TeeTimeGo LogoGet Alerts Free
  1. TeeTimeGo
  2. /
  3. Courses
  4. /
  5. Michigan
  6. /
  7. Gaylord Golf Tee Times

Gaylord, Michigan Golf Tee Times

Gaylord brands itself as "America's Summer Golf Mecca," anchored by Treetops Resort and the Otsego Club. The season runs roughly May through October; courses close completely in winter. Stay-and-play packages dominate the market, and prime weekend tee times in July and August book months in advance.

12 public courses trackedMay–October only; winter closures
Set Up Gaylord Tee Time Alerts

Notable Courses in Gaylord

Treetops Resort - Masterpiece Course

public

Treetops Resort's Masterpiece Course is one of four championship layouts at the Treetops Resort complex near Gaylord in Otsego County, designed by Tom Fazio and widely regarded …

Very hard to book

Michaywe - The Pines Golf Course

public

Michaywe — The Pines Golf Course in Gaylord sits in the heart of the Gaylord Golf Mecca, the self-proclaimed golf destination at the northern tip of the Lower Peninsula where th…

Competitive

Otsego Resort - The Classic

public

Otsego Resort's Classic Course in Gaylord sits within Michigan's premier golf destination region, where the northern Lower Peninsula's rolling terrain and pine-studded landscape…

Competitive
How to Book Tee Times in Gaylord

Most public courses in Gaylord open their tee sheet 7 days in advance. Municipal courses often favor verified residents with an earlier window or reduced green fees — see our guide on municipal vs public booking windows for the full breakdown.

For the most coveted weekend mornings, book the moment the window opens — the best slots can disappear within seconds at popular Gaylord courses. For everything else, the practical move is to set a TeeTimeGo alert so you catch cancellations in the 24-48 hours before a round, when most last- minute openings appear.

To save money, target early-morning (often 50% below peak) or twilight rounds (typically 30-40% off) — both are explained in our hourly pricing guide.

All Golf Courses in Gaylord, Michigan

Ranked by difficulty to book, then by rating. Click any course for details.

Treetops Resort - Masterpiece Course

Very hard to book3962 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735
public

Michaywe - The Pines Golf Course

Competitive1535 Opal Lake Road, Gaylord, MI 49735
public

Otsego Resort - The Classic

Competitive696 E M 32, Gaylord, MI 49735
public

Otsego Resort - The Tribute

Competitive696 E M 32, Gaylord, MI 49735
public

The Loon Golf Resort - The Loon

Competitive4400 Championship Drive, Gaylord, MI 49735
public

Treetops Resort - Premier Course

Competitive3962 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735
public

Treetops Resort - Signature Course

CompetitiveGaylord, MI 49735
public

Treetops Resort - Threetops Course

Competitive3962 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735
public

Treetops Resort - Tradition Course

Competitive3962 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735
public

Gaylord Golf Club

Moderately competitive4893 M-32 West, Gaylord, MI 49735
public

The Loon Golf Resort - The Lakes

Moderately competitive1233 Opal Lake Road, Gaylord, MI 49735
public

The Loon Golf Resort - The Ridge

Moderately competitive4815 Old 27 South, Gaylord, MI 49735
public
See the directory view for Gaylord →All golf courses in Michigan →

Gaylord Golf Tee Times: FAQ

Common questions about booking and finding tee times in Gaylord.

How many golf courses are there in Gaylord, Michigan?

TeeTimeGo tracks 12 public-access golf courses in Gaylord, Michigan, including municipal, daily-fee, resort, and semi-private layouts. Private members-only clubs are not included in this count.

What is the hardest tee time to book in Gaylord?

Treetops Resort - Masterpiece Course is currently the hardest public course to book in Gaylord — rated very hard to book by TeeTimeGo's difficulty score. Setting a TeeTimeGo alert is the most reliable way to catch cancellations at the most coveted Gaylord courses.

What is the highest-rated public golf course in Gaylord?

Ratings vary across Gaylord's public courses and not every course has aggregated user reviews on TeeTimeGo yet. See the full course list on this page and click through for individual course details.

When do tee times typically open at Gaylord courses?

Most public courses in Gaylord open their tee sheet 7 days in advance, though resort and municipal venues vary — some open 14 days out, some require a resident card for the earliest window. The release time is often early in the morning or at a fixed evening hour, and verified residents typically get a longer booking window than non-residents at municipal courses.

Are there twilight tee times available in Gaylord?

Yes. Most Gaylord courses offer twilight rates — typically 30-40% below peak — for tee times started in the late afternoon. The exact twilight start varies by season and course; in summer it can be as late as 5 PM, in fall as early as 1 PM. The trade-off is that you may not finish 18 holes before dark, and many courses sell twilight as a 9-hole rate with the option to keep playing if daylight allows.

How do I get tee time alerts for Gaylord golf courses?

Sign up for a free TeeTimeGo account, then create an alert for one or more Gaylord courses with your preferred date range, time window, and group size. We monitor the tee sheets continuously and send instant SMS or email alerts when matching openings appear — including cancellations in the 24-48 hours before a round.

Related Guides

When Do Tee Times Open at Municipal vs Public Courses?

Booking-window norms by course type

How Twilight Tee Times & Dynamic Pricing Work

Save with off-peak hours

What Is the Cheapest Time to Tee Off?

Hourly pricing curve from real tee-sheet data

Ready for Gaylord Tee Time Alerts?

Set up alerts for any combination of Gaylord courses and we'll notify you the moment a matching tee time opens up — free.

Start Free Today