Sunshine Beach, Michigan, United States — United States Of America
About Portage Lake
Portage Lake Golf Club is a scenic 18-hole golf course located in Houghton, Michigan, USA. Nestled along the picturesque Portage Canal, the club offers golfers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the lake and nearby hills.
The club's course was originally established in 1902 and underwent significant renovations in the 1920s and 1990s to enhance its playing experience. It measures around 6,300 yards from the back tees, providing a challenging yet enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels.
Portage Lake Golf Club features beautifully manicured fairways lined with mature trees, providing both an aesthetically pleasing and strategic layout. The course also incorporates several water hazards and sand bunkers, adding another layer of challenge and excitement to the game.
Golfers can take advantage of the practice facilities available at Portage Lake, including a driving range and putting green, to warm up before their round. The club also offers golf carts for rent, making it easier to navigate the course.
Aside from the golf course, Portage Lake Golf Club boasts a clubhouse that provides a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Golfers can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or relax with a refreshing drink while enjoying panoramic views of the course.
Overall, Portage Lake Golf Club offers a memorable golfing experience in a beautiful natural setting, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors to Houghton, Michigan.
Course details
Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Standard Scratch Score: 68.9
Slope index: 122
Tees available: 4
Scorecard — Black (SSS 69.8, Slope 126)
Hole
Par
SI
Yardage
1
4
17
337
2
5
5
527
3
4
9
372
4
3
13
137
5
4
7
393
6
4
1
419
7
5
3
547
8
3
11
194
9
4
15
344
10
4
8
376
11
4
6
377
12
4
10
331
13
4
16
272
14
3
18
115
15
3
4
172
16
4
14
355
17
5
12
506
18
5
2
504
Total
72
6278
Scorecard — Silver (SSS 68.9, Slope 122)
Hole
Par
SI
Yardage
1
4
17
322
2
5
5
515
3
4
9
359
4
3
13
127
5
4
7
388
6
4
1
406
7
5
3
537
8
3
11
188
9
4
15
334
10
4
8
363
11
4
6
347
12
4
10
318
13
4
16
258
14
3
18
108
15
3
4
162
16
4
14
343
17
5
12
492
18
5
2
499
Total
72
6066
Scorecard — Gold (SSS 64.9, Slope 109)
Hole
Par
SI
Yardage
1
4
17
312
2
5
5
476
3
4
9
337
4
3
13
108
5
4
7
313
6
4
1
322
7
5
3
429
8
3
11
177
9
4
15
290
10
4
8
290
11
4
6
340
12
4
10
243
13
4
16
175
14
3
18
98
15
3
4
104
16
4
14
285
17
5
12
453
18
5
2
435
Total
72
5187
Scorecard — White (SSS 68.7, Slope 114)
Hole
Par
SI
Yardage
1
4
17
304
2
5
5
417
3
4
9
326
4
3
13
98
5
4
7
301
6
4
1
317
7
5
3
425
8
3
11
166
9
4
15
284
10
4
8
286
11
4
6
339
12
4
10
238
13
4
16
171
14
3
18
93
15
3
4
98
16
4
14
276
17
5
12
401
18
5
2
431
Total
72
4971
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