The Loon Golf Resort
Plan your round at The Loon Golf Resort
The Loon Golf Resort in Gaylord, Michigan has three courses: The Loon, The Ridge and The Lakes. The Loon is billed as a Butch Harmon signature course with generous landing areas, gently rolling fairways and large greens, and plays to par 72 at 6,677 yards from the Black tees (rated 72.0, slope 140). Two restaurants, The Loon Clubhouse and The Summit Grill at The Ridge, serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Butch Harmon
- Opened 1988
Course strategy
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Walk the course
The Loon Golf Resort hole by hole
Hole 1
304
yds ·Silver
A drive of about 220 yards at the birch trees straight ahead sets up the best approach. The green is tiered from right to left, so check the pin.
Hole 2
150
yds ·Silver
A par 3 that plays slightly downhill; alignment and club selection matter.
Hole 3
447
yds ·Silver
Par 5. Favor the right-center of the fairway for the second shot into a green that is wide but narrow.
Hole 4
136
yds ·Silver
A par 3 with a large, slightly elevated green. Take an extra club but don't go long.
Hole 5
443
yds ·Silver
Par 5. Aim left of the big tree off the tee; long hitters can try the right side with care. Fairway and green slope hard from left to right, so stay left.
Hole 6
361
yds ·Silver
Stay left off the tee, but not too far left. The green is tiered, so check the pin placement.
Hole 7
312
yds ·Silver
The left side of the fairway sets up the best approach into the green.
Hole 8
434
yds ·Silver
A long par 5 where what you see is what you get. Avoid the right side, where a large tree blocks the approach.
Hole 9
173
yds ·Silver
A long par 3 with a larger green. A false front makes it look downhill, but it plays true to the yardage.
Hole 10
321
yds ·Silver
Out of bounds sits to the right. Longer hitters can hug the right side and work the ball left to right.
Hole 11
508
yds ·Silver
A long par 5; lay up if you can't reach in two for a better birdie chance.
Hole 12
148
yds ·Silver
A short par 3 and a good birdie chance.
Hole 13
487
yds ·Silver
A par 5 that rewards a long, straight drive.
Hole 14
131
yds ·Silver
A par 3 designed by Butch Harmon, with a tough back-left pin; playing to the safe side is the percentage play.
Hole 15
325
yds ·Silver
A slight dogleg right. The left-center of the fairway is the ideal line for another birdie look.
Hole 16
327
yds ·Silver
Another slight dogleg right. Hug the right side for a short approach to a downhill green.
Hole 17
203
yds ·Silver
A Butch Harmon redesign: the old long par 3 is now a drivable par 4 (241 yards from the back tees). Don't go long.
Hole 18
370
yds ·Silver
The signature hole, with 270 yards to the water from the back tees. The second shot is played over the water to a green watched from the clubhouse deck.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | Silver | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 11 | 370 | 343 | 304 | 254 |
| 2 | 3 | 15 | 188 | 174 | 150 | 134 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 482 | 471 | 447 | 370 |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 176 | 156 | 136 | 126 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 530 | 510 | 443 | 434 |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | 426 | 410 | 361 | 314 |
| 7 | 4 | 7 | 407 | 391 | 312 | 267 |
| 8 | 5 | 5 | 491 | 480 | 434 | 414 |
| 9 | 3 | 13 | 209 | 194 | 173 | 137 |
| Out | 36 | 3,279 | 3,129 | 2,760 | 2,450 | |
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 431 | 403 | 321 | 261 |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | 590 | 532 | 508 | 461 |
| 12 | 3 | 18 | 173 | 163 | 148 | 136 |
| 13 | 5 | 4 | 538 | 525 | 487 | 433 |
| 14 | 3 | 14 | 212 | 212 | 131 | 115 |
| 15 | 4 | 10 | 414 | 395 | 325 | 289 |
| 16 | 4 | 12 | 401 | 384 | 327 | 286 |
| 17 | 4 | 16 | 241 | 238 | 203 | 193 |
| 18 | 4 | 8 | 398 | 386 | 370 | 266 |
| In | 36 | 3,398 | 3,238 | 2,820 | 2,440 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,677 | 6,367 | 5,580 | 4,890 | |
| Rating / Slope | 72.0 / 140 | 70.5 / 134 | 68.9 / 130 | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Sign the cart rental agreement before you tee off
- Wear proper golf attire
- Leave coolers at home; alcohol must be bought on property
- Be careful with carts on steep hills and cart paths
Dress code
Proper golf attire is required.
Carts & walking
A cart rental agreement must be signed before you tee off, and the course has steep hills, so drive carts carefully on the paths.
Practice facilities
The Loon has a driving range and practice green beside the clubhouse.
Food & drink
The Loon Clubhouse and The Summit Grill (at The Ridge) serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with American-style menus.
Pace of play
Keep pace with the group in front and let faster players through when practical.
Policies
Michigan law requires all alcohol to be bought on the property, and coolers are not allowed on the course. Keep Bluetooth speakers at a low volume. Stay-and-play packages are offered.
Quick answers
The Loon Golf Resort at a glance
Is The Loon Golf Resort open to the public?
Yes. The Loon Golf Resort is a public course.
How many holes does The Loon Golf Resort have, and what's the par?
The Loon Golf Resort has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,890 to 6,677 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to The Loon Golf Resort?
Yes. This guide covers The Loon Golf Resort hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed The Loon Golf Resort?
The Loon Golf Resort was designed by Butch Harmon and opened in 1988.
What's the dress code at The Loon Golf Resort?
Proper golf attire is required.
What are the cart and walking rules at The Loon Golf Resort?
A cart rental agreement must be signed before you tee off, and the course has steep hills, so drive carts carefully on the paths.
What practice facilities does The Loon Golf Resort have?
The Loon has a driving range and practice green beside the clubhouse.
What's the pace of play at The Loon Golf Resort?
Keep pace with the group in front and let faster players through when practical.
What food and drink does The Loon Golf Resort have?
The Loon Clubhouse and The Summit Grill (at The Ridge) serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with American-style menus.
How do you book a tee time at The Loon Golf Resort?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call +1-989-732-4454.
Where is The Loon Golf Resort?
The Loon Golf Resort is at 4400 Championship Drive, Gaylord, MI 49735.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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