Lake Forest Golf Club Ann Arbor, Michigan
Lake Forest Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Ann Arbor, Michigan, playing 5,460 yards from the White-Blue tees with a rating of 66.3 and slope of 116.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,460 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 66.3 / 116 |
| Tee Options | 10 |
| Location | Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.2318, -83.7888 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 2,799 | 2,559 | 36 | 33.4 | 117 |
| White-Blue | 5,460 | 4,993 | 72 | 66.3 | 116 |
| Black | 2,544 | 2,326 | 36 | 32.4 | 108 |
| Black-White | 5,208 | 4,762 | 72 | 65.3 | 111 |
| Black-Red | 5,009 | 4,580 | 72 | 64.3 | 106 |
| Red-Black | 5,009 | 4,580 | 72 | 64.3 | 106 |
| Blue | 2,799 | 2,559 | 36 | 33.4 | 117 |
| White | 2,661 | 2,433 | 36 | 32.9 | 114 |
| Black | 2,544 | 2,326 | 36 | 32.4 | 108 |
| Red | 2,461 | 2,250 | 36 | 31.9 | 103 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 33.4/117 | 310 | 132 | 462 | 177 | 483 | 290 | 301 | 328 | 316 | 2799 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2799 |
| White-Blue 66.3/116 | 304 | 104 | 451 | 172 | 472 | 282 | 295 | 268 | 313 | 2661 | 310 | 132 | 462 | 177 | 483 | 290 | 301 | 328 | 316 | 2799 | 5460 |
| Black 32.4/108 | 304 | 102 | 407 | 150 | 424 | 282 | 295 | 267 | 313 | 2544 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2544 |
| Black-White 65.3/111 | 304 | 104 | 407 | 150 | 424 | 282 | 295 | 268 | 313 | 2547 | 304 | 104 | 451 | 172 | 472 | 282 | 295 | 268 | 313 | 2661 | 5208 |
| Black-Red 64.3/106 | 304 | 104 | 407 | 150 | 424 | 282 | 295 | 268 | 313 | 2547 | 283 | 89 | 407 | 150 | 424 | 275 | 268 | 262 | 304 | 2462 | 5009 |
| Red-Black 64.3/106 | 283 | 89 | 407 | 150 | 424 | 275 | 268 | 262 | 304 | 2462 | 304 | 104 | 407 | 150 | 424 | 282 | 295 | 268 | 313 | 2547 | 5009 |
| Blue 33.4/117 | 310 | 132 | 462 | 177 | 483 | 290 | 301 | 328 | 316 | 2799 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2799 |
| White 32.9/114 | 304 | 104 | 451 | 172 | 472 | 282 | 295 | 268 | 313 | 2661 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2661 |
| Black 32.4/108 | 304 | 102 | 407 | 150 | 424 | 282 | 295 | 267 | 313 | 2544 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2544 |
| Red 31.9/103 | 283 | 89 | 407 | 150 | 424 | 275 | 268 | 261 | 304 | 2461 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2461 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
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: White-Blue (5,460 yards, 66.3/116)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 5 (par 5, 472 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Black-Red (5,009 yards, 64.3/106)
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+: Red (2,461 yards, 31.9/103)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 2 (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 472 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 132 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 483 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 104 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #3 handicap hole. At 451 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Lake Forest Golf Club?
Lake Forest Golf Club has a course rating of 66.3 and slope of 116 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 31.9 with a slope of 103.
How long is Lake Forest Golf Club?
From the back tees, Lake Forest Golf Club plays 5,460 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Lake Forest Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 472-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Lake Forest Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (2,799 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (2,461 yards).
Is Lake Forest Golf Club public or private?
Lake Forest Golf Club is a public golf course in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Lake Forest Golf Club?
Nearby courses include University of Michigan Golf Course, Huron Hills Golf Course (Ann Arbor), Eagle Crest Resort, Hudson Mills Metropark Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Lake Forest Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Lake Forest 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.
Does Lake Forest Golf Club 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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