The Dream GC West Branch, Michigan
The Dream GC is a par-72 public course in West Branch, Michigan, playing 6,969 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.8 and slope of 136.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,969 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.8 / 136 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | West Branch, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.2833, -84.3375 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,969 | 72 | 73.8 | 136 |
| Blue | 6,322 | 72 | 71 | 128 |
| Combo | 6,005 | 72 | 69.2 | 125 |
| White | 5,663 | 72 | 67.5 | 120 |
| Green | 4,987 | 72 | 64.2 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.8/136 | 528 | 405 | 447 | 460 | 191 | 421 | 364 | 206 | 571 | 3593 | 361 | 533 | 173 | 405 | 383 | 415 | 483 | 200 | 423 | 3376 | 6969 |
| Blue 71/128 | 454 | 369 | 388 | 421 | 162 | 395 | 336 | 177 | 518 | 3220 | 328 | 506 | 167 | 390 | 327 | 377 | 439 | 181 | 387 | 3102 | 6322 |
| Combo 69.2/125 | 454 | 369 | 331 | 421 | 146 | 348 | 336 | 177 | 498 | 3080 | 328 | 506 | 167 | 350 | 327 | 315 | 439 | 140 | 353 | 2925 | 6005 |
| White 67.5/120 | 443 | 336 | 331 | 390 | 146 | 348 | 301 | 129 | 498 | 2922 | 286 | 468 | 156 | 350 | 274 | 315 | 399 | 140 | 353 | 2741 | 5663 |
| Green 64.2/112 | 388 | 300 | 306 | 350 | 122 | 293 | 278 | 96 | 474 | 2607 | 251 | 418 | 143 | 293 | 262 | 248 | 334 | 115 | 316 | 2380 | 4987 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,969 yards, 73.8/136)
Course rating 1.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Combo (6,005 yards, 69.2/125)
964 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,987 yards, 64.2/112)
1,982 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.8 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 173 yards. 143 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Dream GC?
The Dream GC has a course rating of 73.8 and slope of 136 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 64.2 with a slope of 112.
How long is The Dream GC?
From the back tees, The Dream GC plays 6,969 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Dream GC?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 571-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Dream GC?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,969 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,987 yards).
Is The Dream GC public or private?
The Dream GC is a public golf course in West Branch, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Dream GC?
Nearby courses include The Nightmare GC (West Branch), West Branch Country Club (West Branch), Apple Valley Golf Course, Birch Pointe Golf Club (Saint Helen).
Is there a yardage book for The Dream GC?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Dream GC 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 Dream GC?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Dream GC 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 Dream GC 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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