Betsie Valley Michigan
Betsie Valley is a par-72 public course in Michigan, playing 6,525 yards from the BLUE tees with a rating of 71.9 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,525 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.9 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 11 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.5166, -85.9976 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE | 6,525 | 72 | 71.9 | 136 |
| WHITE | 5,963 | 72 | 74.5 | 139 |
| WHITE/GREEN | 5,681 | 72 | 73.4 | 135 |
| GREEN | 5,416 | 72 | 71.5 | 129 |
| RED ALTERNATE | 4,950 | 72 | 69.1 | 121 |
| RED | 4,802 | 71 | 68 | 121 |
| WHITE | 5,963 | 72 | 74.5 | 139 |
| WHITE/GREEN | 5,681 | 72 | 73.4 | 135 |
| GREEN | 5,416 | 72 | 71.5 | 129 |
| RED ALTERNATE | 4,950 | 72 | 69.1 | 121 |
| RED | 4,802 | 71 | 68 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE 71.9/136 | 476 | 168 | 354 | 410 | 339 | 441 | 152 | 551 | 332 | 3223 | 457 | 145 | 376 | 392 | 187 | 401 | 369 | 566 | 409 | 3302 | 6525 |
| WHITE 74.5/139 | 462 | 150 | 304 | 369 | 309 | 414 | 139 | 513 | 309 | 2969 | 444 | 135 | 351 | 340 | 160 | 353 | 320 | 532 | 359 | 2994 | 5963 |
| WHITE/GREEN 73.4/135 | 419 | 150 | 304 | 369 | 309 | 364 | 139 | 456 | 309 | 2819 | 424 | 135 | 351 | 340 | 160 | 328 | 320 | 483 | 321 | 2862 | 5681 |
| GREEN 71.5/129 | 419 | 131 | 263 | 343 | 271 | 364 | 121 | 456 | 280 | 2648 | 424 | 122 | 320 | 324 | 138 | 328 | 308 | 483 | 321 | 2768 | 5416 |
| RED ALTERNATE 69.1/121 | 378 | 114 | 235 | 343 | 227 | 325 | 102 | 427 | 236 | 2387 | 404 | 106 | 291 | 309 | 119 | 295 | 296 | 428 | 315 | 2563 | 4950 |
| RED 68/121 | 378 | 114 | 235 | 343 | 227 | 325 | 102 | 427 | 236 | 2387 | 256 | 106 | 291 | 309 | 119 | 295 | 296 | 428 | 315 | 2415 | 4802 |
| WHITE 74.5/139 | 462 | 150 | 304 | 369 | 309 | 414 | 139 | 513 | 309 | 2969 | 444 | 135 | 351 | 340 | 160 | 353 | 320 | 532 | 359 | 2994 | 5963 |
| WHITE/GREEN 73.4/135 | 419 | 150 | 304 | 369 | 309 | 364 | 139 | 456 | 309 | 2819 | 424 | 135 | 351 | 340 | 160 | 328 | 320 | 483 | 321 | 2862 | 5681 |
| GREEN 71.5/129 | 419 | 131 | 263 | 343 | 271 | 364 | 121 | 456 | 280 | 2648 | 424 | 122 | 320 | 324 | 138 | 328 | 308 | 483 | 321 | 2768 | 5416 |
| RED ALTERNATE 69.1/121 | 378 | 114 | 235 | 343 | 227 | 325 | 102 | 427 | 236 | 2387 | 404 | 106 | 291 | 309 | 119 | 295 | 296 | 428 | 315 | 2563 | 4950 |
| RED 68/121 | 378 | 114 | 235 | 343 | 227 | 325 | 102 | 427 | 236 | 2387 | 256 | 106 | 291 | 309 | 119 | 295 | 296 | 428 | 315 | 2415 | 4802 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: BLUE (6,525 yards, 71.9/136)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 1 (par 5, 476 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: WHITE/GREEN (5,681 yards, 73.4/135)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,802 yards, 68/121)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 11 (106 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 476 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 145 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 566 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #3 handicap hole. A 441-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Betsie Valley?
Betsie Valley has a course rating of 71.9 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 68 with a slope of 121.
How long is Betsie Valley?
From the back tees, Betsie Valley plays 6,525 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Betsie Valley?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 476-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Betsie Valley?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLUE tees (6,525 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,802 yards).
Is Betsie Valley public or private?
Betsie Valley is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Betsie Valley?
Nearby courses include Mountain Ridge, Chestnut Hills, Pinecroft Golf Course, Champion Hill Golf Course (Beulah).
Is there a yardage book for Betsie Valley?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Betsie Valley 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.
Does Betsie Valley have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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