Black Bear Golf Club Vanderbilt, Michigan
Black Bear Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Vanderbilt, Michigan, playing 6,669 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.4 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,669 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.4 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Vanderbilt, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.1801, -84.6404 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,669 | 6,098 | 72 | 72.4 | 129 |
| Blue | 6,334 | 5,792 | 72 | 70.7 | 126 |
| White | 5,879 | 5,376 | 72 | 68.6 | 123 |
| Gold | 5,082 | 4,647 | 72 | 63.9 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.4/129 | 384 | 506 | 445 | 406 | 195 | 566 | 204 | 343 | 441 | 3490 | 382 | 148 | 385 | 555 | 164 | 275 | 496 | 385 | 389 | 3179 | 6669 |
| Blue 70.7/126 | 369 | 484 | 422 | 396 | 185 | 535 | 193 | 311 | 420 | 3315 | 360 | 143 | 370 | 528 | 154 | 255 | 480 | 357 | 372 | 3019 | 6334 |
| White 68.6/123 | 345 | 451 | 394 | 386 | 158 | 500 | 142 | 295 | 400 | 3071 | 335 | 123 | 350 | 496 | 137 | 230 | 455 | 340 | 342 | 2808 | 5879 |
| Gold 63.9/109 | 320 | 386 | 371 | 315 | 133 | 441 | 135 | 256 | 307 | 2664 | 281 | 118 | 346 | 368 | 114 | 230 | 384 | 275 | 302 | 2418 | 5082 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,669 yards, 72.4/129)
Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,879 yards, 68.6/123)
790 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,082 yards, 63.9/109)
1,587 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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. 11 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Black Bear Golf Club?
Black Bear Golf Club has a course rating of 72.4 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 63.9 with a slope of 109.
How long is Black Bear Golf Club?
From the back tees, Black Bear Golf Club plays 6,669 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Black Bear Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 445-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Black Bear Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,669 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,082 yards).
Is Black Bear Golf Club public or private?
Black Bear Golf Club is a public golf course in Vanderbilt, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Black Bear Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Wildwood Lake Golf Course, Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club, Treetops, Smith Signature Treetops Resort.
Is there a yardage book for Black Bear Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Black Bear 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 Black Bear Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Black Bear 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 Black Bear 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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