After Golf – The Golf Explorer

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

September 25, 2018September 26, 2018 by SVKmp

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Michigan Golf Day at the Capitol tees up this month

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 by SVKmp

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The Michigan Golf Alliance heads to the Capitol lawn once more to promote the industry in the state. By Greg Johnson The Michigan Golf Alliance will share its message with state legislators on Thursday, June 7, 2018 during the Michigan Golf Day at the Capitol annual event. For more than…

Make it Benzie: the little county featuring big fun

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by SVKmp

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By Greg Johnson The Benzie County Visitors Bureau, which is a nonprofit organization working to promote the county and region for tourism businesses and visitors, announced earlier this month it will be now known as Make It Benzie. While it may be the smallest county in Michigan, Benzie is big…

Topgolf Facility Coming to Michigan in Auburn Hills

March 6, 2018March 9, 2018 by SVKmp

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AUBURN HILLS – Topgolf International, a sports entertainment company, has broken ground in Michigan on a 65,000 square-foot facility that will house over 100 climate-controlled enclosed hitting bays from which golfers will hit shots with golf clubs and microchipped balls to an outdoor range with targets. It is scheduled to…

Treetop’s Kevin McKinley to receive PGA of America’s National Patriot Award

September 22, 2017 by SVKmp

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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 annual meeting in November, the national…

Colorful air-work

August 10, 2017March 9, 2018 by SVKmp

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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…

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