designed course in Michigan and hired Rick Smith as the resort’s first Head Professional. With his student list full of PGA Tour stars, Smith’s students also fell in love with the resort. The Golf Channel launched its popular “Big Break” series at Treetops. Over the years, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, Raymond Floyd, and Jack Nicklaus ventured to Treetops to compete in ESPN’s “Par 3 Shootout,” an exhibition made for television. In 2007, Lee Trevino holed his tee shot at the seventh hole and was rewarded with a cool $1 million. It is still regarded as the richest payday for a single shot and a plaque marks the spot on the tee box still today. Today Treetops has 81 holes of wonderful golf, 226 guest rooms, suites and cottages. Weddings, family reunions and corporate outings can take advantage of the 25,000 square feet of meeting space that can be configured to accommodate any need. Golf is not the only amenity available at Treetops. Outdoor activities such as, biking, fly fishing, tennis, disc golf, and horseback riding are all on the to-do list while visiting Treetops. When the white stuff starts to fall, Treetops transforms into one of Northern Michigan’s top ski resorts, with 23 expertly groomed ski runs, and 14 kilometers of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails. Over the years Treetops has received its share of accolades from the golf world. Golf Magazine recognized it as one of the finest resorts in the United States, seven-times. In 2002, Treetops was
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