Ironwood Golf Club, just outside Exeter, is a beautifully maintained 18-hole course that mixes open fairways with mature forest and water features. It’s a classic country layout that challenges without overwhelming, stretching just under 6,400 yards from the tips.
The front nine is more forgiving, with wider landing areas and gentle slopes that let you swing freely. The back nine tightens up considerably, featuring a series of holes that test course management—especially the closing stretch, where water and bunkers guard well-contoured greens.
Ironwood’s charm comes from its balance—walkable, scenic, and well-run. The staff know their regulars, the greens roll beautifully, and the pace of play is always steady. For golfers in Huron County or those passing through, it’s a reliable, affordable round with genuine rural character.
Your Golf Bud by Bud Key, Mid-Atlantic Director, TeeTime Golf Pass
Qualifying for Social Security was a startling realization that I’ve reached the age of “old” people. In protest, on my last birthday, I hiked the expert trail at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, appreciating the irony. Standing on a high crag, I gave Father Time an unceremonious middle-finger salute, then immediately wondered how I’d manage the climb back down.
The warning signs of aging soon followed. I traded my cowboy boots for slip-on Skechers, bought a pickleball racket, and had started nodding off in my recliner around 8:30 PM during WWII […]
