The Loon Golf Resort Gaylord, Michigan
The Loon Golf Resort is a par-104 resort course in Gaylord, Michigan, playing 6,592 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 72.8 and slope of 139.
Course Overview
| Type | Resort |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 104 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,592 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 139 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Gaylord, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.9657, -84.6677 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,592 | 72 | 72.8 | 139 |
| Blue | 6,233 | 72 | 71 | 136 |
| Silver | 5,630 | 72 | 73.9 | 136 |
| RED | 4,693 | 72 | 68.5 | 123 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.8/139 | 357 | 188 | 469 | 176 | 530 | 426 | 398 | 480 | 209 | 3233 | 431 | 590 | 173 | 538 | 212 | 375 | 401 | 241 | 398 | 3359 | 6592 |
| Blue 71/136 | 343 | 174 | 456 | 156 | 510 | 410 | 383 | 434 | 194 | 3060 | 389 | 532 | 163 | 525 | 197 | 359 | 384 | 238 | 386 | 3173 | 6233 |
| Silver 73.9/136 | 304 | 150 | 445 | 136 | 434 | 361 | 361 | 414 | 173 | 2778 | 349 | 508 | 148 | 487 | 141 | 319 | 327 | 203 | 370 | 2852 | 5630 |
| RED 68.5/123 | 254 | 134 | 368 | 126 | 369 | 314 | 254 | 307 | 137 | 2263 | 261 | 461 | 136 | 433 | 103 | 278 | 277 | 193 | 288 | 2430 | 4693 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,592 yards, 72.8/139)
Course rating 0.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Silver (5,630 yards, 73.9/136)
962 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.9 above par.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,693 yards, 68.5/123)
1,899 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.5 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 shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 590 yards. 52 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3. The shortest of the 5 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Loon Golf Resort?
The Loon Golf Resort has a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 139 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 68.5 with a slope of 123.
How long is The Loon Golf Resort?
From the back tees, The Loon Golf Resort plays 6,592 yards. The course is par 104 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Loon Golf Resort?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 530-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Loon Golf Resort?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLACK tees (6,592 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,693 yards).
Is The Loon Golf Resort public or private?
The Loon Golf Resort is a resort golf course in Gaylord, Michigan. Open to resort guests and public play.
What courses are near The Loon Golf Resort?
Nearby courses include Loon Course The Loon Golf Resort, Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Resort (Gaylord), The Ridge, The Lakes Golf Course (Gaylord).
Is there a yardage book for The Loon Golf Resort?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Loon Golf Resort 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 Loon Golf Resort?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Loon Golf Resort 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 Loon Golf Resort 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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