renovations to maintain the quality of the sacred grounds. New ownership at the Garland Resort has enhanced the entire golf experience with bunker renovations, comfortable accommodations and exceptional dining. The Fountains Course is cited as their Premier course, of the four championship layouts, featuring bent grass from tee to green, creating a most pristine appearance. The Tamarak Dining room and Antler’s Bar and Grille present top-notch appetizers and entre’ choices. The bone marrow crusted filet garnished with succulent pieces of Northern Michigan’s seasoned asparagus deserves a five-star rating and is a great alternative to those that prefer Michigan’s popular Walleye! For dessert, the strawberry brownie sundae is a decadent choice. A short walk to the Tiki Bar, after dinner, provides the ideal place to catch up with friends, while discussing the best shots of the day, or settling wagers. The Gaylord Golf Mecca also gets five stars for its ability to offer golf courses that appeal to any golfer’s palette. Treetops, considered the crème dela crème, attracts the player looking to experience some of the best architects in the region. The Jones Masterpiece-the first Treetops Golf Course is most scenic with dramatic drops and lush greens, The Signature is a Rick Smith favorite with slick bent grass greens and visually majestic landscapes, The Premier, the only Fazio designed course in the state of Michigan, is player-friendly with wide open fairways and challenging breaks on the greens. Threetops, a bucket list Par 3 Thriller, is the first of three Rick Smith designed courses at Treetops. Frequently ranked as the number one Par 3 course in America, it is famous for the shot heard around the world, when Lee Trevino made
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