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Jones Masterpiece
What's in a name? In this particular case, everything. Michigan is home to some fabulous courses, but not many can boast Robert Trent Jones, Sr. as their architect. In 1985, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. stood on the future site of the first Treetops golf course and decided to build his Masterpiece here. The land overlooks the Pigeon River Valley, featuring heavy forests and rolling hills. When Masterpiece opened in 1987, Golf Digest named it the #2 new resort course in the United States. It continues to be a spectacular course year after year, and we welcome you to test your skills on this one-of-a-kind track.
Awards
Consistently ranked with 4 ½ stars from Golf Digest as a course to play in Michigan.
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Hole 1 - Par 5
- 524
- 465
- 430
- 392
- 351
Hole Tips
- Start off strong on this hole since this may be your last shot at birdie for a while.
- The drive must carry to the elevated fairway so it can be a bit scary. With plenty of room right so don't miss your tee shot left. For you less adventurous souls, lay up more than 75 yards from the green or your ball might go for a swim.
- Lots of risk with lots of reward on this par 5 if you hit good tee ball setting up a chance to hit the green in two. Easier said than done with water guarding right.
Hole 2 - Par 3
- 201
- 181
- 140
- 125
- 82
Hole Tips
- With such a steep decline to the right, you obviously don’t want to miss there. However, missing left might help your ball hitch a ride in a passing car.
- Make sure you have enough club as the hole plays slightly up hill. Missing short will have your ball making sand castles on the beach.
- If pin is left, check pin location as it might be farther back than you think.
Hole 3 - Par 4
- 419
- 376
- 343
- 335
- 283
Hole Tips
- Trent Jones’ signature design feature comes into play as balls heading left, really go left and vice versa.
- A hidden gorge on the left side of the fairway tends to eat a lot of balls that comes its way. Be sure to check your yardage to that gorge from the tee you’re playing.
- Getting your tee shot in play isn’t the only challenge on this hole. Negotiating the crowned green without sloping off on either side takes skill.
- In the winter, you might see herds of deer or elk on this hole. They only tee off when nobody’s looking though.
Hole 4 - Par 3
- 201
- 184
- 167
- 149
- 103
Hole Tips
- Built in the early 2000’s to make way for the development of the Jones Cottages.
- The typical player gets fooled by the false front on the right of the green. Taking the bait and missing short right means you’re in trouble.
- This green complex presents a challenge as there are several unique slopes to this green. A left pin requires enough club to carry the left bunker.
- Take a break at the pool and cool your nerves. If you’re gonna suck, do it in style.
Hole 5 - Par 5
- 539
- 510
- 461
- 431
- 399
Hole Tips
- Your eye will tell you to draw or hook this ball but don’t believe what you see. Trouble lurks left and right.
- A perfectly placed drive will give you a chance to knock it on in two. However, you’ll have to carry it all the way over the wall of bunkers in the front.
- Winter time sees hundreds enjoying dog sled rides on this hole.
Hole 6 - Par 3
- 180
- 162
- 150
- 143
- 128
Hole Tips
- Welcome to “Treetop’s Signature Hole”. As Robert Trent Jones Sr and Harry Melling pulled up to the 120-foot perch in 1985, RTJ inquired why the resort was called Sylvan. Looking out over the horizon of treetops, he suggested the resort be named something else. Yeah, clever right?
- Since the mid 1980’s, this hole has been replicated dozens of times by designers looking for the perfect “Treetops Par 3” for their golf course.
- You can’t count on it being a good shot until the ball lands. Once you’ve made the green, don’t fall victim to misreading your putt as this green slopes from front to back.
- Whatever you do…DON’T MISS LONG!
Hole 7 - Par 4
- 406
- 373
- 357
- 315
- 303
Hole Tips
- Sitting just behind this tee box is an old railroad grade called Potato Railroad.
- There’s no dance floor around, but when we say CLUB UP, we mean it. Get your tee shot far enough down the fairway for a short to mid iron in. The green is pretty deep so check the pin location before hitting your 2nd shot.
- Be wary of incoming shots as folks trying to drive the green on the 15th may get overzealous and hook their ball onto the 7th green or fairway.
Hole 8 - Par 4
- 452
- 400
- 371
- 353
- 324
Hole Tips
- Only a few of the 81 holes at Treetops have water coming into play, and this peninsula green quite possibly has the most...beware on that 2nd shot.
- A laser might help with your shot to the corner of the dogleg to avoid hitting your tee ball through the fairway. Get the next shot as close to the middle of the green as possible as the green slopes off on both sides.
- Aiming your tee shot to the right over the trees gives yourself </span>chance to cut some yardage off of this hole, but getting too overzealous could send your ball to the point of no return.
Hole 9 - Par 4
- 431
- 389
- 377
- 363
- 314
Hole Tips
- Island greens are a thing, but our “Island Tee” is a rarity. And we’re not talking beverages here.
- You might think there’s a lot of room right from the tee box. The bunkers and trees would beg to differ. Your approach might be short as the uphill climb is bigger than it looks. Give it some juice.
- Check the pin position with the appropriate club since the long green is especially deceptive from the fairway.
- If your score makes you want to give up, it’ll be a long walk back to the clubhouse. So, suck it up buttercup. You’re halfway there.
Hole 10 - Par 5
- 605
- 589
- 502
- 422
- 408
Hole Tips
- If you’re blazing through, take a gander from the back tees to admire the beauty and stare at this beast of a challenge for an uphill par 5.
- If you're playing an up tee, favor the left side and you might avoid Trouble City to the right. Keep your 2nd shot to the right of the fairway bunker. Get a peek at the pin before hitting approach, it’s deceptive up there.
- The hole is nearly 600 yards and straight uphill. Who says you can’t get in shape golfing?
- Don’t leave this green without looking back down the fairway. Along with the view from the 11th green, this is one of the most beautiful vistas on our property.
Hole 11 - Par 4
- 431
- 387
- 368
- 356
- 319
Hole Tips
- Your mind might tell you hit a hook around the bunker, but we advise against it. If the shot carries the bunker it leaves awkward shots from the left rough.
- Your ball will come running back to you if you leave your approach shot short. You can thank the leading slope for that.
- When looking back, prepare for another beautiful view from this green. In fact, it’s the Director of Golf’s favorite.
- Knock this hole out then crack open a cold one with you crew at the snack shop.
Hole 12 - Par 4
- 488
- 453
- 419
- 377
- 309
Hole Tips
- Fido returns with a dogleg left that temps a hug to the left side. Keeping the ball right of the bunkers is the safer play. Use the pole barn building’s roof in the distance as your target off the tee.
- Big hitters, if you go toe-to-toe with the bunkers, don’t hold back. A right pin allows a run up approach shot, but a left pin forces you to carry it all the way to the green.
- Wilkinson Rd. is to the right of the hole, featuring a barn that has been a fixture on this hole up until a few years ago when it collapsed.
Hole 13 - Par 3
- 208
- 176
- 153
- 136
- 104
Hole Tips
- Ending up on the wrong level of the green means a 3 putt is in your future. Take enough club for a left pin. If you don’t want you ball to drown in water or the bunker, take enough club as long is way better than short.
- For a right pin, use the slope in the middle of the green to feed the ball down towards the hole.
- You have the best chance to go down in history with an ace if the pin is on the right.
Hole 14 - Par 4
- 446
- 407
- 384
- 358
- 327
Hole Tips
- Make sure you head to the right after this hole to get to the 15th or you’ll end up back on the 8th tee…remember all those balls you lost there?
- Consult the scorecard for an idea of where the fairway drops off. Favor middle-left on your tee ball. Even balls slightly right of the 150-marker will wish they weren’t.
- Give the driver a spin if you can afford it in a scramble to get to get it close to the green. The long, narrow green leaves a tough target to hit and approaching the back makes it harder to stop your ball from going over the green.
- This is a final trial of madness when it comes to this course. You’ll be able to catch your breath on the last four holes, we promise.
Hole 15 - Par 4
- 363
- 343
- 323
- 303
- 287
Hole Tips
- Here’s the break we promised. But Trent-Jones did sneak in some difficult putting and a hole sprinkled with bunkers.
- Testosterone special – get the big stick out and let those guns go off. Either you hit par or kick yourself for skipping arm day.
- Many will try to drive this green but being 20 – 30 yards short leaves a somewhat awkward shot to a long narrow green that slopes away. If you know you can’t get home, it may behoove you to lay back to a more comfortable distance.
- Remember the shower of foreign balls on Hole 7? Don’t be that person, please. But if you must try your luck, left is better than right. If you do hit it that way…make sure you scream four.
Hole 16 - Par 3
- 152
- 146
- 126
- 108
- 76
Hole Tips
- A long drive back up the ridge leaves you at this short hole playing along the ridge.
- Missing this green right means sending your ball to its doom down the slope. Left’s not much better, but at least you’ll have a shot. Just hit it on the green for goodness sakes.
- The front bunker does seem to catch a lot of shots so be sure you have enough club.
- Some recent tree work gives this hole more visibility, allowing you to see the target much more clearly.
Hole 17 - Par 4
- 443
- 378
- 356
- 340
- 322
Hole Tips
- This hole will tease you into trying to hit it over the bunkers on the right but there is more room left than meets the eye. The ridge cutting this green in half requires you to hit your approach onto the right level.
- The OB to the right of the green on your approach shot sneaks up a little closer than you would think so be careful not to miss that shot right.
Hole 18 - Par 5
- 579
- 516
- 494
- 456
- 423
Hole Tips
- If you’re not going for it in two, it is probably best to lay your layup shot back to approximately 120 – 150 yards.
- Left looks wide open, but you’ll be mowing that long grass with the swings needed to escape. Missing right is the best bet as long as you can avoid a little tree trouble.
- Long hitters can hit the green in two with a big enough drive, but you’ll need to carry your shot all the way due to the elevated green. Try to miss the approach a little right rather than left or long.
- Once you finish this hole you can knock a few beers back, cackling at your crew struggling to reach the green. Welcome to backseat golfing at its finest.
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Visit our Pro Shop
Treetops has something in store for all golfers' taste, style and needs. With two Pro Shops on the property, we carry a wide selection of brand name shoes and equipment.
Ship your sticks
Your clubs delivered. Ship Sticks provides a hassle-free travel experience backed by an on-time guarantee. Traveling to your golf destination just got easier!
