Public

Fazio Premier Course

Treetops Resort

Gaylord, MI, USA
Justin V
Densley
AK
Nate
Wedge Warlock
+32
18 holesPar 726,832 yds73.3/139

About this course

The Fazio Premier course at Treetops Resort, carved into the rolling hills of Gaylord, Michigan, is a testament to risk-reward golf in a region known for its demanding layouts. This modern design, crafted by the legendary Tom Fazio, snakes through dramatic elevation changes and thick forests. Fazio Premier is known for its bold design where length rewards the long hitter with a natural draw. While the fairways are generous, errant shots are severely penalized by thick rough and strategically placed bunkers – a testament to the designer’s intention. The undulating greens, often slick, are guarded by run-off areas, demanding precise iron play to score well. While Fazio Premier hasn't hosted major championships, it holds regional significance for its challenging layout, drawing serious golfers from across the Midwest. Its demanding design tests even the most skilled players.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

1445

Best in World

1271

Best in USA

52

Best in MI

Quick facts

Location
Gaylord, MI, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1992
Holes
18
Designer
Tom Fazio
Par
72
Length
6,832 yards
Difficulty
73.3/139
Course Vaults score
7.8

Getting there

The journey to Treetops Resort begins at either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), roughly three hours south, or the smaller Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) in Traverse City, an hour and a half to the northwest. From Detroit, Interstate 75 carries you north through Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the landscape gradually shifting from suburban sprawl to rolling farmland before yielding to the dense hardwood and pine forests that define the Gaylord highlands. The final miles peel away from the interstate onto quieter county roads, where the air grows noticeably crisper and the terrain begins its gentle climb toward the elevated plateau that cradles Treetops Resort - a secluded enclave where northern Michigan's natural beauty and championship golf converge in splendid isolation.

FAQ

Common questions about Fazio Premier at Treetops Resort

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Fazio Premier at Treetops Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 37 logged golfers.

Fazio Premier was designed by Tom Fazio.

Yes. Fazio Premier at Treetops Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Fazio Premier is 72.

Fazio Premier plays 6,832 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Fazio Premier is 139.

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