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 | 14 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: BLACK (6,734 yards, 73.6/146)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 6 (par 4, 420 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: WHITE (5,646 yards, 74.2/143)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: BLUE ALTERNATE (4,727 yards, 68.3/125)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 11 (89 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 420 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 137 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 566 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. A 438-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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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 Blossom Trails Golf Club (Benton Harbor), Berrien Hills Golf Club (Benton Harbor), Point O' Woods, Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club (Benton Harbor).
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.
Does Harbor Shores have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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