Shepherd's Hollow Clarkson, Michigan
Shepherd's Hollow is a par-72 public course in Clarkson, Michigan, playing 7,176 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 75.1 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,176 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.1 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Clarkson, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.7301, -83.4607 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,176 | 72 | 75.1 | 142 |
| Gold | 6,642 | 72 | 72.5 | 139 |
| Blue | 6,149 | 72 | 75.5 | 135 |
| White | 5,613 | 72 | 72.6 | 129 |
| Green | 4,780 | 72 | 68.6 | 115 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 75.1/142 | 449 | 483 | 226 | 565 | 375 | 344 | 449 | 179 | 564 | 3634 | 484 | 588 | 194 | 357 | 301 | 220 | 553 | 384 | 461 | 3542 | 7176 |
| Gold 72.5/139 | 419 | 460 | 191 | 538 | 329 | 313 | 422 | 157 | 539 | 3368 | 460 | 556 | 173 | 335 | 267 | 190 | 521 | 354 | 418 | 3274 | 6642 |
| Blue 75.5/135 | 388 | 405 | 171 | 501 | 318 | 302 | 361 | 138 | 509 | 3093 | 429 | 541 | 142 | 305 | 252 | 172 | 487 | 340 | 388 | 3056 | 6149 |
| White 72.6/129 | 377 | 356 | 156 | 469 | 298 | 284 | 323 | 107 | 470 | 2840 | 395 | 502 | 119 | 280 | 231 | 129 | 457 | 322 | 338 | 2773 | 5613 |
| Green 68.6/115 | 325 | 293 | 121 | 362 | 250 | 199 | 286 | 78 | 422 | 2336 | 377 | 461 | 85 | 212 | 212 | 106 | 416 | 268 | 307 | 2444 | 4780 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,176 yards, 75.1/142)
Course rating 3.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,149 yards, 75.5/135)
1,027 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,780 yards, 68.6/115)
2,396 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.4 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 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 588 yards. 23 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 179 yards. 78 from the GREEN tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Shepherd's Hollow?
Shepherd's Hollow has a course rating of 75.1 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the GREEN tees, the rating is 68.6 with a slope of 115.
How long is Shepherd's Hollow?
From the back tees, Shepherd's Hollow plays 7,176 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Shepherd's Hollow?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 449-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Shepherd's Hollow?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLACK tees (7,176 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the GREEN tees (4,780 yards).
Is Shepherd's Hollow public or private?
Shepherd's Hollow is a public golf course in Clarkson, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Shepherd's Hollow?
Nearby courses include Indian Springs Metropark Golf Course, Fountains Golf & Banquet (Clarkston), Springfield Oaks Golf Course (Davisburg), Pine Knob Golf Club (Clarkston).
Is there a yardage book for Shepherd's Hollow?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Shepherd's Hollow 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 Shepherd's Hollow?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Shepherd's Hollow 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 Shepherd's Hollow 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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