Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament
Canceled for 2020, June 19-20, 2021

Photography by ToddAndBradReed.com
The popularity of the Ludington Gus Macker is partly due to its location--basketball hoops are set up along Lakeshore Drive and Stearns Outer Drive, with Lake Michigan just steps away. The view, the cool breezes, and the expansive beach provide the perfect setting for the heated competition. It is usually the largest Macker tournament in the United States.
Registration
To register or find more information, visit macker.com.
History of the Ludington Gus Macker
The tournament was born back in 1974 in Lowell, Michigan. Scott McNeal (alias Gus Macker) got together with 18 friends and $18 to play a friendly 3-on-3 basketball game in his parent's driveway. The tournament continued to grow, and due to the tremendous interest from outside communities, it took to the road and moved its home base from Lowell to Belding in 1987. Today, Macker is played in outdoor and indoor courts in over 75 cities throughout the country, drawing over 200,000 players and 1.7 million spectators. But even with this growth, it continues to feel like a "hometown" game. The Gus Macker tournament is always a wholesome activity for all ages and talent levels.2018 marked the 27th anniversary of Gus Macker in Ludington. Because of its longevity and beautiful location, the Ludington Gus Macker Committee and the Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce were inducted into the Gus Macker Hall of Fame in 2018.
Gus Macker Community Donations
In the 27 years of Macker in Ludington, over $300,000 has been returned to the area's schools to purchase uniforms and equipment. These teams donate their time in setting up hoops, fences, and cleaning up. In order to make the tournament run smoothly, nearly 400 other volunteers are needed, from checking-in participants to being a Gus Buster.Check out Ludington Lodging for places to stay during Gus Macker and Ludington Restaurants for great places to eat.
More Summer Events in Ludington...
- Mason County Summer Arts & Crafts Fairs are Not to be Missed!
- Annual West Shore Art Fair
- Upcoming Family Friendly Events
- Annual "Bouquet of Gardens" Garden Walk-Canceled for 2019
- Mason County Walleye Association Fundraising Banquet
- Shoreline Cruises Aboard the S.S. Badger Carferry
- Arts & Crafts Fairs in Oceana County
- Shake Wag'n Roll Pets Event in Pentwater
- Manistee Area Summer Music Events
- 2021 Manistee Area Festivals and Events
- ORV at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes
- S.S. Badger Carferry Sails Across Lake Michigan from Ludington to Manitowoc
- 2021 Festivals and Events in West Michigan
- Ludington Offshore Fishing Tournament
- Friday Night Live in Downtown Ludington
- Downtown Ludington's Sidewalk Sales
- Used Book Sales in Ludington, Manistee, and Hart
- Pentwater Cruise Ins Car Show
- Arcadia Daze
- Kaleva Days
Discover Ludington...
- The S.S. Badger Carferry Daily Schedule for Crossing Lake Michigan
- The S.S. Badger Carferry is Designated as a National Historic Landmark
- Ludington Optimist Club Supports Community Youth
- Ludington Charter Boat Association
- Current Ludington Fishing Reports
- Current Hamlin Lake Fishing Reports
- Enjoy the Hamlin Lake Canoe Trail, a Beautiful Waterway!
- History of Ludington
- Ludington Michigan Travel Information
- Fishing on Hamlin Lake - What a Catch!
- Ludington Travel Itineraries
- Featured Ludington Area Businesses
- Map of Lake Michigan Carferry Port in Ludington, Michigan
- Hamlin Township Transfer Site
- Annual Online Photo Contest
- Hamlin Lake Weather Conditions
- Hamlin Lake Fishing Map
- Experience the Night Life in Ludington
- Mason County Fairgrounds
- Community Services in the Ludington Area
More Ludington Information...
- The S.S. Badger Carferry Daily Schedule for Crossing Lake Michigan
- The S.S. Badger Carferry is Designated as a National Historic Landmark
- Ludington Optimist Club Supports Community Youth
- Ludington Charter Boat Association
- Current Ludington Fishing Reports
- Current Hamlin Lake Fishing Reports
- Enjoy the Hamlin Lake Canoe Trail, a Beautiful Waterway!
- History of Ludington
- Ludington Michigan Travel Information
- Fishing on Hamlin Lake - What a Catch!
For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in West Michigan:

Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
Hamlin Lake -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and climbing dunes! The Hamlin Lake shoreline is also part of the Ludington State Park.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Things to Do in Pentwater, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Don't miss the popular Charles Mears State Park beach on Pentwater's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lots of Activities in Scottville, Michigan -- Explore the Riverside Park along the National Scenic Pere Marquette River.
Canoeing or Fishing on the Pere Marquette River -- Many boat liveries offer canoe rentals.
Also, check out West Michigan Guides and our locally produced WestMichigan.MichBiz.com directory for our largest lists of Things to Do in West Michigan.