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All Three Locations At BOYNE Golf Are Getting Special Treatment
Written By Len Ziehm with Pictures By Joy Sarver Having three top golf resorts is somewhat like having three children. How do you decide which one gets taken care of first? That’s the dilemma at Boyne Mountain, The Highlands and Bay Harbor, three resorts with a combined ten golf courses, plus other amenities and attractions. […]
You Can Have FUN And Play Golf At The Same Time
By Fred Altvater I have always held to the mantra, “You can’t play golf and have fun at the same time.” Making a double bogey on the first couple of holes always seems to ruin a good round before it gets started. Losing a brand-new Titleist in a pond, deep woods, or tall fescue has […]
Intrepid Invitational Holds Inaugural Event
By Fred Altvater The first-ever Intrepid Invitational, featuring women who have had extraordinary careers in the military, or in the service to our country, was held last month at American Dunes Golf Club. The event was the vision of three women, who were supporters of the Folds of Honor and wanted to promote the accomplishments […]
Q & A With Alison Metcalfe Of Tourism Ireland
By Mike May During the Masters, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alison Metcalfe, an Executive Vice President for Tourism Ireland. Q: What is the big appeal of planning a trip to Ireland? Metcalfe: The (British) Open Championship is returning to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland next year (2025) and […]
Why Municipal Golf Courses Are Important
By Ray Hearn, ASGCA According to recent statistics golf has been growing rapidly over the past four years. Women and juniors have seen the biggest jump in participation and golf courses everywhere have experienced increased play. Many of the golfers you see competing on the PGA, or LPGA Tours today got their start at […]
Christmas Ideas For Your Favorite Golfer
Volvik Golf Balls The most colorful ball in golf makes the ideal gift for any golfer on your Christmas list. Volvik has over 40 years’ experience in golf ball production. Their innovations have led the industry in the production of 3- and 4-piece multi-layer high performance golf balls for players of every skill set. They […]
World Champions Cup Announces Qualifiers
Vijay Singh, Bernhard Langer and Steve Stricker are the first qualifiers to represent their respective teams in the inaugural playing of the World Champions Cup at Concession Club in Bradenton, Florida, December 7-10. Think of the World Champions Cup as the Presidents Cup & Ryder Cup rolled into one event, but for PGA Tour […]
When They Were Young
By Lee Pace Ben Hogan was a 30-year-old journeyman when the PGA Tour came to Pinehurst in March 1940. Hogan had been playing for eight years and didn’t have a win to show for it. He was out of money — and confidence. If he didn’t crack the winner’s circle that year, he was going […]
Brian Harman Proves Short Hitters Can Win Majors
By Ed Travis Lessons from Brian Harman’s OPEN Championship Victory The R&A got it right. This year’s OPEN Championship contested at Royal Liverpool proved that when a complete range of golfing skills are tested those with the ability to keep the ball in play, hit reasonable scoring shots and are consistent with their medium range […]
Treetops to Host A Delightful Culinary Experience
By Fred Altvater Delicious Dining and Autumn Color Tour on the Jones Masterpiece Course at Treetops in October. Treetops Resort is known for its five premier golf courses, but in October the Treetops culinary team led by Food & Beverage Director Greg Jones is celebrating Michigan’s most colorful season – autumn. Reservations are required […]