Katke Golf Course Big Rapids, Michigan
Katke Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Big Rapids, Michigan, playing 6,931 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 74.3 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,931 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.3 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Big Rapids, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.6840, -85.5030 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,931 | 72 | 74.3 | 138 |
| PAT | 6,420 | 72 | 71.6 | 136 |
| Crimson | 6,317 | 72 | 77.3 | 146 |
| Crimson/Silver | 6,066 | 72 | 75.8 | 142 |
| Silver | 5,648 | 72 | 73.6 | 135 |
| Silver/Gold | 5,162 | 72 | 70.4 | 131 |
| Gold | 4,752 | 72 | 68.1 | 123 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.3/138 | 402 | 372 | 395 | 206 | 412 | 546 | 393 | 196 | 587 | 3509 | 439 | 211 | 488 | 418 | 438 | 176 | 494 | 221 | 537 | 3422 | 6931 |
| PAT 71.6/136 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Crimson 77.3/146 | 350 | 344 | 349 | 179 | 382 | 516 | 363 | 176 | 555 | 3214 | 407 | 182 | 458 | 370 | 386 | 151 | 479 | 173 | 497 | 3103 | 6317 |
| Crimson/Silver 75.8/142 | 316 | 344 | 349 | 150 | 328 | 516 | 363 | 162 | 555 | 3083 | 387 | 165 | 458 | 370 | 360 | 151 | 479 | 116 | 497 | 2983 | 6066 |
| Silver 73.6/135 | 316 | 330 | 299 | 150 | 328 | 435 | 343 | 162 | 478 | 2841 | 387 | 165 | 423 | 346 | 360 | 126 | 453 | 116 | 431 | 2807 | 5648 |
| Silver/Gold 70.4/131 | 316 | 253 | 299 | 150 | 254 | 435 | 343 | 112 | 402 | 2564 | 331 | 123 | 423 | 293 | 302 | 126 | 453 | 116 | 431 | 2598 | 5162 |
| Gold 68.1/123 | 276 | 253 | 244 | 127 | 254 | 386 | 262 | 112 | 402 | 2316 | 331 | 123 | 393 | 293 | 302 | 106 | 412 | 85 | 391 | 2436 | 4752 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,931 yards, 74.3/138)
Course rating 2.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Silver (5,648 yards, 73.6/135)
1,283 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,752 yards, 68.1/123)
2,179 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 8 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 587 yards. 41 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 176 yards. 106 from the GOLD tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Katke Golf Course?
Katke Golf Course has a course rating of 74.3 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the GOLD tees, the rating is 68.1 with a slope of 123.
How long is Katke Golf Course?
From the back tees, Katke Golf Course plays 6,931 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Katke Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 372-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Katke Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLACK tees (6,931 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the GOLD tees (4,752 yards).
Is Katke Golf Course public or private?
Katke Golf Course is a public golf course in Big Rapids, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Katke Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Katke Golf Club-Ferris State Univers, Falcon Head Golf Club (Big Rapids), Clear Lake Golf Club (Big Rapids), The Highlands.
Is there a yardage book for Katke Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Katke 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 Katke Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Katke 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 Katke 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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