In our inaugural digital edition of The Golf Explorer: Michigan’s Journal to Incredible Golf, we continue to delve into the game both on and off the course.

Here are some highlights from the summer issue:

18 Summertime bliss | a few highlighted destinations for those seeking to escape the heat of the summer season

28 The First Tee perspective | a conversation with the leadership from a number of First Tee Chapters in the state of Michigan

40 Instructor insight: learning the moves | the go-to teaching methods of six prominent teaching professionals

50 Driving success | the journey of one of A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort’s co-owners

56 Belles of the green | the wedding destinations rolling out the carpet for both bridal couple and guests

66 Rich cuisine on par with greens | the fine dining experiences with a reputation matching their award-winning courses

72 Blythefield turns quiet fields into dynamic spaces | the host of the Meijer LPGA Classic breathes new life into its historic country club

78 Arrivals | some of the airports providing convenient access to incredible golf in Michigan