After Golf – The Golf Explorer

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 accommodations for members, guests, and visitors at LochenHeath,” said Kevin…

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, and for golfers, it means award-winning color for fall golf. …

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 fairway, Hops and Props on the River, combines the best…

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 reasons for returning are the quality and condition of the…

Belvedere Golf Club featured in GAM history series

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by SVKmp

Text: Greg Johnson The Golf Association of Michigan, or GAM, has launched a 10-part series celebrating its 100th year of service and this week the association is featuring the historic Belvedere Golf Club in Charlevoix, Michigan. Belvedere Golf Club, which is one of the oldest golf courses in northern Michigan…

A fall pairing: Boyne Golf, color tours, and wine

September 25, 2018September 26, 2018 by SVKmp

Ken Griffin, director of golf sales and marketing at Boyne Resorts, was driving from the southern part of the state back to Boyne country near the Petoskey, Michigan area last weekend when he noticed the colors in the trees had slowly begun starting to change. “It’s been dry enough this…

Savoring the last of summer in Benzie County

August 2, 2018August 3, 2018 by SVKmp

Text: R. Collins Though Benzie County is Michigan's smallest county, its natural outdoor resources and approachable demeanor make the area one of northwestern Michigan's most enjoyed year-round vacation destinations. In the late summer and fall of 2018, the Make it Benzie organization is offering a Benzie Treasure Trove vacation package…

Boyne Golf Academy named among best schools

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018 by SVKmp

Text: R.J. Weick Boyne Golf Academy, the golf programming arm of Boyne Resorts in Boyne Falls, Michigan, was recognized as one of three in the Midwest region for its top-of-the-line instruction earlier this year when it received an Editor’s Choice Award for Best Golf Schools and Academies by Golf Digest. …

The Upper Peninsula’s Wild Bluff

July 11, 2018 by SVKmp

Text: Greg Johnson Bay Mills Casino and Resort in Brimley, Michigan not only offers two casinos, 142 hotel rooms, four restaurants, 114 RV sites, and a championship 18-hole golf course, but also is extending its summer rates for its five-tee-set course into September, 2018. Players who venture to the Upper…

Tullymore’s Craft Beer Festival returns

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 by SVKmp

Craft beer and golf mix well at Tullymore Golf Resort as it hosts its annual event this week. By Greg Johnson Tullymore Golf Resort in Stanwood, Michigan is hosting its annual Craft Beer Festival this Friday, July 6 and tickets are still available for purchase. Tickets for the 2018…

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