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?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: BLUE (6,613 yards, 72.7/123)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 9 (par 4, 445 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: GOLD (5,458 yards, 66/116)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,910 yards, 63.8/112)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 16 (143 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 445 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 176 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 508 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. A 434-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
Nearby Courses
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 Royal Oak Golf Club (Royal Oak), Red Run Golf Club, Evergreen Hills Golf Course, Cracklewood 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.
Does Sylvan Glen Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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.
Get strategy updates for Sylvan Glen Golf Course
We'll send you course-specific strategy tips and let you know when new features are available.
Help Improve Sylvan Glen Golf Course
Yards Golf Book starts with open-source mapping data from OpenStreetMap, then our community refines each course to production quality.
Sylvan Glen Golf Course is live. But it can always be better. Refine fairway edges, add missing bunkers, trace tree lines, and fix anything that looks off.
Map or improve a course and it's yours forever. Free. Plus, each new course mapped earns 30 days of full site access. Map 5 courses and get a full year.
Most courses are partially mapped already. Completing one takes 5-30 minutes depending on available open-source data.
Improve This Course's Mapping