The Lakes Golf Course Gaylord, Michigan
The Lakes Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Gaylord, Michigan, playing 6,256 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.8 and slope of 122.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,256 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.8 / 122 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Gaylord, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.9454, -84.6469 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,256 | 5,720 | 72 | 70.8 | 122 |
| White | 5,628 | 5,146 | 72 | 67.8 | 113 |
| Red | 4,936 | 4,513 | 68 | 64.6 | 106 |
| Gold | 4,804 | 4,393 | 72 | 64 | 105 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.8/122 | 533 | 195 | 295 | 376 | 343 | 292 | 193 | 411 | 490 | 3128 | 533 | 195 | 295 | 376 | 343 | 292 | 193 | 411 | 490 | 3128 | 6256 |
| White 67.8/113 | 505 | 168 | 270 | 346 | 319 | 265 | 169 | 309 | 463 | 2814 | 505 | 168 | 270 | 346 | 319 | 265 | 169 | 309 | 463 | 2814 | 5628 |
| Red 64.6/106 | 433 | 125 | 251 | 318 | 305 | 242 | 140 | 250 | 404 | 2468 | 433 | 125 | 251 | 318 | 305 | 242 | 140 | 250 | 404 | 2468 | 4936 |
| Gold 64/105 | 428 | 118 | 241 | 312 | 295 | 237 | 130 | 246 | 395 | 2402 | 428 | 118 | 241 | 312 | 295 | 237 | 130 | 246 | 395 | 2402 | 4804 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 14 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,256 yards, 70.8/122)
Course rating 1.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,628 yards, 67.8/113)
628 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,804 yards, 64/105)
1,452 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.0 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 14, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 533 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 193 yards. 130 from the Gold tees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Lakes Golf Course?
The Lakes Golf Course has a course rating of 70.8 and slope of 122 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 64 with a slope of 105.
How long is The Lakes Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Lakes Golf Course plays 6,256 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 Lakes Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 15, a 292-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Lakes Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,256 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,804 yards).
Is The Lakes Golf Course public or private?
The Lakes Golf Course is a public golf course in Gaylord, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Lakes Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Michaywe Pines (Gaylord), Loon Course The Loon Golf Resort, The Loon Golf Resort (Gaylord), The Ridge.
Is there a yardage book for The Lakes Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Lakes 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 Lakes Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Lakes 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 Lakes 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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