Forest Akers West Michigan
Forest Akers West is a par-72 public course in Michigan, playing 6,990 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 75.3 and slope of 141.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,990 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.3 / 141 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.7079, -84.4995 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,990 | 6,392 | 72 | 75.3 | 141 |
| Green | 6,402 | 5,854 | 72 | 71.7 | 137 |
| White | 5,694 | 5,207 | 72 | 68.2 | 130 |
| Fossom | 5,314 | 4,859 | 72 | 66.5 | 127 |
| Gold | 4,997 | 4,569 | 72 | 65.5 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 75.3/141 | 423 | 592 | 426 | 322 | 338 | 436 | 202 | 546 | 184 | 3469 | 214 | 414 | 227 | 494 | 415 | 394 | 427 | 514 | 422 | 3521 | 6990 |
| Green 71.7/137 | 381 | 562 | 389 | 294 | 316 | 394 | 174 | 495 | 163 | 3168 | 165 | 384 | 213 | 460 | 385 | 366 | 399 | 477 | 385 | 3234 | 6402 |
| White 68.2/130 | 340 | 472 | 372 | 279 | 276 | 344 | 145 | 451 | 138 | 2817 | 154 | 346 | 182 | 431 | 356 | 334 | 304 | 428 | 342 | 2877 | 5694 |
| Fossom 66.5/127 | 310 | 472 | 322 | 270 | 276 | 290 | 112 | 451 | 114 | 2617 | 154 | 346 | 153 | 431 | 317 | 295 | 304 | 428 | 269 | 2697 | 5314 |
| Gold 65.5/121 | 310 | 406 | 322 | 270 | 252 | 290 | 112 | 420 | 114 | 2496 | 140 | 258 | 153 | 404 | 317 | 295 | 294 | 371 | 269 | 2501 | 4997 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,990 yards, 75.3/141)
Course rating 3.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,694 yards, 68.2/130)
1,296 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,997 yards, 65.5/121)
1,993 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 592 yards. 46 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 184 yards. 114 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Forest Akers West?
Forest Akers West has a course rating of 75.3 and slope of 141 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 65.5 with a slope of 121.
How long is Forest Akers West?
From the back tees, Forest Akers West plays 6,990 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Forest Akers West?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 436-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Forest Akers West?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,990 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,997 yards).
Is Forest Akers West public or private?
Forest Akers West is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Forest Akers West?
Nearby courses include Forest Akers East, College Fields Golf Club (Okemos), Groesbeck Golf Course, Indian Hills Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Forest Akers West?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Forest Akers West 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 West?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Forest Akers West 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 West 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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