Fortress is an 18-hole golf course in Frankenmuth, MI with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: black (6,813 yards, slope 142, rating 74.2), maroon (6,271 yards, slope 139, rating 71.4), combo (5,445 yards, slope 127, rating 67.1), gold (4,837 yards, slope 115, rating 64.3). The hardest hole is #3, a par 4 playing 342 yards from the first tee.

Fortress

Frankenmuth, MI

blackS:142R:74.2
maroonS:139R:71.4
comboS:127R:67.1
goldS:115R:64.3

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 5
1Par 5
HCP 11
522494415415

A long par 5 that plays as a three-shot hole for most players, with a relatively open fairway inviting aggressive play. The challenge lies in positioning for the approach, as the green is well-guarded and accuracy matters more than distance on this finishing stretch of the opening nine.

Hole 2 satellite
1001001502PAR 3
2Par 3
HCP 15
16714014082

A short par 3 with considerable variation in length depending on tee selection. The small target green demands precision over power, making club selection and accuracy the primary test on this straightforward hole.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 1
456431342342

The first of Fortress's signature challenges, this par 4 plays as the #1 handicap hole with length and strategic complexity. The fairway offers multiple angles of attack, but the approach to a well-bunkered green rewards precise positioning off the tee.

Hole 4 satellite
1004PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 17
14911911983

A short par 3 that appears deceptively simple from the tee. Despite its modest length, the tight green and surrounding hazards punish imprecision and make this a strategic test relative to its distance.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 13
353324324275

A relatively short par 4 that tempts aggressive play but requires careful navigation around key hazards. The compact yardage belies the difficulty of the approach, as the green complex is tight and unforgiving.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 5
6Par 5
HCP 5
501467390390

A strong par 5 that ranks among the course's most demanding holes, requiring two solid shots to reach scoring position. Water and bunkering come into play throughout the hole, making course management critical for a good score.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 7
437390288288

A mid-length par 4 that features strategic bunkering and a narrowing fairway as it approaches the green. The hole's character changes significantly based on tee selection, with longer tees bringing additional length and complexity.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 9
409378278278

A compact par 4 with a short but demanding profile, where accuracy off the tee is essential to set up a manageable approach. The green is well-protected, and positioning is more important than distance on this hole.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 3
453437325325

A strong par 4 and the #3 handicap hole, this challenge features length and strategic complexity requiring two quality shots. Bunkers and hazards are strategically placed to punish poor positioning, making this a fitting closer to the front nine.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 14
369336336272

A straightforward par 4 that offers a more generous feel than many of its neighbors, with a relatively open approach to the green. The hole plays shorter than its card suggests and provides an opportunity to build momentum on the back nine.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 4
11Par 4
HCP 6
391363363254

A strategic par 4 with significant length variation across the tee boxes and a green complex that demands precision. The hole's #6 handicap ranking reflects the importance of positioning rather than pure distance.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020012PAR 3
12Par 3
HCP 10
209181181109

A mid-length par 3 with a moderate target and subtle green contours that make distance control paramount. The hole plays straightforward with minimal tricks, making it a fair test of iron play and course awareness.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 2
443410315315

The #2 handicap hole, this par 4 presents a formidable test of length and accuracy with a well-guarded green complex. Strategic hazards throughout the hole reward smart positioning and penalize aggressive mistakes.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 5
14Par 5
HCP 16
523496398398

A long par 5 that offers multiple routes to the green depending on player ability and strategy. The hole's length and complexity make it a true test, though the relatively generous handicap suggests it plays more accessible than some shorter holes on the course.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 12
350309309239

A short par 4 that compensates for its modest yardage with a tight, demanding green complex and strategic bunkering. The compact nature of this hole makes precision and course management critical to avoiding big numbers.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 4
380333333247

A strong par 4 ranked #4 handicap that features length and strategic complexity requiring two quality shots into a well-protected green. The hole's difficulty is concentrated in the approach, where accuracy is severely tested by clever hazard placement.

Hole 17 satellite
10017PAR 3
17Par 3
HCP 18
17215315389

The shortest par 3 on the course with wide variation across tee boxes, making it deceptively simple in appearance. Despite its brevity, the green's complexity and surrounding hazards demand a committed, accurate shot.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 8
529510436436

A majestic par 5 closing hole that provides a fitting finale with length and strategic complexity throughout. The hole builds in difficulty as it approaches the green, rewarding aggressive play with good positioning but punishing mistakes severely.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par534345444364434544353672
HCP111511713579314610216124188
black522167456149353501437409453344736939120944352335038017252933666813
maroon494140431119324467390378437318033636318141049630933315351030916271
combo415140342119324390288278325262133636318131539830933315343628245445
gold415823428327539028827832524782722541093153982392478943623594837

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