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?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (7,289 yards, 76.1/138)
Course rating 4.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Black (5,980 yards, 69.9/126)
1,309 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (4,230 yards, 62.6/99)
3,059 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 9.4 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 longest hole on the card at 595 yards. 34 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 174 yards. 125 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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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.
How do you play The Royal?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Royal 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 Royal 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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