Railside Golf Club Byron Center, Michigan
Railside Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Byron Center, Michigan, playing 5,984 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 68.4 and slope of 110.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,984 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 68.4 / 110 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Byron Center, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.8250, -85.7318 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,984 | 72 | 68.4 | 110 |
| Silver | 5,395 | 72 | 65.7 | 104 |
| Red | 4,731 | 68 | 66.4 | 105 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 68.4/110 | 373 | 477 | 130 | 400 | 490 | 80 | 271 | 382 | 383 | 2986 | 190 | 264 | 594 | 373 | 477 | 130 | 400 | 490 | 80 | 2998 | 5984 |
| Silver 65.7/104 | 325 | 446 | 120 | 354 | 465 | 72 | 251 | 337 | 332 | 2702 | 164 | 259 | 488 | 325 | 446 | 120 | 354 | 465 | 72 | 2693 | 5395 |
| Red 66.4/105 | 289 | 381 | 110 | 308 | 387 | 60 | 246 | 299 | 284 | 2364 | 135 | 254 | 443 | 289 | 381 | 110 | 308 | 387 | 60 | 2367 | 4731 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (5,984 yards, 68.4/110)
Course rating 3.6 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Silver (5,395 yards, 65.7/104)
589 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,731 yards, 66.4/105)
1,253 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 8 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 594 yards. 104 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 80 yards. 60 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Railside Golf Club?
Railside Golf Club has a course rating of 68.4 and slope of 110 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 66.4 with a slope of 105.
How long is Railside Golf Club?
From the back tees, Railside Golf Club plays 5,984 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Railside Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 400-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Railside Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (5,984 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,731 yards).
Is Railside Golf Club public or private?
Railside Golf Club is a public golf course in Byron Center, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Railside Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Maple Hill Golf Course (Grandville), The Pines Golf Course (Wyoming), Kaufman Golf Course, Sunnybrook Country Club (Grandville).
Is there a yardage book for Railside Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Railside Golf 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 Railside Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Railside Golf 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 Railside Golf 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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