Sand Valley Golf Resort
About Sand Valley Golf Resort
Sand Valley Golf Resort is a 18-hole golf course located in Town of Rome, Michigan.. From the Tips tees, the course plays to 7,158 yards with a par of 72. The Tips tees carry a slope rating of 135 and a course rating of 74.7.
Walking is permitted.
Sand Valley Golf Resort offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 138, 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 17 tee sets ranging from 3,896 to 7,158 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
7,158
Slope
135
Rating
74.7
Course Difficulty Analysis
138
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tips | 135 | 74.7 | 334 | 446 | 256 | 617 | 179 | 484 | 605 | 140 | 304 | 3365 | 560 | 404 | 496 | 444 | 179 | 443 | 451 | 258 | 558 | 3793 | 7,158 |
Black | 134 | 73.2 | 334 | 429 | 212 | 590 | 171 | 484 | 561 | 137 | 298 | 3216 | 560 | 404 | 475 | 421 | 179 | 424 | 451 | 236 | 524 | 3674 | 6,890 |
Black/Orange | 132 | 72.0 | 334 | 416 | 192 | 553 | 171 | 457 | 532 | 137 | 298 | 3090 | 539 | 404 | 475 | 384 | 163 | 424 | 424 | 236 | 524 | 3573 | 6,663 |
Orange | 138 | 77.6 | 326 | 416 | 192 | 553 | 163 | 457 | 532 | 116 | 289 | 3044 | 539 | 385 | 455 | 384 | 163 | 396 | 424 | 214 | 510 | 3470 | 6,514 |
Orange | 130 | 71.4 | 326 | 416 | 192 | 553 | 163 | 457 | 532 | 116 | 289 | 3044 | 539 | 385 | 455 | 384 | 163 | 396 | 424 | 214 | 510 | 3470 | 6,514 |
Orange/Sand | 134 | 76.3 | 326 | 391 | 170 | 519 | 163 | 449 | 516 | 116 | 289 | 2939 | 493 | 385 | 455 | 346 | 153 | 396 | 404 | 214 | 510 | 3356 | 6,295 |
Orange/Sand | 129 | 70.6 | 326 | 391 | 170 | 519 | 163 | 449 | 516 | 116 | 289 | 2939 | 493 | 385 | 455 | 346 | 153 | 396 | 404 | 214 | 510 | 3356 | 6,295 |
Sand | 131 | 75.1 | 298 | 391 | 170 | 519 | 153 | 449 | 516 | 97 | 271 | 2864 | 493 | 329 | 436 | 346 | 153 | 377 | 404 | 195 | 476 | 3209 | 6,073 |
Sand | 127 | 69.6 | 298 | 391 | 170 | 519 | 153 | 449 | 516 | 97 | 271 | 2864 | 493 | 329 | 436 | 346 | 153 | 377 | 404 | 194 | 476 | 3208 | 6,072 |
Sand/Green | 129 | 72.9 | 298 | 370 | 151 | 418 | 153 | 386 | 467 | 97 | 271 | 2611 | 456 | 329 | 436 | 329 | 141 | 377 | 367 | 195 | 476 | 3106 | 5,717 |
Sand/Green | 119 | 68.1 | 298 | 370 | 151 | 418 | 153 | 386 | 467 | 97 | 271 | 2611 | 456 | 329 | 436 | 329 | 141 | 377 | 367 | 194 | 476 | 3105 | 5,716 |
Green | 125 | 71.7 | 246 | 370 | 151 | 418 | 142 | 386 | 467 | 89 | 235 | 2504 | 456 | 307 | 415 | 329 | 141 | 356 | 367 | 181 | 455 | 3007 | 5,511 |
Green | 116 | 67.3 | 246 | 370 | 151 | 418 | 142 | 386 | 467 | 89 | 235 | 2504 | 456 | 307 | 415 | 329 | 141 | 356 | 367 | 181 | 455 | 3007 | 5,511 |
Silver | 121 | 67.8 | 246 | 262 | 151 | 418 | 142 | 301 | 413 | 83 | 225 | 2241 | 380 | 274 | 344 | 312 | 141 | 266 | 300 | 164 | 389 | 2570 | 4,811 |
Silver | 109 | 64.2 | 246 | 262 | 151 | 418 | 142 | 301 | 413 | 83 | 225 | 2241 | 380 | 274 | 344 | 312 | 141 | 266 | 300 | 164 | 389 | 2570 | 4,811 |
Royal Blue | 106 | 62.5 | 246 | 226 | 94 | 292 | 119 | 253 | 306 | 78 | 151 | 1765 | 349 | 220 | 302 | 186 | 119 | 252 | 245 | 146 | 312 | 2131 | 3,896 |
Royal Blue | 105 | 60.8 | 246 | 226 | 94 | 292 | 119 | 253 | 306 | 78 | 151 | 1765 | 349 | 220 | 302 | 186 | 119 | 252 | 245 | 146 | 312 | 2131 | 3,896 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Sand Valley Golf Resort offers 17 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tips | 7,158 | 135 | 74.7 | 0-5 |
Black | 6,890 | 134 | 73.2 | 0-5 |
Black/Orange | 6,663 | 132 | 72.0 | 5-15 |
Orange | 6,514 | 138 | 77.6 | 5-15 |
Orange | 6,514 | 130 | 71.4 | 5-15 |
Orange/Sand | 6,295 | 134 | 76.3 | 5-15 |
Orange/Sand | 6,295 | 129 | 70.6 | 5-15 |
Sand | 6,073 | 131 | 75.1 | 12-22 |
Sand | 6,072 | 127 | 69.6 | 12-22 |
Sand/Green | 5,717 | 129 | 72.9 | 12-22 |
Sand/Green | 5,716 | 119 | 68.1 | 12-22 |
Green | 5,511 | 125 | 71.7 | 20-30 |
Green | 5,511 | 116 | 67.3 | 20-30 |
Silver | 4,811 | 121 | 67.8 | 25+ |
Silver | 4,811 | 109 | 64.2 | 25+ |
Royal Blue | 3,896 | 106 | 62.5 | 25+ |
Royal Blue | 3,896 | 105 | 60.8 | 25+ |
Amenities at Sand Valley Golf Resort
Sand Valley Golf Resort features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Sand Valley Golf Resort. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sand Valley Golf Resort a public or private golf course?expand_more
Sand Valley Golf Resort is a public golf course located in Town of Rome, MI. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Sand Valley Golf Resort have?expand_more
Sand Valley Golf Resort is a 18-hole golf course.
What is the yardage at Sand Valley Golf Resort?expand_more
From the Tips tees, Sand Valley Golf Resort plays to 7,158 yards (par 72). The course offers 17 tee sets ranging from 3,896 to 7,158 yards.
What is the slope rating at Sand Valley Golf Resort?expand_more
The Tips tees at Sand Valley Golf Resort have a slope rating of 135 and a course rating of 74.7. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Sand Valley Golf Resort?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Sand Valley Golf Resort. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Sand Valley Golf Resort?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Sand Valley Golf Resort. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Sand Valley Golf Resort offer?expand_more
Sand Valley Golf Resort offers a pro shop.
Where is Sand Valley Golf Resort located?expand_more
Sand Valley Golf Resort is located in Town of Rome, MI.
What is the difficulty level at Sand Valley Golf Resort?expand_more
Sand Valley Golf Resort is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 138. It plays harder than 71% 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 Sand Valley Golf Resort?expand_more
Sand Valley Golf Resort offers 17 tee sets. Tips tees (7,158 yards, slope 135) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Royal Blue tees (3,896 yards, slope 105) 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 Sand Valley Golf Resort?expand_more
Beginners at Sand Valley Golf Resort should play the Royal Blue tees, which play 3,896 yards with a slope of 105. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Sand Valley Golf Resort?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Sand tees (slope 127, rating 69.6) at Sand Valley Golf Resort would have a course handicap of 14 and an expected score of approximately 86. 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 Sand Valley Golf Resort?expand_more
A typical round at Sand Valley Golf Resort 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.