By Len Ziehm (pictures by Joy Sarver) Boyne Mountain, the first of three Michigan destinations to open, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The Highlands, a few miles down the road, is celebrating its 60th and long-time senior vice president of golf operations Bernie Friedrich has been named the winner of the prestigious PGA Golf Executive of the […]
Treetops Resort has been one of the leading golf destinations in Northern Michigan for over 40 years. With four championship golf courses, plus the popular Threetops par 3, it has something for everyone. The natural sandhills, rolling terrain and forests provide the perfect landscape for these enjoyable courses. Barry Owens, General Manager of Treetops told […]
By Brian Weis & Fred Altvater If you are considering a trip to the ‘Home of Golf’ here are a few items that will help you plan your visit. Golf The Old Course Everyone has seen the Old Course when the OPEN Championship is held there and dreams of visiting those hallowed grounds. […]
By Fred Altvater Many Ohio golfers head up I-75 every year to play golf in Northern Michigan. Two of the best kept secrets in Michigan are The Nightmare and The Dream golf courses near West Branch, owned and operated by the Courtemanche family. The Dream opened for play in 1997 and The Nightmare came […]
By Ed Schmidt Jr. Sprawling Resort in a Phenomenal Location Slated to officially open in May, the $520 million, 660-acre resort complex will be one of the largest golf resorts on the planet. The Omni PGA Frisco Resort is located 30 minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Frisco, a city of 210,000, is also home […]
By Geore McNeilly Though not a golfer, Walt Disney created of the world’s leading family entertainment destination. He was a true visionary, and it didn’t take him long to realize that the sky was the limit for golf in Central Florida. While developing the overall concept for what would become the Walt Disney […]
By Steve Pike, The Art of Travel Richard Schulze is proof that even billionaires have bucket lists. For years he wanted to own a golf property and that came to fruition in 2020, when he acquired Aurora Anguilla Beach Resort & Golf Club in the British West Indies. The new Greg Norman-designed Avalon […]
Written by Len Ziehm, with Pictures by Joy Sarver When the opportunity arose to experience golf in the Pocono Mountains, Joy and I immediately said accepted the invitation and we’re glad we did. We were going to be near the Poconos at Valley Forge for the Spring Forum of the International Network of Golf (ING). […]
For 40 years golfers everywhere have agreed that Treetops Resort in northern Michigan is one of the very best golf destinations in the country. Here are a few reasons you should put Treetops at the top of your must-visit bucket list. First, the temperate summer climate is perfect for golf from April through September. Being […]
It’s a NEW YEAR and the possibilities for great golf adventures in 2023 have never been better. Here in Michigan, we are extremely lucky to have one of the BEST Golf Resorts in the world right in our backyard. With ’10 Magnificent Courses’ BOYNE Golf offers golfers the best opportunities to test their swing and […]