Bird Creek Golf Club Port Austin, Michigan
Bird Creek Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Port Austin, Michigan, playing 6,487 yards from the BLUE tees with a rating of 72.2 and slope of 132.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,487 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.2 / 132 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Port Austin, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.0168, -82.9932 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,487 | 72 | 72.2 | 132 |
| Blue/White | 6,148 | 72 | 70.5 | 128 |
| White | 5,954 | 72 | 75 | 138 |
| White/Gold | 5,762 | 72 | 73.8 | 135 |
| Gold | 5,559 | 72 | 72.6 | 130 |
| RED | 4,789 | 72 | 67.8 | 115 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.2/132 | 413 | 488 | 169 | 513 | 429 | 354 | 377 | 317 | 219 | 3279 | 383 | 173 | 551 | 308 | 162 | 407 | 348 | 364 | 512 | 3208 | 6487 |
| Blue/White 70.5/128 | 379 | 488 | 169 | 467 | 389 | 354 | 330 | 317 | 185 | 3078 | 362 | 173 | 530 | 308 | 162 | 365 | 348 | 334 | 488 | 3070 | 6148 |
| White 75/138 | 379 | 464 | 142 | 467 | 389 | 335 | 330 | 287 | 185 | 2978 | 362 | 148 | 530 | 278 | 146 | 365 | 325 | 334 | 488 | 2976 | 5954 |
| White/Gold 73.8/135 | 350 | 464 | 142 | 441 | 329 | 335 | 330 | 287 | 163 | 2841 | 352 | 148 | 516 | 278 | 146 | 352 | 325 | 316 | 488 | 2921 | 5762 |
| Gold 72.6/130 | 350 | 457 | 132 | 441 | 329 | 315 | 280 | 278 | 163 | 2745 | 352 | 133 | 516 | 262 | 112 | 352 | 311 | 316 | 460 | 2814 | 5559 |
| RED 67.8/115 | 327 | 392 | 112 | 418 | 258 | 294 | 276 | 188 | 122 | 2387 | 299 | 120 | 451 | 255 | 101 | 305 | 236 | 279 | 356 | 2402 | 4789 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,487 yards, 72.2/132)
Course rating 0.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,559 yards, 72.6/130)
928 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.6 above par.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,789 yards, 67.8/115)
1,698 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.2 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 shortest of the 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 551 yards. 38 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 162 yards. 101 from the RED tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bird Creek Golf Club?
Bird Creek Golf Club has a course rating of 72.2 and slope of 132 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 67.8 with a slope of 115.
How long is Bird Creek Golf Club?
From the back tees, Bird Creek Golf Club plays 6,487 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bird Creek Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 513-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bird Creek Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLUE tees (6,487 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,789 yards).
Is Bird Creek Golf Club public or private?
Bird Creek Golf Club is a public golf course in Port Austin, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bird Creek Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Pointe Aux Barques Golf Course, Caseville Golf Course (Caseville), Verona Hills Golf Club (Bad Axe), Century Oaks Golf Club (Elkton).
Is there a yardage book for Bird Creek Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bird Creek Golf 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 Bird Creek Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bird Creek Golf 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 Bird Creek Golf 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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