Already Missing Fall Golf at Treetops

By Tom Lang

October 11 was a glorious day in northern Michigan, and nearly the last day this year temperatures topped 70 degrees at the Earth’s 45th Parallel.

I had the pleasure of sneaking in one last round at Threetops and because golfers love to see course photos we’re happy to share on these pages.

As par 3 public courses continue to pop up across the country, Threetops at the Treetops Resort can always brag it was one of the early originators of the concept, and still today is regarded by many as simply the best one open to the public. The incredible elevated views of the Sturgeon River Valley and all its ‘tops of trees’ made for a great way to finish off this season with all the fall color on full display.

The Treetops maintenance crew went through the course this year and cleared out many overhanging trees that grew in with the passage of time. The planned effort really opened up Threetops very nicely, for both better views and more playability. Lots of underbrush was also removed around the edges to allow for more wayward balls having a chance to come back into play. This was most noticeable on Holes 3 and 4, two of the most prominent on the property for elevated views.

The tree removal and trimming has also opened up more chances to play the No. 2 hole’s second green option that is tucked back left and has in the past not been as noticeable and not used as often as the main green is to the right side.

All in all, Threetops will be ready to play again in 2023 to wildly positive reviews by golfers from across the state and across the nation.  Don’t miss out on your chance.