Bear Lake Highlands Bear Lake, Michigan
Bear Lake Highlands is a par-72 public course in Bear Lake, Michigan, playing 6,477 yards from the TURTLE tees with a rating of 71.1 and slope of 124.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,477 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.1 / 124 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Bear Lake, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.4117, -86.1412 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle | 6,477 | 72 | 71.1 | 124 |
| Bear paw | 6,114 | 72 | 69.4 | 120 |
| Turkey | 5,359 | 72 | 71.3 | 124 |
| Deer | 5,114 | 72 | 69.9 | 120 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle 71.1/124 | 465 | 322 | 346 | 416 | 544 | 368 | 214 | 361 | 205 | 3241 | 134 | 504 | 388 | 187 | 401 | 343 | 522 | 336 | 421 | 3236 | 6477 |
| Bear paw 69.4/120 | 454 | 310 | 340 | 376 | 527 | 351 | 177 | 328 | 192 | 3055 | 125 | 492 | 371 | 156 | 385 | 320 | 516 | 323 | 371 | 3059 | 6114 |
| Turkey 71.3/124 | 440 | 303 | 276 | 368 | 457 | 340 | 138 | 288 | 175 | 2785 | 119 | 479 | 278 | 134 | 326 | 243 | 402 | 295 | 298 | 2574 | 5359 |
| Deer 69.9/120 | 361 | 303 | 276 | 335 | 426 | 309 | 138 | 288 | 175 | 2611 | 119 | 408 | 278 | 134 | 326 | 243 | 402 | 295 | 298 | 2503 | 5114 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Turtle (6,477 yards, 71.1/124)
Course rating 0.9 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Bear paw (6,114 yards, 69.4/120)
363 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Deer (5,114 yards, 69.9/120)
1,363 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.1 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 544 yards. 22 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 134 yards. 119 from the DEER tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bear Lake Highlands?
Bear Lake Highlands has a course rating of 71.1 and slope of 124 from the back tees. From the DEER tees, the rating is 69.9 with a slope of 120.
How long is Bear Lake Highlands?
From the back tees, Bear Lake Highlands plays 6,477 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bear Lake Highlands?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 416-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bear Lake Highlands?
For handicaps 0-10, play the TURTLE tees (6,477 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the DEER tees (5,114 yards).
Is Bear Lake Highlands public or private?
Bear Lake Highlands is a public golf course in Bear Lake, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bear Lake Highlands?
Nearby courses include Arcadia Bluffs - South Course (Arcadia), Chestnut Hills, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club (Arcadia), The Heathlands (Onekama).
Is there a yardage book for Bear Lake Highlands?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bear Lake Highlands 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 Bear Lake Highlands?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bear Lake Highlands 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 Bear Lake Highlands 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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