"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf Cedar, Michigan
"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf is a par-72 resort course in Cedar, Michigan, playing 6,813 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 73.6 and slope of 130. Designed by C.D. Wagstaff (1966).
Course Overview
| Type | Resort |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,813 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Architect | C.D. Wagstaff |
| Year | 1966 |
| Location | Cedar, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.9134, -85.8110 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,787 | 6,206 | 72 | 74.2 | 139 |
| White | 6,118 | 5,594 | 72 | 70.5 | 129 |
| Green | 5,461 | 4,994 | 72 | 67.1 | 120 |
| Red | 4,816 | 4,404 | 72 | 64.1 | 116 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 74.2/139 | 429 | 340 | 357 | 155 | 422 | 195 | 468 | 355 | 565 | 3286 | 410 | 414 | 499 | 322 | 433 | 443 | 179 | 618 | 183 | 3501 | 6787 |
| White 70.5/129 | 405 | 320 | 320 | 141 | 402 | 162 | 461 | 340 | 460 | 3011 | 382 | 355 | 478 | 293 | 401 | 350 | 135 | 540 | 173 | 3107 | 6118 |
| Green 67.1/120 | 389 | 300 | 253 | 128 | 365 | 134 | 392 | 303 | 432 | 2696 | 329 | 294 | 429 | 275 | 376 | 325 | 135 | 466 | 136 | 2765 | 5461 |
| Red 64.1/116 | 384 | 285 | 238 | 113 | 290 | 108 | 340 | 294 | 390 | 2442 | 260 | 231 | 394 | 255 | 324 | 285 | 116 | 388 | 121 | 2374 | 4816 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,787 yards, 74.2/139)
Course rating 2.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,118 yards, 70.5/129)
669 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,816 yards, 64.1/116)
1,971 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.9 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 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 618 yards. 53 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf has a course rating of 73.6 and slope of 130 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.1 with a slope of 116.
How long is "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
From the back tees, "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf plays 6,813 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 Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 14, a 433-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,787 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,816 yards).
Is "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf public or private?
"The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf is a resort golf course in Cedar, Michigan. Open to resort guests and public play.
What courses are near "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
Nearby courses include Manitou Passage Golf Club (Cedar), The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms (Suttons Bay), Mountain Flowers, Leland Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf 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 Old Course" at Sugar Loaf?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at "The Old Course" at Sugar Loaf 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 Old Course" at Sugar Loaf 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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