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Pinehurst Resort Adds Historic Magnolia Inn
Pinehurst Resort Adds Historic Magnolia Inn The Pinehurst Resort has agreed to acquire The Magnolia Inn, plus the Villaggio Ristorante & Bar. The Magnolia opened in 1896, less than one year after Pinehurst was founded. It is the second-oldest hotel in the Village behind the Holly Inn, which opened its doors on New Year’s Eve in 1895. The […]
Pinehurst’s Popular Cradle Par-3 to Get an Upgrade
The Cradle the popular par-3 course at Pinehurst has rapidly become one of the favorite attractions at “The Cradle of American Golf.” Designed by Gil Hanse it opened for play in the fall of 2017. This short course with its laid-back atmosphere is about to get an upgrade. The ‘Pine Cone’ rest area above the […]
Indiana’s Perfect Golf Experience
By Mike May For most I-90, that stretches across Northern Indiana, is the quickest thoroughfare in, or out of Chicago. For Golfaholics, however, the Indiana Turnpike is the gateway to “The Perfect Golf Experience” in the Hoosier state. Beginning with the Zollner Golf Course in Angola and concluding with White Hawk Country Club, these six courses will convince any Golfaholic that this is a must-visit destination. Zollner Golf Course If a golf course’s reputation is based on what tournaments it has hosted, […]
Zoar Golf Club – A Central Ohio Favorite For Almost 50 Years
By David Theoret In the early 1970s, Jack Nicklaus was winning major tournaments and the golf industry was on the verge of a boom. The Frank family wanted to build a high-end course in Tuscarawas County to capitalize on that golf momentum. Once they raised the capital and purchased the site, near Zoar, Geoffrey Cornish […]
Michigan’s LochenHeath is on the Rebound
By Len Ziehm LochenHeath Golf Club offers beautiful views of East Grand Traverse Bay, near Traverse City, Michigan. Although beautiful, it has had a rocky past. Forced to close, it was rescued due to the extraordinary efforts of a few former members and some very dedicated employees. Together they have converted LochenHeath into one of the best public courses in this golf-rich state. Built by the well-respected designer, Steve Smyers, on what was […]
Michigan’s Grand Slam
By Fred Altvater Babe Ruth holds baseball’s record for most Grand Slams hit at 16. Bobby Jones is the only man to win all four of golf’s major championships in the same year to achieve the Grand Slam. But, did you know, you could create your own ‘Grand Slam’ by playing at four of […]
MAPLE CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB: PETE DYE’s 1st COURSE
By Mike May While world-renowned golf course architect, Pete Dye was born in Ohio and is famous for designing some of the most ‘dye-abolical’ courses in the world. The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, host of the The Players Championship, the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, site of the 2021 PGA Championship, as well as, […]
Ultimate Kingdom Experience at Reynolds Lake Oconee
There are certainly several reasons to visit Reynolds Lake Oconee. Hundreds of miles of lake frontage are perfect for swimming, skiing, fishing, or a leisurely cruise on the pontoon. Five memorable golf courses by top name designers. Comfortable and modern accommodations, as well as, several outstanding culinary options are scattered about the property. Don’t forget, […]
SKY VALLEY CC: GEORGIA GOLF’S HIGH-ALTITUDE ESCAPE
By Mike May Do you want to experience a legal natural high? Pack your bags, grab your clubs, and head for Sky Valley Country Club, one of Georgia’s premier golf and vacation destinations. Nestled in the northeastern corner of the state and surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest, it is the highest golf course in […]
INDIANA’S I-65 CORRIDOR OF GOLF
By Mike May For sports fans in Indiana, May is one of the most exciting months of the year as the first Saturday of May horse racing fans attend the Kentucky Derby in Louisville and on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, auto racing fans flock to watch the Indianapolis 500. In between, there’s nothing […]