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4.7
138 Reviews (138)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
97.0%
Recommend this course
128 out of 138 reviews
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4.9
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.9
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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Course Highlights
Dramatic elevation changes and breathtaking natural scenery make this northern Michigan course a genuinely stunning layout that consistently earns top marks. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and well-maintained conditions deliver strong value for the experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7087 yards
Slope 134
Rating 74.1

The Tribute Course is one of two golf courses at the Otsego Club. With its other course, the Classic, Otsego was the first of what is now Gaylord's golf mecca. Added in 2001, the Tribute is the newer of the two but it has quickly made a name for itself. In addition to being a challenge, the course also offers picturesque scenery on almost every hole. There is very little water on the golf course but the layout doesn't need it with its variety of elevation changes and numerous strategically placed sand bunkers situated along the greensides and fairways. The course demands accuracy and length, making it a formidable test for even seasoned players but players of all skill levels will enjoy the unrivaled scenery regardless of their score. The third hole is one of the most scenic holes in northern Michigan, and it also provides a great birdie opportunity.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/15
Architect Rick Robbins (2001) Gary Koch (2001) Brian Lussier (2001)

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

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2025 #18) (2022 #19)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2025 #10)
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Reviews

4.7
138 Reviews (138)
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Windy weather
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Very windy and cold but I picked this day and welcomed the challenge!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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It’s a favorite!

The views and the layout of this course is a favorite!

Especially in the fall, the view as you come around to hole #3 is spectacular.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 159
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
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5.0
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Fantastic golf course

We really enjoyed this course over the Labor Day weekend! Mountains , creeks and tranquility, well maintained course …..Definitely would come back again in fall for the beautiful colors and nature!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing views

Course was amazing. Well taken care of with tricky greens. Great views and friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Surprise

This was a last minute booking on Golf Now…we weren’t sure what to expect. The course surpassed all expectations. The staff was very friendly. Beautiful course, excellent conditions & the fastest most unpredictable greens we’ve played in a long time. I would definitely come back & play again & again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/06/2025

Looks like you did not break shooting 100. Rate the Course not how you hacked it up. Take a lesson!!!!!

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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

One of my favorites

The Tribute is one of my favorite courses. Nice varied layout with some open, almost links styled holes, some tree lined, some dramatic elevation changes, etc. Overall the course was in great shape with the only negative being the rocks in the the traps.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course with great views.

Absolutely great and would rate 5 stars instead of 4 if they actually cared to take care of their bunkers. Plenty of unranked bunkers and unkept bunkers with tons of rocks and large stones. Would come back again but not worth the 120 rate with the bunkers left the way they are.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Gaylord course

A great course just out of town, with lots of elevation changes and superb greens. It’s well worth the daily rate for this tract.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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