Michigan Golf Journal June 2019

credit for what he added, and I’ve tried to make an impact and my son will make an impact in his way.” Gull Lake View has impacted golf in Michigan since Darl Scott, an entrepreneur at heart and golf course superintendent by trade, decided to build and open his own public golf course. “It comes from Grandpa, always having something going on,” said Jon, who is the son of Charlie, who took the mantle of leadership from his father, Darl. “We don’t mind a little work or getting our hands a little dirty.” As the story goes, Darl and his wife Letha worked hard, and Gull Lake View grew. Then Charlie and Jim, two of their three sons, directed the family golf business into the next generation where Gull Lake View continued its growth. Charlie has retired, though he still lends a helping hand as the mantle of leadership has been place on Jon’s shoulders. “I love this place, my dad loves this place, and if you know our family you know this is not just how we make money, it is who we are,” Jon said. The Scott family, seemingly ever expanding its friendly, welcoming golf community, opened a sixth golf course in 2016. Stoatin Brae, which means Grand Hill in Stonehedge South Hole 11 Michigan Golf Journal Gull Lake View Resort