W. Bruce Matthews III

W. Bruce Matthews III Matthews Design Group

3rd generation member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects

07/22/2026

A nice article about golf and turfgrass in the Michigan State University magazine.

I spent some time looking at Gordon Chattaway 's renovations of Portland Country Club yesterday. Off to a great start.
06/25/2026

I spent some time looking at Gordon Chattaway 's renovations of Portland Country Club yesterday. Off to a great start.

06/23/2026

I need to hire this guy. He says it better than me.

Nahma GC is a 9 holer on Lake Michigan. I walked it today for $13. How many of you are finding the 9 hole keepers.
06/14/2026

Nahma GC is a 9 holer on Lake Michigan. I walked it today for $13. How many of you are finding the 9 hole keepers.

We played Sandy Pebbles GC in Ahmeek MI. A very natural experience. Small greens and tees, unwatered fescue fairways. Th...
06/14/2026

We played Sandy Pebbles GC in Ahmeek MI. A very natural experience. Small greens and tees, unwatered fescue fairways. They left a few pines too many as hazards though. It was a fun walk in the Keeweenaw.

06/14/2026

We’re honored to be named the 2026 Red Hot Best Golf Course by MyNorth!

Thank you to everyone who voted for Hidden River Golf & Casting Club. This recognition means so much because it comes from the people who play, support, and love our course.

We’re grateful for our members, guests, staff, and community who make Hidden River such a special place.

Thank you for being part of our story.


It's always fun to play my previous works. This is Lincoln Hills GC in Ludington. I did the 17th hole early in my design...
06/07/2026

It's always fun to play my previous works. This is Lincoln Hills GC in Ludington. I did the 17th hole early in my design career in 1987.

Trevor Nash has Manistee National in great shape after a long cold spring. It was a pleasure touring the course.
05/19/2026

Trevor Nash has Manistee National in great shape after a long cold spring. It was a pleasure touring the course.

Manistee G&CC is 125 years old. They paid a nice tribute to the two architects. This was my grandfather's first Michigan...
05/09/2026

Manistee G&CC is 125 years old. They paid a nice tribute to the two architects. This was my grandfather's first Michigan golf course design.

We spent the weekend in Port Austin reviewing Bird Creek Golf Club. It opened 36 years ago. It was in great shape. It is...
04/20/2026

We spent the weekend in Port Austin reviewing Bird Creek Golf Club. It opened 36 years ago. It was in great shape. It is always fun to get back to that course as the hospitality is overwhelming.

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