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Golf Courses by Michael Hurdzan

Michael Hurdzan designed 78 courses across 23 states in the Stymie directory.

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Michael Hurdzan

Michael John Hurdzan is an American golf course architect, author, and a retired United States Army colonel, who served with the United States Army Special Forces. He is a member and past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), who is noted for designing and renovating many golf courses and clubs, including U.S. Open golf courses.

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Portfolio rankings

The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by Michael Hurdzan in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.

With scorecards
39
Peak slope
152
Longest
7,465 yds
Avg back tee
6,621 yds

Frequently asked about Michael Hurdzan

What is the hardest Michael Hurdzan course?

Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Victor, NY is the hardest Michael Hurdzan course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 152. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.

What is the longest Michael Hurdzan course?

Willow Point Golf & Country Club in Alexander City, AL is the longest Michael Hurdzan course at 7,465 yards from the back tees.

What is the easiest Michael Hurdzan course to play?

Among public and municipal Michael Hurdzan courses, Drumm Farm Golf Club in Independence, KS has the lowest slope rating at 78. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.

How many Michael Hurdzan courses have a slope of 140 or higher?

13 Michael Hurdzan courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 39 with published scorecard data.

How long is the average Michael Hurdzan course?

Across 39 Michael Hurdzan courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,621 yards. The longest plays to 7,465 yards.