Walnut Creek Country Club South Lyon, Michigan
Walnut Creek Country Club is a par-70 private course in South Lyon, Michigan, playing 6,618 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 73.1 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,618 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.1 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | South Lyon, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.4762, -83.5697 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,618 | 6,051 | 70 | 73.1 | 137 |
| Blue | 6,267 | 5,731 | 70 | 71.5 | 133 |
| Blue/White Combo | 6,048 | 5,530 | 70 | 70.7 | 130 |
| White | 5,856 | 5,355 | 70 | 70.2 | 125 |
| Red/White Combo | 5,457 | 4,990 | 70 | 68.4 | 122 |
| Red | 5,199 | 4,754 | 70 | 67.2 | 118 |
| Green | 3,619 | 3,309 | 70 | 61.1 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73.1/137 | 457 | 391 | 434 | 153 | 373 | 339 | 381 | 200 | 404 | 3132 | 432 | 446 | 366 | 213 | 445 | 450 | 191 | 412 | 531 | 3486 | 6618 |
| Blue 71.5/133 | 448 | 367 | 415 | 141 | 352 | 318 | 375 | 169 | 388 | 2973 | 414 | 437 | 346 | 197 | 418 | 402 | 186 | 398 | 496 | 3294 | 6267 |
| Blue/White Combo 70.7/130 | 448 | 367 | 380 | 141 | 352 | 318 | 356 | 169 | 355 | 2886 | 394 | 428 | 346 | 182 | 365 | 391 | 186 | 374 | 496 | 3162 | 6048 |
| White 70.2/125 | 433 | 344 | 380 | 122 | 310 | 292 | 356 | 146 | 355 | 2738 | 394 | 428 | 330 | 182 | 365 | 391 | 176 | 374 | 478 | 3118 | 5856 |
| Red/White Combo 68.4/122 | 433 | 344 | 353 | 122 | 310 | 292 | 304 | 146 | 355 | 2659 | 343 | 428 | 330 | 152 | 365 | 305 | 159 | 324 | 392 | 2798 | 5457 |
| Red 67.2/118 | 410 | 324 | 353 | 107 | 288 | 259 | 304 | 124 | 328 | 2497 | 343 | 407 | 319 | 152 | 301 | 305 | 159 | 324 | 392 | 2702 | 5199 |
| Green 61.1/109 | 316 | 220 | 219 | 80 | 208 | 176 | 184 | 85 | 221 | 1709 | 260 | 243 | 200 | 96 | 226 | 222 | 98 | 229 | 336 | 1910 | 3619 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,618 yards, 73.1/137)
Course rating 3.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Red (5,199 yards, 67.2/118)
1,419 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (3,619 yards, 61.1/109)
2,999 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.9 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 of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 531 yards. 74 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 153 yards. 80 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Walnut Creek Country Club?
Walnut Creek Country Club has a course rating of 73.1 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 61.1 with a slope of 109.
How long is Walnut Creek Country Club?
From the back tees, Walnut Creek Country Club plays 6,618 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Walnut Creek Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 434-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Walnut Creek Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,618 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (3,619 yards).
Is Walnut Creek Country Club public or private?
Walnut Creek Country Club is a private golf course in South Lyon, Michigan. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Walnut Creek Country Club?
Nearby courses include River Bank Golf Course (South Lyon), Coyote Golf Club (New Hudson), Lyon Oaks Golf Course (Wixom), Cattails Golf Club (South Lyon).
Is there a yardage book for Walnut Creek Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Walnut Creek Country Club 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 Walnut Creek Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Walnut Creek Country Club 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 Walnut Creek Country Club 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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