Alpine Meadows Golf Course sits in the Gaylord area of northern Michigan, a region that has developed into a notable golf destination since the 1980s. The course was designed by Dan Keffer, whose work in Michigan includes several layouts that take advantage of the state's rolling terrain and natural woodlands. Green Trees reflects the character typical of northern Michigan golf: tree-lined fairways, elevation changes, and a landscape shaped by glacial activity that left behind varied topography. The routing moves through mixed hardwood and conifer forests, with fairways carved from the native vegetation. Gaylord's location in the northern Lower Peninsula means the course experiences a true northern climate, with a playing season that runs from late spring through autumn. The terrain offers natural undulation that creates strategic interest, requiring golfers to manage both distance control and shot shaping around the wooded corridors. The course serves both local golfers and visitors drawn to the Gaylord area's concentration of golf facilities. Alpine Meadows operates as a public-access facility, part of the region's appeal to traveling golfers seeking affordable options alongside the area's better-known resort courses. The setting provides a straightforward northern Michigan golf experience, with the forest environment and rolling ground defining the character of play.