Treetops Resort is a golf resort located in Gaylord, Michigan, United States. It features multiple golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Tom Fazio and Rick Smith.[4][5][6]
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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gaylord, Michigan, USA |
| Type | Public |
| Owned by | Rick Smith (Golf Operations) |
| Operated by | Treetops Resort Management |
| Events hosted | ESPN Par-3 Shootout (1999-2006) |
| Website | treetops.com |
| Masterpiece | |
| Designed by | Robert Trent Jones Sr.[1] |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,932 yards |
| Premier | |
| Designed by | Tom Fazio[2] |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,832 yards |
| Signature | |
| Designed by | Rick Smith |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,653 yards |
| Threetops | |
| Designed by | Rick Smith[3] |
| Par | 27 (Par 3 course) |
| Length | 1,420 yards |
| Tradition | |
| Designed by | Rick Smith |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,544 yards |
History
editFounded in the early 1980s, Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan, initially focused on skiing. In 1987, it introduced the Masterpiece Course, its first golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. The 1990s saw significant growth with the addition of The Premier and The Signature Courses, and the par-3 Threetops course. The resort gained national attention in the 2000s by hosting the ESPN Par-3 Shootout.[7]
Competitions and Tournaments
edit- ESPN Par-3 Shootout (1999–2006)[8]
- Michigan PGA Section Championship.[9]
- Rick Smith Invitational.[10]
- Treetops Charity Invitational.[11]
Awards and Recognition
edit- Best Courses You Can Play in Michigan by Golfweek.[12]
- Top-100 Resort Courses in America by Golf Digest.[13]
- Best Par-3 Course in America by Golf Magazine.[14]
References
edit- ^ https://www.golfmichigan.net/treetops-jones-masterpiece-photos/
- ^ https://www.mlive.com/life/2024/07/pure-michigans-july-travel-deals-waterfront-spots-golf-and-adventure-specials.html
- ^ https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/sports/2008/11/04/pga-instructor-rick-smith-to/45241992007/
- ^ "Take aim at the National Par-3 Team Championship at Treetops Resort in northern Michigan". Golf Advisor. 2014-08-22. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Paul, Tony. "Golf notes: Lee Trevino returning to Treetops on 20th anniversary of $1M ace". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Treetops Resort - Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Masterpiece Maryland Golf Package - The Perfect Week Package". www.marylandgolf.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Treetops Resort History: Founding, Timeline, and Milestones - Zippia". www.zippia.com. 2020-08-27. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Mickelson, Couples, Zoeller, Trevino to tee off at Treetops' Par-3 Shootout - schurz-petoskeynews". web.archive.org. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Treetops Resort's Kosta Ramirez Wins Michigan PGA Match Play Title – Michigan Section PGA". michiganpga.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Treetops Resort - Smith Tradition". web.archive.org. 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Hansen, Connor (2018-10-01). "Annual Pepsi Charity Fall Invitational underway at Treetops". WPBN. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Par-3 courses hit the big time with surge in popularity at top golf resorts". Golfweek. 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Treetops Resort: Masterpiece". GolfDigest.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Go small or go home: These are the 13 best par-3 courses in America". Golf. Retrieved 2024-08-16.