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Tribute Golf Course at Otsego Golf Club
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 72 | 7087 yards | 74.1 | 134 |
| Middle | 72 | 6596 yards | 71.9 | 130 |
| Forward | 72 | 6147 yards | 70.0 | 125 |
| Front | 72 | 4971 yards | 69.0 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Long M: 74.7/140 | 404 | 450 | 430 | 556 | 478 | 216 | 607 | 435 | 240 | 3816 | 394 | 551 | 420 | 205 | 407 | 452 | 542 | 158 | 399 | 3528 | 7344 |
| Black Short M: 73.8/136 | 404 | 450 | 430 | 556 | 478 | 216 | 607 | 435 | 240 | 3816 | 394 | 481 | 420 | 205 | 407 | 452 | 542 | 158 | 399 | 3458 | 7274 |
| Blue M: 72.9/136 | 362 | 420 | 410 | 522 | 444 | 194 | 566 | 417 | 216 | 3551 | 357 | 481 | 370 | 182 | 375 | 401 | 521 | 146 | 349 | 3182 | 6733 |
| White Long M: 69.5/128 | 330 | 396 | 380 | 490 | 428 | 185 | 535 | 401 | 202 | 3347 | 332 | 455 | 342 | 164 | 358 | 342 | 509 | 126 | 330 | 2958 | 6305 |
| White W: 75.7/136 | 330 | 396 | 380 | 490 | 428 | 185 | 535 | 401 | 202 | 3347 | 332 | 455 | 342 | 164 | 358 | 342 | 509 | 126 | 330 | 2958 | 6305 |
| White Short M: 68.9/130 | 330 | 396 | 380 | 490 | 428 | 185 | 535 | 401 | 149 | 3294 | 332 | 455 | 342 | 164 | 358 | 342 | 509 | 126 | 330 | 2958 | 6252 |
| Green M: 65.2/116 W: 69.9/124 | 288 | 314 | 326 | 450 | 298 | 157 | 461 | 301 | 137 | 2732 | 264 | 375 | 307 | 106 | 289 | 288 | 399 | 86 | 239 | 2353 | 5085 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2022 #19)
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Photo submitted by chadbury on 10/15/2025
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Photo submitted by LoganR86 on 09/01/2024
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Photo submitted by LoganR86 on 09/01/2024
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Photo submitted by LoganR86 on 09/01/2024
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Photo submitted by LoganR86 on 09/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Rycos on 06/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Rycos on 06/27/2022
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Quiet day on ten course Photo submitted by jimmydwyer27 on 05/11/2022
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Photo submitted by zcd1 on 08/03/2021
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Photo submitted by Pete3905012 on 06/02/2021
Beautiful Course
We didn’t see a golfer for the first 5 holes. Great layout, great fairway conditions and the greens were very good and challenging. Incredible views and just a beautiful course. Only down side was that most of the bunkers needed some love, they had large rocks. Will definitely play it again.
Amazing experience!
Traveling to Michigan for a golf getaway to find this gem of a course. The views, layout, and condition of the course was amazing. What a fun experience. This course will definitely be added to the annual golf trip.
Beautiful course………….except for all the rocks
What a wonderful piece of property. Challenging holes, beautiful views, and great green, but what is with the rocks in the sand traps.
The rocks were so bad, you had to rake the trap or take your ball out altogether.
Lastly, I know it was a Saturday, but 5.5 hours for a round is not acceptable. No Marshall until the 12th and that was the only time we saw one.
Love the course but the rocks got to go!
Overall Beautiful Course, amazing elevations and views
Fairways, greens, and tee boxes were in outstanding condition. The elevations and views were amazing, will definitely come back to play during fall color season. Carts were a bit worn and struggled with the hills at times. Many (maybe most) of the bunkers had rocks in them, not pebbles or stones, but significant rocks. Given the hills and distance between greens and tee's, it's not a course you'll likely play in 4 hours as a 4some . Overall great course, worth the time and money.
Better courses in the area for the money
this course is fine, it could really use GPS, as there are several area's you don't really have enough information to make a club decision. The course is good, and the layout is pretty cool. You will need to know once you leave the club house you will not return until the round is over. there is a beverage cart after number 9, but that is it. Stock up before you leave.
Again, for the money, I would play somewhere else first.
No GPS
Great layout but no GPS with several holes that are blond or have a lay up off the tee. There are map postings on each hole but no yardage to anything other than the green. A little high price for what you get. Enjoyed the layout but not the greens, as the were very slow. All that said it was a fun day of golf
What a beautiful course and layout!
This course was absolutely beautiful and wonderful to play!
Scenic
My favorite GC in Gaylord area because the good deals you can get. This course is very scenic and well maintained with excellent greens. The pace of play is usually good but we had 4 not so good golfers in front of us playing a 2 on 2 scramble which takes alot longer than just walking to your ball and hitting. They measured and looked at every putt like they were at Augusta. The parts that makes me irritated is we were a twosome both lower handicapped golfers and they never waived us thru. By 18 they were 3/4 holes behind. Did not have a clue about golf etiquette The GC is great just a bad day
redeye
Shocked at how nice it is.Treated great and loved the course
What a treat!
This course is absolutely beautiful, fairways were perfect and the greens impeccable. Only thing not perfect were traps, stones and poor sand. Its without question the nicest course I've played this summer, ill be back in October to play and enjoy to incredible tree top views from many of the tees on this course.
Highly recommend to any ability, I'm a 13 and played the white tees and shot 84!! Would be a real test from the black tees.
Tribute has a lot of elevation changes.
The course was in great shape. Lots of great scenery and elevation changes. My problem was with the golf now app. I had a gift card for $60.00 that I entered into the app. When I got to the course I couldn't find it. The app isn't user friendly.
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