Gaylord Golf Mecca Golf Guide

Gaylord Golf Mecca Gaylord's downtown recalls a small Swiss Alpine village with Tyrolean -style buildings surrounded by a landscape of woods, lakes and hills. Located in the center of Northern Michigan's lower peninsula, Gaylord is all abuzz with cross-country skiers in the winter, golfers and other summer-sports enthusiasts in the summer. They're shopping in the boutiques, dining in restaurants and grabbling a pint or two in the bars. And did we mention elk sightings?

With more than 20 golf courses and extended summer daylight allowing play for about 18 hours, Gaylord is known as Michigan's Summer Golf Mecca. Courses are designed by famed architects who did wonders working with the sandy soil, tall stands of trees and roller coaster terrain.

When Treetops Resort's head professional, Rick Smith came up with the idea for Golf Channel's "Big Break" and ESPN's "Par 3 Shootout" the word about great golf in Gaylord was out. Today Treetops is home to 81 holes of golf designed by RTJones Sr., Tom Fazio and Rick Smith plus its celebrated short course ranked the #1 par three course in America by Golf Magazine.

The oldest course of the Otsego Club's tracks is The the Classic designed by William Diddel while Gary Koch and Rick Robins designed the resort's heavily treed Tribute course. Rees Jones created Black Lake Golf Course owned by UAW, the farthest north of the famed area courses and Black Forest at Wilderness Valley, was laid out by Tom Doak with amazing bunker complexes and challenging undulating greens.

The Butch Harmon Golf School is located at The Loon Golf Resort with 36 holes of golf, lodging and restaurants. And for a romantic escape there is Marsh Ridge with its fine course and themed suite accommodations.

Gaylord's central location means it is close to everything you want to see and do in northern Michigan. Hikers and bikers can hit the North Central State Trail going from Gaylord to Mackinaw City; anglers can fish for trout; and those who simply want to relax and watch the world go by can snag a park bench in downtown Gaylord.

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Packages

Gaylord Golf Mecca Golf Packages

Golf Package

Black Lake Golf Club Stay & Play Package $110.00-$135.00

Offered by Black Lake Golf Club

1 Nights 1 Rounds From $110.00-$135.00 Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Tour Package 2 Nights- 4 Rounds From $245.00-$302.00

Offered by Black Lake Golf Club

2 Nights 4 Rounds From $245.00-$302.00 Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Traditional Stay and Play Package - Starting at $107 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Fazio Premier

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $107 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Championship Package - Starting at $334 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Fazio Premier

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $334 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

TreeTops 5-3-1 Stay and Play Package- Golf All 5 Courses

Offered by Treetops Resort - Fazio Premier

3 Nights 5 Rounds Starting at $465 per person based upon double occupancy Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Premier Stay and Play Package - Starting at $117 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Fazio Premier

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $117 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Premier Stay and Play Package

Offered by Treetops Resort - Jones Masterpiece

1 Nights 1 Rounds Dependent on Availability Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Perfect Week Package

Offered by Treetops Resort - Jones Masterpiece

5 Nights 5 Rounds Starting at $759 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Traditional Stay and Play Package

Offered by Treetops Resort - Jones Masterpiece

1 Nights 1 Rounds based on availability Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Championship Package

Offered by Treetops Resort - Jones Masterpiece

1 Nights 1 Rounds based on availability Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

TreeTops 5-3-1 Stay and Play Package- Golf All 5 Courses

Offered by Treetops Resort - Jones Masterpiece

3 Nights 5 Rounds Starting at $465 per person based upon double occupancy Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Traditional Stay and Play Package - Starting at $107 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Signature

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $107 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Championship Package - Starting at $334 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Signature

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $334 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

Golftoberfest Packages- Where Birdies Meet Brews

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Signature

2 Nights 4 Rounds Inquire for Best Seasonal Rates Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

TreeTops 5-3-1 Stay and Play Package- Golf All 5 Courses

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Signature

3 Nights 5 Rounds Starting at $465 per person based upon double occupancy Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Premier Stay and Play Package - Starting at $117 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Signature

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $117 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Perfect Week Package - Starting at $759 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Signature

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $759 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

Golftoberfest Packages- Where Birdies Meet Brews

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Threetops

2 Nights 4 Rounds Inquire for Best Seasonal Rates Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Championship Package - Starting at $334 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Threetops

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $334 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Traditional Stay and Play Package - Starting at $107 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Threetops

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $107 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

TreeTops 5-3-1 Stay and Play Package- Golf All 5 Courses

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Threetops

3 Nights 5 Rounds Starting at $465 per person based upon double occupancy Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Premier Stay and Play Package - Starting at $117 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Threetops

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $117 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Perfect Week Package - Starting at $759 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Threetops

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $759 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Championship Package - Starting at $334 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Tradition

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $334 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

TreeTops Out-of-State Stay and Play Special

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Tradition

3 Nights 3 Rounds Inquire for Best Seasonal Rates Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

TreeTops 5-3-1 Stay and Play Package- Golf All 5 Courses

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Tradition

3 Nights 5 Rounds Starting at $465 per person based upon double occupancy Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Premier Stay and Play Package - Starting at $117 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Tradition

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $117 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Perfect Week Package - Starting at $759 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Tradition

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $759 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

Golftoberfest Packages- Where Birdies Meet Brews

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Tradition

2 Nights 4 Rounds Inquire for Best Seasonal Rates Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

The Traditional Stay and Play Package - Starting at $107 pp

Offered by Treetops Resort - Smith Tradition

1 Nights 1 Rounds Starting at $107 per person Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

Indian River Stay and Play Golf Package

Offered by Indian River Golf Club

Inquiry For Customized Golf Packages Available Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

Customized Stay and Play Packages Available

Offered by Otsego Resort

1 Nights 1 Rounds Inquire For A Custom Golf Package Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

Custom Stay and Play Package - New Modern Lodging

Offered by The Loon Golf Resort - The Loon

Inquiry For Customized Golf Packages Available Expires 12/31/2026

Golf Package

Custom Golf & Lodging Packages!

Offered by The Pines Golf Course

Inquire For A Custom Golf Package Expires 12/31/2026

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Courses

Gaylord Golf Mecca Golf Courses

Black Lake Golf Club

2800 Maxon Road
Onaway, MI 49765

Public | 18 holes

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Treetops Resort - Fazio Premier

3962 Wilkinson Road
Gaylord, MI 49735

Resort | 18 holes

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Treetops Resort - Jones Masterpiece

3962 Wilkinson Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735

Resort | 18 holes

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Treetops Resort - Smith Signature

3962 Wilkinson Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735

Resort

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Treetops Resort - Smith Threetops

3962 Wilkinson Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735

Resort | 9 holes

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Treetops Resort - Smith Tradition

3962 Wilkinson Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735

Resort | 18 holes

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Gaylord Golf Club

4893 M-32 West
Gaylord, MI 49735

Semi-Private | 18 holes

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Otsego Resort

696 M-32 East, PO Box 556
Gaylord, MI 49735

Resort | 27 holes

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The Loon Golf Resort - The Loon

4400 Championship Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735

Resort | 54 holes

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The Pines Golf Course

1535 Opal Lake Road
Gaylord, MI 49735

Public

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Indian River Golf Club

3301 Chippewa Beach Road
Indian River, MI 49749

Semi-Private

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Lakes of the North Golf Course

Pineview Drive
Mancelona, MI 49659

Semi-Private

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The Loon Golf Resort - The Lakes Course

1233 Opal Lake Road
Gaylord, MI 49735

Resort | 18 holes

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The Natural at Beaver Creek Resort

5004 W Otsego Lake Dr
Gaylord, MI 49735

Public

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The Ridge (The Loon Golf Resort)

4815 Old 27 S Road
Gaylord, MI 49735

Public | 18 holes

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Getting There

Getting To Gaylord Golf Mecca

From Detroit MI: Approximately 232 miles, about 3.5 to 4 hours driving via I-75.
From Grand Rapids MI: Approximately 185 miles, about 3 hours by car.
From Lansing MI: Approximately 165 miles, about 2.5 hours by car.
From Saginaw MI: Approximately 135 miles, about 2 hours by car.
From Toledo OH: Approximately 270 miles, about 4.5 hours by car.

Lodging

Gaylord Golf Mecca Lodging

Treetops Resort housing includes comfortable rooms, upscale cottages, family suites, and luxury chaletsall integrated with golf, spa, and resort amenities.
The Loon Golf Resort features three courses (The Loon, The Lakes, The Ridge) plus modern lodging options like townhome villages and Scandinavian cabins, plus on-site dining and stay-and-play packages.
Otsego Resort offers alpine log-style lodging, suites, and condominium stays alongside its golf courses.
Additional notable accommodations: Baymont by Wyndham; Hampton Inn; Quality Inn; Pine-Cone Inn & Suites (with lake access and golf booking services); Sojourn Lakeside Resort (on Dixon Lake); Fairfield by Marriott; Holiday Inn Express; among many others offering a mix of value and convenience.

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