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West Michigan Golf Courses Opening Doors as Soon as This Weekend

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by SVKmp

Until April 1 you need to call the golf shop to get a tee time, but Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada is open to exploring golfers starting Friday as long as the weather cooperates. “We never thought two weeks ago that we would be thinking about opening yet, but…

New general manager at Harbor Shores envisions bright future

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by SVKmp

Josh Doxtator, a PGA professional and the new general manager at The Golf Club at Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been on the job for almost four weeks, but spent a month prior to that working on a strategic plan with stakeholders. “We want to create a…

New lodging planned for The Dream, The Nightmare

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 by SVKmp

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Text: Greg Johnson In West Branch, Michigan plans to add on-course lodging at two resort style destination golfing venues are in the works for the near future. The expansion for the courses—The Dream and The Nightmare—was prompted in order to attract more golfers, according to Kyle Middleton, director of golf…

Chris Whitten to Succeed David Graham as GAM Executive Director

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 by SVKmp

Chris Whitten, courtesy University of Michigan Athletics FARMINGTON HILLS – Chris Whitten, the University of Michigan Men’s Head Golf Coach since 2011, has been hired to succeed David Graham as Executive Director of the Golf Association of Michigan. “I am honored to have this opportunity to lead and contribute at…

Michigan Golf Hall of Fame celebrates four new inductees this summer

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by SVKmp

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The Michigan Golf Hall of Fame, or MGHOF, located at Ferris State University’s Katke Golf Club in Big Rapids, Michigan is adding four more names to its hallowed walls during an induction celebration and event on Sunday, June 2, 2019. The MGHOF will also present its fourth Special Award in…

New rules for a New Year

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 by SVKmp

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Text: Brad Steffen, PGA, head golf professional at The Mines in Grand Rapids, Michigan The R&A, the governing body for the game worldwide excepting the United States and Mexico, and the United States Golf Association, or USGA, have made major changes in the Rules of Golf effective as of January…

Otsego Resort’s winter opening marks bright future ahead

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 by SVKmp

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Text: Greg Johnson The Otsego Resort in Gaylord, Michigan has planned a soft opening event this weekend, Dec. 14 through Dec. 16, 2018 for public skiing as it returns to year-round service under new ownership and management. The returning debut also means golf will swing into action once more in…

Explore Boyne for world-class golf in 2019

November 28, 2018 by SVKmp

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Text: Greg Johnson While the snow may have begun to fall in the state, it’s not too early to start planning a golf exploration in Michigan for the summer 2019. There are a number of great resorts, regional escapes, and local fairways located throughout the Great Lakes State, and not…

Michigan golf professionals, players recognized with annual awards

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 by SVKmp

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Text: Greg Johnson Crystal Mountain Resort’s Greg Babinec was named the 2018 Michigan PGA Golf Professional of the Year and LochenHeath Golf Club’s Adam Schriber was named 2018 Teacher of the Year as part of recent ceremonies held at the Michigan PGA’s Annual Fall Meeting in East Lansing, Michigan. Babinec,…

The Heather named 2018 Michigan Golf Course of the Year

October 19, 2018October 22, 2018 by SVKmp

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The Michigan Golf Course Association recognizes Boyne Highlands’ course as a landmark this year. Text: Greg Johnson Boyne Resorts’ very first golf course known as The Heather at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs, Michigan, has been named the 2018 Golf Course of the Year by the Michigan Golf Course Association,…

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