Torch Michigan
Torch is a par-71 public course in Michigan, playing 6,319 yards from the BLUE tees with a rating of 71 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,319 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 45.0270, -85.3370 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,319 | 71 | 71 | 135 |
| White | 6,001 | 71 | 75.1 | 135 |
| Gold | 5,315 | 71 | 70.9 | 125 |
| RED | 4,861 | 71 | 68.6 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71/135 | 362 | 413 | 305 | 385 | 217 | 526 | 209 | 346 | 360 | 3123 | 394 | 511 | 339 | 184 | 340 | 490 | 400 | 183 | 355 | 3196 | 6319 |
| White 75.1/135 | 354 | 404 | 300 | 369 | 159 | 514 | 163 | 338 | 355 | 2956 | 387 | 498 | 327 | 173 | 304 | 486 | 375 | 174 | 321 | 3045 | 6001 |
| Gold 70.9/125 | 346 | 347 | 270 | 353 | 130 | 451 | 122 | 283 | 276 | 2578 | 344 | 469 | 300 | 164 | 245 | 408 | 334 | 167 | 306 | 2737 | 5315 |
| RED 68.6/121 | 277 | 339 | 265 | 287 | 121 | 438 | 122 | 277 | 269 | 2395 | 332 | 403 | 226 | 164 | 235 | 388 | 294 | 144 | 280 | 2466 | 4861 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,319 yards, 71/135)
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,315 yards, 70.9/125)
1,004 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,861 yards, 68.6/121)
1,458 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.4 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 526 yards. 15 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 183 yards. 144 from the RED tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Torch?
Torch has a course rating of 71 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 68.6 with a slope of 121.
How long is Torch?
From the back tees, Torch plays 6,319 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Torch?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 385-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Torch?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,319 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,861 yards).
Is Torch public or private?
Torch is a public golf course in Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Torch?
Nearby courses include Sundance, The Chief Golf Course (Bellaire), Centennial Farm Golf Club, Elk Rapids Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Torch?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Torch 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 Torch?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Torch 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 Torch 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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