Bent Pine Golf Club
Course at a glance
Bent Pine Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Whitehall, Michigan (49461). It opened in 1968. From the BLACK tees, Bent Pine Golf Club plays to 6,954 yards at par 72. The course offers 11 sets of tees ranging from 5,047 to 6,954 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.6, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 68% of rated golf courses in Michigan. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A pro shop is on site. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bluegrass fairways. Hazards include None bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at Bent Pine Golf Club are booked through the course's official website or pro shop; Stymie does not show live tee-time inventory.
About Bent Pine Golf Club
Bent Pine Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Whitehall, Michigan (49461). It was established in 1968. From the BLACK tees, the course plays to 6,954 yards with a par of 72. The BLACK tees carry a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.6.
Walking is permitted.
Bent Pine Golf Club 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 11 tee sets ranging from 5,047 to 6,954 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
6,954
Slope
134
Rating
73.6
Course Difficulty Analysis
138
This Course
133
MI Average
113
US Average
Based on 483 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 | 73.6 | 562 | 423 | 189 | 594 | 190 | 440 | 397 | 359 | 404 | 3558 | 399 | 413 | 406 | 169 | 513 | 326 | 190 | 423 | 557 | 3396 | 6,954 |
BLACK/BLUE | 132 | 72.5 | 522 | 390 | 189 | 553 | 190 | 415 | 371 | 339 | 404 | 3373 | 399 | 413 | 406 | 154 | 513 | 326 | 179 | 407 | 543 | 3340 | 6,713 |
BLUE | 131 | 72.1 | 522 | 390 | 177 | 553 | 180 | 415 | 371 | 339 | 390 | 3337 | 386 | 403 | 397 | 154 | 502 | 312 | 179 | 407 | 543 | 3283 | 6,620 |
WHITEWomen's | 138 | 76.2 | 500 | 366 | 158 | 508 | 163 | 362 | 358 | 322 | 365 | 3102 | 364 | 388 | 374 | 139 | 484 | 292 | 160 | 369 | 520 | 3090 | 6,192 |
WHITEMen's | 128 | 69.7 | 500 | 366 | 158 | 508 | 163 | 362 | 358 | 322 | 365 | 3102 | 364 | 388 | 374 | 139 | 484 | 292 | 160 | 369 | 520 | 3090 | 6,192 |
WHITE/GOLDWomen's | 135 | 74.7 | 500 | 285 | 158 | 459 | 163 | 362 | 358 | 322 | 365 | 2972 | 364 | 363 | 312 | 139 | 484 | 292 | 160 | 369 | 464 | 2947 | 5,919 |
WHITE/GOLDMen's | 126 | 68.6 | 500 | 285 | 158 | 459 | 163 | 362 | 358 | 322 | 365 | 2972 | 364 | 363 | 312 | 139 | 484 | 292 | 160 | 369 | 464 | 2947 | 5,919 |
GOLDWomen's | 132 | 73.0 | 415 | 285 | 158 | 459 | 129 | 362 | 358 | 322 | 295 | 2783 | 306 | 363 | 312 | 139 | 457 | 292 | 136 | 369 | 464 | 2838 | 5,621 |
GOLDMen's | 120 | 67.1 | 415 | 285 | 158 | 459 | 129 | 362 | 358 | 322 | 295 | 2783 | 306 | 363 | 312 | 139 | 457 | 292 | 136 | 369 | 464 | 2838 | 5,621 |
RED | 128 | 71.4 | 408 | 278 | 117 | 453 | 116 | 321 | 345 | 306 | 290 | 2634 | 300 | 356 | 308 | 124 | 450 | 285 | 127 | 332 | 407 | 2689 | 5,323 |
SILVER | 125 | 69.9 | 408 | 278 | 117 | 411 | 95 | 321 | 286 | 246 | 290 | 2452 | 300 | 322 | 308 | 124 | 411 | 264 | 127 | 332 | 407 | 2595 | 5,047 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 6 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Bent Pine Golf Club offers 11 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLACK | 6,954 | 134 | 73.6 | 0-5 |
BLACK/BLUE | 6,713 | 132 | 72.5 | 0-5 |
BLUE | 6,620 | 131 | 72.1 | 5-15 |
WHITE | 6,192 | 138 | 76.2 | 12-22 |
WHITE | 6,192 | 128 | 69.7 | 12-22 |
WHITE/GOLD | 5,919 | 135 | 74.7 | 12-22 |
WHITE/GOLD | 5,919 | 126 | 68.6 | 12-22 |
GOLD | 5,621 | 132 | 73.0 | 20-30 |
GOLD | 5,621 | 120 | 67.1 | 20-30 |
RED | 5,323 | 128 | 71.4 | 20-30 |
SILVER | 5,047 | 125 | 69.9 | 20-30 |
Amenities at Bent Pine Golf Club
Bent Pine Golf Club features a pro shop.
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How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Bent Pine Golf Club. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bent Pine Golf Club a public or private golf course?
Bent Pine Golf Club is a public golf course located in Whitehall, MI. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Bent Pine Golf Club have?
Bent Pine Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1968.
What is the yardage at Bent Pine Golf Club?
From the WHITE tees, Bent Pine Golf Club plays to 6,192 yards (par 72). The course offers 11 tee sets ranging from 5,047 to 6,954 yards.
What is the slope rating at Bent Pine Golf Club?
The BLACK tees at Bent Pine Golf Club have a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.6. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Bent Pine Golf Club?
Yes, walking is allowed at Bent Pine Golf Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Bent Pine Golf Club?
Visit the official course website at http://www.bentpinegolfclub.com/ or call 231-766-2045 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Bent Pine Golf Club offer?
Bent Pine Golf Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Bent Pine Golf Club located?
Bent Pine Golf Club is located at 2480 Duck Lake Rd in Whitehall, MI 49461. You can reach them at 231-766-2045.
What is the difficulty level at Bent Pine Golf Club?
Bent Pine Golf Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 138. It plays harder than 68% 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 Bent Pine Golf Club?
Bent Pine Golf Club offers 11 tee sets. BLACK tees (6,954 yards, slope 134) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. SILVER tees (5,047 yards, slope 125) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Bent Pine Golf Club?
Beginners at Bent Pine Golf Club should play the SILVER tees, which play 5,047 yards with a slope of 125. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What is the course handicap for a 15 Handicap Index at Bent Pine Golf Club?
A golfer with a 15.0 Handicap Index playing the WHITE/GOLD tees (slope 135, rating 74.7) at Bent Pine Golf Club has a course handicap of 21, using the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Course handicap is the number of handicap strokes received from that tee — it is not a prediction of what a golfer will score. Enter your handicap index on Stymie to see your course handicap for every tee.
How long does a round take at Bent Pine Golf Club?
A typical round at Bent Pine 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.