Course Tour
Course Tour
HOLE 1
Master the 558-Yard Opening Challenge at Saginaw Country Club
The opening hole at Saginaw Country Club is the longest hole on the course at 558 yards, making it a true 3 shot hole for most players. A ball that finds the relatively generous fairway off the tee will leave you with a second shot that will make you think about the pond natural areas just off the left side of the fairway. 3 bunkers surround a large sloped green that will challenge you to avoid the false front while still staying below the hole.
Tee
Par
Yardage
Handicap
Black
5
558
1
White
5
483
1
Gold
5
438
1
HOLE 2
Navigating the 337-Yard Second Hole at Saginaw Country Club
The second hole is the shortest par 4 on the front line at 337 yards. With the left side guarded by a large tree, many players can carry the fairway bunker on the right side, leaving only a short iron or wedge to the green. With 1 of the largest greens on the course, you’ll have a great opportunity for birdie if your approach shot can find the area where the pin is that day.
Tee
Par
Yardage
Handicap
Black
4
337
13
White
4
307
13
Gold
4
267
13
HOLE 3
Tackling the Challenging 366-Yard Third Hole at Saginaw Country Club
The 3rd hole is one of the tightest and most difficult holes on the course. The entire right side of the 366 yard hole is out of bounds. And with 2 fairway bunkers about 250 yards off the tee, many players choose an iron or hybrid to control their tee shot. One of the smallest and most sloped greens on the course is surrounded by 2 bunkers, which forces you to be both accurate and, most importantly, below the hole.
Tee
Par
Yardage
Handicap
Black
4
366
7
White
4
344
7
Gold
4
290
7
HOLE 4
Mastering the 127-Yard Fourth Hole at Saginaw Country Club
The 4th hole is the shortest par 3 at only 127 yards, but the green is protected by 2 large bunkers which have to be carried for many of the traditional pin positions.
Tee
Par
Yardage
Handicap
Black
3
127
17
White
3
123
17
Gold
3
117
17
HOLE 5
Navigating the 358-Yard Fifth Hole at Saginaw Country Club
The 358 yard 5th hole is a true risk reward opportunity. With out of bounds on the right and water and play on the left, players can either play conservatively off the tee to the wide part of the fairway or can hit driver, leaving only a short iron or wedge to the green. Aggressive players are rewarded by a relatively flat green guarded by only a single bunker.
Tee
Par
Yardage
Handicap
Black
4
358
9
White
4
336
9
Gold
4
270
9
HOLE 6
Navigating the Challenging 363-Yard 6th Hole: A Test of Skill and Strategy
The 363 yard 6th hole is a challenging 1 without a bounce down the right side and can favor a draw or fade depending on which tee box is used. The 2 fairway bunkers are in play off the tee even for the longest hitters. The 6th screen is slightly elevated, guarded by 3 bunkers, and features a false front that tests both your approach and putting stroke.
Tee
Par
Yardage
Handicap
Black
4
363
11
White
4
323
11
Gold
4
280
11
HOLE 7
Mastering the 154-Yard 7th Hole: A Test of Precision and Control
The 154 yard 7th hole rewards players who have good distance control and accuracy. 3 well placed bunkers and a sloping green reward only the most precise shots with a good birdie opportunity.
Tee
Par
Yardage
Handicap
Black
3
154
15
White
3
145
15
Gold
3
136
15
HOLE 8
Strategize for Success on the 518-Yard Par 5 8th Hole: Risk and Reward Await
The wide fairway on the 518 yard par 5 8th hole is a welcome sight after many of the SCC’s tight driving holes. Long hitters have a risky opportunity to reach the green in 2, but most drives will require a strategically placed layup, which avoids the bunkers on the right and the water to the left. Any approach to the green must avoid the creek added in 1994 and the ponds that surround this picturesque green complex.
Tee
Par
Yardage
Handicap
Black
5
518
3
White
5
451
3
Gold
5
426
3
HOLE 9
Conquering the 415-Yard 9th Hole: A Lengthy Challenge Before the Turn
The 9th hole is the longest par 4 on the course at 415 yards. Drives that find the generous fairway will have a mid or long iron approach to a 2 tiered green guarded by 3 well positioned bunkers. Most players are happy to make par here before heading across the bridge to the back 9.
Tee
Par
Yardage
Handicap
Black
4
415
5
White
4
351
5
Gold
4
335
5
