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Framing a golf course

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: R.J. Weick // Photography: Mike Gullon, Phoenix Photographic Built deep within the 320-acre, private golf and residential community featuring a rolling terrain of hardwoods, bentgrass fairways, and large greens with their gentle undulations, the more traditional timber-framed, cottage style…

Private, in Michigan

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Lost Dunes Golf Club, Speckman Photography To many, golf is an escape from the stresses of everyday life. Breathing in fresh air while out on a golf course with a club in one’s hand often…

Tour de fairways and greens

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Apple Mountain, Island Resort and Casino Part III of III In the final installment of this series, The Golf Explorer: Michigan's Journal to Incredible Golf Magazine has compiled a couple more golf courses around Michigan…

Tour de fairways and greens

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Brian Walters Photography, Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau PART I of III Remote work combined with indoor restrictions has led to a great number of people trying new hobbies and expanding their leisure time…

The Dish: Shkodé Chophouse

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Courtesy of Gun Lake Casino After experiencing the buzz and bright lights of gaming at Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Michigan, guests looking to relax in warm ambiance and enjoy a flame-grilled meal, artisan cocktails,…

Summer play at Bucks Run

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Courtesy Bucks Run Golf Club This golf season, Bucks Run Golf Club in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, welcomes players to join in on the fun—playing a round on the 18-hole Jerry Matthews-designed course, competing in various…

The Great Lakes State escapes

May 19, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Nile Young, A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort, Lakewood Shores Resort, Manitou Passage, Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau Part II of II In this continued series from the latest edition of The Golf Explorer: Michigan’s Journal to…

The Great Lakes State escapes

May 16, 2022May 19, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Nile Young, BOYNE Golf, Crystal Mountain, Shanty Creek Resort, Brian Walters Part I of II When Michigan’s warmer months roll in, daylight hours extend, and snow melts off the golf courses—individuals, couples, friends, and families…

Cambria Hotel Traverse City’s custom stay-and-play

April 29, 2022May 2, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Cambria Hotel Traverse City, Noah Jurik, Courtesy of A-Ga-Ming, Nile Young Photography Throughout the Traverse City region, there are numerous golf courses, more than 30 wineries, and historic area attractions to explore—an ideal golf destination…

The Grand Rapids stay and play experience

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East; Experience GR; Nile Young In Grand Rapids, Michigan, a city nicknamed Beer City, USA for its offering of more than 40 local breweries, golfers can spend…

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