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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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Reviewer Photos
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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
Great views and excellent design
Always a pleasure to play. We were able to play a relaxed game with no one pushing us.
Play It
The Tribute is a challenging course with numerous holes that require carries to test your length and/or club selection. We always enjoy playing the Tribute, and the course is in great shape. If you meet Ranger Lou, he and the beverage cart girl are the best ambassadors for the course. Go…Play… Enjoy!!!
Amazing views
This gem of a course is one of the best I’ve ever played. Great views from elevated tee boxes, lush fairways, and perfect greens. I’ll play this course as often as I can and recommend you don’t pass it up if you’re in Gaylord.
Wow!
The course is somewhat of a challenge just because of elevation changes. Club selection is guess work on some holes. Wind gust did not make it any easier. Greens were very receptive . Would play here again on a calm day. It's nice to hit 290 yard drives at 68.
MI Fall golf - almost perfect
The Tribute is one of Michigan's premier golf courses to begin with, then add the spectacular colors of fall and it's truly an amazing experience. The greens had not been aerated or top-dressed, so this was another added bonus! The only thing missing was the sun to help magnify the intensity of tree colors!
Rich
Awesome course it has to be a must play for northern Michigan
Great vacation golf
Beautiful course, set way back in the woods. Not for the beginner golfer, lot of holes that require good shot placement or you wind up lost in the woods. Elevation changes are extreme and you wind up golfing both up and downhill a lot
The Tribute is back
The course is in great shape. Good layout and all you would expect from an up north course
The club house and amenities are still being rebuilt.
Overall great value.
Great Challenge and Great Condition
Having played the Tribute in the past we didn’t know what to expect with new owners. We were pleasantly surprised! The course layout has always been solid, but, the maintenance and conditions have greatly improved. We play many courses in northern Michigan, and the Tribute is one on our must play list.
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