Forest Akers Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Lansing, MI with a par of 72. It offers 5 tee sets: black (6,432 yards, slope 127, rating 70.5), green (6,153 yards, slope 124, rating 69.4), white (5,588 yards, slope 112, rating 66.3), fossum (5,052 yards, slope 105, rating 64), gold (4,655 yards, slope 103, rating 62.6). The hardest hole is #6, a par 5 playing 414 yards from the first tee.
Forest Akers Golf Course
Lansing, MI
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A short par 4 that plays straightforward with a wide-open fairway inviting an aggressive approach. The green is well-bunkered on the right side, making precision on the second shot essential to avoid sand.

A moderate par 4 with a fairway that tightens as it approaches the green, demanding accurate positioning off the tee. Bunkers protect the green complex, particularly on the right, creating a demanding finishing shot.

The course's most difficult par 5, this hole plays long and straight with bunkers scattered along the fairway to catch errant shots. Water hazards come into play on the approach to a well-guarded green that requires precise distance control.

A short par 3 with a small, elevated green that demands accuracy over distance. Bunkers surround the putting surface, leaving little room for error on this one-shot hole.

A solid par 4 with a fairway that narrows at the landing zone, requiring a well-placed tee shot to set up the approach. The green is protected by bunkers left and right, making this a challenging two-shot test.

The course's signature par 5 and second-most difficult hole, featuring a dramatic dogleg that tests both power and placement. Water hazards and strategic bunkering throughout the hole demand careful positioning on each shot to reach the elevated green.

A par 4 with character, featuring a slight dogleg that rewards a well-executed tee shot to the narrow landing area. The green sits protected by bunkers, making this seemingly short hole deceptively challenging.

A brief par 3 with a receptive green surrounded by light bunkering and rough ground. The hole's short length belies the precision needed to find the center of the green.

A balanced par 4 with a fairway that plays true and allows room for aggressive play off the tee. Bunkers frame both sides of the green, requiring an accurate second shot to avoid sand.

A short par 4 that appears manageable but features a narrow green complex guarded by strategic bunkering. The confined fairway demands placement over distance, making accuracy paramount on both shots.

The easiest par 3 on the course, with a relatively open green and minimal bunkering despite its length variation across tees. A straightforward one-shot hole that offers a birdie opportunity.

A strong par 5 that stretches along a narrow corridor with bunkers and hazards flanking both sides of the fairway. The green complex is heavily protected, making this a formidable three-shot challenge even for longer hitters.

A medium-length par 3 with a green that sits slightly elevated and is surrounded by strategic bunkering on all sides. The compact green rewards center-shaft accuracy and penalizes missing edges.

A par 4 with a fairway that narrows at the landing zone, challenging players to position their tee shot precisely. Bunkers and hazards guard the approach to the green, demanding control on the second shot.

A reachable par 5 with a fairway that invites aggressive play but is flanked by water and hazards that punish wayward shots. The green is nestled between protective bunkering, making the final approach delicate despite the hole's shorter length.

One of the course's most difficult par 5s, this hole features a demanding dogleg with water and bunkers throughout the routing. The green sits on a plateau protected by bunkers left and right, requiring three precise shots to reach in regulation.

A short par 4 with a dogleg character and a fairway that tightens considerably near the green. Bunkers and hazards frame both sides of the approach, making this a tight, demanding finishing hole.

A closing par 3 with a green that sits slightly elevated and is protected by bunkers on both sides and behind. This dramatic finishing hole offers one final test of accuracy and composure as players complete their round.
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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 17 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | |||
| black | 354 | 378 | 512 | 152 | 402 | 551 | 357 | 174 | 365 | 3245 | 297 | 205 | 528 | 200 | 398 | 487 | 521 | 360 | 191 | 3187 | 6432 |
| green | 334 | 363 | 494 | 141 | 389 | 540 | 337 | 164 | 356 | 3118 | 277 | 183 | 512 | 190 | 382 | 473 | 507 | 349 | 162 | 3035 | 6153 |
| white | 319 | 329 | 486 | 129 | 332 | 424 | 317 | 154 | 347 | 2837 | 258 | 174 | 459 | 184 | 329 | 433 | 424 | 338 | 152 | 2751 | 5588 |
| fossum | 319 | 264 | 374 | 129 | 332 | 424 | 283 | 112 | 347 | 2584 | 258 | 115 | 416 | 133 | 329 | 433 | 424 | 252 | 108 | 2468 | 5052 |
| gold | 254 | 264 | 374 | 119 | 322 | 414 | 283 | 112 | 302 | 2444 | 192 | 115 | 416 | 133 | 292 | 287 | 416 | 252 | 108 | 2211 | 4655 |