Bay Harbor - The Links Michigan
Bay Harbor - The Links is a par-72 public course in Michigan, playing 6,845 yards from the BROWN tees with a rating of 74.3 and slope of 146.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,845 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.3 / 146 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.3625, -85.0560 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 6,845 | 72 | 74.3 | 146 |
| Purple | 6,427 | 72 | 72.1 | 143 |
| Orange | 6,228 | 72 | 70.9 | 142 |
| Blue | 5,951 | 72 | 69.8 | 140 |
| Blue/Green | 5,715 | 72 | 68.7 | 136 |
| Green | 5,119 | 72 | 66 | 124 |
| Silver | 4,151 | 72 | 62.5 | 108 |
| Green/Silver | 4,611 | 72 | - | - |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown 74.3/146 | 442 | 437 | 380 | 178 | 351 | 418 | 500 | 225 | 518 | 3449 | 368 | 202 | 561 | 436 | 495 | 332 | 406 | 205 | 391 | 3396 | 6845 |
| Purple 72.1/143 | 405 | 420 | 368 | 151 | 332 | 388 | 490 | 206 | 490 | 3250 | 355 | 173 | 523 | 412 | 468 | 312 | 392 | 172 | 370 | 3177 | 6427 |
| Orange 70.9/142 | 375 | 383 | 368 | 151 | 332 | 352 | 490 | 175 | 490 | 3116 | 355 | 146 | 523 | 412 | 468 | 312 | 366 | 172 | 358 | 3112 | 6228 |
| Blue 69.8/140 | 375 | 383 | 346 | 127 | 319 | 352 | 482 | 175 | 456 | 3015 | 311 | 146 | 498 | 372 | 446 | 300 | 366 | 139 | 358 | 2936 | 5951 |
| Blue/Green 68.7/136 | 375 | 383 | 346 | 127 | 319 | 352 | 482 | 175 | 370 | 2929 | 311 | 146 | 475 | 316 | 446 | 300 | 295 | 139 | 358 | 2786 | 5715 |
| Green 66/124 | 323 | 323 | 309 | 105 | 275 | 310 | 448 | 142 | 370 | 2605 | 274 | 123 | 475 | 316 | 357 | 275 | 295 | 117 | 282 | 2514 | 5119 |
| Silver 62.5/108 | 251 | 281 | 281 | 80 | 222 | 236 | 392 | 108 | 315 | 2166 | 225 | 109 | 375 | 236 | 300 | 191 | 217 | 82 | 250 | 1985 | 4151 |
| Green/Silver | 323 | 323 | 281 | 105 | 222 | 236 | 392 | 122 | 404 | 2408 | 274 | 109 | 375 | 316 | 357 | 191 | 217 | 82 | 282 | 2203 | 4611 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 7 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Brown (6,845 yards, 74.3/146)
Course rating 2.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue/Green (5,715 yards, 68.7/136)
1,130 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Silver (4,151 yards, 62.5/108)
2,694 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 561 yards. 43 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bay Harbor - The Links?
Bay Harbor - The Links has a course rating of 74.3 and slope of 146 from the back tees.
How long is Bay Harbor - The Links?
From the back tees, Bay Harbor - The Links plays 6,845 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bay Harbor - The Links?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 14, a 495-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bay Harbor - The Links?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Brown tees (6,845 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Silver tees (4,151 yards).
Is Bay Harbor - The Links public or private?
Bay Harbor - The Links is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bay Harbor - The Links?
Nearby courses include Quarry Bay Harbor Golf Club, Bay Harbor Golf Club (Bay Harbor), Bay Harbor - The Preserve, Harbor Point Golf Club (Harbor Springs).
Is there a yardage book for Bay Harbor - The Links?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bay Harbor - The Links with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Bay Harbor - The Links?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bay Harbor - The Links for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Bay Harbor - The Links have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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