Nightmare is an 18-hole golf course in West Branch, MI with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (7,020 yards, slope 135, rating 73.9), white (6,527 yards, slope 130, rating 71.4), gold (6,011 yards, slope 128, rating 69.1), red (5,063 yards, slope 113, rating 64.6). The hardest hole is #8, a par 5 playing 438 yards from the first tee.

Nightmare

West Branch, MI

blueS:135R:73.9
whiteS:130R:71.4
goldS:128R:69.1
redS:113R:64.6

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 13
359321303225

A relatively straightforward par 4 with a wide fairway that provides a forgiving opening hole. The approach narrows as it nears the green, where bunkers on the right demand precision on the second shot.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502PAR 3
2Par 3
HCP 15
216184150109

A short par 3 playing downhill to a well-bunkered green. The modest length is offset by tight greenside hazards that make this deceptively tricky.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 5
462404312230

The course's #1 handicap hole, this demanding par 4 features a tight, undulating fairway with water lurking down the left side. The green is well-protected, making this a serious test of accuracy.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 9
458415384318

A solid par 4 with a fairway that demands straight hitting to avoid trouble on both sides. Water and rough line the corridor, and the green is guarded by bunkers that punish approach shots straying from the center.

Hole 5 satellite
1001505PAR 3
5Par 3
HCP 17
191175144122

A short par 3 with minimal trouble surrounding the green. The beauty of this hole belies its difficulty—accuracy from the tee is essential on this straightforward one-shotter.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 5
6Par 5
HCP 3
573544515462

The #3 handicap hole, this three-shotter is a strategic par 5 with water hazards affecting both the fairway and approaches to the green. Length and placement demand intelligent club selection throughout.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 11
341320300252

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that bends subtly around hazards. Bunkers flank the landing area and guard the green, creating a hole that rewards precise distance control.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 5
8Par 5
HCP 1
626603583438

The most difficult hole on the course, this par 5 stretches significantly and features water and hazards strategically placed to challenge all three shots. The length and complexity make this a defining test of skill.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 7
443427411367

A strong par 4 with a dramatic doglegging fairway that must be navigated carefully. Out-of-bounds and rough threaten the edges, and the elevated green is well-defended by bunkers.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 16
313291257220

A short, straightforward par 4 with a relatively open fairway and minimal hazards. This is a genuine birdie opportunity with room for error on the approach.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 5
11Par 5
HCP 6
483453429412

The #6 handicap hole, this par 5 features a fairway lined by hazards on both sides with strategic bunkering around the green. A three-shot hole that requires careful placement and positioning.

Hole 12 satellite
10010015012PAR 3
12Par 3
HCP 18
16114613098

The shortest par 3 on the course, this hole is nonetheless treacherous with tight greenside bunkers and little margin for error from the tee. Precision trumps distance here.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 8
434397355314

A mid-length par 4 with water and hazards complicating the fairway layout. The green is surrounded by bunkers, making this a hole that penalizes both poor drives and wayward approaches.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020014PAR 3
14Par 3
HCP 12
214193171122

A short par 3 with an island-like green surrounded by hazards and bunkers. The modest yardage masks the challenge of finding the narrow green from the tee.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 4
413396368294

The #4 handicap hole, this par 4 is the course's signature test with dramatic hazards framing the fairway and a well-protected green. Risk and reward are both significant on this pivotal hole.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025010015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 10
360341319276

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that narrows around strategic hazards in the landing zone. Bunkers guard both the fairway and green, creating multiple decision points.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 14
393364346314

A dogleg par 4 with hazards affecting the angle of approach to the green. The hole's shape and bunkering reward thoughtful strategy and penalize poor positioning off the tee.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 2
580553534490

The #2 handicap finishing hole, this long par 5 provides a dramatic conclusion with water and hazards threatening the fairway and surrounding the green. Length, hazards, and complexity combine to create a memorable finisher.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par434435454364534344453672
HCP131559173111716618812410142
blue359216462458191573341626443366931348316143421441336039358033517020
white321184404415175544320603427339329145314639719339634136455331346527
gold303150312384144515300583411310225742913035517136831934653429096011
red22510923031812246225243836725232204129831412229427631449025405063

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