Candlestone Golf & Resort is an 18-hole golf course in Belding, MI with a par of 72. It offers 6 tee sets: black (7,016 yards, slope 135, rating 74.7), blue (6,655 yards, slope 132, rating 72.7), white (6,173 yards, slope 129, rating 70.1), gold (5,483 yards, slope 120, rating 66.8), red (4,940 yards, slope 114, rating 64), green (4,062 yards, slope 106, rating 60.7). The hardest hole is #2, a par 5 playing 384 yards from the first tee.
Candlestone Golf & Resort
Belding, MI
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, demanding accuracy on the approach shot.
The course's signature hole, a long par 5 that plays as the #1 handicap. The fairway offers room off the tee, but the approach to the green requires careful positioning for the final shot.
A short par 3 that plays downhill to a well-bunkered green. The dramatic elevation change and surrounding hazards make club selection critical despite the modest yardage.
A medium par 4 with a relatively open fairway that tightens near the green. Strategic bunkering around the putting surface rewards precise approach shots.
A challenging par 4 ranking as the 5th most difficult hole on the course. The hole's length and demanding approach make it a pivotal scoring opportunity.
A diminutive par 3 playing to an island or well-protected green. Despite its short yardage, the severity of the surrounding hazards presents a significant mental challenge.
A relatively short par 4 with a narrow, defined corridor. The tight fairway and strategic bunkering around the green demand control and placement over distance.
A substantial par 5 ranked 3rd in difficulty, featuring a fairway that demands two accurate shots to set up an approachable third. Water or other significant hazards likely influence play throughout the hole.
A strong par 4 with length and complexity. The hole's configuration and hazard placement make it a key test of skill on the back nine.
A manageable par 4 that opens the back nine with a relatively forgiving layout. The fairway offers good playability, though greenside bunkers guard the final approach.
A solid par 4 ranked 8th in difficulty, with length and strategic hazard placement. The hole requires a well-executed two-shot sequence to find the green in regulation.
The course's easiest hole, a brief par 3 to a relatively accessible green. Though short, greenside bunkers still demand accuracy to avoid chipping out.
A short par 4 with a compressed design that emphasizes accuracy over distance. The narrow fairway and confined green complex reward controlled play.
A long par 5 ranked 4th in difficulty, presenting a significant test of power and precision. The hole's length and hazard placement reward aggressive positioning off the tee.
A mid-length par 3 with considerable elevation change and bunkering around the green. The dramatic topography makes this a memorable short hole.
The second-hardest hole on the course, a mammoth par 5 that tests every aspect of a golfer's game. Length, hazards, and green complexity combine to create a formidable closing stretch.
A strong par 4 with significant length and demanding approach angles. The hole's configuration and hazard placement make it a critical scoring hole near the finish.
A fitting par 4 finale that balances length with strategic hazard placement. The finishing hole provides a meaningful conclusion to the round with its combination of distance and precision demands.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | |||
| black | 400 | 564 | 209 | 361 | 467 | 144 | 376 | 483 | 470 | 3474 | 412 | 416 | 164 | 360 | 497 | 244 | 571 | 464 | 414 | 3542 | 7016 |
| blue | 375 | 554 | 184 | 341 | 451 | 138 | 363 | 483 | 408 | 3297 | 378 | 396 | 152 | 354 | 486 | 216 | 546 | 424 | 406 | 3358 | 6655 |
| white | 359 | 490 | 164 | 331 | 399 | 118 | 343 | 455 | 386 | 3045 | 364 | 363 | 140 | 309 | 475 | 189 | 476 | 416 | 396 | 3128 | 6173 |
| gold | 312 | 437 | 140 | 304 | 345 | 106 | 330 | 419 | 357 | 2750 | 314 | 313 | 131 | 301 | 410 | 153 | 379 | 363 | 369 | 2733 | 5483 |
| red | 307 | 384 | 119 | 280 | 322 | 93 | 261 | 383 | 324 | 2473 | 307 | 290 | 117 | 250 | 342 | 142 | 371 | 321 | 327 | 2467 | 4940 |
| green | 275 | 305 | 72 | 229 | 262 | 93 | 221 | 328 | 271 | 2056 | 282 | 224 | 117 | 221 | 319 | 99 | 272 | 227 | 245 | 2006 | 4062 |