The Fortress Golf Course Frankenmuth, Michigan
The Fortress Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Frankenmuth, Michigan, playing 6,813 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.2 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,813 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.2 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.3247, -83.7502 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,813 | 72 | 74.2 | 142 |
| Maroon | 6,271 | 72 | 71.4 | 139 |
| Combo | 5,445 | 72 | 67.1 | 127 |
| Gold | 4,837 | 72 | 64.3 | 115 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.2/142 | 522 | 167 | 456 | 149 | 353 | 501 | 437 | 409 | 453 | 3447 | 369 | 391 | 209 | 443 | 523 | 350 | 380 | 172 | 529 | 3366 | 6813 |
| Maroon 71.4/139 | 494 | 140 | 431 | 119 | 324 | 467 | 390 | 378 | 437 | 3180 | 336 | 363 | 181 | 410 | 496 | 309 | 333 | 153 | 510 | 3091 | 6271 |
| Combo 67.1/127 | 415 | 140 | 342 | 119 | 324 | 390 | 288 | 278 | 325 | 2621 | 336 | 363 | 181 | 315 | 398 | 309 | 333 | 153 | 436 | 2824 | 5445 |
| Gold 64.3/115 | 415 | 82 | 342 | 83 | 275 | 390 | 288 | 278 | 325 | 2478 | 272 | 254 | 109 | 315 | 398 | 239 | 247 | 89 | 436 | 2359 | 4837 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,813 yards, 74.2/142)
Course rating 2.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Combo (5,445 yards, 67.1/127)
1,368 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.9 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,837 yards, 64.3/115)
1,976 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.7 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 529 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 149 yards. 83 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Fortress Golf Course?
The Fortress Golf Course has a course rating of 74.2 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 64.3 with a slope of 115.
How long is The Fortress Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Fortress Golf Course plays 6,813 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 Fortress Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 13, a 443-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Fortress Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,813 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,837 yards).
Is The Fortress Golf Course public or private?
The Fortress Golf Course is a public golf course in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Fortress Golf Course?
Nearby courses include The Timbers Golf Club (Vassar), County Line Golf Course (Reese), Clio Country Club (Clio), Vassar Golf and Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Fortress Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Fortress 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 Fortress Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Fortress 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 Fortress 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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