Which Treetops course is the best?
Smith Tradition Rick Smith's Tradition is the most player-friendly course at Treetops. Tradition has less elevation change, wider fairways, and a more natural landscape than the other courses on the property.
How many courses are at Treetops Resort?
Treetops is a five-course facility located in Gaylor, Mich., about a 70-mile drive north from the Traverse City airport.
How many acres is Treetops Resort?
With 1,500 acres to explore, there's a lot to see and do at Treetops.
Who designed Treetops?
Rick SmithThe Origin of Threetops. Threetops was the brainchild of Rick Smith, one of the most sought-after golf instructors of the 1980s and '90s. Legend has it that before Rick had permission to build the course at Treetops, he already had the course laid out in his mind (and had even begun clearing the land a little bit).
What's the meaning of treetop?
Definition of treetop 1 : the topmost part of a tree. 2 treetops plural : the height or line marked by the tops of a group of trees.
Is Gaylord Michigan in the Upper Peninsula?
With an altitude of 1,394 feet above sea level, Gaylord held the distinction of being the city of highest elevation in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
Why is Treetops closing?
The hotel closed in October 2021, after not hosting any guests for over a year due to a drop in tourism caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where was Princess Elizabeth staying when her father died?
Treetops HotelPrincess Elizabeth was staying at Treetops Hotel (pictured), in a remote part of Kenya at the time of her father's death and flew back to Britain immediately on hearing the news. Her Royal Highness was proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II two days later on 8 February 1952 and crowned the following year.
Has Treetops in Kenya closed?
Kenya's oldest safari lodge, Treetops – an elaborate treehouse on the edge of a watering hole in Aberdare National Park – where a monarch famously 'went up the tree a Princess and came down a Queen', has closed its doors after 90 years, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is the most challenging course at Treetops?
The Masterpiece is widely considered the most challenging course at Treetops. Rick Smith’s third resort course design is the most player-friendly course at Treetops. The Tradition course has less elevation change, wider fairways, and a more natural landscape than the other courses on the property.
What is the only golf course in Michigan?
Fazio Premier. As the only golf course in Michigan designed by Tom Fazio, Premier is a special treat for Michigan golfers. With rolling fairways and just a single water hazard, it’s player-friendly. On the other hand, with steep slopes and plenty of dogleg turns, Premier still challenges even the most seasoned players.
Is Treetops par 3?
Treetops’ nine-hole executive course is widely considered the top par-3 course in the country, and for good reason . Photo-worthy vistas surround the course’s brief but often steep fairways. Golfers looking for a fun warm-up round or a quickie game before they head back home will not be disappointed by Threetops.
Hello, 2022!
Ready for fun? We invite you to come over and play this winter! We tripled our snow-making, we doubled our tubing, we've added ice skating and a brand new, family-friendly Guided Headlamp Snowshoe Hike...we've got something for everyone! Join us at the top of the hill Saturday nights for a Can't Top That welcome party...we are excited to have you here!.
Book Your Winter Activities
We are so excited for the snow to fall! Don't forget to book your winter activities. From culinary adventures to extreme tubing, we've got your perfect weekend waiting for you!
Plan Your Meeting at Treetops Resort
Located just minutes from I-75, Treetops Resort is easy to get to, but hard to leave. We are the Gaylord resort you’re searching for. Home to some of the most beautiful land northern Michigan has to offer, we have several meeting rooms and banquet rooms, and convention space that can comfortably host events and groups of all kinds.
Family-Friendly Resort in Michigan
Seriously, don’t be that person saying, “That looks fun, but ...” No ‘buts.’ Go ahead – do something crazy. Sign up for a dog sledding adventure or reserve your rafting trip down the fastest river in Michigan’s lower peninsula.
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Spectacular golf, world-class instruction, spa, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, meetings and fairytale weddings are just some of the reasons people visit Treetops Resort & Spa. Let's start with golf, Treetops is truly the Midwest's "Must Play" resort and arguably the best collection of golf anywhere in the country.
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The staff at Treetops is helpful, pleasant, and personable. The 5 courses are in great shape, even if the cart parts are a real mess at one of the courses - The Tradition. The Premium, Masterpiece, Signature, and Threetops were each excellent and in wonderful condition - even considering that northern Michigan was in the middle of a drought.