Blackshire Michigan
Blackshire is a par-72 public course in Michigan, playing 6,898 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.5 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,898 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.5 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.5154, -83.3714 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,898 | 72 | 72.5 | 134 |
| Gold | 6,749 | 72 | 71.8 | 132 |
| Blue | 6,334 | 72 | 69.7 | 126 |
| White | 5,740 | 72 | 67.5 | 118 |
| Red | 4,936 | 72 | 62.9 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.5/134 | 370 | 589 | 418 | 194 | 424 | 382 | 165 | 315 | 574 | 3431 | 427 | 125 | 565 | 358 | 424 | 445 | 418 | 176 | 529 | 3467 | 6898 |
| Gold 71.8/132 | 365 | 579 | 410 | 186 | 419 | 362 | 157 | 308 | 564 | 3350 | 417 | 120 | 560 | 353 | 420 | 430 | 410 | 169 | 520 | 3399 | 6749 |
| Blue 69.7/126 | 334 | 538 | 391 | 169 | 397 | 321 | 139 | 284 | 530 | 3103 | 397 | 110 | 532 | 331 | 396 | 422 | 385 | 153 | 505 | 3231 | 6334 |
| White 67.5/118 | 304 | 455 | 364 | 143 | 367 | 299 | 118 | 258 | 497 | 2805 | 362 | 95 | 474 | 300 | 360 | 387 | 363 | 122 | 472 | 2935 | 5740 |
| Red 62.9/111 | 244 | 449 | 323 | 104 | 336 | 237 | 99 | 236 | 439 | 2467 | 332 | 73 | 408 | 258 | 317 | 331 | 292 | 80 | 378 | 2469 | 4936 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,898 yards, 72.5/134)
Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,740 yards, 67.5/118)
1,158 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,936 yards, 62.9/111)
1,962 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.1 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 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 589 yards. 15 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 125 yards. 73 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Blackshire?
Blackshire has a course rating of 72.5 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 62.9 with a slope of 111.
How long is Blackshire?
From the back tees, Blackshire plays 6,898 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Blackshire?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 15, a 445-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Blackshire?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,898 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,936 yards).
Is Blackshire public or private?
Blackshire is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Blackshire?
Nearby courses include Blackshire Lakewood Shores Resort, The Gailes, The Serradella, Greenbush Golf Course (Greenbush).
Is there a yardage book for Blackshire?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Blackshire 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 Blackshire?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Blackshire 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 Blackshire 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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