Classic GC at Otsego Club
A view of a green from Classic Golf Course at Otsego Club.
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4.2
166 Reviews (166)
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
84.1%
Recommend this course
144 out of 166 reviews
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3.9
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
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5
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
72.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 11 reviews
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4.0
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play consistently make rounds here a pleasure for golfers of all skill levels. Well-maintained fairways and greens deliver strong value, with a layout that balances challenge and accessibility.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6267 yards
Slope 131
Rating 70.5

The Otsego Club offers two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Classic and the Tribute. The courses share a beautiful landscape abundant with water, trees, and wildlife but each course offers different challenges. Built in 1939, the Classic Course, as its name would imply, has a traditional layout that is straightforward with no hidden tricks or hazards. The golf course sprawls across scenic parkland that overlooks the nearby Sturgeon River Valley. Unlike some of the long and more demanding golf courses in the Gaylord area, the Classic Course plays a mild but enjoyable 6,267 yards from the back tees. The greens are fast and the player-friendly fairways are wide and welcoming to beginners. The course finishes with its signature hole, a par 4 where golfers will be hitting from one ski slope to another.

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Course Details

Year Built 1955
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/15
Architect William Diddel (1955)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
166 Reviews (166)
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Challenging and enjoyable

Played the Classic, Great condition, on par with the higher priced courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

Wonderful course. Large open fairways yet still providing challenges. Friendly staff. Great burgers and beers after.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play was so slow I wanted to quit at 11 but played 3 ,0re holes finally could not take the pace of play and went home. Course worn out needs work.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Don’t waste your money

Course not being well maintained. Even the flags were in shreds. No indication if the hole was in front or rear. Not worth the money or the time when there are so many nice corses in the area.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pleasant surprise

Course was in very good shape considering the drought conditions locally. Greens were excellent, smooth and true putting. Played with a couple on vacation in 3.5 hours. Classic design of tree lined fairways and small greens was very enjoyable. Price after using one of my rewards was only $20.26. Great bargain. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice older course!

Pretty nice old course for the price! Pace of play was. big issue!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slowww

On 2nd hole caught up to an gentlemen and his young son,they let me play through on 3rd,seeing as I was solo. After that it was a 10 minute wait on every tee box. Think they need a ranger to enforce pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Confusing

Need to have a course map on cards or in carts, good lost trying to find the next tee box. Also need more bathrooms throughout course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course - Nice staff

Snuck in 9 holes and this course was a great choice, excellent condition, great scenery and a welcoming staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course was in excellent condition and pace of play very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is very challenging but has great views and conditions

Great value with hot deal starting to get a little dry

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

No scorecard

And course does not have good hole markings

Picked up scorecard at the turn

Friends were very fast, ran true

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greeting

Was lukewarm. Ended up with no scorecard and course is not marked at all

Greens were very nice and fast

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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