Bay Harbor - The Preserve Michigan
Bay Harbor - The Preserve is a par-72 public course in Michigan, playing 6,827 yards from the BROWN tees with a rating of 73.6 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,827 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.3636, -85.0730 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 6,827 | 72 | 73.6 | 142 |
| Purple | 6,400 | 72 | 71.5 | 140 |
| Orange | 6,266 | 72 | 70.7 | 139 |
| Blue | 5,776 | 72 | 68.6 | 130 |
| Blue/Green | 5,690 | 72 | 68.3 | 129 |
| Green | 4,949 | 72 | 64.9 | 119 |
| Silver | 4,134 | 72 | 61.9 | 100 |
| Green/Silver | 4,357 | 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 73.6/142 | 391 | 341 | 423 | 577 | 191 | 493 | 404 | 372 | 186 | 3378 | 442 | 437 | 380 | 178 | 351 | 418 | 500 | 225 | 518 | 3449 | 6827 |
| Purple 71.5/140 | 352 | 322 | 403 | 542 | 169 | 467 | 381 | 343 | 171 | 3150 | 405 | 420 | 368 | 151 | 332 | 388 | 490 | 206 | 490 | 3250 | 6400 |
| Orange 70.7/139 | 352 | 322 | 403 | 542 | 169 | 467 | 381 | 343 | 171 | 3150 | 375 | 383 | 368 | 151 | 332 | 352 | 490 | 175 | 490 | 3116 | 6266 |
| Blue 68.6/130 | 316 | 293 | 363 | 502 | 145 | 404 | 303 | 291 | 144 | 2761 | 375 | 383 | 346 | 127 | 319 | 352 | 482 | 175 | 456 | 3015 | 5776 |
| Blue/Green 68.3/129 | 316 | 293 | 363 | 502 | 145 | 404 | 303 | 291 | 144 | 2761 | 375 | 383 | 346 | 127 | 319 | 352 | 482 | 175 | 370 | 2929 | 5690 |
| Green 64.9/119 | 262 | 250 | 318 | 402 | 133 | 349 | 267 | 244 | 119 | 2344 | 323 | 323 | 309 | 105 | 275 | 310 | 448 | 142 | 370 | 2605 | 4949 |
| Silver 61.9/100 | 233 | 209 | 241 | 329 | 93 | 291 | 239 | 238 | 95 | 1968 | 251 | 281 | 281 | 80 | 222 | 236 | 392 | 108 | 315 | 2166 | 4134 |
| Green/Silver | 274 | 109 | 375 | 316 | 357 | 191 | 217 | 82 | 282 | 2203 | 262 | 250 | 241 | 329 | 93 | 349 | 267 | 244 | 119 | 2154 | 4357 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Brown (6,827 yards, 73.6/142)
Course rating 1.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue/Green (5,690 yards, 68.3/129)
1,137 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Silver (4,134 yards, 61.9/100)
2,693 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 10.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 577 yards. 59 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 178 yards. 80 from the Silver tees.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bay Harbor - The Preserve?
Bay Harbor - The Preserve has a course rating of 73.6 and slope of 142 from the back tees.
How long is Bay Harbor - The Preserve?
From the back tees, Bay Harbor - The Preserve plays 6,827 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 Preserve?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 15, a 418-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bay Harbor - The Preserve?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Brown tees (6,827 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Silver tees (4,134 yards).
Is Bay Harbor - The Preserve public or private?
Bay Harbor - The Preserve is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bay Harbor - The Preserve?
Nearby courses include Bay Harbor Golf Club (Bay Harbor), Bay Harbor - The Links, Quarry Bay Harbor Golf Club, Harbor Point Golf Club (Harbor Springs).
Is there a yardage book for Bay Harbor - The Preserve?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bay Harbor - The Preserve 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 Preserve?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bay Harbor - The Preserve 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 Preserve 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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