Binder Park Golf Course
Plan your round at Binder Park Golf Course
Binder Park is a 27-hole public course in Battle Creek divided into three nine-hole tracks: the Natural, the Preserve and the Marsh. The layout runs through old growth forest, wetlands and scenic bluffs, with rolling terrain and dramatic elevation changes. Originally opened in 1963 as an 18-hole course, it was expanded to 27 holes in 1999.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Opened 1999
Course strategy
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Hole by hole
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Hole 1
314
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
175
yds ·White
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Hole 3
369
yds ·White
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Hole 4
362
yds ·White
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Hole 5
280
yds ·White
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Hole 6
129
yds ·White
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Hole 7
470
yds ·White
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Hole 8
391
yds ·White
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Hole 9
341
yds ·White
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Hole 10
268
yds ·White
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Hole 11
385
yds ·White
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Hole 12
376
yds ·White
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Hole 13
425
yds ·White
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Hole 14
331
yds ·White
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Hole 15
120
yds ·White
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Hole 16
309
yds ·White
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Hole 17
433
yds ·White
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Hole 18
321
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 14 | 362 | 330 | 314 | 279 |
| 2 | 3 | 12 | 212 | 190 | 175 | 134 |
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 449 | 380 | 369 | 256 |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 396 | 375 | 362 | 335 |
| 5 | 4 | 8 | 325 | 295 | 280 | 252 |
| 6 | 3 | 18 | 152 | 137 | 129 | 89 |
| 7 | 5 | 10 | 521 | 482 | 470 | 401 |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 435 | 402 | 391 | 357 |
| 9 | 4 | 16 | 405 | 356 | 341 | 308 |
| Out | 35 | 3,257 | 2,947 | 2,831 | 2,411 | |
| 10 | 4 | 17 | 311 | 285 | 268 | 249 |
| 11 | 4 | 3 | 411 | 400 | 385 | 375 |
| 12 | 4 | 7 | 403 | 393 | 376 | 348 |
| 13 | 4 | 1 | 461 | 448 | 425 | 405 |
| 14 | 4 | 11 | 351 | 343 | 331 | 295 |
| 15 | 3 | 15 | 147 | 138 | 120 | 116 |
| 16 | 4 | 5 | 413 | 402 | 309 | 292 |
| 17 | 5 | 13 | 485 | 464 | 433 | 354 |
| 18 | 4 | 9 | 364 | 333 | 321 | 281 |
| In | 36 | 3,346 | 3,206 | 2,968 | 2,715 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,603 | 6,153 | 5,799 | 5,126 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.1 / 130 | 69.1 / 124 | 67.7 / 118 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 68.6 / 109 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Carts & walking
Carts are available, with fees charged by the number of holes played (3, 9, 18 or 27) and reduced senior/junior cart rates at set times. Green fees are also listed for walking at every hole count.
Practice facilities
Practice facilities include a driving range, putting green, a chipping and sand bunker area, a teaching center, and a 3-hole practice course that can be played as a short round. An indoor training center operates in the winter months with two golf simulators, and custom club fitting is available. Range balls are sold in regular, large and jumbo buckets.
Quick answers
Binder Park Golf Course at a glance
Is Binder Park Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Binder Park Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Binder Park Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Binder Park Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 5,126 to 6,603 yards depending on the tees.
When did Binder Park Golf Course open?
Binder Park Golf Course opened in 1999.
What are the cart and walking rules at Binder Park Golf Course?
Carts are available, with fees charged by the number of holes played (3, 9, 18 or 27) and reduced senior/junior cart rates at set times. Green fees are also listed for walking at every hole count.
What practice facilities does Binder Park Golf Course have?
Practice facilities include a driving range, putting green, a chipping and sand bunker area, a teaching center, and a 3-hole practice course that can be played as a short round. An indoor training center operates in the winter months with two golf simulators, and custom club fitting is available.
How do you book a tee time at Binder Park Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (269) 979-8250.
Where is Binder Park Golf Course?
Binder Park Golf Course is at Wild Africa Wilderness Tram, Newton Township, MI 49033.
Info last reviewed October 30, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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