Rick Smith who then went on to design the Tradition Course and Threetops. Smith used the insight and knowledge he gained from his numerous trips to Scotland and Ireland to help him shape the courses, giving them the look and feel of some of the world’s best courses. The Premier Course at Treetops Resort is the only Tom Faziodesigned golf course in Michigan and is as challenging as it is forgiving. It’s a very player-friendly course with many wide and rolling fairways. Treetops has completed a major renovation to The Tradition which will appeal to golf enthusiasts who want to experience the game as it was intended to be played, “a good walk spoiled by a little white ball!” holes may look intimidating on the scorecard, but they play significantly downhill. Each hole is unique, and the course conditions are the same as any of the championship 18-hole courses. The greens are the most challenging aspect of the course; some have severe slopes with severe undulation. With the proliferation of par 3 courses at top-flight resorts around the country, Threetops is one of the originals and is still a must-play. Treetops Resort is easy to reach and with great golf, fantastic dining, as well as spacious, comfortable rooms, you won’t go wrong in choosing Treetops as your next golf getaway destination. For more information on this outstanding golf resort, visit their website at www.treetops.com. Smith incorporated many of the traits of a links-style golf course even though it is nowhere near an ocean. The conversion resulted in the removal of many trees, which brings to life subtly rolling fairways and native grasses. The rough areas have been cleaned up and seeded with various fescue grasses. According to General Manager Barry Owens, “With these links-style changes, you can see up to fifteen different greens on different parts of the golf course.” Threetops is the most challenging par 3 course in North America. AARP named Threetops the #1 Par 3 Course in North America. From the back tees, yardages on Threetops range between 140 and 219 yards. The longer Michigan Golf Journal
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