After Golf – The Golf Explorer

Tapping into the Detroit spirit

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by SVKmp

Atwater Brewery’s hard work of bringing a storied tradition new life is gaining momentum. There is a sound echoing in bars and households throughout the country—and across international borders—reminding the world of Detroit’s enduring and entrepreneurial spirit. It is the…

From birdies to blackjack

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 by SVKmp

Golf and gambling go hand-in-hand, or perhaps grip-to-one-arm-bandit. Every shot is a gamble, every Nassau is a speculation, and every pull of the handle is a possibility. Will it yield a birdie, an ace, or the Big Jackpot? By Janina…

Rounding the fairways: Savor

November 19, 2019November 22, 2019 by SVKmp

One of a four part series Play, Stay, Savor & Unwind as printed in The Golf Explorer magazine, volume 1, issue 1. By R.J. Weick Take a look at some of the great places to play, stay, dine, and unwind…

Rounding the fairways: Play

November 18, 2019November 22, 2019 by SVKmp

Rounding the fairways: Stay

November 18, 2019November 22, 2019 by SVKmp

Rounding the fairways: Unwind

November 18, 2019November 22, 2019 by SVKmp

The Cottages at LochenHeath officially open doors

August 30, 2019August 29, 2019 by SVKmp

Text: R.J. Weick LochenHeath Golf Club, a private-and-limited-outside-play golf course destination in Williamsburg, Michigan, officially announced the grand opening of its new Cottages at LochenHeath on July 24, 2019. “We are very pleased to now be able to offer play-and-stay…

Scenic fall at Crystal Mountain

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by SVKmp

Text: Greg Johnson Crystal Mountain, a family-owned, four-season resort in Thompsonville, Michigan is less than 20 minutes Michigan Route 22 in the northwest corner of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It is a region voted Best Scenic Autumn Drive by USA Today,…

Hops and Props on the River returns to Manistee

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 by SVKmp

Text: R. Collins Manistee County is home not only to many destinations for early fall golf, but also to a variety of activities and events to herald in the new, colorful season. In Manistee, Michigan, one such event off the…

Apple Mountain dining scores like its golfing

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by SVKmp

Text: Greg Johnson Apple Mountain in Freeland, Michigan leaves an impression involving more than its great golf course. “When looking at our returning guests, particularly those who travel a distance to play our course, we consistently hear that the main…

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