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 | 12 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
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 (6,931 yards, 74.3/138)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 5 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 2 (par 4, 372 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: SILVER (5,648 yards, 73.6/135)
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+: GOLD (4,752 yards, 68.1/123)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 15 (106 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 372 yards it requires two solid shots to find the green.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. Play smart and take your par or better.
The longest hole on the course at 587 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 shortest par 3 at 176 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
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 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.
Does Katke Golf Course 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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