Wilderness Valley Gaylord, Michigan
Wilderness Valley is a par-71 public course in Gaylord, Michigan, playing 6,342 yards from the CHAMPIONSHIP -BLACK tees with a rating of 70.3 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,342 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.3 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Gaylord, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.8768, -84.7962 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship -black | 6,342 | 71 | 70.3 | 129 |
| Blue | 6,181 | 71 | 69.7 | 126 |
| White | 5,857 | 71 | 73.8 | 128 |
| RED | 4,902 | 70 | 68.3 | 116 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship -black 70.3/129 | 374 | 164 | 339 | 542 | 362 | 165 | 361 | 333 | 398 | 3038 | 368 | 304 | 156 | 538 | 426 | 370 | 195 | 567 | 380 | 3304 | 6342 |
| Blue 69.7/126 | 374 | 164 | 339 | 515 | 362 | 165 | 360 | 333 | 370 | 2982 | 368 | 304 | 156 | 500 | 426 | 370 | 195 | 514 | 366 | 3199 | 6181 |
| White 73.8/128 | 322 | 154 | 331 | 504 | 357 | 157 | 352 | 323 | 358 | 2858 | 354 | 296 | 144 | 482 | 337 | 355 | 183 | 496 | 352 | 2999 | 5857 |
| RED 68.3/116 | 278 | 119 | 281 | 445 | 325 | 128 | 319 | 247 | 310 | 2452 | 289 | 254 | 109 | 406 | 301 | 273 | 145 | 375 | 298 | 2450 | 4902 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Championship -black (6,342 yards, 70.3/129)
Course rating 0.7 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,857 yards, 73.8/128)
485 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: RED (4,902 yards, 68.3/116)
1,440 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the card at 567 yards. 25 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 156 yards. 109 from the RED tees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Wilderness Valley?
Wilderness Valley has a course rating of 70.3 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the RED tees, the rating is 68.3 with a slope of 116.
How long is Wilderness Valley?
From the back tees, Wilderness Valley plays 6,342 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What tees should I play at Wilderness Valley?
For handicaps 0-10, play the CHAMPIONSHIP -BLACK tees (6,342 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the RED tees (4,902 yards).
Is Wilderness Valley public or private?
Wilderness Valley is a public golf course in Gaylord, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Wilderness Valley?
Nearby courses include Black Forest at Wilderness Valley, Deer Run Golf at Lakes of the North (Mancelona), The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort (Gaylord), The Ridge.
Is there a yardage book for Wilderness Valley?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Wilderness Valley 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 Wilderness Valley?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Wilderness Valley 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 Wilderness Valley 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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