Katke Golf Course
Plan your round at Katke Golf Course
Katke Golf Course is Ferris State University's public 18-hole course in Big Rapids. Robert Beard designed it, and it opened in 1974 on the highest point in Mecosta County. The layout mixes links-style and tree-lined holes over rolling terrain and plays to par 72, with five sets of tees from the championship tees at 6,967 yards down to a family tee. It is named for Marvin L. Katke and his wife.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Robert Beard
- Opened 1974
Course strategy
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Katke Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
387
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
165
yds ·Silver
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Hole 3
423
yds ·Silver
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Hole 4
346
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
360
yds ·Silver
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Hole 6
126
yds ·Silver
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Hole 7
453
yds ·Silver
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Hole 8
116
yds ·Silver
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Hole 9
431
yds ·Silver
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Hole 10
316
yds ·Silver
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Hole 11
330
yds ·Silver
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Hole 12
299
yds ·Silver
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Hole 13
150
yds ·Silver
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Hole 14
328
yds ·Silver
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Hole 15
435
yds ·Silver
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Hole 16
343
yds ·Silver
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Hole 17
162
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
478
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Crimson | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 407 | 387 | 331 |
| 2 | 3 | 7 | 182 | 165 | 123 |
| 3 | 5 | 15 | 458 | 423 | 393 |
| 4 | 4 | 13 | 370 | 346 | 293 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 386 | 360 | 302 |
| 6 | 3 | 9 | 151 | 126 | 106 |
| 7 | 5 | 17 | 479 | 453 | 412 |
| 8 | 3 | 5 | 173 | 116 | 85 |
| 9 | 5 | 11 | 497 | 431 | 391 |
| Out | 36 | 3,103 | 2,807 | 2,436 | |
| 10 | 4 | 14 | 350 | 316 | 276 |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | 344 | 330 | 253 |
| 12 | 4 | 18 | 349 | 299 | 244 |
| 13 | 3 | 6 | 179 | 150 | 127 |
| 14 | 4 | 8 | 382 | 328 | 254 |
| 15 | 5 | 16 | 516 | 435 | 386 |
| 16 | 4 | 4 | 363 | 343 | 262 |
| 17 | 3 | 10 | 176 | 162 | 112 |
| 18 | 5 | 12 | 555 | 478 | 402 |
| In | 36 | 3,214 | 2,841 | 2,316 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,317 | 5,648 | 4,752 |
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a shirt with sleeves.
- Choose from five tee sets, including a short family tee.
- Warm up on the range, putting green or chipping area.
- The course is open roughly April through the start of November.
Dress code
Men need a shirt with sleeves. Women's shirts need sleeves if they have no collar.
Carts & walking
Walking is allowed. Golf carts and pull carts are available to rent.
Practice facilities
Practice facilities include a driving range, a putting green, a pitching and chipping area, indoor practice space and a teaching pro.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental clubs are available.
Food & drink
There is a grill on site.
Quick answers
Katke Golf Course at a glance
Is Katke Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Katke Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Katke Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Katke Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,752 to 6,317 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Katke Golf Course?
Katke Golf Course was designed by Robert Beard and opened in 1974.
What's the dress code at Katke Golf Course?
Men need a shirt with sleeves. Women's shirts need sleeves if they have no collar.
What are the cart and walking rules at Katke Golf Course?
Walking is allowed. Golf carts and pull carts are available to rent.
What practice facilities does Katke Golf Course have?
Practice facilities include a driving range, a putting green, a pitching and chipping area, indoor practice space and a teaching pro.
What food and drink does Katke Golf Course have?
There is a grill on site.
How do you book a tee time at Katke Golf Course?
Call the course at +1-231-591-3765.
Where is Katke Golf Course?
Katke Golf Course is at 1003 Perry Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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