The Myth Oakland, Michigan
The Myth is a par-72 public course in Oakland, Michigan, playing 6,206 yards from the BLUE tees.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (3 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,206 yards |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Oakland, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.7726, -83.1577 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,206 | 72 | - | - |
| White | 5,870 | 72 | - | - |
| Silver | 5,241 | 72 | - | - |
| RED | 4,669 | 72 | - | - |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 346 | 548 | 432 | 198 | 315 | 427 | 319 | 445 | 324 | 3354 | 341 | 138 | 297 | 165 | 408 | 185 | 488 | 293 | 537 | 2852 | 6206 |
| White | 326 | 520 | 426 | 155 | 292 | 400 | 309 | 411 | 321 | 3160 | 326 | 124 | 291 | 146 | 373 | 179 | 476 | 282 | 513 | 2710 | 5870 |
| Silver | 316 | 500 | 343 | 137 | 277 | 375 | 235 | 336 | 311 | 2830 | 315 | 124 | 275 | 132 | 315 | 91 | 456 | 270 | 433 | 2411 | 5241 |
| RED | 306 | 435 | 338 | 124 | 150 | 312 | 231 | 276 | 289 | 2461 | 299 | 120 | 232 | 86 | 300 | 82 | 413 | 253 | 423 | 2208 | 4669 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,206 yards)
Handicap 10-20: Silver (5,241 yards)
965 yards shorter than the back tees.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,669 yards)
1,537 yards shorter than the back tees.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 3 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 138 yards. 120 from the RED tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is The Myth?
From the back tees, The Myth plays 6,206 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (3 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Myth?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 2, a 548-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Myth?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,206 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,669 yards).
Is The Myth public or private?
The Myth is a public golf course in Oakland, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Myth?
Nearby courses include Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club (Oakland), Brookwood Golf Club (Rochester Hills), Glacier Club Golf Course (Washington), Mulberry Hills Golf Course (Oxford).
Is there a yardage book for The Myth?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Myth 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 Myth?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Myth 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 Myth 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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