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 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
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 (6,487 yards, 72.2/132)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 4 (par 5, 513 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: GOLD (5,559 yards, 72.6/130)
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 (4,789 yards, 67.8/115)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 14 (101 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 513 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 only 308 yards, aggressive players may consider going for the green off the tee.
The longest hole on the course at 551 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 shortest par 3 at 162 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 407-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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.
Does Bird Creek Golf Club 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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