Portage Lake Golf Course Houghton, Michigan
Portage Lake Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Houghton, Michigan, playing 6,320 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 70.6 and slope of 133.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,320 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.6 / 133 |
| Tee Options | 13 |
| Location | Houghton, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.0945, -88.5232 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK | 6,320 | 72 | 70.6 | 133 |
| SILVER | 6,029 | 72 | 75.1 | 136 |
| SILVER/GOLD | 5,624 | 72 | 72.8 | 129 |
| GOLD | 5,251 | 72 | 70.7 | 124 |
| WHITE | 4,906 | 72 | 68.8 | 119 |
| US KIDS LEVEL 2 | 4,205 | 72 | 64 | 110 |
| US KIDS LEVEL 1 | 3,110 | 72 | 58.4 | 93 |
| SILVER | 6,029 | 72 | 75.1 | 136 |
| SILVER/GOLD | 5,624 | 72 | 72.8 | 129 |
| GOLD | 5,251 | 72 | 70.7 | 124 |
| WHITE | 4,906 | 72 | 68.8 | 119 |
| US KIDS LEVEL 2 | 4,205 | 72 | 64 | 110 |
| US KIDS LEVEL 1 | 3,110 | 72 | 58.4 | 93 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK 70.6/133 | 337 | 527 | 372 | 137 | 417 | 419 | 547 | 200 | 344 | 3300 | 376 | 377 | 331 | 285 | 115 | 172 | 354 | 506 | 504 | 3020 | 6320 |
| SILVER 75.1/136 | 327 | 504 | 354 | 123 | 395 | 406 | 537 | 193 | 328 | 3167 | 363 | 339 | 306 | 266 | 100 | 158 | 339 | 492 | 499 | 2862 | 6029 |
| SILVER/GOLD 72.8/129 | 327 | 470 | 324 | 123 | 321 | 322 | 537 | 193 | 328 | 2945 | 290 | 293 | 306 | 266 | 100 | 158 | 339 | 492 | 435 | 2679 | 5624 |
| GOLD 70.7/124 | 317 | 470 | 324 | 105 | 321 | 322 | 458 | 181 | 290 | 2788 | 290 | 293 | 243 | 226 | 90 | 148 | 285 | 453 | 435 | 2463 | 5251 |
| WHITE 68.8/119 | 310 | 422 | 309 | 95 | 303 | 317 | 400 | 169 | 284 | 2609 | 286 | 293 | 238 | 171 | 90 | 102 | 285 | 401 | 431 | 2297 | 4906 |
| US KIDS LEVEL 2 64/110 | 262 | 370 | 250 | 108 | 238 | 236 | 308 | 76 | 188 | 2036 | 260 | 271 | 243 | 248 | 108 | 95 | 236 | 338 | 370 | 2169 | 4205 |
| US KIDS LEVEL 1 58.4/93 | 145 | 278 | 197 | 55 | 174 | 196 | 238 | 72 | 171 | 1526 | 175 | 190 | 150 | 173 | 53 | 90 | 200 | 268 | 285 | 1584 | 3110 |
| SILVER 75.1/136 | 327 | 504 | 354 | 123 | 395 | 406 | 537 | 193 | 328 | 3167 | 363 | 339 | 306 | 266 | 100 | 158 | 339 | 492 | 499 | 2862 | 6029 |
| SILVER/GOLD 72.8/129 | 327 | 470 | 324 | 123 | 321 | 322 | 537 | 193 | 328 | 2945 | 290 | 293 | 306 | 266 | 100 | 158 | 339 | 492 | 435 | 2679 | 5624 |
| GOLD 70.7/124 | 317 | 470 | 324 | 105 | 321 | 322 | 458 | 181 | 290 | 2788 | 290 | 293 | 243 | 226 | 90 | 148 | 285 | 453 | 435 | 2463 | 5251 |
| WHITE 68.8/119 | 310 | 422 | 309 | 95 | 303 | 317 | 400 | 169 | 284 | 2609 | 286 | 293 | 238 | 171 | 90 | 102 | 285 | 401 | 431 | 2297 | 4906 |
| US KIDS LEVEL 2 64/110 | 262 | 370 | 250 | 108 | 238 | 236 | 308 | 76 | 188 | 2036 | 260 | 271 | 243 | 248 | 108 | 95 | 236 | 338 | 370 | 2169 | 4205 |
| US KIDS LEVEL 1 58.4/93 | 145 | 278 | 197 | 55 | 174 | 196 | 238 | 72 | 171 | 1526 | 175 | 190 | 150 | 173 | 53 | 90 | 200 | 268 | 285 | 1584 | 3110 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 |
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: BLACK (6,320 yards, 70.6/133)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 6 (par 4, 419 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: WHITE (4,906 yards, 68.8/119)
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+: US KIDS LEVEL 1 (3,110 yards, 58.4/93)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 14 (53 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 419 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 115 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 547 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 #2 handicap hole. A 377-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Portage Lake Golf Course?
Portage Lake Golf Course has a course rating of 70.6 and slope of 133 from the back tees. From the US KIDS LEVEL 1 tees, the rating is 58.4 with a slope of 93.
How long is Portage Lake Golf Course?
From the back tees, Portage Lake Golf Course plays 6,320 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Portage Lake Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 419-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Portage Lake Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLACK tees (6,320 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the US KIDS LEVEL 1 tees (3,110 yards).
Is Portage Lake Golf Course public or private?
Portage Lake Golf Course is a public golf course in Houghton, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Portage Lake Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Calumet Golf Club (Calumet), Sandy Pebbles Golf Course (Ahmeek), Wyandotte Hills Golf Course, Calumet Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Portage Lake Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Portage 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.
Does Portage Lake Golf Course 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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