Where It All Began
Tom Doak was just 26 when he built High Pointe, and he loved the place so much he made Traverse City his permanent home. But the 2008 recession shuttered the course and half the land was sold to a hops farm. Years later, entrepreneur Rod Trump was inspired by listening to Doak talk about reviving High Pointe on a podcast so much that he secured the land and asked Doak to come back. The result is an updated course that Doak calls “Pacific Dunes without the ocean.” The BTS arrives for our first trip to High Pointe this October, a perfect fall date to experience Doak’s original inspiration.
The High Pointe Experience
7:30-9:30 AM: Arrival & Check-In
Grab your gift bag, eat some breakfast, and get warmed up
10:00 AM: Tee Times Begin
18 holes of individual stroke play on Doak’s OG build
3:00 PM: Lunch
Return to the clubhouse for some much needed post-round fuel. You earned it
Registration
Premium Members can register for this event between July 7-8, 2026
Pricing
$925 per person
2027 BTS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING SITE
Included in this experience
- 18 holes at High Pointe
- Caddie fee (walking only)
- Pre-round breakfast
- Lunch
- Beer provided by Golden Road Brewing throughout the day
- Gifts from TGJ & partners
The Man Out Front
Tom Doak examines his life in the game from the course where it all started
How to Register
- You must be a Premium member to register and attend High Pointe. Not yet a member? Join here.
- Premium members can place reservation requests from July 7 at 9 a.m. ET to July 8 at 9 a.m. ET.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
On-Site Lodging
High Pointe will have premium on-site lodging available for 30 Guests. All rooms are single occupancy and will be available to book for $525.
Lodging will be available to book following registration.
An additional thank you to our event partners:
FAQs
How do I register?
- Registration opens July 7 at 9:00 AM ET and closes July 8 at 9:00 AM ET. The field is selected by random drawing.
- You must be a Premium TGJ member and logged into golfersjournal.com to submit a reservation request. You can request up to four spots per entry.
- If selected, you’ll have 24 hours to complete payment. If you’re not selected, you’re automatically added to the waitlist. There is no set order, and spots are filled at random.
- Want a reminder when registration opens? Sign up for text alerts HERE.
Who can attend?
- This event is open to Premium TGJ members only.
- All guests in your group must also be active Premium members.
- Singles are welcome, and roughly half of our attendees come solo. All skill levels are encouraged to register.
- A GHIN handicap is required to compete in the NET division.
What should I know before I arrive?
- High Pointe is located at 5555 Arnold Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690.
- High Pointe is walking only with caddies required.
- Caddies are required and included in your entry fee. Gratuity is not included.
- The recommended tip is $30-$50 per bag.
- The dress code is private club attire. No denim, no sandals, and shirts must be tucked in. Hats are not permitted inside the clubhouse. Jackets are not required at dinner but are encouraged.
How is the event played?
- The format is individual medal play, with net and gross winners. Enter gross scores only, scored through Golf Genius with a double-bogey max. There are both NET and Gross divisions, with prizes for first through third in each.
- Tees are as follows: Men’s Blue (6,562 yards), Seniors 60+ White (6,250 yards), and Women’s Gold (5,255 yards)
- Caddies are required and included in your entry fee. Gratuity is not included.
- Winning individuals will receive automatic qualification to the 2027 BTS Club Championship. The 2027 location and date will be announced at a later date.
What does my entry fee cover?
- Included:
- Your entry covers 18 holes of golf
- 18 hole caddie fee
- Breakfast and lunch
- Golden Road beer on the course
- Gifts from TGJ and partners
- Not included:
- Travel, transportation, and lodging
- Caddie gratuity is also not included, and $30 – $50 per bag is recommended
- Alcoholic beverages on the course beyond Golden Road beer and any pro shop purchases are at your own expense
What if I need to cancel?
- Pricing is per person. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 7% processing fee.
- Cancellations made within 30 days are subject to a 15% fee and will only be refunded once the spot is filled.
- If the spot cannot be filled, no refund will be issued.
- Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a cancellation.
