Outings & Events

The whole day, one phone call.

Golf for 20 to 144 players. A pavilion that seats 180. Menus from the kitchens that feed Frankenmuth.

How it runs

7:30 · Carts staged

Carts staged, scorecards ready. Your group checks in once.

9:00 · Shotgun start

Eighteen holes, four tee sets, everyone finishes together.

1:30 · The Pavilion

Lunch under the pavilion roof. Pig roast, carving stations, or a themed menu. The patio takes the overflow.

3:00 · Awards

Awards on the patio. Nobody rushes the ending.

Buffet line at a Fortress event, chafing dishes under heat lamps with fresh flowers, staff serving in the background

One contact. One point of accountability.

The Fortress is a division of Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, the company behind the restaurant and the hotel and waterpark up the street. Your event has one point of contact and a town of hospitality behind it.

Exterior of the Fortress Pavilion in summer, covered porch with white railings and the bar under the roofline
The Fortress Pavilion · Photography: Mark Stephens Art

The Fortress Pavilion

Seats 180. Cooks for more.

About 3,000 square feet with its own kitchen, bar, and a patio set with tables and couches. The menus come from the Zehnder's kitchens; Friday Night BBQs run on select summer evenings.

3,000

SQ FT

180

SEATS

20 to 144

PLAYERS

1

INVOICE

Tournament play

The course hosts sanctioned competition, including GAM tournament play, with rating and slope posted for all four tee sets.

Start here

Plan an outing.

Tell us the rough shape of the day. A real person from our events team follows up within one business day.

Planner questions

How many players can an outing take?

From 20 to 144 players.

Where does the group eat?

The Fortress Pavilion: about 3,000 square feet, seating for 180, with its own kitchen, bar, and patio. Carving stations, pig roasts, barbecues, and themed menus are available.

What does an outing cost?

Pricing depends on group size, format, and menu. Send the inquiry form and the events team follows up with pricing within one business day.

What happens if it rains?

The day moves into the pavilion: 3,000 square feet indoors with its own kitchen and bar.

Where is the course?

950 Flint St, Frankenmuth, Michigan. The first tee is 435 yards from the front porch of Zehnder's Restaurant.

Can we run a real tournament?

Yes. The course hosts sanctioned events, including GAM tournament play.