Treetops Resort has a rich history that began in 1983 when Harry Melling, the owner of a successful automotive parts manufacturing business in Jackson, purchased the property, called Sylvan Knob. He loved northern Michigan and had a vision to turn the small ski hill, with modest beginnings, into a grand ski resort. Winter skiing in […]
By Mike May Threetops at Treetops, in Gaylord, Michigan, packs 18 holes of drama into just 9 holes, yet every hole is ‘simply’ a par three. There are not enough superlatives in the English language to provide a fair and accurate description of the beauty, diversity, and the amount of fun to be enjoyed at […]
By Fred Altvater Even though I am a staunch Buckeye fan, GO BUCKS!! I appreciate the fact that Michigan has over 800 courses, plus several outstanding resorts that offer every amenity any golfer could want. This summer we had the chance to visit three of the best resorts in Michigan, plus play one of […]
Treetops early days provide an interesting story in how northern Michigan came to be recognized as the golfing mecca it has become. It began, when Harry Melling, who owned a successful automotive parts manufacturing business in Jackson, Michigan, purchased the property in 1983. He loved northern Michigan, and was looking for a new challenge, when […]