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Garland Lodge & Golf Resort - Monarch Course
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The Monarch Course at Garland Resort is just one of four championship golf courses available at the resort. It's Garland's original design and has earned the nickname "King of Michigan Golf Courses." The course was carefully carved from mature pine forests and the terrain is dotted with several lakes, ponds, and streams. At 7,145 yards from the back tees, there is plenty of room to grip it and rip it. The water hazards mostly come into play along the manicured fairways while strategically placed bunkers flank the generous greens. Warming up before tackling the Monarch Course will serve you well since it opens with the no. 1 handicap hole. Distance and accuracy are needed off the tee on this par 4 to avoid the lake and trees to the right. Monarch's front nine is known as one of northern Michigan's toughest stretch of holes.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7166 yards | 74.8 | 143 |
| Blue | 72 | 6649 yards | 72.2 | 134 |
| White | 72 | 6257 yards | 70.4 | 130 |
| Gold | 72 | 5411 yards | 66.7 | 121 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5411 yards | 71.4 | 125 |
| Red | 72 | 4904 yards | 68.3 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 75.5/142 | 451 | 413 | 209 | 429 | 500 | 160 | 447 | 549 | 393 | 3551 | 581 | 451 | 178 | 435 | 518 | 152 | 438 | 422 | 440 | 3615 | 7166 |
| Blue M: 73.1/140 | 427 | 383 | 188 | 352 | 472 | 143 | 419 | 520 | 352 | 3256 | 551 | 428 | 162 | 407 | 487 | 124 | 410 | 399 | 425 | 3393 | 6649 |
| White M: 71.1/134 | 412 | 374 | 182 | 343 | 457 | 129 | 395 | 505 | 342 | 3139 | 461 | 413 | 147 | 382 | 429 | 112 | 386 | 378 | 410 | 3118 | 6257 |
| Gold M: 66.2/112 W: 70.8/126 | 324 | 289 | 168 | 341 | 346 | 125 | 331 | 495 | 335 | 2754 | 450 | 266 | 144 | 276 | 425 | 111 | 380 | 281 | 324 | 2657 | 5411 |
| Red M: 64.5/108 W: 68.7/120 | 314 | 289 | 166 | 252 | 345 | 90 | 327 | 403 | 241 | 2427 | 399 | 260 | 135 | 270 | 393 | 96 | 323 | 281 | 320 | 2477 | 4904 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Michigan (2016 #14)
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Relaxing golf
Great place to golf with friends and challenging at the same time.
nice course
Great course, in great shape, very slow play 6hrs for 18 holes
Tee boxes could use some work.
The course is long, it could use a tee box between the reds & whites.
Awesome Tee-Boxes
Probably the best tee-boxes I have ever hit from. We played from the back (Black) tees. We thought there were some "tight" driving holes for a course playing at 7166 yards, but for the most part, we could hit driver. Greens were quite large, undulating, and hard to read. Putting was certainly challenging. If you like PGA tour length 4 pars, then this is the course for you. 422 yards was the shortest 4 par we played on the back nine, and only one 4 par on the front nine was under 400, and that was 393!!! Very long, and demanding course. I wouldn't recommend taking an inexperienced player on it...I play to an 11, and my son plays to a 5, and we had our hands full for sure...
Beautiful Lodge & course
Challenging course at a great setting, I can't see how you could not enjoy your round at this course.
great course
The course was great and in great condition. Only complaint was that we had to wait at least five minutes at the bar to get served and we were the only ones in there. Actually had to go look for the staff. Got a great deal on golf now. Would not pay full price of $120 for 18.
Have to love the water
This course had a lot of water hazards, making
it challenging. The fairways and greens were well
maintained. We were probably lucky that it was a
cool and windy day because this course is cut out
of swamp land. All in all it was a very enjoyable
round of golf, would recommend it to a friend.
Looking forward to playing the other three courses
at The Garland Resort.
Best of Garlands available courses
Beautiful layout. Challenging with tree lined fairways and water. Tees, fairways and greens were in very good shape. Greens rolled true and were above normal speed. Bunkers were raked and sand was playable. Enjoyed the Monarch the most of the 3 available courses. Saw deer, turkey, hawk and other wildlife while playing.
Very nice course
Clubhouse was beautiful. The employees were all very nice and helpful. Course was well maintained and would definitely golf again.
The venue is incredible
One of the most beautiful courses I have ever played in Michigan!
Eagles, and Herons, and Monarchs Oh My!
We played the Monarch course and were treated to exceptional conditions and breathtaking views. With bald eagles and great blue herons and incredible lakes and rivers, you almost forget that there is an amazing course wrapped around all the scenery. The long fairways are protected by majestic pines with lots of dog legs and bends that demand driving accuracy and shot placement. Lots of elevated greens that roll very smooth and true
Scenic Course
Beautiful course design. Conditions were mediocre, but the course has only been open for about 2 weeks and this winter was quite severe in northern Michigan. I will definitely play this course again, but I will be keeping my eyes open for a good deal from Golfnow to make it a bit more affordable.
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