Northern Michigan
Treetops Resort - Masterpiece
Northern Michigan elevation / resort
Masterpiece is the Gaylord course that earns a spot in the curated Northern Michigan list. It has elevation, scale, and a little old-school RTJ bite. Include it when the route naturally runs through Gaylord. Do not tack it on just to say you did.
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The take
Masterpiece is the Gaylord course that earns a spot in the curated Northern Michigan list. It has elevation, scale, and a little old-school RTJ bite. Include it when the route naturally runs through Gaylord. Do not tack it on just to say you did.
Best for
Gaylord extensions, elevation, and groups that want one more serious northern resort test
Watch out
Adding Gaylord if it bloats the route
How to play it
Strong play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Elevation
- RTJ Sr. scale
- Strong views
- Distinct from Arcadia and Forest Dunes
Watch-outs
- Route-dependent
- Can feel severe from the wrong tees
- Not worth derailing a clean itinerary
Signature holes
6, 11, 15, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Treetops resort/public seasonal rate; verify current pricing and package rules.
Best season
June through September is the main window.
Caddies / walking
Walking works best at Arcadia, Forest Dunes, and The Loop.
Replay priority
Medium
Booking move
Book the anchor tee times first: Arcadia Bluffs, Forest Dunes, both Loop directions, Bay Harbor Links/Quarry, Heather, Donald Ross Memorial, and Treetops Masterpiece. Then
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Jan
28F / 15F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Feb
31F / 16F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Mar
43F / 25F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Apr
57F / 36F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
69F / 47F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Jun
78F / 57F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Google review
3/5 - 2 months ago
Been here numerous times, but it's been awhile. I thought it would be a great place for the grandkids first time out, being smaller. Purchased a Groupon that clearly stated that it included 2 next day lift tickets on arrivals of Thursday-Saturday. At registration I was told to go
Been here numerous times, but it's been awhile. I thought it would be a great place for the grandkids first time out, being smaller. Purchased a Groupon that clearly stated that it included 2 next day lift tickets on arrivals of Thursday-Saturday. At registration I was told to go
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5/5 - 2 months ago
10/5 stars on the ski slopes!! We had an amazing first time at Tree tops resort. We knew nothing about skiing and the staff immediately made us feel comfortable. They all seemed as though they really cared about making sure we were having fun and safe. The ski instructor Autumn w
10/5 stars on the ski slopes!! We had an amazing first time at Tree tops resort. We knew nothing about skiing and the staff immediately made us feel comfortable. They all seemed as though they really cared about making sure we were having fun and safe. The ski instructor Autumn w
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5/5 - 2 months ago
Everyone was really great. We tried snowboarding and rented them here for the first time, but only one member out of the five in my family enjoyed it. The staff happily switched us out to skis and let our six year old go tubing instead later on. On slopes our fifteen and sixteen
Everyone was really great. We tried snowboarding and rented them here for the first time, but only one member out of the five in my family enjoyed it. The staff happily switched us out to skis and let our six year old go tubing instead later on. On slopes our fifteen and sixteen
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Use Treetops Resort - Masterpiece as one piece of the Northern Michigan trip. Build the routing, compare the destination, or ask how it fits your group.
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The Loop - Red Course
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The Highlands - The Heather
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The Highlands - Donald Ross Memorial
Donald Ross Memorial is a concept course, not a museum piece.
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