Black Forest & Wilderness Valley Golf Courses

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Located approximately 10 miles south of Gaylord and west on Mancelona Road, The Black Forest and Wilderness Valley Golf Courses are far from the ordinary. From the combined playability of both strikingly different courses, to the newly remodeled clubhouse/pro shop, to the unique food at The Osprey Grille, you will discover why the Black Forest and Wilderness Valley Golf Resort is Gaylord's best resort course combination.

• Black Forest Golf Course, Gaylord, Michigan
  World-renowned architect Tom Doak has brought his experience to Gaylord in his design of the award-winning Black Forest course. This traditional layout meanders over 360 acres of forested meadows and valleys. The large undulating greens are the some of the most challenging in Michigan. The British style bunker complexes are works of art. Black Forest is a pure golf experience that is found on several national rankings of the best modern courses in America. Playable from five sets of tees, all golfers can experience an unforgettable adventure into the seclusion of golf in its purest form.
• Wilderness Valley Golf Course, Gaylord, Michigan
  Designed by former Ryder Cup team member and Sr. PGA national champion Al Watrous, Wilderness Valley was Gaylord's first signature course. Designed for the resort golfer, the Valley offers golfers a relaxed feeling as they play through rolling hills on extra wide fairways with its minimal rough and large greens. Very user friendly.

Manistee National Golf & Resort

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Manistee National is a full service golf resort located in the heart of Northwest Michigan. The resort is situated on US-31, just south of the Victorian Port City of Manistee and just minutes from the breathtaking sand dunes along Lake Michigan - an area that has long been regarded as a vacation paradise. Hosting two championship courses, great practice facilities, The Osprey Grille and an Inn with a variety of accommodations including a heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, outdoor pool complex, plus meeting rooms for corporate events, Manistee National is an ideal spot for avid golfers, families and business groups.

• Canthooke Valley
  Canthooke Valley is the original design, a par 71, and features open meadows with a few strategic wetland crossings. Providing ample room to feel comfortable yet challenging enough to suit experienced players. This traditional layout is playable for golfers of all abilities. The bluegrass fairways and properly sized greens are a throw back to traditional design. Canthooke, built in 1994 gives the players the feeling that the course has been around for a lot longer.
• Cutters' Ridge
  Cutters' Ridge is a Jerry Matthews design and deserves ranking with the top golf courses in Northern Michigan. 6700 + yards of natural terrain will provide golfers plenty of opportunity to test their shot-making abilities over wetlands and abundant natural areas. Opened in 2000, Cutters', another par 71, boasts a slope rating of 148, placing it among the States most testing courses from the back tees. Cutters' has received rave reviews as a must play on the west side of Michigan.
• The Inn
  Recently renovated, the Inn provides comfortable accommodations in 42 rooms with various configurations – including Deluxe rooms and Suites. A complimentary deluxe continental breakfast is provided daily for all guests – an incredibly convenient feature for those with early tee times. All your favorite beverages are now available in the Inn Lounge, with comfortable seating for intimate groups. A recently remodeled conference room provides a unique location for the small business retreat.