architect Wilfrid E. Reid to design a nine-hole course. In 1984 those original nine holes were re-routed, when additional land was acquired, and architect Warner Bowen converted the property into an enjoyable 18hole layout. One round on Treetops’ Smith Signature course was cut short by day-long rain, which was unfortunate, because it’s always been a favorite. Treetops has a total of 81 holes and five distinct courses. The one that’s gotten the most national attention is ‘Threetops,’ billed as “America’s No. 1-Rated Par-3 Course.’’ Several of golf’s best players have tested it, and Lee Trevino won $1,090,000 for making a hole-in-one in a nationally televised event held there 20 years ago. Outdoors.” Although golf still remains a key outdoor activity in Gaylord, swimming, rafting, fishing, hunting, paddling, biking, hiking, as well as skiing and snowmobiling in the winter are all outdoor activities that can be enjoyed to the max in Northern Michigan’s Gaylord. Learn more about all the Great Outdoor Adventure awaiting at: https://www. gaylordgolfmecca.com/ Though we didn’t play all the courses on this visit we did find the views at Treetops stunning, the elevation changes on the ski hills of Otsego’s Tribute breath-taking and The Natural, a short, but tricky Jerry Matthews creation at Beaver Creek Resort to be a challenge like no other. Gaylord is in the process of changing its moniker to “Gaylord, Michigan USA, All Ohio Golf Journal
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