The Ridge Michigan
The Ridge is a par-71 public course in Michigan, playing 5,943 yards from the BLACK tees with a rating of 70.6 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 9 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,943 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.6 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.9615, -84.6777 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,943 | 71 | 70.6 | 137 |
| White | 5,543 | 71 | 74 | 142 |
| Gold | 4,697 | 71 | 68.8 | 129 |
| RED | 4,340 | 71 | 66.9 | 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 70.6/137 | 297 | 136 | 512 | 366 | 365 | 403 | 423 | 133 | 454 | 3089 | 172 | 461 | 334 | 168 | 382 | 444 | 348 | 167 | 378 | 2854 | 5943 |
| White 74/142 | 269 | 126 | 468 | 338 | 355 | 383 | 393 | 115 | 423 | 2870 | 150 | 438 | 317 | 161 | 368 | 424 | 314 | 136 | 365 | 2673 | 5543 |
| Gold 68.8/129 | 243 | 118 | 386 | 305 | 317 | 342 | 310 | 93 | 369 | 2483 | 129 | 412 | 297 | 86 | 328 | 356 | 289 | 109 | 208 | 2214 | 4697 |
| RED 66.9/123 | 239 | 101 | 380 | 283 | 298 | 275 | 306 | 89 | 313 | 2284 | 118 | 379 | 276 | 71 | 281 | 352 | 266 | 109 | 204 | 2056 | 4340 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (5,943 yards, 70.6/137)
Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,543 yards, 74/142)
400 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,340 yards, 66.9/123)
1,603 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.1 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 par 3 on the card at 133 yards. 89 from the RED tees.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Ridge?
The Ridge has a course rating of 70.6 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 66.9 with a slope of 123.
How long is The Ridge?
From the back tees, The Ridge plays 5,943 yards. The course is par 71 with 9 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Ridge?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 512-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Ridge?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLACK tees (5,943 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,340 yards).
Is The Ridge public or private?
The Ridge is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Ridge?
Nearby courses include Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Resort (Gaylord), The Loon Golf Resort (Gaylord), The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort (Gaylord), The Lakes Golf Course (Gaylord).
Is there a yardage book for The Ridge?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Ridge 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 Ridge?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Ridge 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 Ridge 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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