Ohio Golf Journal April

The properties have changed over the years as more courses were added. Older favorites have undergone renovation, plus more lodging choices provide suitable accommodations for any size group. Garland Resort New ownership at the Garland Resort has enhanced the entire golf experience with bunker renovations, comfortable accommodations and exceptional dining. The Fountains Course is cited as their Premier course, of the four championship layouts, featuring bent grass from tee to green, creating a most pristine appearance. The Tamarak Dining room and Antler’s Bar and Grille present top-notch appetizers and entre’ choices. The bone marrow crusted filet garnished with succulent pieces of Northern Michigan’s seasoned asparagus deserves a five-star rating and is a great alternative to those that prefer Michigan’s popular Walleye! changes and lush greens. The Signature, designed by Rick Smith features slick bentgrass greens and visually majestic landscapes. The Premier, the only Tom Fazio designed course in the state of Michigan, is player-friendly with wide open fairways and challenging greens. Three and four putts are always lurking. The par 3, Threetops is another Rick Smith design and is frequently ranked as one of the top Par 3 courses in America. It is also famous for the ‘Shot Heard Around the World.’ In 2001, Lee Trevino pocketed a $1 million prize for his hole-in-one on the 7th hole during a made-for-television exhibition. A plaque inserted on the tee box commemorates the historic event. For dessert, the strawberry brownie sundae is a decadent choice, while a short walk to the Tiki Bar, after dinner, provides the ideal place to catch up with friends, while discussing the best shots of the day, or settling wagers. Treetops Resort Treetops boasts courses designed by some of the best architects in the world. The Jones Masterpiece, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., has scenic views with dramatic elevation

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