The Retreat Manistee, Michigan
The Retreat is a par-67 public course in Manistee, Michigan, playing 7,046 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.8 and slope of 148.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 67 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,046 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.8 / 148 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Manistee, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.1777, -86.2950 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,046 | 6,443 | 72 | 74.8 | 148 |
| Gold | 6,596 | 6,031 | 72 | 72.7 | 144 |
| Blue | 6,173 | 5,645 | 72 | 70.9 | 138 |
| White | 5,686 | 5,199 | 72 | 68.8 | 130 |
| Red | 5,009 | 4,580 | 72 | 65.7 | 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 74.8/148 | 380 | 414 | 450 | 202 | 530 | 422 | 212 | 388 | 519 | 3517 | 413 | 420 | 403 | 386 | 522 | 213 | 560 | 393 | 219 | 3529 | 7046 |
| Gold 72.7/144 | 358 | 396 | 426 | 180 | 516 | 390 | 189 | 366 | 494 | 3315 | 365 | 384 | 376 | 357 | 484 | 200 | 546 | 367 | 202 | 3281 | 6596 |
| Blue 70.9/138 | 328 | 366 | 404 | 156 | 500 | 374 | 170 | 340 | 468 | 3106 | 345 | 356 | 343 | 330 | 452 | 185 | 520 | 350 | 186 | 3067 | 6173 |
| White 68.8/130 | 294 | 348 | 386 | 134 | 478 | 344 | 148 | 314 | 430 | 2876 | 322 | 325 | 310 | 306 | 412 | 160 | 474 | 334 | 167 | 2810 | 5686 |
| Red 65.7/123 | 278 | 320 | 310 | 120 | 457 | 318 | 134 | 284 | 394 | 2615 | 290 | 301 | 281 | 274 | 390 | 129 | 430 | 180 | 119 | 2394 | 5009 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,046 yards, 74.8/148)
Course rating 2.8 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,173 yards, 70.9/138)
873 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,009 yards, 65.7/123)
2,037 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 560 yards. 30 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 202 yards. 120 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Retreat?
The Retreat has a course rating of 74.8 and slope of 148 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.7 with a slope of 123.
How long is The Retreat?
From the back tees, The Retreat plays 7,046 yards. The course is par 67 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Retreat?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 450-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Retreat?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,046 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,009 yards).
Is The Retreat public or private?
The Retreat is a public golf course in Manistee, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Retreat?
Nearby courses include The Revenge (Manistee), Fox Hills Golf Course, Manistee Golf & Country Club, The Heathlands (Onekama).
Is there a yardage book for The Retreat?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Retreat 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 Retreat?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Retreat 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 Retreat 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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