Golf season is in full swing in Northern Michigan, and Treetops Resort is ready for it.
The Gaylord-area destination, long considered one of the Midwest’s premier golf getaways, opened its courses this spring with five distinct layouts and a setting that draws as much attention as the game itself.
“We actually have five golf courses, three course designers, which kind of makes us a little separate from a lot of the other courses in the area,” said Rob Schrader, Director of Golf at Treetops Resort. The resort features designs by Tom Fazio, Robert Trent Jones Sr., and Rick Smith - a trifecta of architectural heavyweights rarely found under one roof.
The terrain does the rest of the talking. “Just the elevation changes up here in northern Michigan, and the amount of land that we have, and each hole is spread out - you really feel like you’re one with nature,” Schrader said.
Among the resort’s most talked-about features is its par-3 course - but don’t mistake it for a casual warmup. “It’s not your normal pitch and putt type of par 3. It’s pretty severe, with a lot of elevation drops,” Schrader said. The signature third hole, Devil’s Drop, makes that clear fast: “It’s about a 145- to 150-foot drop in elevation. Absolutely stunning - the views are spectacular.”
Treetops caters to groups of all sizes. “We can accommodate twosomes all the way up to groups of 60 to 100,” Schrader said, adding that a dedicated sales team customizes packages to fit specific needs and also partners with other courses in the Gaylord area.
Lodging options run the gamut. “We have hotel rooms, houses, townhouses, lodges - just a little bit of variety for everybody’s needs,” Schrader said.
For tee times and reservations, visit Treetops.com.