Monarch golf course at Garland Lodge and Resort in Lewiston will challenge seasoned golfers

LEWISTON, Mich. -- The Monarch Course is the original of the four championship courses at Garland Lodge and Resort in northeast Michigan.

The golf course sprawls across mostly flat terrain sprinkled with lakes, ponds and streams that provide water hazards throughout. Golfers share the course with an abundance of wildlife, including plentiful waterfowl and the famed bald eagles that nest on the 11th hole.

The diverse layout has an open front nine with player-friendly, wide fairways that have ample landing areas, while the back nine is much tighter with water frequently coming into play and landing areas that are framed by mature pines.

Overall, the golf course is very player friendly thanks to the generous green complexes that are forgiving to slightly errant shots. There are many bump-and-run opportunities since the fronts of the greens are generally open, but sand bunkers heavily guard the sides. The lengthy par 4s and doglegs keep the course challenging enough for more seasoned golfers.

Garland Lodge - Monarch golf course - hole 1

The first hole on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort requires both distance and accuracy off the tee.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch golf course - hole 3

The par-3 third hole on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort starts from an elevated tee, but it sharply drops to the right.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch GC - hole 12

The tight 12th hole on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort features mature pines along either side and water to the left.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch golf course - hole 13

The 13th hole on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort features long fairway traps on both sides, a deep bunker and a large lake bordering almost the entire left side.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch G.C. - 13th hole

The tricky second shot on the 13th hole on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort requires a carry past a deep bunker that sits in front of the putting complex.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch golf course - hole 1

The Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort opens with a challenging first hole, featuring multiple lakes and ponds as well as mature trees.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch golf course - hole 2

The second hole on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort begins with a short carry over water to a fairway with trees on both sides.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch golf course - hole 5

The fifth hole on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort zigzags from left to right with water coming into play on the far right.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch golf course - hole 7

The par-4 seventh hole on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort has large fairway bunkers on both sides as well as a heavily guarded green.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch GC - hole 11

The 11th begins a beautiful four-hole stretch on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch golf course - 11th hole

The par-4 11th on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge and Resort looks tight off the tee, but it actually has ample room to the right.

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Garland Lodge - Monarch G.C. - hole 13

The par-4 13th hole on the Monarch Course at Garland Lodge & Resort features large traps on either side of the fairway.

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Monarch Course at Garland Resort

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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.

18 Holes | Resort golf course | Par: 72 | 7166 yards | Book online | ... details »