The Royal Michigan
The Royal is a par-72 public course in Michigan, playing 7,289 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 76.1 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,289 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.1 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.5709, -85.2787 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 7,289 | 6,665 | 72 | 76.1 | 138 |
| White | 6,925 | 6,332 | 72 | 74.6 | 132 |
| Shamrock A | 6,720 | 6,145 | 72 | 73.6 | 130 |
| Shamrock B | 6,689 | 6,116 | 72 | 73.3 | 131 |
| Yellow | 6,484 | 5,929 | 72 | 72.5 | 127 |
| Black | 5,980 | 5,468 | 72 | 69.9 | 126 |
| Green | 5,511 | 5,039 | 72 | 67.7 | 121 |
| Gold | 4,230 | 3,868 | 72 | 62.6 | 99 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 76.1/138 | 400 | 484 | 405 | 179 | 488 | 595 | 215 | 413 | 174 | 3353 | 464 | 558 | 205 | 465 | 561 | 454 | 305 | 446 | 478 | 3936 | 7289 |
| White 74.6/132 | 387 | 467 | 397 | 172 | 446 | 571 | 188 | 390 | 163 | 3181 | 441 | 540 | 185 | 431 | 544 | 432 | 284 | 422 | 465 | 3744 | 6925 |
| Shamrock A 73.6/130 | 387 | 467 | 397 | 154 | 446 | 571 | 188 | 390 | 163 | 3163 | 419 | 527 | 151 | 409 | 506 | 432 | 266 | 394 | 453 | 3557 | 6720 |
| Shamrock B 73.3/131 | 372 | 459 | 375 | 172 | 425 | 510 | 163 | 346 | 142 | 2964 | 441 | 540 | 185 | 431 | 544 | 413 | 284 | 422 | 465 | 3725 | 6689 |
| Yellow 72.5/127 | 372 | 459 | 375 | 154 | 425 | 510 | 163 | 346 | 142 | 2946 | 419 | 527 | 151 | 409 | 506 | 413 | 266 | 394 | 453 | 3538 | 6484 |
| Black 69.9/126 | 369 | 446 | 309 | 149 | 417 | 509 | 132 | 342 | 133 | 2806 | 377 | 419 | 149 | 405 | 387 | 384 | 245 | 381 | 427 | 3174 | 5980 |
| Green 67.7/121 | 281 | 378 | 305 | 101 | 317 | 506 | 129 | 341 | 129 | 2487 | 311 | 417 | 145 | 402 | 386 | 383 | 234 | 369 | 377 | 3024 | 5511 |
| Gold 62.6/99 | 231 | 307 | 209 | 109 | 269 | 361 | 127 | 276 | 125 | 2014 | 253 | 358 | 143 | 235 | 354 | 203 | 205 | 217 | 248 | 2216 | 4230 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Blue (7,289 yards, 76.1/138)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 4 (par 3, 179 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Black (5,980 yards, 69.9/126)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,230 yards, 62.6/99)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 9 (125 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. A demanding par 3 at 179 yards that requires precise club selection.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. Play smart and take your par or better.
The longest hole on the course at 595 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 174 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A challenging par 3 at 205 yards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Royal?
The Royal has a course rating of 76.1 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 62.6 with a slope of 99.
How long is The Royal?
From the back tees, The Royal plays 7,289 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 Royal?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 179-yard par 3 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Royal?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (7,289 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (4,230 yards).
Is The Royal public or private?
The Royal is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Royal?
Nearby courses include The Pines, Tullymore (Stanwood), Saint Ives (Stanwood), The Highlands.
Is there a yardage book for The Royal?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Royal 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.
Does The Royal have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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