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 | 7 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,320 yards, 70.6/133)
Course rating 1.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (4,906 yards, 68.8/119)
1,414 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Us kids level 1 (3,110 yards, 58.4/93)
3,210 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 13.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 547 yards. 20 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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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.
How do you play Portage Lake Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Portage 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 Portage 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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