The Links at Bowen Lake Gowen, Michigan
The Links at Bowen Lake is a par-101 public course in Gowen, Michigan, playing 6,569 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.8 and slope of 124.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 101 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,569 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.8 / 124 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Gowen, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.2333, -85.3423 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,569 | 6,007 | 72 | 70.8 | 124 |
| White | 6,121 | 5,597 | 72 | 68.7 | 117 |
| Red | 5,451 | 4,984 | 68 | 65.5 | 108 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.8/124 | 370 | 347 | 391 | 160 | 365 | 520 | 175 | 423 | 490 | 3241 | 321 | 217 | 495 | 425 | 148 | 395 | 387 | 550 | 390 | 3328 | 6569 |
| White 68.7/117 | 365 | 331 | 374 | 124 | 342 | 500 | 161 | 375 | 470 | 3042 | 315 | 158 | 471 | 404 | 129 | 382 | 357 | 517 | 346 | 3079 | 6121 |
| Red 65.5/108 | 337 | 291 | 337 | 109 | 290 | 466 | 130 | 339 | 429 | 2728 | 267 | 143 | 413 | 377 | 129 | 336 | 334 | 413 | 311 | 2723 | 5451 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,569 yards, 70.8/124)
Course rating 1.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,121 yards, 68.7/117)
448 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,451 yards, 65.5/108)
1,118 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.5 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 550 yards. 30 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 148 yards. 129 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Links at Bowen Lake?
The Links at Bowen Lake has a course rating of 70.8 and slope of 124 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.5 with a slope of 108.
How long is The Links at Bowen Lake?
From the back tees, The Links at Bowen Lake plays 6,569 yards. The course is par 101 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Links at Bowen Lake?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 370-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Links at Bowen Lake?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,569 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,451 yards).
Is The Links at Bowen Lake public or private?
The Links at Bowen Lake is a public golf course in Gowen, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Links at Bowen Lake?
Nearby courses include Brookside Golf and Grill (Gowen), Candlestone, Whitefish Lake Golf Club (Pierson), Brae Side Golf Course at Cortland Hi.
Is there a yardage book for The Links at Bowen Lake?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Links at Bowen Lake 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 Links at Bowen Lake?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Links at Bowen Lake 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 Links at Bowen Lake 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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