Garland Resort in Lewiston is a classic northern Michigan golf retreat

LEWISTON, Mich. -- Garland Resort is a classic northern Michigan golf retreat that features 72 holes of golf all designed by owner Ron Otto, who designs his courses on his own set of rules.

The courses are classic in that there is little earth moved and they blend nicely into the land. They are unique in that Otto employs par-3 finishing holes on two of the courses, and five and six par 3s and 5s on courses as well. The Fountains Course features the odd 6/6/6 par 3/4/5 combination.

None of the courses at Garland will break your back, as this resort is intended to be a relaxing golf retreat. Swampfire and Monarch however can be imposing, with Swampfire featuring water on almost every hole, and Monarch playing over 7,100 yards from the back tees.

Atypical of many northern Michigan golf courses, Garland is flat, resembling a heavily-wooded Florida or Myrtle Beach golf course more than a hilly northern Michigan course with elevated tees and steep elevation changes.

Garland Resort - Reflections golf course - 6th

A view of the par-3 sixth hole on the Reflections golf course at Garland Resort in Lewiston, Mich.

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Garland Resort in Lewiston, Michigan

Garland Resort in Lewiston is a classic northern Michigan retreat that features 72 holes of golf all designed by owner Ron Otto.

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Garland Resort in Lewiston, Michigan

Garland Resort in Lewiston is a classic northern Michigan retreat that features 72 holes of golf all designed by owner Ron Otto.

Brandon Tucker/TravelGolf

Garland Resort in Lewiston, Michigan

Garland Resort in Lewiston is a classic northern Michigan retreat that features 72 holes of golf all designed by owner Ron Otto.

Brandon Tucker/TravelGolf

Garland Resort in Lewiston, Michigan

None of the courses at Garland Resort will break your back, as this is intended to be a relaxing golf retreat.

Brandon Tucker/TravelGolf

Garland Resort in Lewiston, Michigan

Garland Resort in Lewiston is a classic northern Michigan retreat that features 72 holes of golf all designed by owner Ron Otto.

Brandon Tucker/TravelGolf

Garland Resort - Fountains golf course - 2nd

A view of the second hole on the Fountains golf course at Garland Resort in Lewiston, Mich.

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Garland Resort - Monarch golf course - 12th

A view of the par-3 12th hole on the Monarch golf course at Garland Resort in Lewiston.

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Garland Resort - Swampfire golf course - 11th

A view of the par-3 11th hole on the Swampfire golf course at Garland Resort.

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Garland Resort - bridge

This picturesque bridge leads to Garland Resort's driving range.

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Garland Resort - Monarch golf course - 11th

A view of the 11th hole on the Monarch golf course at Garland Resort in Lewiston.

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Garland Resort - Monarch golf course - 11th green

The 11th green on the Monarch golf course at Garland Resort in Lewiston.

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Garland Resort in Lewiston, Michigan

Garland Resort in Lewiston is a classic northern Michigan retreat that features 72 holes of golf all designed by owner Ron Otto.

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Monarch Course at Garland Resort

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.

Reflections Course at Garland Lodge & Golf Resort

There are four championship golf courses available at Garland Resort in Lewiston. The characteristics they all share are the great conditions but that is where the similarities end. They each offer a unique round, especially the Reflections Course, which has plenty of variety in the hole design.

Fountains Course at Garland Resort

4700 N Red Oak Rd
Lewiston, Michigan 49756
Oscoda County

Phone(s): (989) 342-1384
Website: garlandusa.com

Swampfire Course at Garland Resort

Garland Resort in Lewiston boasts four championship courses. Swampfire is considered a true shot maker's golf course that will have you using every club in your bag. The course features carefully sculpted fairways lined by mature pines and hardwoods leading to large, gently undulating greens, most of which are raised.

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