The Nightmare GC West Branch, Michigan
The Nightmare GC is a par-72 public course in West Branch, Michigan, playing 7,019 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.9 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,019 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.9 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | West Branch, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.2695, -84.3529 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,019 | 72 | 73.9 | 135 |
| Blue | 6,527 | 72 | 71.4 | 130 |
| Combo | 6,095 | 72 | 69.3 | 128 |
| White | 5,814 | 72 | 68.4 | 126 |
| Green | 5,061 | 72 | 64.6 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.9/135 | 358 | 216 | 462 | 458 | 191 | 573 | 341 | 626 | 443 | 3668 | 313 | 483 | 161 | 434 | 214 | 413 | 360 | 393 | 580 | 3351 | 7019 |
| Blue 71.4/130 | 321 | 184 | 404 | 415 | 175 | 544 | 320 | 603 | 427 | 3393 | 291 | 453 | 146 | 397 | 193 | 396 | 341 | 364 | 553 | 3134 | 6527 |
| Combo 69.3/128 | 321 | 184 | 312 | 415 | 175 | 515 | 300 | 530 | 374 | 3126 | 291 | 453 | 146 | 355 | 193 | 368 | 341 | 320 | 502 | 2969 | 6095 |
| White 68.4/126 | 303 | 150 | 312 | 384 | 144 | 515 | 300 | 530 | 374 | 3012 | 257 | 423 | 130 | 355 | 128 | 368 | 319 | 320 | 502 | 2802 | 5814 |
| Green 64.6/113 | 225 | 109 | 230 | 318 | 122 | 462 | 252 | 436 | 367 | 2521 | 220 | 412 | 98 | 314 | 122 | 294 | 276 | 314 | 490 | 2540 | 5061 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,019 yards, 73.9/135)
Course rating 1.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Combo (6,095 yards, 69.3/128)
924 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (5,061 yards, 64.6/113)
1,958 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Nightmare GC?
The Nightmare GC has a course rating of 73.9 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 64.6 with a slope of 113.
How long is The Nightmare GC?
From the back tees, The Nightmare GC plays 7,019 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 Nightmare GC?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 626-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Nightmare GC?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,019 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,061 yards).
Is The Nightmare GC public or private?
The Nightmare GC is a public golf course in West Branch, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Nightmare GC?
Nearby courses include The Dream GC (West Branch), West Branch Country Club (West Branch), Apple Valley Golf Course, Birch Pointe Golf Club (Saint Helen).
Is there a yardage book for The Nightmare GC?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Nightmare GC 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 Nightmare GC?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Nightmare GC 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 Nightmare GC 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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