Marsh Ridge has gained statewide praise for its challenging, yet highly enjoyable layout. The 18-hole championship golf course bridges across acres of unspoiled marshlands, with dramatic elevations featuring tees as high as the treetops and unspoiled views throughout. All eighteen holes are designed to be challenging, yet fair for men, women, and j... More

Built in the era when architects were striving to build difficult golf courses, the Masterpiece debuted with Michigan's highest slope rating at the time. The course may play difficult, but it is easy on the eyes as it features many breathtaking vistas throughout the layout. When Robert Trent Jones Sr. stood on the Par-3 sixth hole, he coined the ex... More

Designed by legendary golf architect Jerry Matthews, The Natural is one of northern Michigan's most esteemed golf courses. Opened in 1992, this exceptional 18-hole championship golf course has been touted by golf professionals and novices alike for its challenging and visually appealing layout that is accented with outstanding north-woods scenery a... More

The Michaywe Pines Course features secluded fairways winding through beautiful white birch and pine forests along the AuSable River. Strategic bunkering and a minimum of water hazards enhance the makeup of this exceptional classic design. The golf course was completely renovated in 2004 by Don Childs, the original architect. Every hole features tee... More

The Premier course at Treetops Resort is the only Tom Fazio design in Michigan. Rick Smith's persistent urging finally inspired Tom Fazio to travel to northern Michigan for a site visit. Once he arrived, he fell in love and built the perfect golf course to complement the Masterpiece. The Premier is very playable for most skill levels, and features ... More

The Signature course at Treetops is Rick Smith's first 18-hole design, and it's a great one. The course is well known by guests for its beauty and is an instant favorite to nearly all who play it. Most importantly, the course is as much fun to play, as it is to look at. The design features several elevated tees, and wide, forgiving fairways, yet st... More

Threetops is a nine-hole Par-3 course that is anything but your typical Par-3 course. Known world-wide for hosting ESPN's Par-3 Shootout from 1999-2006 in which current stars such as Phil Mickelson and Fred Couples, and legends of the game, such as Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino, haven taken part. This little gem is a must play if you're anywhere re... More

The Tradition course is the newest addition to Treetop's fabulous collection, and was built to look and play like courses built in the classic design era. Walking is still allowed, and the conditions and greens speed are unmatched when compared to neighboring resort courses. Although the Tradition doesn't always get its proper due, it is every bit ... More

Founded in 1924, Gaylord Country Club is one of northern Michigan's oldest golf clubs. This semi-private club is routed through the hills and hardwoods due west of Gaylord, and features perfectly conditioned tees and fairways, strategic bunkering, and arguably the best green complexes found in northern Michigan. Unlike today's modern golf courses, ... More

The Wilderness Valley course is the perfect complement to Black Forest. This older classic design is more forgiving and open, but still a sporty and playable track for golfers of all abilities. It is the perfect venue for a second eighteen following a round on Black Forest, or an "Emergency 9."... More