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

blackS:127R:70.5
greenS:124R:69.4
whiteS:112R:66.3
fossumS:105R:64
goldS:103R:62.6

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 17
354334319319254

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.

Hole 2 satellite
1001001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 15
378363329264264

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.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 5
3Par 5
HCP 3
512494486374374

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.

Hole 4 satellite
1001001502002504PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 11
152141129129119

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.

Hole 5 satellite
1001501001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 7
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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.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 5
6Par 5
HCP 1
551540424424414

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.

Hole 7 satellite
1001507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 5
357337317283283

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.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 3
8Par 3
HCP 13
174164154112112

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.

Hole 9 satellite
1001509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 9
365356347347302

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.

Hole 10 satellite
10010015020010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 8
297277258258192

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.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 3
11Par 3
HCP 18
205183174115115

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.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020012PAR 5
12Par 5
HCP 4
528512459416416

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.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 3
13Par 3
HCP 10
200190184133133

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.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 14
398382329329292

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.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 5
15Par 5
HCP 6
487473433433287

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.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 5
16Par 5
HCP 2
521507424424416

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.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 12
360349338252252

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.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 3
18Par 3
HCP 16
191162152108108

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

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par445345434364353455433672
HCP171531171513981841014621216
black354378512152402551357174365324529720552820039848752136019131876432
green334363494141389540337164356311827718351219038247350734916230356153
white319329486129332424317154347283725817445918432943342433815227515588
fossum319264374129332424283112347258425811541613332943342425210824685052
gold254264374119322414283112302244419211541613329228741625210822114655

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