Since 1991, I have designed over 45 new courses and renovated over 60.  I am widely recognized for my ability to design an upscale golf course for an affordable price. While this is a slight hindrance in fame and fortune, it is very satisfying to help others.

My designs reflect a lifetime in golf.  I have experienced and know all facets of the golf course business.  I have been a superintendent for public and high end private clubs and I have operated a public course for profit.  These experiences influence how I design a course.  Challenging and beautiful golf courses can still be efficient to build and operate. I utilize careful stewardship of resources to further the game of golf in challenging times.

Please feel free to read more about my design philosophy, as well as my family's history in the golf business.  You can also get a look into the design process, as well as browse my portfolio and photo gallery of original courses and renovation projects.

Thanks for taking the time to learn more about Matthews Design Group,

Bruce’s projects continue to garner awards.  Angels Crossing (pictured) was again honored as the “Top 100 Residential Course” according to Golfweek at #90.  It’s one of two courses in Michigan in the Top 100 Residential. 

Congratulations to the Village of Vicksburg, who just purchased the golf course.

It is no secret that the world of golf course architecture is shrinking.  The National and world economies have raised havoc on new development of any kind, let alone recreational expenditures.  Private clubs have seen memberships drop and in some cases, plummet.  Daily fee play is shrinking with disposable income.

Opportunities expand as others contract.  I have stepped into golf course operations and experienced a coveted teaching assignment at Michigan State University as well as continuing with golf course design.