Sundance Michigan
Sundance is a par-72 resort course in Michigan, playing 6,935 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.8 and slope of 132. Designed by Jerry Matthews (2005).
Course Overview
| Type | Resort |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,935 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 132 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Architect | Jerry Matthews |
| Year | 2005 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.0249, -85.3450 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,944 | 6,350 | 72 | 72.3 | 128 |
| Blue | 6,371 | 5,826 | 72 | 69.8 | 119 |
| Combo | 6,111 | 5,588 | 72 | 68.4 | 117 |
| Gray | 5,824 | 5,325 | 72 | 67.4 | 113 |
| Teal | 5,272 | 4,821 | 72 | 64.8 | 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 72.3/128 | 358 | 412 | 188 | 565 | 371 | 175 | 355 | 412 | 501 | 3337 | 515 | 333 | 418 | 208 | 445 | 347 | 250 | 490 | 601 | 3607 | 6944 |
| Blue 69.8/119 | 333 | 375 | 159 | 531 | 342 | 154 | 329 | 386 | 476 | 3085 | 490 | 311 | 386 | 177 | 385 | 321 | 199 | 448 | 569 | 3286 | 6371 |
| Combo 68.4/117 | 333 | 375 | 159 | 502 | 342 | 132 | 299 | 345 | 476 | 2963 | 490 | 311 | 360 | 156 | 342 | 321 | 199 | 400 | 569 | 3148 | 6111 |
| Gray 67.4/113 | 304 | 345 | 123 | 502 | 307 | 132 | 299 | 345 | 446 | 2803 | 454 | 276 | 360 | 156 | 342 | 305 | 181 | 400 | 547 | 3021 | 5824 |
| Teal 64.8/105 | 274 | 323 | 112 | 470 | 278 | 103 | 264 | 304 | 415 | 2543 | 417 | 266 | 307 | 130 | 320 | 261 | 156 | 350 | 522 | 2729 | 5272 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 15 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,944 yards, 72.3/128)
Course rating 0.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Combo (6,111 yards, 68.4/117)
833 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Teal (5,272 yards, 64.8/105)
1,672 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.2 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 longest hole on the card at 601 yards. 36 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 175 yards. 103 from the Teal tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Sundance?
Sundance has a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 132 from the back tees. From the Teal tees, the rating is 64.8 with a slope of 105.
How long is Sundance?
From the back tees, Sundance plays 6,935 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Sundance?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 10, a 515-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Sundance?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,944 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Teal tees (5,272 yards).
Is Sundance public or private?
Sundance is a resort golf course in Michigan. Open to resort guests and public play.
What courses are near Sundance?
Nearby courses include Torch, Elk Rapids Golf Club, The Chief Golf Course (Bellaire), Centennial Farm Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Sundance?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Sundance 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 Sundance?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Sundance 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 Sundance 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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