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Bird Creek Golf Club in Port Austin, Michigan, is an 18-hole community-created course designed by Bruce Matthews III. The project grew from discussions among members of the Port Austin Men's Golf League in 1987. Land was acquired from three local farmers in 1988, shares were sold to finance construction, and substantial volunteer labour helped build the course through 1989 and 1990.
Major construction was celebrated on 26 July 1990 and the course opened for play the following day. The longest Blue tees now measure 6,487 yards with a 72.2 rating and 132 slope. White, Gold and Red tees provide progressively shorter options.
The course is an 18-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 72, 5,932m (6,487 yards), course rating 72.2 and slope rating 132. Designed by Bruce Matthews III, the course originally opened in 1990. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Membership, Clubhouse.
The idea arose in 1987 among golfers from the Port Austin Men's Golf League who wanted a local course of their own. They engaged Bruce Matthews, acquired farmland in 1988 and sold 250 shares at $2,000 each to help finance the project.
Construction proceeded through 1989 and 1990 under Matthews and greens shaper Glen Caverly, with extensive volunteer labour. Major construction was completed on 26 July 1990 and play began the next day.
Bird Creek remains an 18-hole course at Port Austin with four principal tee distances and a community-oriented club operation.
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