Candlestone Michigan
Candlestone is a par-72 public course in Michigan, playing 7,016 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 74.7 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,016 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.7 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.1094, -85.2551 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,016 | 72 | 74.7 | 135 |
| Blue | 6,655 | 72 | 72.7 | 132 |
| White | 6,173 | 72 | 70.1 | 129 |
| Gold | 5,483 | 72 | 72.5 | 127 |
| RED | 4,940 | 72 | 69.3 | 120 |
| Green | 4,062 | 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 74.7/135 | 400 | 564 | 209 | 361 | 467 | 144 | 376 | 483 | 470 | 3474 | 412 | 416 | 164 | 360 | 497 | 244 | 571 | 464 | 414 | 3542 | 7016 |
| Blue 72.7/132 | 375 | 554 | 184 | 341 | 451 | 138 | 363 | 483 | 408 | 3297 | 378 | 396 | 152 | 354 | 486 | 216 | 546 | 424 | 406 | 3358 | 6655 |
| White 70.1/129 | 359 | 490 | 164 | 331 | 399 | 118 | 343 | 455 | 386 | 3045 | 364 | 363 | 140 | 309 | 475 | 189 | 476 | 416 | 396 | 3128 | 6173 |
| Gold 72.5/127 | 312 | 437 | 140 | 304 | 345 | 106 | 330 | 419 | 357 | 2750 | 314 | 313 | 131 | 301 | 410 | 153 | 379 | 363 | 369 | 2733 | 5483 |
| RED 69.3/120 | 307 | 384 | 119 | 280 | 322 | 93 | 261 | 383 | 324 | 2473 | 307 | 290 | 117 | 250 | 342 | 142 | 371 | 321 | 327 | 2467 | 4940 |
| Green 63.9/109 | 275 | 305 | 72 | 229 | 262 | 93 | 221 | 328 | 271 | 2056 | 282 | 224 | 117 | 221 | 319 | 99 | 272 | 227 | 245 | 2006 | 4062 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,016 yards, 74.7/135)
Course rating 2.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,483 yards, 72.5/127)
1,533 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,062 yards, 63.9/109)
2,954 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.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 571 yards. 7 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 144 yards. 93 from the GREEN tees.
Stroke index 3. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Candlestone?
Candlestone has a course rating of 74.7 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the GREEN tees, the rating is 63.9 with a slope of 109.
How long is Candlestone?
From the back tees, Candlestone plays 7,016 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Candlestone?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 564-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Candlestone?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLACK tees (7,016 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the GREEN tees (4,062 yards).
Is Candlestone public or private?
Candlestone is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Candlestone?
Nearby courses include Ridgeview Golf Course, Iron Horse Golf Course, Arrowhead Golf Club (Lowell), The Links at Bowen Lake (Gowen).
Is there a yardage book for Candlestone?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Candlestone 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 Candlestone?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Candlestone 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 Candlestone 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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