The fairways of the Premier course at the Treetops Resort were literally hewn from a rolling, forested property by Tom Fazio back in 1992.
The fairways of the Premier course at the Treetops Resort were literally hewn from a rolling, forested property by Tom Fazio back in 1992.
The Treetops Resort has five golf courses available to travelers, and the Premier Course typically lives up to its name in being the highest-rated among them. Granted, it is Tom Fazio’s only design in the golf-heavy state, so it needs to represent him well.
This is far from Fazio’s most severe championship route, tipping out just above 6,800 yards and featuring only one water hazard, a relatively relaxing round is in store for vacationers. “Relatively” being the key word...although players may not lose many balls, the rolling terrain will also ensure they don’t score many birdies.
No. 15 will be one of the most exciting holes, with the front edge of the green just reachable for big hitters. That said, if the flag is in the back of this vertical Road-esque green, landing on the front of the green from the tee is a quick way to earn a three-putt par.
Tom Fazio is rarely compared to Donald Ross, but the closing hole — a 470-yard par four, with a cross bunker imposing upon the second shot — deserves a nod from the Scot’s fans.
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