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Caro Golf Course

An independent, unbiased review of Caro Golf Course in Tuscola County, Michigan using the Michigan Golf Matrix Scoring System. All public Michigan Golf Courses are considered for review. This post may contain referral/affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.

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Address: 1080 E. Caro Rd., Caro, MI 48723

Overall Rating: 5.56

Par: 35
Yardage: Red tees – 2,538; White tees – 2,911
Stimpmeter: 6.6

Caro Golf Course Clubhouse

Clubhouse and Amenities – Rating 5.11

The Caro Golf Course clubhouse and pro shop provide a straightforward, casual experience for golfers in Caro, Michigan. Carts for this public golf course are decently maintained, though they’re navigated over dirt paths that wind around the course. Parking is a mix of paved and gravel, and there’s no bag drop available, so players should plan to carry their clubs from the lot. Inside, the pro shop has a very limited selection of golf equipment, but essentials like tees and balls are available. A full bar offers a range of beverages, creating a welcoming spot to relax after the round.

Caro Golf Course Hole 1

Hole 1 – Par 5 – Rating 6.00

Red: 409 yds
White: 419 yds

Tee shots launch from small, level tees onto a flat fairway bordered by medium rough and framed by trees. The absence of hazards keeps the focus on positioning, while the approach aims at a small, fringeless green. The green slopes subtly from front to back, and its slow speed allows a more controlled landing. Receptive to well-placed shots, it encourages steady play through straightforward terrain.

Caro Golf Course Hole 2

Hole 2 – Par 4 – Rating 6.00

Red: 366 yds
White: 384 yds

Starting from elevated, medium-sized, level tees, shots play onto a flat fairway that curves gently with a slight dogleg to the left, framed by trees and bordered by medium-length rough. There are no hazards, and the approaches target a small, fringeless green, sloping subtly from back to front. The green’s slow speed and receptive surface reward well-placed shots, while its rolling contours add an extra layer of precision to the putting.

Caro Golf Course Hole 3

Hole 3 – Par 3 – Rating 6.00

Red: 158 yds
White: 202 yds

Shots launch from large, shaggy level tees on a par 3 that plays slightly downhill. Thick, long rough frames the green, while the absence of hazards helps the approach which targets a small, receptive green, sloping gently from back to front. With no fringe and a slow speed, the green’s rolling surface requires a careful read.

Caro Golf Course Hole 4

Hole 4 – Par 4 – Rating 6.00

Red: 317 yds
White: 381 yds

Shots begin from level, medium-sized tees onto a rolling fairway that bends right in a dogleg, bordered by medium rough and framed with trees. Just after the turn, the ground sharply drops off to the right into a ravine, while another lies to the left of the green. Approaches aim for a small, receptive putting surface that slopes back to front, with no fringe to soften entries. The green’s slow speed allows controlled putts.

Caro Golf Course Hole 5

Hole 5 – Par 3 – Rating 6.00

Red: 103 yds
White: 164 yds

Starting from level, medium-sized tiered tees, shots carry over a waste area to reach the green on this par 3. A flat approach bordered by medium rough leads toward a small green, free of bunkers and water hazards. Without a fringe, the receptive green allows shots to settle quickly, sloping gently back to front. Its slow speed pairs with a rolling surface.

Caro Golf Course Hole 6

Hole 6 – Par 3 – Rating 6.00

Red: 106 yds
White: 181 yds

The second of two back-to-back par 3s begins from large, level tees, sending shots over a waste area and ravine toward a flat approach lined with trees. Medium rough borders the green and is helped with no hazards in play. The approach finishes on a small, fringeless green that slopes back to front. With a rolling surface and a slow putting pace, the green offers a receptive target, rewarding controlled approaches that set up steady putts.

Caro Golf Course Hole 7

Hole 7 – Par 4 – Rating 6.00

Red: 277 yds
White: 283 yds

Shots begin from large, level tee blocks, aiming down a rolling fairway with gentle uphill and downhill sections. A short rough edges the fairway, and a ravine runs along the left, adding an extra layer of precision off the tee. The fairway leads to a very small, fringeless green that slopes back to front. Receptive and undulating, the green encourages careful approaches to manage its subtle breaks.

Caro Golf Course Hole 8

Hole 8 – Par 4 – Rating 6.00

Red: 390 yds
White: 401 yds

The hole opens from medium-sized, level tee boxes, sending shots onto a rolling fairway that bends slightly to the right. Trees line both sides, with medium rough bordering the fairway but no hazards in play. Approaches aim for a small, fringeless green that slopes gently back to front. With a slow putting pace and a receptive, rolling surface.

Caro Golf Course Hole 9

Hole 9 – Par 5 – Rating 6.00

Red: 412 yds
White: 496 yds

From small, level tees, the longest hole on the course, known as the monster par 5, stretches ahead with a rolling fairway that features a sweeping dogleg to the left. Trees line the left side, and medium rough frames the hole without any hazards to navigate. Approaches target a small, fringeless green that slopes back to front. Receptive and rolling, the green offers a slow rolling speed.

Overall Course Rating: 6.00

SUMMARY

Caro Golf Course, a 9-hole golf course in Caro, Michigan, offers a round of golf that caters to players of different skill levels. As one of the local public courses with two sets of tees, including the longest tees (playing a modest 2,911 yards) for those seeking added challenge, players can adjust the course length and approach. Placement shots are crucial here, rewarding accuracy and strategy over sheer distance. The layout provides a solid option for golfers looking to enjoy a relaxed yet engaging round on a friendly, accessible course. See our video of Caro Golf Course.

Pricing: For pricing and tee times, see the Golf Course Facebook Page or call (989) 673-7797.

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