on the 7th hole in 2001. The Rick Smith designed Tradition began restoration in 2022 to bring the course back to a modern links-style walkable course as it was originally intended. The new chalets located near the courses at Treetops and adjacent to the ski slopes elevate your golfing experience to yet another level. Each contains two bedrooms with two full bathrooms, a living room, kitchen and televisions in each room. They provide a comfy, convenient stay when visiting this acclaimed Resort. Only a six-minute drive from Treetops is Otsego Resort, with The Tribute, a Robbins/Koch design that provides a 1,100 acre tour of the stunning Sturgeon River. Elevation changes on every hole are breathtaking and memorable. The course does not return to the clubhouse after nine holes and this is not just another four-hour round. Be sure to stock up on snacks and beverages at the clubhouse before hitting the first tee. If you have a large group and prefer to stay together, Hilltop at Otsego Resort is an excellent option. The kitchen is located in the center with a comfortable family style setting for all to gather. Otsego Resort offers several lodging options with packages to suit your wallet. Lakes of the North, The Pines at Michaywe, Gaylord Golf Club, Indian River Golf Club, Black Lake and The Natural are independent courses central to the quality and quantity of golf at Gaylord Golf Meca. Multiple price points, to fit every budget, and community cooperation are the hallmarks of the ‘Mecca.’ When you add these six courses to the four at Garland Lodge, the five at Treetops and two at Otsego Resort, these 17 member courses in Gaylord provide a unique quality and quantity of golf not found anywhere else in the world Independent, or resort, Beachanu’s mantra is “a rising tide raises all ships.” “You can take any one of our independent courses and compare them to resort properties anywhere else and they offer as good or most of the time a better golf experience.” Twenty-one lodging partners offer accommodations ranging from shiny new hotel rooms to rustic cabins. Once golfers determine what courses they want to add to their itinerary. The Gaylord Golf Mecca partners can package and arrange the accommodations and tee times to provide a fresh and memorable fit for an individual, or golf group. In addition to the spectacular golf, the Alpine Village, enjoys a long standing tradition of independently owned shops, restaurants and 90 inland lakes to experience and appreciate, when visiting the area. Bennethum’s Northern Inn is a local favorite that offers quality cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. Michigan Golf Journal
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