The Golf Explorer

At the table: Trevor Tkach

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 by John Olsa

Text: R.J. Weick For Trevor Tkach, president and chief executive officer at Traverse City Tourism in Traverse City, Michigan—formerly the Traverse City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau—the regional story is a compelling one and, for the city, it is about…

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The fairway destination

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by John Olsa

Text: Brenna Buckwald Only one thing can make spending a day playing golf even better— staying the night in a resort and waking up the next day ready to do it all over again. Luckily, for people who love to…

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The clubhouse vernacular

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 by John Olsa

Text: R.J. Weick “Golf course design, as I’ve learned through many of the designers we’ve worked with, is its own very specific, emotional, technical, and spiritual journey, and an environmental and landscape one,” said James. D. Nordlie, AIA, president of…

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Great Escapes

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020 by John Olsa

Text: Tyler Fleser Golf is a sort of meditation—a melding of nature and mankind’s ambition. Will Rogers, the famous American actor, columnist, and renowned socialite once said, “I guess there is nothing that will get your mind off everything like…

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Buddy Trips: Tullymore Golf Resort

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson  Tullymore Golf Resort in Stanwood, Michigan is built for groups. Guys, gals, or mixed; twosomes, threesomes, or foursomes; at the resort located near the beautiful Canadian Lakes area about an hour north of Grand Rapids U.S. Route…

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This spring, Make It Benzie

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson  Golf as well as hiking, biking, mushroom hunting, bird watching, and wildflower viewing are just some of the things to explore in Benzie County—and it’s never too early to begin spring plans for a visit to the…

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Rounding the fairways: Savor

November 19, 2019November 22, 2019 by John Olsa

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…

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Rounding the fairways: Play

November 18, 2019November 22, 2019 by John Olsa

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…

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Rounding the fairways: Stay

November 18, 2019November 22, 2019 by John Olsa

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…

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Rounding the fairways: Unwind

November 18, 2019November 22, 2019 by John Olsa

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…

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