# Northern Michigan Course List ## Indian River / Nearby Courses | Course Name | Address | Website | Distance from Indian River | Course Notes | | -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------: | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Indian River Golf Club | 3301 Chippewa Beach Rd, Indian River, MI 49749 | https://www.indianrivergolfclub.com/ | ~3 mi | Local, classic, convenient. Established in 1922 and part of the Gaylord Golf Mecca list. | | Mullett Lake Country Club | 7475 Mullett Lake Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721 | https://www.mullettlakecc.com/ | ~17 mi | Historic 9-hole course; good lighter/arrival-day option. | | Hidden River Golf & Casting Club | 7688 Maple River Rd, Brutus, MI 49716 | https://www.hiddenriver.com/ | ~18 mi | Strong trip candidate. Scenic Maple River setting with strong public-course reputation. | | Black Bear Golf Course | 1500 E Alexander Rd, Vanderbilt, MI 49795 | https://www.blackbeargolf.net/ | ~24 mi | Great value play if the dates fall on/after Sept. 15. Under new ownership and a good “not too precious” guys-trip course. | | The Mackinaw Club | 11891 Mackinaw Hwy, Carp Lake, MI 49718 | https://www.mackinawclub.com/ | ~25 mi | Up-north woods feel; good repeat from last year if the group liked it. | | Cheboygan Golf & Country Club | 1431 Old Mackinaw Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721 | http://www.cheboygangolf.com/ | ~26 mi | Traditional northern Michigan course; easygoing, affordable, familiar from last year. | | Rippling Rapids Golf Club | 4849 N Black River Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721 | https://www.ripplingrapidsgolfclub.com/ | ~27 mi | Local Cheboygan-area option. More of a fill-in course unless pricing or availability makes it attractive. | | Chestnut Valley Golf Course | 1875 Clubhouse Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 | https://chestnutvalleygolf.com/ | ~27 mi | Public 18-hole Harbor Springs option; could pair well with a Petoskey/Harbor Springs food stop. | | Black Lake Golf Club | 2800 Maxon Rd, Onaway, MI 49765 | https://uawblacklake.com/golf/ | ~28 mi | Probably the safest “anchor round” near Indian River. Rees Jones design, wooded, scenic, serious but not resort-chaotic. | | The Highlands at Harbor Springs | 600 Highlands Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 | https://www.highlandsharborsprings.com/golf | ~31 mi | Four championship courses: Arthur Hills, Donald Ross Memorial, The Heather, The Moor, plus Doon Brae par-3. Premium option. | | Crooked Tree Golf Club | 600 Crooked Tree Dr, Petoskey, MI 49770 | https://www.boynegolf.com/eleven-courses/crooked-tree-golf-club | ~35 mi | Scenic bluff course above Little Traverse Bay; premium west-side option. | | Bay Harbor Golf Club | 5800 Coastal Ridge Dr, Bay Harbor, MI 49770 | https://www.bayharborgolf.com/ | ~39 mi | Big splurge course. 27 holes across Links, Quarry, and Preserve with Lake Michigan views. | ## Gaylord Area Courses | Course Name | Address | Website | Distance from Indian River | Course Notes | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | -------------------------: | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Black Bear Golf Course | 1500 E Alexander Rd, Vanderbilt, MI 49795 | https://www.blackbeargolf.net/ | ~24 mi | Best value candidate in the Gaylord orbit. | | Gaylord Golf Club | 4893 M-32 W, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.gaylordgolfclub.com/ | ~34 mi | Very strong “classic Gaylord” pick; good pricing right in mid-September. | | Otsego Resort — The Classic | 696 M-32 E, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.otsegogolf.com/ | ~31 mi | Shorter, older, more relaxed course at Otsego. Good second-round or budget pairing. | | Otsego Resort — The Tribute | 696 M-32 E, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.otsegogolf.com/ | ~31 mi | Big-elevation, dramatic resort round. More “destination” than The Classic. | | Treetops — Jones Masterpiece | 3962 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.treetops.com/golf/ | ~33 mi | Signature Treetops routing; difficult, scenic, big northern Michigan energy. | | Treetops — Fazio Premier | 4282 Fazio Dr, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.treetops.com/golf/ | ~36 mi | Resort-style, polished, very playable for a group. | | Treetops — Smith Signature | 4282 Fazio Dr, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.treetops.com/golf/ | ~36 mi | Often a good balance of scenery, challenge, and fun. | | Treetops — Smith Tradition | 4282 Fazio Dr, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.treetops.com/golf/ | ~36 mi | More traditional/links-inspired feel; could be a good group-friendly round. | | Treetops — Threetops | 4282 Fazio Dr, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.treetops.com/golf/ | ~36 mi | Famous par-3 course. Better as an add-on, betting round, or arrival/departure day. | | The Loon Golf Resort — The Loon | 4400 Championship Dr, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.loongolfresort.com/ | ~37 mi | Main Loon course; resort-style, scenic, group-trip friendly. | | The Loon Golf Resort — The Ridge | 4815 Old Hwy 27 S, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.loongolfresort.com/ | ~36 mi | Tree-lined/elevation course. Good if you want something different from the main Loon. | | The Loon Golf Resort — The Lakes | 1233 Opal Lake Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.loongolfresort.com/ | ~39 mi | More links/water-style flavor; another good Gaylord rotation option. | | Michaywe Pines Golf Course | 1535 Opal Lake Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735 | https://www.michaywe.com/ | ~39 mi | Good-value Gaylord round; not as “big resort” as Treetops/Otsego. | | Lakes of the North Golf Course | 8151 Pineview Dr, Mancelona, MI 49659 | https://www.lakesofthenorthhoa.com/ | ~48 mi | Good price if your trip lands Sept. 17 or later. | | Garland Lodge — Fountains | 4700 N Red Oak Rd, Lewiston, MI 49756 | https://www.garlandusa.com/golf/ | ~55 mi | High-end Garland option; surcharge course. | | Garland Lodge — Reflections | 4700 N Red Oak Rd, Lewiston, MI 49756 | https://www.garlandusa.com/golf/ | ~55 mi | One of the main Garland championship courses. | | Garland Lodge — Monarch | 4700 N Red Oak Rd, Lewiston, MI 49756 | https://www.garlandusa.com/golf/ | ~55 mi | Solid resort-course option, but longer drive from Indian River. | | Garland Lodge — Swampfire | 4700 N Red Oak Rd, Lewiston, MI 49756 | https://www.garlandusa.com/golf/ | ~55 mi | Another Garland 18; only worth it if you want a full Garland day or package. | | Garland Lodge — Sawyer | 4700 N Red Oak Rd, Lewiston, MI 49756 | https://www.garlandusa.com/golf/ | ~55 mi | Short-course add-on, replay, or betting-round option. | | Black Lake Golf Club | 2800 Maxon Rd, Onaway, MI 49765 | https://uawblacklake.com/golf/ | ~28 mi | Technically outside Gaylord, but part of the Gaylord Golf Mecca ecosystem and arguably one of the best rounds in the whole group. |