Portage Lake Golf Course
Plan your round at Portage Lake Golf Course
Portage Lake Golf Course in Houghton is an 18-hole, par-72 course on 160 acres with two nines of distinctly different character. The course site cites a ranking among the top 18-hole courses in the Upper Peninsula, and the back tees play 6,354 yards.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Opened 1920
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Portage Lake Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
317
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
470
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
324
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
105
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
321
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
322
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
458
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
181
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
290
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
290
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
293
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
243
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
226
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
90
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
148
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
285
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
453
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
435
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Silver | Gold | White |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 337 | 327 | 317 | 310 |
| 2 | 5 | 11 | 527 | 504 | 470 | 422 |
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 406 | 354 | 324 | 309 |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 137 | 123 | 105 | 95 |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 417 | 395 | 321 | 317 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 419 | 406 | 322 | 317 |
| 7 | 5 | 9 | 547 | 537 | 458 | 400 |
| 8 | 3 | 7 | 200 | 193 | 181 | 169 |
| 9 | 4 | 13 | 344 | 328 | 290 | 284 |
| Out | 36 | 3,334 | 3,167 | 2,788 | 2,623 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 376 | 363 | 290 | 286 |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | 377 | 339 | 293 | 293 |
| 12 | 4 | 12 | 331 | 306 | 243 | 238 |
| 13 | 4 | 16 | 285 | 266 | 226 | 171 |
| 14 | 3 | 18 | 115 | 100 | 90 | 90 |
| 15 | 3 | 10 | 172 | 158 | 148 | 102 |
| 16 | 4 | 8 | 354 | 339 | 285 | 285 |
| 17 | 5 | 14 | 506 | 492 | 453 | 401 |
| 18 | 5 | 6 | 504 | 499 | 435 | 431 |
| In | 36 | 3,020 | 2,862 | 2,463 | 2,297 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,354 | 6,029 | 5,251 | 4,920 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a tee time through the course website
- Read the rules and regulations page before you go
- The Trackman simulator can close early if no one has booked it
Practice facilities
A Trackman golf simulator is available for lessons, club fitting and virtual rounds, with limited weekday and weekend hours. Lessons and fittings are arranged through the pro shop.
Food & drink
The Par and Grill is on site.
Quick answers
Portage Lake Golf Course at a glance
Is Portage Lake Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Portage Lake Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Portage Lake Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Portage Lake Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,920 to 6,354 yards depending on the tees.
When did Portage Lake Golf Course open?
Portage Lake Golf Course opened in 1920.
What practice facilities does Portage Lake Golf Course have?
A Trackman golf simulator is available for lessons, club fitting and virtual rounds, with limited weekday and weekend hours. Lessons and fittings are arranged through the pro shop.
What food and drink does Portage Lake Golf Course have?
The Par and Grill is on site.
How do you book a tee time at Portage Lake Golf Course?
Call the course at +1-906-487-2641.
Where is Portage Lake Golf Course?
Portage Lake Golf Course is at 46789 US 41, Houghton, MI 49931.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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