Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club – Hole-by-Hole Guide, Tips, Yardages & Strategy
Generate your personalised course strategy guide for all 18 holes at Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club, Clarkston, Michigan which sits at 1106 ft above sea level.
Hole 1
Par 4 • SI 9 • 449yd • Elevation: 1106ft
Hole 2
About Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club
Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club presents a golf experience that demands thoughtful course management and strategic shot selection. The course is set at 1106 ft, so bear that in mind with club selection and yardage calculations throughout your round.
Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club offers multiple tee sets, each featuring distinct course and slope ratings for men and women. This dual-rating system allows golfers to choose a setup that accurately reflects the challenge level for their playing category.
The below tee-by-tee breakdown gives golfers valuable yardage insights and helps them choose the setup that best matches their game, ensuring a challenge that rewards smart course management, strategic tee decisions, and well-planned landing areas.
The prevailing wind, which typically comes from the West, adds an important layer of strategy to every round. This consistent wind direction influences club selection, ideal landing areas, and overall ball flight, making it essential for golfers to factor wind into their course management and approach planning. A detailed yardage guide or strategy guide can offer helpful tips for adjusting to these wind conditions.
Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club features 85 bunkers and 4 water hazards, each positioned to influence both tee strategy and approach play in subtle but meaningful ways. These hazards shape ideal landing areas and reward golfers who plan their shots carefully. Maintaining accurate yardage for each club and understanding how these features affect decision-making is essential for navigating the course efficiently and minimizing mistakes.
Whether you're planning your first round or looking to improve your strategy, a detailed course management approach with proper yardage calculations and club selection tips will help you navigate Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club more effectively. The elevation changes, combined with the strategic hazard placement, make this a course where course management and smart decision-making often trump raw distance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club for a 15 handicap?
Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club offers multiple tee sets with varying difficulty levels:
- Black tees (Men): Course rating 75.1, Slope rating 142
- Blue tees (Men): Course rating 69.9, Slope rating 130
- Blue tees (Women): Course rating 75.5, Slope rating 135
- White tees (Men): Course rating 68.1, Slope rating 121
- White tees (Women): Course rating 72.6, Slope rating 129
- Gold tees (Men): Course rating 72.5, Slope rating 139
- Green tees (Men): Course rating 63.9, Slope rating 114
- Green tees (Women): Course rating 68.6, Slope rating 115
A 15 handicap golfer should expect a challenging test of their skills, with strategic course management being key to scoring well.
What tees should I play at Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club?
Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club offers multiple tee sets to accommodate different skill levels:
- Black tees: 7176 yards
- Blue tees: 6149 yards
- White tees: 5613 yards
- Gold tees: 6642 yards
- Green tees: 4780 yards
Choose tees that match your average driving distance and skill level for the most enjoyable round.
What are the hardest holes on Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club?
The hardest hole at Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club (stroke index 1) varies by tee set and gender:
- Black tees (Men): Hole 7 (Par 4, 449 yards, stroke index 1)
- Blue tees (Men): Hole 7 (Par 4, 361 yards, stroke index 1)
- Blue tees (Women): Hole 4 (Par 5, 501 yards, stroke index 1)
- White tees (Men): Hole 7 (Par 4, 323 yards, stroke index 1)
- White tees (Women): Hole 4 (Par 5, 469 yards, stroke index 1)
- Gold tees (Men): Hole 7 (Par 4, 422 yards, stroke index 1)
- Green tees (Men): Hole 7 (Par 4, 286 yards, stroke index 1)
- Green tees (Women): Hole 4 (Par 5, 362 yards, stroke index 1)
These holes typically feature strategic hazards, elevation changes, and require precise shot placement. A personalized course strategy guide can help identify the most challenging holes based on your specific game.
What hazards should I watch out for at Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club?
Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club features 85 bunkers and 4 water hazards strategically placed throughout the course. With this many bunkers, you should definitely practice your bunker play ahead of time and be prepared for challenging sand shots throughout your round. While water hazards are present, they're limited in number, so you won't need to worry as much about water coming into play on most holes. Understanding the location and impact of these hazards is crucial for scoring well, which is why a personalized course strategy guide can be so valuable for navigating the course effectively.
How does wind affect play at Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club?
The prevailing wind at Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club typically comes from the West, which plays a significant role in club selection and shot strategy throughout your round. When playing into the wind, focus on keeping the ball low and maintaining control, as higher shots will be more affected by the wind conditions. When the wind is at your back, you can take advantage of the extra distance, but be careful not to overshoot your target. Being able to work the ball—shaping shots left or right to counteract the wind—is a valuable skill that will help you navigate the course more effectively. Adjusting your yardage calculations and club selection based on wind conditions, along with understanding how to keep the ball under the wind when necessary, can help you avoid costly mistakes and score better.
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