Treetop’s Kevin McKinley to receive PGA of America’s National Patriot Award
[caption id="attachment_786" align="alignright" width="209"] Kevin McKinley[/caption] Text: Greg Johnson While Kevin McKinley, the director of golf and ski for Treetops Resort, didn’t serve in the military, his considerable support and contribution toward the United States Armed Forces and its veterans has been recognized by the PGA of America. During its…
Golf Explorer Volume 1 Issue 3: A Fade Into Autumn
In our second digital edition of The Golf Explorer: Michigan’s Journal to Incredible Golf, with crisp cool breeze of autumn in the air we look at why there is plenty of golf to appreciate yet as the season winds down. Here are some highlights from the fall issue: 18 Burnished:…
Smooth moves and greens
Crystal Mountain Resort’s Golf Course Superintendent builds consistent conditions through sound practices. Text: Greg Johnson Lindsey McPherson of Flushing saw the line on the 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Crystal Mountain Resort’s Mountain Ridge course—a putt that could win the 2017 Michigan PGA Women’s Open…
LochenHeath’s planning crests the hill to final fairways
Text: Greg Johnson A northern Michigan golf resort’s long-term, strategic planning is reaching its final stages. LochenHeath Golf Club is in the fifth year of a seven-year-plan to transition back to being a private golf club, and General Manager Kevin O’Brien reported there a lot of good things happening. Things…
Surfing the earth
By Greg Johnson Bucks Run Golf Club has jumped on board as one of the first facilities offering GolfBoards in Michigan to members and guests. At Bucks Run Golf Club in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, golfers now have an opportunity to experience the game in a whole new way as they…
Colorful air-work
By Greg Johnson An annual event returns to Shanty Creek Resorts later this month, brightening the Bellaire sky with air balloons. Hot air balloonists take to the sky in colorful splendor once again during the third annual Balloons Over Bellaire community event on Aug. 25 and Aug. 26, and host…
The Lynx is well-positioned as golfing destination after investment years
By Greg Johnson When Jim Szilagyi and his partners purchased the Lynx Golf Course in Otsego, Michigan four years ago, he had a vision of what it could become with a few years of hard work and vested interest. “The best thing that we are doing is maturing, and after…
Traverse City’s 10th annual Microbrew and Music Festival returns this summer
By R.Collins Vacationers and residents in Traverse City have flocked to the area’s famed fairways in the summer for decades. For about the last 10 years, the Traverse City Microbrew and Music Festival has taken an additional role in highlighting the area’s attractions in order to create a perfect pairing:…
Lakewood Shores’ links and summer packages
By Greg Johnson British Open week is special in golf throughout the world—a continuing legacy that has inspired players and viewers alike—and at Lakewood Shores Golf Resort, experiencing the remarkable tradition is possible. “It’s always an exciting week, but for us it’s also a week in which people are watching…
Building the experience at Gull Lake View
By Greg Johnson A southwestern Michigan resort has built a legacy for three generations as a golfing destination. [caption id="attachment_651" align="alignright" width="300"] Gull Lake View West, hole number 9. Photo By Nile Young Photography[/caption] With the opening of the new Stoatin Brea course, Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort…