Lake Doster Golf Club Plainwell, Michigan
Lake Doster Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Plainwell, Michigan, playing 6,481 yards from the BLUE tees with a rating of 72 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,481 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Plainwell, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.4403, -85.5565 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,481 | 72 | 72 | 129 |
| White | 6,132 | 72 | 76.2 | 136 |
| Gold | 5,307 | 72 | 71.6 | 126 |
| RED | 4,656 | 72 | 67.7 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72/129 | 338 | 426 | 100 | 300 | 393 | 474 | 394 | 154 | 535 | 3114 | 340 | 515 | 136 | 523 | 431 | 190 | 400 | 427 | 405 | 3367 | 6481 |
| White 76.2/136 | 325 | 392 | 96 | 283 | 353 | 462 | 377 | 135 | 515 | 2938 | 327 | 476 | 125 | 510 | 413 | 182 | 382 | 414 | 365 | 3194 | 6132 |
| Gold 71.6/126 | 313 | 269 | 88 | 267 | 262 | 422 | 294 | 115 | 448 | 2478 | 316 | 448 | 118 | 450 | 384 | 172 | 373 | 276 | 292 | 2829 | 5307 |
| RED 67.7/118 | 301 | 265 | 75 | 190 | 253 | 388 | 287 | 84 | 381 | 2224 | 237 | 418 | 105 | 421 | 255 | 162 | 268 | 274 | 292 | 2432 | 4656 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,481 yards, 72/129)
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,307 yards, 71.6/126)
1,174 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,656 yards, 67.7/118)
1,825 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 535 yards. 12 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 100 yards. 75 from the RED tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lake Doster Golf Club?
Lake Doster Golf Club has a course rating of 72 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 67.7 with a slope of 118.
How long is Lake Doster Golf Club?
From the back tees, Lake Doster Golf Club plays 6,481 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lake Doster Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 474-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lake Doster Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,481 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,656 yards).
Is Lake Doster Golf Club public or private?
Lake Doster Golf Club is a public golf course in Plainwell, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Lake Doster Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Crestview Golf Club (Kalamazoo), Gull Lake Country Club (Richland), Prairiewood Golf Course, Thornapple Creek Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Lake Doster Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lake Doster Golf Club 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 Lake Doster Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Lake Doster Golf Club 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 Lake Doster Golf Club 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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