LOCATION: U.S. 131/31 to Harbor Springs, north of intersection of Pleasantville Rd. and M-119; Boyne Mountain located on 131 south of Boyne City ADDRESS: Boyne Highlands, 600 Highland Dr., Harbor Springs 49740 ARCHITECT: Varies by course YEAR OPENED: Varies by course PHONE: (800) GO-BOYNE WEB SITE: www.boyne.com

“Led Zeppelin didn’t write songs everyone liked.  They left that to the Bee Gees*.” (*Wayne’s World, 1992) Just like not all resorts
are built to entertain everyone. Leave that to BOYNE! With eight extraordinary golf courses and three remarkable resorts — each offering fantastic accommodations, exceptional amenities, grand dining and endless activities — BOYNE presents a one-of-a-kind Great Lakes getaway that is nothing short of spectacular. All that is asked, “What are you up for?”

Fresh off of the heels of the Golf Channel’s hit series Big Break X: Michigan, BOYNE enjoyed some of the best playing conditions in its history during the summer of 2009. All eight courses consistently provided world-class putting surfaces, beautifully manicured fairways and detailed bunkering. The year finished with a very mild November which allowed for extra course maintenance to take place, ensuring the best chance at a premier start to the 2010 golf season.

There are many ways to enjoy a summertime golf vacation at BOYNE this year. With the soon-to-be-famous ‘Room and Round’ package starting at only $82, or the already-famous ‘Unlimited Golf’ package from $101 per night, you simply combine pure golf — with true value. Make it an overnight getaway, weekend retreat or a week long trip of a lifetime.

The best way to experience everything there is to offer at BOYNE is on an all-inclusive Gr8 Escape Vacation. This week long trip includes all of the golf that you can play, including an 18-hole round on the flagship courses at Bay Harbor Golf Club, if you choose. Enjoy two separate receptions with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails followed by dinner on the day of your arrival and your final night’s stay. Also included is breakfast each morning, dinner each night with salad, entrée and dessert; spacious accommodations, complimentary practice facility access, resort activities and amenities. Plus, your packaged ‘Freedom Choice’ allows you to choose from golf lessons, 18 holes at Bay Harbor Golf Club, a treatment at the Solace Spa, an additional $75 food and beverage credit or even a custom wedge from Scratch Golf! Then, strut your stuff with other Gr8 Escape guests and make some lifelong friends in a scramble tournament that is balanced by handicap and features a weekly purse of up to $500 in BOYNE gift cards and merchandise.

BOYNE’s three Northern Michigan resorts feature countless lodging and activity options. From the Victorian elegance of The Inn at Bay Harbor — A Renaissance Golf Resort to the charm of cottage living, time gracefully passes by when enjoying the luxuries of this resort. It’s Bay Harbor Golf Club, featuring three nine-hole courses, is famous for its coastal views, windswept dunes and dramatic course design. Neighboring Lakeside Cottages and Cottages at Crooked Tree are ideal for groups and family gatherings or choose The Inn for that unforgettable romantic retreat.  Enjoy exquisite cuisine from The Inn’s award-winning restaurants, delight in treatments from The Spa at The Inn and simply melt into the area’s million dollar sunsets as seen from your Bay Harbor accommodations.  Sophistication and style, casual comforts and savvy service. 

Home of Big Break X: Michigan, Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs sports a touch of Scottish lifestyle and features 72 holes of the most premier golf you will find anywhere. Each of the four championship courses has its own distinct identity and character. Course designs by legendary architects like Robert Trent Jones Sr., Donald Ross and Arthur Hills were all constructed under the watchful eyes of the BOYNE family. Each course has earned national praise and plays host too many high profile events - including the upcoming 100th annual Michigan Amateur in 2011. The resort also features one of the country’s very few lighted par-3 courses — extending summer days to over 18 hours of playable golf!

Boyne Mountain, the founding destination in what is now a resort network spanning North America, features a charming Swiss-Austrian motif along with fun for the entire family. A mile-long golf cart ride up the mountain leads to some of the best golfing in northern Michigan. With 36 remarkable holes of golf on two championship courses, Boyne Mountain is a truly unique golfing destination.  Hotel rooms, suites and villas, luxurious Solace Spa, saunas, hot tubs, exercise center, and golf beyond your wildest dreams. And for kids of all ages, splash around at Michigan’s largest indoor water park, Avalanche Bay, connected to the resort’s centerpiece, the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa.

Experience all that BOYNE has to offer by calling 800.GO.BOYNE or visit www.BOYNE.com/golf. What are you up for?