BOYNE 1-800-GO-BOYNE
Crooked Tree Golf Club
Michigan Golf Course review 5/30/08
General Information
Boyne features three top notch resort properties with 162 holes of some of the best championship golf in
northern Michigan, all available for public play. With designs by renowned architects Robert Trent Jones and
Arthur Hills along with a course that plays tribute to Donald Ross, Boyne has received high recognition from
national publications including Golf, Golf Digest, Golf for Women, Michigan Golfer - with several layouts listed in
Golfweek's Top 100 Resort Courses in the Country. For information on the property as well as info on golf packages, visit the Properties' website by clicking here.
Crooked Tree Review - All photos in this review are of Crooked Tree Golf Club in Petoskey, located practically
across the street from Bay Harbor. This course is designed beautifully along a very hilly terrain with significant
elevation changes from tee to green. To set the tone, the initial four holes all play from elevated tees, with the par
four third and fourth demanding carries over marsh areas to sloping fairways. There is frequently ample landing room off the tee, inviting players of all skills levels to enjoy a round here.
The green complexes vary in size and shape but are generally sloping or undulating, with some double tiered
putting surfaces along the way. The par three 2nd is one such complex and the green on number six is also
memorable, as a rock retaining is situated past a creek and in front of the putting surface. There are some
spectacular views, including that on the tee of the par three 8th, which has the shimmering blue of Lake Michigan as its backdrop (photo below).
There are five sets of tee boxes that play to distances and slopes that measure 6705 yards/140 slope, 6399
yards/132 slope, 6026 yards/125 slope, 5475 s with a yards/133 slope for women and 4586 yards with a 121
slope for ladies hitting from the forward tee areas. As the slopes indicate, this is a challenging experience from
the two back tees (and for ladies using the green tees), but is very playable from the orange and silver tees.
The yardage marking system includes 150 yard stakes in the middle of the fairways plus yardages posted on
cart paths and the fairways of all par fours and fives at 100, 150 and 200 yards. Small markers on the flagsticks indicate the day's front, middle or back hole locations.
The clubhouse features a pro shop and snack area with hot and cold sandwiches. On property is a practice
green and targeted grass range. Golfers will enjoy the secluded environment, with plentiful marsh areas amongst
the rolling woodlands. There are 44 sand bunkers scattered throughout the layout, and water hazards come into
play on 5 holes. For more info, visit our page for the course, with direct link to their website by clicking here.
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