option.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Green | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 12 | 410 | 390 | 371 | 310 | 301 |
| 2 | 5 | 6 | 533 | 507 | 484 | 445 | 436 |
| 3 | 3 | 18 | 172 | 163 | 136 | 131 | 82 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 441 | 383 | 372 | 297 | 288 |
| 5 | 5 | 8 | 502 | 488 | 456 | 451 | 381 |
| 6 | 3 | 16 | 182 | 164 | 150 | 145 | 76 |
| 7 | 4 | 10 | 344 | 331 | 322 | 318 | 230 |
| 8 | 4 | 2 | 454 | 426 | 415 | 369 | 329 |
| 9 | 4 | 14 | 397 | 369 | 354 | 349 | 263 |
| Out | 36 | 3,435 | 3,221 | 3,060 | 2,815 | 2,386 | |
| 10 | 4 | 9 | 396 | 360 | 336 | 331 | 276 |
| 11 | 4 | 15 | 330 | 310 | 286 | 280 | 223 |
| 12 | 4 | 7 | 452 | 429 | 410 | 334 | 325 |
| 13 | 3 | 13 | 205 | 185 | 166 | 161 | 134 |
| 14 | 5 | 1 | 564 | 548 | 531 | 445 | 434 |
| 15 | 4 | 3 | 457 | 430 | 416 | 361 | 352 |
| 16 | 3 | 17 | 189 | 173 | 149 | 144 | 99 |
| 17 | 5 | 11 | 548 | 527 | 517 | 465 | 422 |
| 18 | 4 | 5 | 427 | 393 | 371 | 366 | 309 |
| In | 36 | 3,568 | 3,355 | 3,182 | 2,887 | 2,574 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,003 | 6,576 | 6,242 | 5,702 | 4,960 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.1 / 135 | 71.7 / 131 | 70.2 / 124 | 67.4 / 118 | 64.1 / 115 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 76.2 / 136 | 72.6 / 123 | 69.0 / 115 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book no more than 14 days ahead; tee times are capped at four players
- Have a credit card ready to set up a golfer profile; fees are paid at the course
- Cancel or change a tee time by phone at least 24 hours ahead, not by email
- Metal-spiked shoes are not allowed in the clubhouse or on the course
- Collared shirts with sleeves for men; no t-shirts, denim, sweatpants or athletic shorts
Dress code
Men are asked to wear collared shirts with sleeves and slacks, golf shorts or walking shorts; tank tops, fishnet tops, cut-offs, sweatpants, bathing suits and athletic-style or excessively short shorts are not permitted, and blue jeans and t-shirts are discouraged. Women are asked to wear dresses, skirts, slacks, golf shorts, mid-length shorts or blouses; halter tops, t-shirts, fishnet tops, bathing suits, sweatpants, blue jeans, tennis dresses, athletic-style shorts and cut-offs are not permitted. Appropriate golf or approved shoes are required on the course and practice areas, and metal spikes are prohibited in the clubhouse and on the course. The dress code applies to all players and guests, improperly dressed guests will be asked to change, and reasonable exceptions may be made in inclement weather at management's discretion.
Practice facilities
The practice facility includes a full-size driving range, a chipping area with bunkers and a putting green. It is open 7:00 am to 6:00 pm in peak season. The site notes the driving range is closed for the season.
Food & drink
The property has a pub with an older-style atmosphere and a main dining room serving gourmet cuisine, both with views of the woods and the course through floor-to-ceiling windows. Dinner menus, a golfer's menu and a wine list are posted online. The dining room opens at 5:00 pm for dinner Wednesday through Saturday and is closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The restaurant closes for the season on October 25th.
Pace of play
Tee times are limited to a maximum of four players to support pace of play. Single players and twosomes may be paired with an existing twosome or threesome at the course's discretion.
Policies
Tee times may be booked up to 14 days in advance, online or by calling (269) 639-2121 during business hours. A valid credit card is required to create a golfer profile, but no charge is taken at booking; all applicable fees are paid on arrival at the course. Cancellations or changes require at least 24 hours notice and must be made by calling the golf shop rather than by email.
Quick answers
Hawkshead Links Golf Course at a glance
Is Hawkshead Links Golf Course open to the public?
Hawkshead Links Golf Course is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Hawkshead Links Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Hawkshead Links Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,960 to 7,003 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Hawkshead Links Golf Course?
Hawkshead Links Golf Course was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1996.
What's the dress code at Hawkshead Links Golf Course?
Men are asked to wear collared shirts with sleeves and slacks, golf shorts or walking shorts; tank tops, fishnet tops, cut-offs, sweatpants, bathing suits and athletic-style or excessively short shorts are not permitted, and blue jeans and t-shirts are discouraged.
What practice facilities does Hawkshead Links Golf Course have?
The practice facility includes a full-size driving range, a chipping area with bunkers and a putting green. It is open 7:00 am to 6:00 pm in peak season.
What's the pace of play at Hawkshead Links Golf Course?
Tee times are limited to a maximum of four players to support pace of play. Single players and twosomes may be paired with an existing twosome or threesome at the course's discretion.
What food and drink does Hawkshead Links Golf Course have?
The property has a pub with an older-style atmosphere and a main dining room serving gourmet cuisine, both with views of the woods and the course through floor-to-ceiling windows. Dinner menus, a golfer's menu and a wine list are posted online.
How do you book a tee time at Hawkshead Links Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call +1 269 639 2121.
Where is Hawkshead Links Golf Course?
Hawkshead Links Golf Course is at 523 Hawks Nest Drive, South Haven, MI 49090.
Info last reviewed October 30, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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