The Chief Golf Course Bellaire, Michigan
The Chief Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Bellaire, Michigan, playing 6,482 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 72.3 and slope of 145.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,482 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.3 / 145 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Bellaire, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.9627, -85.1832 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,482 | 71 | 72.3 | 145 |
| White | 6,033 | 71 | 70.3 | 134 |
| Gold | 5,390 | 71 | 66.2 | 127 |
| Red | 4,622 | 71 | 63.5 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.3/145 | 365 | 542 | 428 | 364 | 407 | 178 | 314 | 214 | 446 | 3258 | 384 | 395 | 315 | 203 | 523 | 387 | 365 | 135 | 517 | 3224 | 6482 |
| White 70.3/134 | 333 | 521 | 397 | 337 | 395 | 160 | 302 | 197 | 420 | 3062 | 369 | 377 | 306 | 172 | 474 | 364 | 328 | 128 | 453 | 2971 | 6033 |
| Gold 66.2/127 | 295 | 504 | 362 | 302 | 365 | 154 | 292 | 121 | 374 | 2769 | 295 | 338 | 288 | 150 | 427 | 292 | 290 | 121 | 420 | 2621 | 5390 |
| Red 63.5/121 | 258 | 407 | 301 | 273 | 294 | 96 | 248 | 87 | 317 | 2281 | 256 | 249 | 278 | 130 | 402 | 278 | 265 | 111 | 372 | 2341 | 4622 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 11 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,482 yards, 72.3/145)
Course rating 1.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,390 yards, 66.2/127)
1,092 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,622 yards, 63.5/121)
1,860 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.5 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 542 yards. 19 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 135 yards. 111 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 11 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Chief Golf Course?
The Chief Golf Course has a course rating of 72.3 and slope of 145 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 63.5 with a slope of 121.
How long is The Chief Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Chief Golf Course plays 6,482 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Chief Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 428-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Chief Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,482 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,622 yards).
Is The Chief Golf Course public or private?
The Chief Golf Course is a public golf course in Bellaire, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Chief Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Summit Golf Course (Bellaire), The Legend Golf Course, Hawk's Eye Golf Course (Bellaire), Cedar River Golf Course (Bellaire).
Is there a yardage book for The Chief Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Chief 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 The Chief Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Chief 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 The Chief 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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