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 | 6 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,525 yards, 71.9/136)
Course rating 0.1 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White/Green (5,681 yards, 73.4/135)
844 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,802 yards, 68/121)
1,723 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.0 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 566 yards. 15 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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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.
How do you play Betsie Valley?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Betsie Valley 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 Betsie Valley 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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