BAY HARBOR, Mich. (November 19, 2025) — The iconic Inn at Bay Harbor has entered an exciting new era as an independent luxury resort within the Boyne Resorts family, marking a milestone in its nearly 30 years as one of the Midwest’s most celebrated lakeside destinations. This transition from Marriott’s Autograph Collection to independent operation enhances the property’s ability to integrate more directly with Boyne Resorts’ portfolio of amenities and experiences, including BOYNE Golf’s offerings and packages, blending the Inn’s signature lakeside elegance with one of North America’s premier golf experiences.
“Becoming an independent resort allows the Inn to offer greater flexibility and personalization for golf guests,” said Josh Richter, Senior Vice President of Golf for Boyne Resorts. “This is an amazing opportunity for golfers seeking a luxury experience to stay at the Inn at Bay Harbor while on a BOYNE Golf package. Combining exceptional quality, luxury, and scenic lakeside beauty with the Inn’s other distinguished amenities—including The Spa, Vintage Chophouse | Wine Bar, and championship golf—creates a getaway that rivals anything in the country.”
Guests can now seamlessly book BOYNE Golf packages directly through the Inn at Bay Harbor, choosing from luxury rooms, suites, or cottage accommodations while enjoying effortless access to some of the most scenic golf courses in the world. The flagship pairing of Bay Harbor Golf Club and the Inn at Bay Harbor—both located along the Lake Michigan shoreline—stands as the crown jewel of BOYNE Golf’s portfolio. Designed by renowned golf architect Arthur Hills, Bay Harbor Golf Club features 27 unforgettable holes spanning the Links, Quarry, and Preserve courses—each blending coastal vistas, dramatic rock quarry, northern Michigan hardwoods, with masterful design.
BOYNE Golf encompasses 11 golf courses across three resorts: The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Bay Harbor, with courses designed by legends including Arthur Hills and Robert Trent Jones Sr. Recognized as one of North America’s top golf destinations, BOYNE Golf combines course quality, natural beauty, and genuine hospitality—earning honors from Golf Digest, Golfweek, Golf Magazine, and USA Today as among the “Best Courses You Can Play in America.”
BOYNE Golf packages now available through the Inn at Bay Harbor include Stay & Play, Unlimited Golf, Super Five, and Michigan's Magnificent 10, offering everything from weekend escapes to extended golf getaways across BOYNE's award-winning courses.
For reservations and more information, visit innatbayharbor.com, boynegolf.com, or call 866-759-3427 .
About BOYNE Golf
BOYNE Golf has been recognized by GOLF Magazine as one of North America's "Premier Resorts" (Gold), and by USA Today as No. 1 among the 10BEST Golf Destinations in the U.S. for a golf getaway. In addition, The Highlands was ranked No. 2 in the 10BEST Golf Resort category.
The Highlands, rated the No. 1 Golf Resort for Value by Golf.com, features four championship courses and a par 3 course. The Heather, the 2019 NGCOA Course of the Year, was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., while Arthur Hills crafted the Hills Course. In addition, the resort features The Donald Ross Memorial, a rendition of the legendary architect’s great holes from around the country, and the always fun Moor course. The new par 3 course, Doon Brae, and the 27-hole putting course, the Back Yaird, add to the golf vacation experience. The Highlands is the perfect buddy trip destination for golfers who like to play as many holes as they can during the long summer daylight hours that northern Michigan features.
The Inn at Bay Harbor and Bay Harbor Golf Club, the premier golf destination’s flagship properties, feature 45 holes, including three golf course combinations designed by Arthur Hills (Links/Quarry, Quarry/Preserve, and Preserve/Links), and the scenic Crooked Tree Golf Club, with one of the most beautiful and iconic hotels in America, all set along a scenic five-mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline. The Links/Quarry course is listed among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest.
Boyne Mountain not only features two picturesque 18-hole courses (The Monument and The Alpine), along with the charming Mountain Grand Lodge & Spa, it is also the leading family-friendly golf destination in the region with the Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, junior golf camps, and various kid golf programs. Golf Digest named Boyne Mountain one of its “Top 10 Destinations for Family Golf Trips.”
For more information, visit BOYNEGolf.com.
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