The Classic Michigan
The Classic is a par-71 public course in Michigan, playing 6,267 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 70.5 and slope of 131.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,267 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.5 / 131 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.0321, -84.6572 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,267 | 72 | 70.5 | 131 |
| White | 6,041 | 72 | 75.4 | 133 |
| Green | 5,607 | 72 | 72.8 | 126 |
| Orange | 3,920 | 72 | 62.7 | 106 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 70.5/131 | 452 | 373 | 361 | 400 | 484 | 186 | 396 | 118 | 285 | 3055 | 479 | 337 | 519 | 184 | 427 | 175 | 362 | 354 | 375 | 3212 | 6267 |
| White 75.4/133 | 442 | 365 | 348 | 395 | 480 | 180 | 370 | 104 | 278 | 2962 | 469 | 327 | 509 | 171 | 393 | 143 | 358 | 345 | 364 | 3079 | 6041 |
| Green 72.8/126 | 391 | 357 | 336 | 375 | 434 | 164 | 344 | 96 | 238 | 2735 | 459 | 315 | 486 | 138 | 343 | 131 | 312 | 335 | 353 | 2872 | 5607 |
| Orange 62.7/106 | 227 | 252 | 246 | 262 | 360 | 109 | 217 | 88 | 136 | 1897 | 332 | 228 | 357 | 108 | 220 | 113 | 215 | 222 | 228 | 2023 | 3920 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,267 yards, 70.5/131)
Course rating 1.5 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,607 yards, 72.8/126)
660 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Orange (3,920 yards, 62.7/106)
2,347 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 519 yards. 35 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 118 yards. 88 from the ORANGE tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Classic?
The Classic has a course rating of 70.5 and slope of 131 from the back tees. From the ORANGE tees, the rating is 62.7 with a slope of 106.
How long is The Classic?
From the back tees, The Classic plays 6,267 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Classic?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 452-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Classic?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLACK tees (6,267 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the ORANGE tees (3,920 yards).
Is The Classic public or private?
The Classic is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Classic?
Nearby courses include The Tribute, Masterpiece, Green Trees Golf Course (Gaylord), The Loon Golf Resort (Gaylord).
Is there a yardage book for The Classic?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Classic 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 Classic?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Classic 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 Classic 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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