Paw Paw Lake Golf Course Watervliet, Michigan
Paw Paw Lake Golf Course is a par-100 public course in Watervliet, Michigan, playing 6,953 yards from the PAW tees with a rating of 74.1 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 100 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,953 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.1 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Watervliet, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.1968, -86.2814 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAW | 6,953 | 6,358 | 72 | 74.1 | 142 |
| Champ | 6,511 | 5,954 | 72 | 72.2 | 138 |
| 1 | 6,054 | 5,536 | 72 | 70.3 | 129 |
| Hybrid | 5,722 | 5,232 | 72 | 68.6 | 126 |
| 2 | 5,433 | 4,968 | 72 | 67.2 | 124 |
| 3 | 5,064 | 4,631 | 72 | 65.2 | 117 |
| 4 | 4,773 | 4,364 | 72 | 64.1 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAW 74.1/142 | 361 | 208 | 559 | 399 | 359 | 497 | 511 | 183 | 434 | 3511 | 364 | 537 | 385 | 547 | 212 | 420 | 178 | 405 | 394 | 3442 | 6953 |
| Champ 72.2/138 | 357 | 184 | 527 | 348 | 353 | 455 | 511 | 179 | 392 | 3306 | 358 | 476 | 381 | 536 | 186 | 352 | 162 | 364 | 390 | 3205 | 6511 |
| 1 70.3/129 | 328 | 184 | 510 | 339 | 307 | 409 | 477 | 139 | 392 | 3085 | 308 | 476 | 328 | 495 | 148 | 352 | 162 | 338 | 362 | 2969 | 6054 |
| Hybrid 68.6/126 | 328 | 146 | 463 | 293 | 307 | 392 | 477 | 139 | 362 | 2907 | 250 | 476 | 328 | 441 | 148 | 352 | 130 | 328 | 362 | 2815 | 5722 |
| 2 67.2/124 | 317 | 146 | 463 | 293 | 289 | 392 | 424 | 130 | 362 | 2816 | 250 | 444 | 297 | 441 | 125 | 331 | 130 | 328 | 271 | 2617 | 5433 |
| 3 65.2/117 | 294 | 137 | 458 | 289 | 263 | 340 | 416 | 120 | 294 | 2611 | 241 | 435 | 290 | 437 | 119 | 265 | 108 | 294 | 264 | 2453 | 5064 |
| 4 64.1/114 | 286 | 127 | 422 | 285 | 257 | 303 | 389 | 111 | 287 | 2467 | 232 | 408 | 290 | 397 | 80 | 259 | 90 | 286 | 264 | 2306 | 4773 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: PAW (6,953 yards, 74.1/142)
Course rating 2.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Hybrid (5,722 yards, 68.6/126)
1,231 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: 4 (4,773 yards, 64.1/114)
2,180 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.9 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 559 yards. 12 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Paw Paw Lake Golf Course?
Paw Paw Lake Golf Course has a course rating of 74.1 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the 4 tees, the rating is 64.1 with a slope of 114.
How long is Paw Paw Lake Golf Course?
From the back tees, Paw Paw Lake Golf Course plays 6,953 yards. The course is par 100 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Paw Paw Lake Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 434-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Paw Paw Lake Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the PAW tees (6,953 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the 4 tees (4,773 yards).
Is Paw Paw Lake Golf Course public or private?
Paw Paw Lake Golf Course is a public golf course in Watervliet, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Paw Paw Lake Golf Course?
Nearby courses include New Paw Paw Lake Golf Club, Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club (Benton Harbor), Point O' Woods, The Medalist Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Paw Paw Lake Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Paw Paw Lake 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.
How do you play Paw Paw Lake Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Paw Paw Lake Golf Course 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 Paw Paw Lake Golf Course 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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