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Hardest Golf Courses in Ionia County, Michigan

The 6 most challenging golf courses in Ionia County, Michigan, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Ionia County

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1
Iron Horse Golf Course
Black tees · 6,743 yds · Rating 79.9 · Par 70Otisco Township
142
2
Candlestone
BLACK tees · 7,016 yds · Rating 74.7 · Par 72Belding
135
3
Shadow Ridge Golf Club
BLUE tees · 6,341 yds · Rating 76.8 · Par 76Ionia
131
4
Willow Wood Golf Course
BLUE tees · 6,132 yds · Rating 70.4 · Par 71Portland
129
5
Ridgeview Golf Course
WHITE tees · 6,253 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 71Otisco Township
127
6
Portland Country Club
MIDDLE tees · Rating 66.0Portland
118

Ionia County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Ionia County, Michigan?

Iron Horse Golf Course in Otisco Township is currently the hardest golf course in Ionia County based on slope (slope rating 142).

How many ranked golf courses are in Ionia County, Michigan?

11 golf courses in Ionia County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 6 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Ionia County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.