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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 13 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | |||
| blue | 359 | 216 | 462 | 458 | 191 | 573 | 341 | 626 | 443 | 3669 | 313 | 483 | 161 | 434 | 214 | 413 | 360 | 393 | 580 | 3351 | 7020 |
| white | 321 | 184 | 404 | 415 | 175 | 544 | 320 | 603 | 427 | 3393 | 291 | 453 | 146 | 397 | 193 | 396 | 341 | 364 | 553 | 3134 | 6527 |
| gold | 303 | 150 | 312 | 384 | 144 | 515 | 300 | 583 | 411 | 3102 | 257 | 429 | 130 | 355 | 171 | 368 | 319 | 346 | 534 | 2909 | 6011 |
| red | 225 | 109 | 230 | 318 | 122 | 462 | 252 | 438 | 367 | 2523 | 220 | 412 | 98 | 314 | 122 | 294 | 276 | 314 | 490 | 2540 | 5063 |