Bay Meadows Golf Course Traverse City, Michigan
Bay Meadows Golf Course is a par-81 public course in Traverse City, Michigan, playing 3,686 yards from the RED18 tees with a rating of 61 and slope of 99.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 81 (4 par 3s, 5 par 4s, 0 par 5s) |
| Length | 3,686 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 61 / 99 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Traverse City, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.7709, -85.6778 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 2,479 | 34 | 34.3 | 115 |
| White | 2,117 | 34 | 32 | 105 |
| RED | 1,843 | 34 | 30.5 | 99 |
| Red18 | 3,686 | 68 | 61 | 99 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 34.3/115 | 426 | 347 | 140 | 204 | 287 | 324 | 133 | 166 | 452 | 2479 | 0 | 2479 |
| White 32/105 | 389 | 324 | 75 | 158 | 223 | 302 | 97 | 149 | 400 | 2117 | 0 | 2117 |
| RED 30.5/99 | 333 | 287 | 73 | 125 | 206 | 287 | 84 | 128 | 320 | 1843 | 0 | 1843 |
| Red18 61/99 | 333 | 287 | 73 | 125 | 206 | 287 | 84 | 128 | 320 | 1843 | 0 | 1843 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Hdcp | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Red18 (3,686 yards, 61/99)
Course rating 29.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (2,479 yards, 34.3/115)
1,207 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: RED (1,843 yards, 30.5/99)
1,843 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 9, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 333 yards. 13 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bay Meadows Golf Course?
Bay Meadows Golf Course has a course rating of 61 and slope of 99 from the back tees. From the RED18 tees, the rating is 61 with a slope of 99.
How long is Bay Meadows Golf Course?
From the back tees, Bay Meadows Golf Course plays 3,686 yards. The course is par 81 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 5 par 4s, 0 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bay Meadows Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 320-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bay Meadows Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLUE tees (2,479 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED18 tees (3,686 yards).
Is Bay Meadows Golf Course public or private?
Bay Meadows Golf Course is a public golf course in Traverse City, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bay Meadows Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Executive Bay Meadows Golf Course, The Crown Golf Club (Traverse City), Traverse City Golf and Country Club (Traverse City), Elmbrook Golf Course (Traverse City).
Is there a yardage book for Bay Meadows Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bay Meadows Golf Course 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 Meadows Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bay Meadows Golf Course 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 Meadows Golf Course 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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