Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club Harbor Springs, Michigan
Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club is a par-72 private course in Harbor Springs, Michigan, playing 8,697 yards from the Bue/White tees.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 8,697 yards |
| Tee Options | 10 |
| Location | Harbor Springs, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.4672, -85.0385 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,769 | 72 | 73 | 138 |
| Blue | 6,343 | 72 | 71.1 | 131 |
| Blue/White | 5,980 | 72 | 69.4 | 127 |
| White | 5,648 | 72 | 67.7 | 123 |
| White/Yellow | 5,382 | 72 | 66.4 | 117 |
| Gold | 5,024 | 72 | 64.3 | 116 |
| Silver | 4,654 | 72 | 61.8 | 111 |
| Bue/White | 8,697 | 72 | - | - |
| White/Gold | 5,523 | 72 | - | - |
| Gold/Silver | 4,765 | 72 | - | - |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73/138 | 405 | 498 | 193 | 387 | 369 | 174 | 390 | 525 | 380 | 3321 | 352 | 214 | 400 | 561 | 418 | 373 | 146 | 566 | 418 | 3448 | 6769 |
| Blue 71.1/131 | 389 | 485 | 163 | 379 | 356 | 144 | 352 | 496 | 364 | 3128 | 325 | 172 | 381 | 485 | 394 | 370 | 137 | 541 | 410 | 3215 | 6343 |
| Blue/White 69.4/127 | 335 | 485 | 163 | 379 | 334 | 144 | 352 | 448 | 350 | 2990 | 325 | 135 | 323 | 485 | 394 | 324 | 137 | 541 | 326 | 2990 | 5980 |
| White 67.7/123 | 335 | 460 | 131 | 337 | 334 | 124 | 338 | 448 | 350 | 2857 | 316 | 135 | 323 | 454 | 340 | 324 | 103 | 470 | 326 | 2791 | 5648 |
| White/Yellow 66.4/117 | 317 | 460 | 115 | 329 | 297 | 109 | 310 | 448 | 328 | 2713 | 290 | 135 | 323 | 454 | 308 | 260 | 103 | 470 | 326 | 2669 | 5382 |
| Gold 64.3/116 | 317 | 382 | 115 | 329 | 297 | 109 | 310 | 369 | 328 | 2556 | 290 | 121 | 313 | 375 | 308 | 260 | 103 | 394 | 304 | 2468 | 5024 |
| Silver 61.8/111 | 268 | 382 | 115 | 258 | 297 | 109 | 310 | 369 | 255 | 2363 | 290 | 94 | 255 | 375 | 308 | 254 | 73 | 394 | 248 | 2291 | 4654 |
| Bue/White | 325 | 135 | 323 | 485 | 394 | 324 | 137 | 541 | 326 | 2990 | 2990 | 362 | 526 | 166 | 378 | 369 | 328 | 137 | 451 | 5707 | 8697 |
| White/Gold | 310 | 456 | 145 | 322 | 336 | 328 | 126 | 451 | 336 | 2810 | 317 | 460 | 115 | 329 | 297 | 109 | 310 | 448 | 328 | 2713 | 5523 |
| Gold/Silver | 310 | 400 | 127 | 322 | 256 | 296 | 90 | 331 | 270 | 2402 | 268 | 382 | 115 | 258 | 297 | 109 | 310 | 369 | 255 | 2363 | 4765 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Bue/White (8,697 yards)
Handicap 10-20: Black (6,769 yards, 73/138)
1,928 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Silver (4,654 yards, 61.8/111)
4,043 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 10.2 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 2990 yards. 2449 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 323 yards. 115 from the Silver tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club?
From the back tees, Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club plays 8,697 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 326-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Bue/White tees (8,697 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Silver tees (4,654 yards).
Is Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club public or private?
Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club is a private golf course in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club?
Nearby courses include Harbor Point Golf Club (Harbor Springs), True North Golf Club (Harbor Springs), Wequetonsing Golf Club, The Heather (Harbor Springs).
Is there a yardage book for Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club 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 Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club 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 Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club 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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