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Hops and Props on the River returns to Manistee

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 by John Olsa

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…

New company introduces handcrafted accessory that fits like a glove

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 by John Olsa

Text: R. Collins Michigan’s golfing industry welcomed a new addition to the field as of May 1, 2019 when North Coast Golf Company introduced its premium golf gloves designed for the modern golfer—and its brand that seeks to redefine the…

Boyne Mountain hosts stellar field in 28th Tournament of Champions

July 28, 2019July 28, 2019 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson The Tournament of Champions has become a traditional part of summer at Boyne Mountain Resort, a four-season resort in Boyne Falls, Michigan, and remains one of the most unique gatherings of Michigan’s finest golfers. Alex Scott Defending-champion…

Apple Mountain dining scores like its golfing

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by John Olsa

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…

Anika Dy of Traverse City wins Michigan Women’s Open

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson Anika Dy, 17-year-old native of Traverse City, Michigan, secured the first place win with six birdies last week during the 26th Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship at Crystal Mountain’s Mountain Ridge Course on June 24 through June…

Forest Dunes resort adds short course to its repertoire

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 by John Olsa

The Forest Dunes Golf Club resort in Roscommon, Michigan is familiar with attracting attention for its golf program. Its founding course, a Tom-Weiskopf-design, features 18 holes cut through northern Michigan forest and rugged native sands; and it was joined in…

Jack Nicklaus appearance highlights GAM Centennial

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson Jack Nicklaus, golf legend and founder of Nicklaus Design, headlined a Golf Association of Michigan Foundation fundraiser gala at Oakland Hills Country Club in Farmington Hills, Michigan on Monday, June 17, 2019 to help honor the association’s…

Legislators learn golf industry’s impact on Golf Day at the Capitol

June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by John Olsa

Greg Johnson State Senator Ken Horn of Frankenmuth, Michigan proclaimed June as Michigan Golf Month on behalf of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state legislature; and former Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who is now the president of the Small Business…

Grand Traverse Resort hosts Michigan Open Championship 30th time

June 11, 2019June 17, 2019 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Williamsburg, Michigan, and its course The Bear—a Jack-Nicklaus-design that remains one of Michigan’s most popular and top-ranked courses—is hosting the Michigan Open Championship Monday through Thursday this week, June 10 to…

Pilgrim’s Run welcomes players from dawn to dusk

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club in Pierson, which is located about 30 minutes north of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is now in its 21st season and for most of those years, the club has offered Couples Twilight and Parent-Junior…

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