The Gailes Michigan
The Gailes is a par-74 public course in Michigan, playing 6,954 yards from the GOLD tees with a rating of 73.6 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 74 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,954 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.5069, -83.3485 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,954 | 72 | 73.6 | 135 |
| Blue | 6,393 | 72 | 70.8 | 125 |
| White | 6,073 | 73 | 75.1 | 137 |
| RED | 5,246 | 73 | 70.5 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73.6/135 | 383 | 183 | 421 | 209 | 459 | 437 | 528 | 586 | 298 | 3504 | 348 | 553 | 140 | 489 | 457 | 500 | 165 | 386 | 412 | 3450 | 6954 |
| Blue 70.8/125 | 336 | 167 | 382 | 203 | 408 | 401 | 481 | 548 | 277 | 3203 | 314 | 495 | 117 | 476 | 414 | 493 | 132 | 350 | 399 | 3190 | 6393 |
| White 75.1/137 | 328 | 151 | 382 | 163 | 408 | 356 | 481 | 504 | 277 | 3050 | 278 | 495 | 117 | 429 | 414 | 452 | 125 | 350 | 363 | 3023 | 6073 |
| RED 70.5/124 | 283 | 135 | 320 | 139 | 351 | 295 | 412 | 410 | 256 | 2601 | 232 | 443 | 100 | 384 | 368 | 422 | 108 | 284 | 304 | 2645 | 5246 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,954 yards, 73.6/135)
Course rating 1.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,073 yards, 75.1/137)
881 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: RED (5,246 yards, 70.5/124)
1,708 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.5 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 586 yards. 33 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 140 yards. 100 from the RED 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 Gailes?
The Gailes has a course rating of 73.6 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 70.5 with a slope of 124.
How long is The Gailes?
From the back tees, The Gailes plays 6,954 yards. The course is par 74 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Gailes?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 459-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Gailes?
For handicaps 0-10, play the GOLD tees (6,954 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (5,246 yards).
Is The Gailes public or private?
The Gailes is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Gailes?
Nearby courses include The Serradella, Blackshire Lakewood Shores Resort, Blackshire, Greenbush Golf Course (Greenbush).
Is there a yardage book for The Gailes?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Gailes 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 Gailes?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Gailes 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 Gailes 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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