Donald Ross Memorial Harbor Springs, Michigan
Donald Ross Memorial is a par-70 public course in Harbor Springs, Michigan, playing 7,030 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 75.7 and slope of 149.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,030 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.7 / 149 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Harbor Springs, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.4929, -84.9303 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 7,030 | 6,428 | 70 | 75.7 | 149 |
| Bronze Ross | 6,517 | 5,959 | 70 | 73 | 146 |
| Black | 5,950 | 5,441 | 70 | 70.4 | 139 |
| Donald Ross Combo Tee | 5,114 | 4,676 | 70 | 66.4 | 128 |
| Silver | 5,050 | 4,618 | 70 | 65.9 | 127 |
| Emerald | 4,587 | 4,194 | 70 | 64.3 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 75.7/149 | 422 | 419 | 424 | 240 | 476 | 249 | 538 | 392 | 366 | 3526 | 383 | 367 | 435 | 252 | 452 | 665 | 151 | 379 | 420 | 3504 | 7030 |
| Bronze Ross 73/146 | 401 | 379 | 404 | 194 | 461 | 210 | 513 | 368 | 358 | 3288 | 374 | 345 | 430 | 228 | 409 | 530 | 133 | 362 | 418 | 3229 | 6517 |
| Black 70.4/139 | 394 | 350 | 364 | 166 | 421 | 153 | 487 | 305 | 342 | 2982 | 363 | 308 | 368 | 208 | 377 | 485 | 119 | 346 | 394 | 2968 | 5950 |
| Donald Ross Combo Tee 66.4/128 | 373 | 350 | 286 | 92 | 348 | 127 | 354 | 305 | 342 | 2577 | 363 | 242 | 368 | 114 | 207 | 485 | 106 | 315 | 337 | 2537 | 5114 |
| Silver 65.9/127 | 373 | 271 | 286 | 92 | 348 | 127 | 394 | 280 | 314 | 2485 | 312 | 242 | 323 | 164 | 333 | 433 | 106 | 315 | 337 | 2565 | 5050 |
| Emerald 64.3/119 | 368 | 266 | 281 | 90 | 278 | 122 | 354 | 276 | 257 | 2292 | 308 | 223 | 295 | 114 | 207 | 431 | 102 | 278 | 337 | 2295 | 4587 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (7,030 yards, 75.7/149)
Course rating 5.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Black (5,950 yards, 70.4/139)
1,080 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 20+: Emerald (4,587 yards, 64.3/119)
2,443 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.7 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 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 665 yards. 127 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Donald Ross Memorial?
Donald Ross Memorial has a course rating of 75.7 and slope of 149 from the back tees. From the Emerald tees, the rating is 64.3 with a slope of 119.
How long is Donald Ross Memorial?
From the back tees, Donald Ross Memorial plays 7,030 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Donald Ross Memorial?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 538-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Donald Ross Memorial?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (7,030 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Emerald tees (4,587 yards).
Is Donald Ross Memorial public or private?
Donald Ross Memorial is a public golf course in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Donald Ross Memorial?
Nearby courses include Arthur Hills (Harbor Springs), The Moor (Harbor Springs), The Heather (Harbor Springs), Chestnut Valley Golf Course (Harbor Springs).
Is there a yardage book for Donald Ross Memorial?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Donald Ross Memorial 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 Donald Ross Memorial?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Donald Ross Memorial 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 Donald Ross Memorial 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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