The Dunes Club New Buffalo Township, Michigan
The Dunes Club is a par-71 public course in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, playing 6,450 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 71.1 and slope of 128.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,450 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.1 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | New Buffalo Township, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.8159, -86.7136 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,450 | 5,898 | 71 | 71.1 | 128 |
| Blue | 6,113 | 5,590 | 71 | 69.5 | 125 |
| White | 5,597 | 5,118 | 71 | 67 | 120 |
| Red | 5,269 | 4,818 | 71 | 65.3 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 71.1/128 | 493 | 350 | 122 | 368 | 453 | 473 | 360 | 201 | 386 | 3206 | 408 | 546 | 203 | 455 | 345 | 181 | 394 | 327 | 385 | 3244 | 6450 |
| Blue 69.5/125 | 470 | 331 | 110 | 347 | 426 | 452 | 336 | 181 | 371 | 3024 | 391 | 518 | 183 | 439 | 332 | 166 | 374 | 313 | 373 | 3089 | 6113 |
| White 67/120 | 441 | 310 | 95 | 299 | 367 | 415 | 306 | 143 | 346 | 2722 | 366 | 488 | 158 | 420 | 306 | 131 | 357 | 294 | 355 | 2875 | 5597 |
| Red 65.3/117 | 426 | 292 | 90 | 281 | 345 | 402 | 288 | 122 | 324 | 2570 | 346 | 472 | 139 | 400 | 293 | 125 | 323 | 278 | 323 | 2699 | 5269 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,450 yards, 71.1/128)
Course rating 0.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,113 yards, 69.5/125)
337 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,269 yards, 65.3/117)
1,181 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the card at 546 yards. 53 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 122 yards. 90 from the Red tees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Dunes Club?
The Dunes Club has a course rating of 71.1 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.3 with a slope of 117.
How long is The Dunes Club?
From the back tees, The Dunes Club plays 6,450 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What tees should I play at The Dunes Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,450 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,269 yards).
Is The Dunes Club public or private?
The Dunes Club is a public golf course in New Buffalo Township, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Dunes Club?
Nearby courses include Chikaming Country Club, Whittaker Woods Golf Club (New Buffalo), Grand Beach Golf Course, Long Beach Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Dunes Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Dunes Club 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 Dunes Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Dunes Club 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 Dunes Club 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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