Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club
About Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club
Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Benton Harbor, Michigan (49022). The course was designed by Charles Maddox and established in 1969. From the BLACK tees, the course plays to 6,804 yards with a par of 72. The BLACK tees carry a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.4.
Walking is permitted.
Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 134, putting it in the upper half of courses in Michigan for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 13 tee sets ranging from 4,143 to 6,804 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Golf in Michigan typically runs from May through October. Spring and fall offer the best conditions with lower humidity and fewer crowds. Book early for prime weekend morning tee times during peak summer months.
Par
72
Length
6,804
Slope
134
Rating
73.4
Course Difficulty Analysis
134
This Course
133
MI Average
113
US Average
Based on 490 rated courses in Michigan
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLACK | 134 | 73.4 | 449 | 392 | 161 | 574 | 382 | 399 | 479 | 210 | 413 | 3459 | 548 | 347 | 367 | 229 | 396 | 488 | 386 | 223 | 361 | 3345 | 6,804 |
BLUE | 130 | 71.2 | 440 | 376 | 153 | 551 | 375 | 373 | 469 | 146 | 391 | 3274 | 529 | 320 | 347 | 192 | 373 | 465 | 356 | 207 | 333 | 3122 | 6,396 |
BLUE/WHITE | 128 | 70.2 | 416 | 359 | 153 | 527 | 375 | 361 | 469 | 146 | 373 | 3179 | 529 | 310 | 284 | 166 | 373 | 465 | 344 | 187 | 333 | 2991 | 6,170 |
WHITE | 134 | 75.3 | 416 | 359 | 125 | 527 | 367 | 361 | 457 | 131 | 373 | 3116 | 505 | 310 | 284 | 166 | 359 | 432 | 344 | 187 | 317 | 2904 | 6,020 |
WHITE | 126 | 69.2 | 416 | 359 | 125 | 527 | 367 | 361 | 457 | 131 | 373 | 3116 | 505 | 310 | 284 | 166 | 359 | 432 | 344 | 187 | 317 | 2904 | 6,020 |
WHITE/GOLD | 130 | 73.2 | 349 | 322 | 125 | 463 | 367 | 332 | 457 | 131 | 314 | 2860 | 419 | 310 | 260 | 166 | 313 | 432 | 344 | 170 | 317 | 2731 | 5,591 |
WHITE/GOLD | 120 | 68.0 | 349 | 322 | 125 | 463 | 367 | 332 | 457 | 131 | 314 | 2860 | 419 | 310 | 260 | 166 | 313 | 432 | 344 | 170 | 317 | 2731 | 5,591 |
GOLD | 124 | 70.4 | 349 | 322 | 112 | 463 | 265 | 332 | 365 | 125 | 314 | 2647 | 419 | 252 | 260 | 135 | 313 | 374 | 285 | 170 | 262 | 2470 | 5,117 |
GOLD | 112 | 65.5 | 349 | 322 | 112 | 463 | 265 | 332 | 365 | 125 | 314 | 2647 | 419 | 252 | 260 | 135 | 313 | 374 | 285 | 170 | 262 | 2470 | 5,117 |
GOLD/RED | 117 | 68.1 | 349 | 322 | 112 | 351 | 265 | 332 | 365 | 125 | 218 | 2439 | 323 | 252 | 227 | 135 | 313 | 325 | 285 | 170 | 214 | 2244 | 4,683 |
GOLD/RED | 109 | 64.2 | 349 | 322 | 112 | 351 | 265 | 332 | 365 | 125 | 218 | 2439 | 323 | 252 | 227 | 135 | 313 | 325 | 285 | 170 | 214 | 2244 | 4,683 |
RED | 108 | 64.7 | 280 | 216 | 92 | 351 | 219 | 274 | 360 | 119 | 218 | 2129 | 323 | 214 | 227 | 129 | 275 | 325 | 215 | 92 | 214 | 2014 | 4,143 |
RED | 106 | 61.3 | 280 | 216 | 92 | 351 | 219 | 274 | 360 | 119 | 218 | 2129 | 323 | 214 | 227 | 129 | 275 | 325 | 215 | 92 | 214 | 2014 | 4,143 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club offers 13 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLACK | 6,804 | 134 | 73.4 | 0-5 |
BLUE | 6,396 | 130 | 71.2 | 5-15 |
BLUE/WHITE | 6,170 | 128 | 70.2 | 12-22 |
WHITE | 6,020 | 134 | 75.3 | 12-22 |
WHITE | 6,020 | 126 | 69.2 | 12-22 |
WHITE/GOLD | 5,591 | 130 | 73.2 | 20-30 |
WHITE/GOLD | 5,591 | 120 | 68.0 | 20-30 |
GOLD | 5,117 | 124 | 70.4 | 20-30 |
GOLD | 5,117 | 112 | 65.5 | 20-30 |
GOLD/RED | 4,683 | 117 | 68.1 | 25+ |
GOLD/RED | 4,683 | 109 | 64.2 | 25+ |
RED | 4,143 | 108 | 64.7 | 25+ |
RED | 4,143 | 106 | 61.3 | 25+ |
Amenities at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club
Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club is a public golf course located in Benton Harbor, MI. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club have?expand_more
Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1969. The course was designed by Charles Maddox.
What is the yardage at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club?expand_more
From the BLUE/WHITE tees, Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club plays to 6,170 yards (par 72). The course offers 13 tee sets ranging from 4,143 to 6,804 yards.
What is the slope rating at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club?expand_more
The BLACK tees at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club have a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.4. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club. You can also visit their website directly at https://www.lakemichiganhills.com/. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club offer?expand_more
Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club located?expand_more
Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club is located at 2520 Kerlikowski Rd in Benton Harbor, MI 49022. You can reach them at 616-849-2722.
What is the difficulty level at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club?expand_more
Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club is classified as above average difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 134. It plays harder than 52% of golf courses in Michigan. The average slope rating in Michigan is 133. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club?expand_more
Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club offers 13 tee sets. BLACK tees (6,804 yards, slope 134) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. RED tees (4,143 yards, slope 106) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club?expand_more
Beginners at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club should play the RED tees, which play 4,143 yards with a slope of 106. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the WHITE/GOLD tees (slope 120, rating 68.0) at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club would have a course handicap of 12 and an expected score of approximately 84. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club?expand_more
A typical round at Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.