Heron’s Nest
Clare, Michigan
Heron's Nest in Clare is an 18 hole course from 2021 on college grounds, with concrete tees and Black Hole Portal baskets. Some fairways cross bike paths, so give hikers and bikers the right of way. The short tees are mapped as the main layout with long tees added where mapped, and the Longs, mixed tee rounds and the 10 and 8 hole loops are included as named layouts. Play is free, but the course closes on bike race and cross country race days.
Course layout
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Hole by hole
Main layout · 18 holes · Par 54 · 4,331 ftWhat to expect at Heron’s Nest
Heron’s Nest is a 18-hole public course in Clare, Michigan, playing 4,331 feet to a par of 54. It is rated intermediate. The terrain is wooded. Its 18 par-3s average 241 feet — honest one-throw holes for most arms.
- Terrain
- Wooded
- Longest hole
- 356 ft (hole 6)
- Shortest hole
- 187 ft (hole 16)
- Layouts
- 7
- Length vs Michigan
- Longer than 30%
- Mapped by
- Isaac Roberts
Scores & records
Nobody has set a record here yet.
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Good to know
Quick answers, straight from the course data.
Is Heron’s Nest free to play?
Yes — Heron’s Nest is free to play.
Is Heron’s Nest good for beginners?
Heron’s Nest's holes average 241 ft, which is friendly for newer players — the course is rated intermediate.
How long does a round take at Heron’s Nest?
Most groups play Heron’s Nest's 18 holes in about 135–165 minutes at a casual pace.
What layouts does Heron’s Nest have?
Heron’s Nest has 7 layouts on Radius: the main layout, Longs, Short 10 + Short 8, Shlongs, Short 10 Loop, LHorts, Short 8 Loop.
Where is Heron’s Nest?
Heron’s Nest is a disc golf course in Clare, Michigan.