The Nightmare GC
Plan your round at The Nightmare GC
The Nightmare is one of the courses presented alongside The Dream and The Quest on this site. The site states that, despite its name, the course features some of the largest fairways found on a golf course.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Opened 2003
Course strategy
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Hole by hole
Walk the course
Hole 1
358
yds ·Black
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
216
yds ·Black
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Hole 3
462
yds ·Black
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Hole 4
458
yds ·Black
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Hole 5
191
yds ·Black
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Hole 6
573
yds ·Black
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Hole 7
341
yds ·Black
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Hole 8
626
yds ·Black
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Hole 9
443
yds ·Black
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Hole 10
313
yds ·Black
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Hole 11
483
yds ·Black
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Hole 12
161
yds ·Black
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Hole 13
434
yds ·Black
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Hole 14
214
yds ·Black
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Hole 15
413
yds ·Black
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Hole 16
360
yds ·Black
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Hole 17
393
yds ·Black
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Hole 18
580
yds ·Black
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 358 |
| 2 | 3 | 15 | 216 |
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 462 |
| 4 | 4 | 9 | 458 |
| 5 | 3 | 17 | 191 |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 573 |
| 7 | 4 | 11 | 341 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | 626 |
| 9 | 4 | 7 | 443 |
| Out | 36 | 3,668 | |
| 10 | 4 | 16 | 313 |
| 11 | 5 | 6 | 483 |
| 12 | 3 | 18 | 161 |
| 13 | 4 | 8 | 434 |
| 14 | 3 | 12 | 214 |
| 15 | 4 | 4 | 413 |
| 16 | 4 | 10 | 360 |
| 17 | 4 | 14 | 393 |
| 18 | 5 | 2 | 580 |
| In | 36 | 3,351 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,019 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.4 / 130 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Quick answers
The Nightmare GC at a glance
Is The Nightmare GC open to the public?
Yes. The Nightmare GC is a public course.
How many holes does The Nightmare GC have, and what's the par?
The Nightmare GC has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, at 7,019 yards.
When did The Nightmare GC open?
The Nightmare GC opened in 2003.
How do you book a tee time at The Nightmare GC?
Call the course at +1-989-345-1500.
Where is The Nightmare GC?
The Nightmare GC is at 5745 Old 76, West Branch, MI 48661.
Info last reviewed October 31, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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