Thunder Bay Resort Hillman, Michigan
Thunder Bay Resort is a par-106 resort course in Hillman, Michigan, playing 6,026 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.4 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Resort |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 106 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,026 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.4 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Hillman, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.0619, -83.8839 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,026 | 5,510 | 70 | 70.4 | 129 |
| White/Blue 2018 | 5,831 | 5,332 | 70 | 69.3 | 125 |
| White | 5,636 | 5,154 | 70 | 68.2 | 121 |
| White/Yellow 2018 | 5,430 | 4,965 | 69 | 67.2 | 119 |
| Gold | 5,224 | 4,777 | 68 | 66.2 | 117 |
| Red | 4,810 | 4,398 | 67 | 64.5 | 115 |
| Red/Red 2018 | 4,396 | 4,020 | 66 | 62.8 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.4/129 | 306 | 436 | 315 | 524 | 171 | 331 | 295 | 185 | 450 | 3013 | 306 | 436 | 315 | 524 | 171 | 331 | 295 | 185 | 450 | 3013 | 6026 |
| White/Blue 2018 69.3/125 | 306 | 407 | 313 | 489 | 148 | 311 | 289 | 170 | 385 | 2818 | 306 | 436 | 315 | 524 | 171 | 331 | 295 | 185 | 450 | 3013 | 5831 |
| White 68.2/121 | 306 | 407 | 313 | 489 | 148 | 311 | 289 | 170 | 385 | 2818 | 306 | 407 | 313 | 489 | 148 | 311 | 289 | 170 | 385 | 2818 | 5636 |
| White/Yellow 2018 67.2/119 | 306 | 407 | 313 | 489 | 148 | 311 | 289 | 170 | 385 | 2818 | 267 | 380 | 292 | 452 | 145 | 273 | 273 | 155 | 375 | 2612 | 5430 |
| Gold 66.2/117 | 267 | 380 | 292 | 452 | 145 | 273 | 273 | 155 | 375 | 2612 | 267 | 380 | 292 | 452 | 145 | 273 | 273 | 155 | 375 | 2612 | 5224 |
| Red 64.5/115 | 190 | 308 | 280 | 359 | 128 | 225 | 253 | 140 | 315 | 2198 | 267 | 380 | 292 | 452 | 145 | 273 | 273 | 155 | 375 | 2612 | 4810 |
| Red/Red 2018 62.8/112 | 190 | 308 | 280 | 359 | 128 | 225 | 253 | 140 | 315 | 2198 | 190 | 308 | 280 | 359 | 128 | 225 | 253 | 140 | 315 | 2198 | 4396 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,026 yards, 70.4/129)
Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,224 yards, 66.2/117)
802 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red/Red 2018 (4,396 yards, 62.8/112)
1,630 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.2 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 524 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 171 yards. 128 from the Red/Red 2018 tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Thunder Bay Resort?
Thunder Bay Resort has a course rating of 70.4 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the Red/Red 2018 tees, the rating is 62.8 with a slope of 112.
How long is Thunder Bay Resort?
From the back tees, Thunder Bay Resort plays 6,026 yards. The course is par 106 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Thunder Bay Resort?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 306-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Thunder Bay Resort?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,026 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red/Red 2018 tees (4,396 yards).
Is Thunder Bay Resort public or private?
Thunder Bay Resort is a resort golf course in Hillman, Michigan. Open to resort guests and public play.
What courses are near Thunder Bay Resort?
Nearby courses include Elk Ridge Golf Club (Atlanta), River's Edge Golf Club (Alpena), Cedar Valley Golf Club, Alpena Golf Club (Alpena).
Is there a yardage book for Thunder Bay Resort?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Thunder Bay Resort 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 Thunder Bay Resort?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Thunder Bay Resort 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 Thunder Bay Resort 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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