Blue Heron Golf Course Michigan
Blue Heron Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Michigan, playing 6,679 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72 and slope of 132.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,679 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72 / 132 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 46.2289, -85.8737 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,679 | 6,107 | 72 | 72 | 132 |
| Blue | 6,429 | 5,879 | 72 | 70.8 | 130 |
| White | 6,095 | 5,573 | 72 | 69.3 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,604 | 5,124 | 72 | 67.1 | 123 |
| Red | 5,053 | 4,620 | 72 | 64.6 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72/132 | 314 | 170 | 514 | 182 | 407 | 395 | 317 | 568 | 422 | 3289 | 385 | 124 | 411 | 356 | 514 | 419 | 211 | 447 | 523 | 3390 | 6679 |
| Blue 70.8/130 | 306 | 162 | 504 | 166 | 395 | 387 | 298 | 552 | 385 | 3155 | 377 | 113 | 402 | 347 | 491 | 403 | 199 | 435 | 507 | 3274 | 6429 |
| White 69.3/127 | 292 | 145 | 474 | 158 | 384 | 364 | 277 | 529 | 375 | 2998 | 370 | 105 | 393 | 320 | 480 | 388 | 168 | 402 | 471 | 3097 | 6095 |
| Gold 67.1/123 | 278 | 132 | 471 | 151 | 352 | 348 | 265 | 465 | 342 | 2804 | 332 | 103 | 373 | 326 | 368 | 335 | 151 | 351 | 461 | 2800 | 5604 |
| Red 64.6/117 | 221 | 119 | 428 | 138 | 348 | 225 | 225 | 443 | 308 | 2455 | 315 | 90 | 330 | 305 | 358 | 321 | 132 | 342 | 405 | 2598 | 5053 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 18 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,679 yards, 72/132)
Handicap 10-20: White (6,095 yards, 69.3/127)
584 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,053 yards, 64.6/117)
1,626 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.4 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 568 yards. 45 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 124 yards. 90 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Blue Heron Golf Course?
Blue Heron Golf Course has a course rating of 72 and slope of 132 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.6 with a slope of 117.
How long is Blue Heron Golf Course?
From the back tees, Blue Heron Golf Course plays 6,679 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Blue Heron Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 15, a 419-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Blue Heron Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,679 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,053 yards).
Is Blue Heron Golf Course public or private?
Blue Heron Golf Course is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Blue Heron Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Newberry Country Club, Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club Golf Course, Indian Lake Golf and Country Club, Stony Point Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Blue Heron Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Blue Heron Golf Course 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 Blue Heron Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Blue Heron Golf Course 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 Blue Heron Golf Course 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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