Marsh Ridge at Marsh Ridge Golf Club & Resort

Marsh Ridge Golf Club & Resort is located in Gaylord, Michigan, a town in the northern Lower Peninsula known as the "Golf Mecca of the Midwest" due to its concentration of courses. Designed by Mike Husby and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region, with elevation changes and natural features that include wetlands, woodlands, and open meadow areas. The routing takes advantage of the property's varied topography to create a mix of hole types and playing angles.

The layout incorporates the marsh areas that give the course its name, bringing water and wetland edges into play on several holes while maintaining playability for a range of skill levels. Fairways move through stands of northern hardwoods and pines, and the design emphasizes strategic options rather than pure length. Husby's work here reflects the accessible resort character common to northern Michigan golf, balancing challenge with the needs of destination golfers.

Marsh Ridge operates as part of a resort property that includes lodging and dining facilities, serving both traveling golfers and regional players. The course fits within Gaylord's broader golf tourism economy, which draws visitors during the warmer months to experience the area's collection of courses set among forests, lakes, and rolling hills. The setting offers views typical of Michigan's northern interior, with seasonal color changes and a landscape shaped by glacial activity.