Downing Farms Golf Course Michigan
Downing Farms Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Michigan, playing 5,866 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 65.1 and slope of 109.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,866 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 65.1 / 109 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.4220, -83.6034 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,866 | 71 | 65.1 | 109 |
| White | 5,087 | 71 | 64.9 | 105 |
| Red | 4,271 | 71 | 64.1 | 101 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 65.1/109 | 336 | 158 | 418 | 194 | 309 | 135 | 536 | 310 | 480 | 2876 | 477 | 415 | 178 | 310 | 480 | 116 | 336 | 272 | 406 | 2990 | 5866 |
| White 64.9/105 | 281 | 139 | 379 | 173 | 263 | 125 | 475 | 271 | 423 | 2529 | 378 | 364 | 147 | 274 | 387 | 90 | 289 | 242 | 387 | 2558 | 5087 |
| Red 64.1/101 | 245 | 97 | 301 | 159 | 238 | 95 | 416 | 226 | 321 | 2098 | 307 | 314 | 115 | 242 | 350 | 58 | 260 | 188 | 339 | 2173 | 4271 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 3 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,866 yards, 65.1/109)
Course rating 5.9 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,087 yards, 64.9/105)
779 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,271 yards, 64.1/101)
1,595 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 116 yards. 58 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 5 par 3s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Downing Farms Golf Course?
Downing Farms Golf Course has a course rating of 65.1 and slope of 109 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.1 with a slope of 101.
How long is Downing Farms Golf Course?
From the back tees, Downing Farms Golf Course plays 5,866 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Downing Farms Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 536-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Downing Farms Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (5,866 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,271 yards).
Is Downing Farms Golf Course public or private?
Downing Farms Golf Course is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Downing Farms Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Cattails Golf Club (South Lyon), River Bank Golf Course (South Lyon), Walnut Creek Country Club (South Lyon), Fox Hills Country Club (Plymouth).
Is there a yardage book for Downing Farms Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Downing Farms 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 Downing Farms Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Downing Farms 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 Downing Farms 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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