Harbor Shores Benton Harbor, Michigan
Harbor Shores is a par-71 public course in Benton Harbor, Michigan, playing 6,734 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 73.6 and slope of 146.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,734 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 146 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.1246, -86.4619 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,734 | 71 | 73.6 | 146 |
| Black/Gold | 6,469 | 71 | 72.2 | 142 |
| Gold | 6,159 | 71 | 70.9 | 139 |
| Gold/White | 5,920 | 71 | 69.6 | 135 |
| White | 5,646 | 71 | 74.2 | 143 |
| White alternate | 5,532 | 71 | 73.5 | 141 |
| White/Blue | 5,207 | 71 | 71.5 | 136 |
| Blue | 4,842 | 71 | 69.3 | 127 |
| Blue alternate | 4,727 | 71 | 68.3 | 125 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.6/146 | 420 | 169 | 318 | 201 | 566 | 420 | 430 | 381 | 560 | 3465 | 530 | 137 | 409 | 192 | 438 | 537 | 418 | 190 | 418 | 3269 | 6734 |
| Black/Gold 72.2/142 | 420 | 141 | 318 | 158 | 530 | 420 | 396 | 381 | 560 | 3324 | 530 | 137 | 378 | 167 | 408 | 537 | 380 | 190 | 418 | 3145 | 6469 |
| Gold 70.9/139 | 385 | 141 | 305 | 158 | 530 | 389 | 396 | 364 | 530 | 3198 | 475 | 122 | 378 | 167 | 408 | 487 | 380 | 154 | 390 | 2961 | 6159 |
| Gold/White 69.6/135 | 369 | 117 | 305 | 158 | 530 | 364 | 295 | 364 | 530 | 3032 | 475 | 122 | 364 | 167 | 394 | 487 | 352 | 137 | 390 | 2888 | 5920 |
| White 74.2/143 | 369 | 117 | 288 | 132 | 512 | 364 | 295 | 337 | 522 | 2936 | 423 | 109 | 364 | 154 | 394 | 446 | 352 | 137 | 331 | 2710 | 5646 |
| White alternate 73.5/141 | 369 | 117 | 288 | 132 | 512 | 250 | 295 | 337 | 522 | 2822 | 423 | 109 | 364 | 154 | 394 | 446 | 352 | 137 | 331 | 2710 | 5532 |
| White/Blue 71.5/136 | 307 | 117 | 288 | 109 | 444 | 296 | 295 | 337 | 460 | 2653 | 423 | 109 | 315 | 154 | 349 | 446 | 290 | 137 | 331 | 2554 | 5207 |
| Blue 69.3/127 | 307 | 93 | 251 | 109 | 444 | 296 | 276 | 272 | 460 | 2508 | 389 | 89 | 315 | 126 | 349 | 392 | 290 | 108 | 276 | 2334 | 4842 |
| Blue alternate 68.3/125 | 307 | 93 | 251 | 109 | 444 | 181 | 276 | 272 | 460 | 2393 | 389 | 89 | 315 | 126 | 349 | 392 | 290 | 108 | 276 | 2334 | 4727 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,734 yards, 73.6/146)
Course rating 2.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,646 yards, 74.2/143)
1,088 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Blue alternate (4,727 yards, 68.3/125)
2,007 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 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 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 566 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 9 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Harbor Shores?
Harbor Shores has a course rating of 73.6 and slope of 146 from the back tees. From the BLUE ALTERNATE tees, the rating is 68.3 with a slope of 125.
How long is Harbor Shores?
From the back tees, Harbor Shores plays 6,734 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Harbor Shores?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 420-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Harbor Shores?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLACK tees (6,734 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the BLUE ALTERNATE tees (4,727 yards).
Is Harbor Shores public or private?
Harbor Shores is a public golf course in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Harbor Shores?
Nearby courses include The Medalist Golf Club, Blossom Trails Golf Club (Benton Harbor), Berrien Hills Golf Club (Benton Harbor), Point O' Woods.
Is there a yardage book for Harbor Shores?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Harbor Shores 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 Harbor Shores?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Harbor Shores 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 Harbor Shores 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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