Orchard Hill Country Club Buchanan, Michigan
Orchard Hill Country Club is a par-71 private course in Buchanan, Michigan, playing 6,235 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.1 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,235 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.1 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Buchanan, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.8310, -86.3287 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,235 | 71 | 71.1 | 131 |
| White | 6,092 | 71 | 70 | 129 |
| Gold | 4,893 | 71 | 64.4 | 116 |
| Red | 4,755 | 71 | 64.2 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.1/131 | 362 | 352 | 422 | 175 | 393 | 355 | 385 | 173 | 472 | 3089 | 382 | 117 | 474 | 385 | 397 | 355 | 191 | 481 | 364 | 3146 | 6235 |
| White 70/129 | 352 | 345 | 412 | 170 | 382 | 349 | 378 | 165 | 463 | 3016 | 368 | 105 | 470 | 377 | 390 | 345 | 185 | 475 | 361 | 3076 | 6092 |
| Gold 64.4/116 | 289 | 220 | 318 | 124 | 294 | 278 | 286 | 140 | 355 | 2304 | 335 | 95 | 395 | 299 | 310 | 269 | 174 | 411 | 301 | 2589 | 4893 |
| Red 64.2/111 | 279 | 218 | 311 | 114 | 282 | 270 | 279 | 135 | 350 | 2238 | 325 | 85 | 389 | 290 | 301 | 262 | 170 | 402 | 293 | 2517 | 4755 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 13 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,235 yards, 71.1/131)
Course rating 0.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,092 yards, 70/129)
143 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,755 yards, 64.2/111)
1,480 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.8 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 481 yards. 7 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 117 yards. 85 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Orchard Hill Country Club?
Orchard Hill Country Club has a course rating of 71.1 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.2 with a slope of 111.
How long is Orchard Hill Country Club?
From the back tees, Orchard Hill Country Club plays 6,235 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Orchard Hill Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 14, a 397-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Orchard Hill Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,235 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,755 yards).
Is Orchard Hill Country Club public or private?
Orchard Hill Country Club is a private golf course in Buchanan, Michigan. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Orchard Hill Country Club?
Nearby courses include Brookwood Golf Course (Buchanan), Signal Point Country Club (Niles), Plym Park Golf Course, Elbel Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Orchard Hill Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Orchard Hill Country 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 Orchard Hill Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Orchard Hill Country 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 Orchard Hill Country 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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