Forest Akers East Michigan
Forest Akers East is a par-72 public course in Michigan, playing 6,432 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 70.5 and slope of 127.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,432 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.5 / 127 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.7081, -84.4879 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,432 | 5,881 | 72 | 70.5 | 127 |
| Green | 6,153 | 5,626 | 72 | 69.4 | 124 |
| White | 5,588 | 5,110 | 72 | 66.3 | 112 |
| Fossum | 5,052 | 4,620 | 72 | 64 | 105 |
| Gold | 4,655 | 4,257 | 72 | 62.6 | 103 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 70.5/127 | 354 | 378 | 512 | 152 | 402 | 551 | 357 | 174 | 365 | 3245 | 297 | 205 | 528 | 200 | 398 | 487 | 521 | 360 | 191 | 3187 | 6432 |
| Green 69.4/124 | 334 | 363 | 494 | 141 | 389 | 540 | 337 | 164 | 356 | 3118 | 277 | 183 | 512 | 190 | 382 | 473 | 507 | 349 | 162 | 3035 | 6153 |
| White 66.3/112 | 319 | 329 | 486 | 129 | 332 | 424 | 317 | 154 | 347 | 2837 | 258 | 174 | 459 | 184 | 329 | 433 | 424 | 338 | 152 | 2751 | 5588 |
| Fossum 64/105 | 319 | 264 | 374 | 129 | 332 | 424 | 283 | 112 | 347 | 2584 | 258 | 115 | 416 | 133 | 329 | 433 | 424 | 252 | 108 | 2468 | 5052 |
| Gold 62.6/103 | 254 | 264 | 374 | 119 | 322 | 414 | 283 | 112 | 302 | 2444 | 192 | 115 | 416 | 133 | 292 | 287 | 416 | 252 | 108 | 2211 | 4655 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,432 yards, 70.5/127)
Course rating 1.5 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,588 yards, 66.3/112)
844 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,655 yards, 62.6/103)
1,777 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 5 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 5 par 3s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 152 yards. 119 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Forest Akers East?
Forest Akers East has a course rating of 70.5 and slope of 127 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 62.6 with a slope of 103.
How long is Forest Akers East?
From the back tees, Forest Akers East plays 6,432 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Forest Akers East?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 551-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Forest Akers East?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,432 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,655 yards).
Is Forest Akers East public or private?
Forest Akers East is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Forest Akers East?
Nearby courses include Forest Akers West, College Fields Golf Club (Okemos), Indian Hills Golf Course, Groesbeck Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Forest Akers East?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Forest Akers East 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 Forest Akers East?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Forest Akers East 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 Forest Akers East 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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