The Links at Crystal Lake Pontiac, Michigan
The Links at Crystal Lake is a par-70 public course in Pontiac, Michigan, playing 5,587 yards from the BLUE tees with a rating of 66.8 and slope of 120.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,587 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 66.8 / 120 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Pontiac, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.6202, -83.3048 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5,587 | 70 | 66.8 | 120 |
| White | 4,944 | 70 | 68.7 | 124 |
| RED | 4,349 | 70 | 65 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 66.8/120 | 281 | 171 | 491 | 385 | 124 | 397 | 325 | 326 | 323 | 2823 | 324 | 274 | 176 | 518 | 106 | 313 | 172 | 525 | 356 | 2764 | 5587 |
| White 68.7/124 | 252 | 143 | 454 | 331 | 100 | 367 | 280 | 270 | 293 | 2490 | 291 | 249 | 140 | 490 | 90 | 267 | 138 | 466 | 323 | 2454 | 4944 |
| RED 65/114 | 215 | 120 | 412 | 295 | 65 | 338 | 175 | 243 | 257 | 2120 | 278 | 232 | 127 | 450 | 86 | 229 | 133 | 446 | 248 | 2229 | 4349 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (5,587 yards, 66.8/120)
Course rating 3.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (4,944 yards, 68.7/124)
643 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,349 yards, 65/114)
1,238 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.0 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 shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 525 yards. 7 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Links at Crystal Lake?
The Links at Crystal Lake has a course rating of 66.8 and slope of 120 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 65 with a slope of 114.
How long is The Links at Crystal Lake?
From the back tees, The Links at Crystal Lake plays 5,587 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Links at Crystal Lake?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 385-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Links at Crystal Lake?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLUE tees (5,587 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,349 yards).
Is The Links at Crystal Lake public or private?
The Links at Crystal Lake is a public golf course in Pontiac, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Links at Crystal Lake?
Nearby courses include Pine Lake Country Club (West Bloomfield Township), Bloomfield Hills Country Club (Bloomfield Hills), Stonycroft Hills Club (Bloomfield Hills), Pontiac Country Club (Waterford).
Is there a yardage book for The Links at Crystal Lake?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Links at Crystal 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 Crystal Lake?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Links at Crystal 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 Crystal 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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