Sylvan Glen Golf Course Troy, Michigan
Sylvan Glen Golf Course is a par-71 municipal course in Troy, Michigan, playing 6,686 yards from the BLUE tees with a rating of 73.4 and slope of 123. Designed by Maurice Kimpe (1922).
Course Overview
| Type | Municipal |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,686 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.4 / 123 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Architect | Maurice Kimpe |
| Year | 1922 |
| Location | Troy, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.6035, -83.1348 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,613 | 6,047 | 71 | 72.7 | 123 |
| White | 6,099 | 5,577 | 71 | 69.6 | 119 |
| Gold | 5,458 | 4,991 | 71 | 66 | 116 |
| RED | 4,910 | 4,490 | 71 | 63.8 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.7/123 | 409 | 316 | 434 | 488 | 469 | 391 | 209 | 228 | 445 | 3389 | 179 | 434 | 508 | 444 | 408 | 195 | 176 | 409 | 471 | 3224 | 6613 |
| White 69.6/119 | 374 | 301 | 404 | 466 | 413 | 356 | 174 | 181 | 422 | 3091 | 158 | 401 | 504 | 398 | 392 | 182 | 163 | 369 | 441 | 3008 | 6099 |
| Gold 66/116 | 314 | 271 | 333 | 425 | 420 | 304 | 136 | 120 | 373 | 2696 | 128 | 387 | 438 | 367 | 381 | 155 | 143 | 353 | 410 | 2762 | 5458 |
| RED 63.8/112 | 297 | 231 | 309 | 400 | 349 | 283 | 134 | 123 | 359 | 2485 | 94 | 351 | 358 | 332 | 334 | 129 | 143 | 308 | 376 | 2425 | 4910 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,613 yards, 72.7/123)
Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,458 yards, 66/116)
1,155 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,910 yards, 63.8/112)
1,703 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. The longest of the 9 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 508 yards. 20 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Sylvan Glen Golf Course?
Sylvan Glen Golf Course has a course rating of 73.4 and slope of 123 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 63.8 with a slope of 112.
How long is Sylvan Glen Golf Course?
From the back tees, Sylvan Glen Golf Course plays 6,686 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Sylvan Glen Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 445-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Sylvan Glen Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLUE tees (6,613 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,910 yards).
Is Sylvan Glen Golf Course public or private?
Sylvan Glen Golf Course is a municipal golf course in Troy, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public. This is a municipally operated course.
What courses are near Sylvan Glen Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Stonycroft Hills Club (Bloomfield Hills), Royal Oak Golf Club (Royal Oak), Bloomfield Hills Country Club (Bloomfield Hills), Red Run Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Sylvan Glen Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Sylvan Glen 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 Sylvan Glen Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Sylvan Glen 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 Sylvan Glen 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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