Mackinaw Club Carp Lake, Michigan
Mackinaw Club is a par-72 public course in Carp Lake, Michigan, playing 6,807 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.8 and slope of 126.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,807 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.8 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Carp Lake, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.7165, -84.7369 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,807 | 72 | 71.8 | 126 |
| White | 6,313 | 72 | 69 | 124 |
| Gold | 5,942 | 72 | 68.1 | 122 |
| Red | 5,458 | 72 | 70.6 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.8/126 | 406 | 508 | 552 | 203 | 370 | 368 | 420 | 223 | 409 | 3459 | 401 | 511 | 224 | 381 | 345 | 515 | 185 | 405 | 381 | 3348 | 6807 |
| White 69/124 | 388 | 484 | 518 | 170 | 346 | 351 | 379 | 187 | 379 | 3202 | 381 | 491 | 194 | 365 | 322 | 464 | 168 | 385 | 341 | 3111 | 6313 |
| Gold 68.1/122 | 372 | 464 | 502 | 152 | 323 | 328 | 361 | 167 | 352 | 3021 | 364 | 466 | 176 | 351 | 302 | 435 | 136 | 371 | 320 | 2921 | 5942 |
| Red 70.6/121 | 330 | 423 | 467 | 140 | 305 | 315 | 345 | 118 | 337 | 2780 | 329 | 422 | 143 | 333 | 285 | 415 | 119 | 333 | 299 | 2678 | 5458 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,807 yards, 71.8/126)
Course rating 0.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,313 yards, 69/124)
494 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,458 yards, 70.6/121)
1,349 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 185 yards. 119 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Mackinaw Club?
Mackinaw Club has a course rating of 71.8 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.6 with a slope of 121.
How long is Mackinaw Club?
From the back tees, Mackinaw Club plays 6,807 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Mackinaw Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 552-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Mackinaw Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,807 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,458 yards).
Is Mackinaw Club public or private?
Mackinaw Club is a public golf course in Carp Lake, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Mackinaw Club?
Nearby courses include Wilderness Golf Course, Wood Nine Grand Hotel Golf Course, Saint Ignace Golf & Country Club, Jewel Golf Course - Grand Nine.
Is there a yardage book for Mackinaw Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw 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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