The Golf Explorer

Fab four in Grand Rapids

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 by John Olsa

Several golfing destinations in the region partner to deliver a stay-and-play package with variety and quality. By Greg Johnson Jeffrey O’Malley, golf professional and PGA director of golf at Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club in Pierson, Michigan said golfers want variety,…

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Go North for the 2018 Tour Golf

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 by John Olsa

Northern Michigan courses partner to bring players a signature stay-and-play package.  By Greg Johnson Since the year 2000 Black Lake Golf Club has offered at least 18 reasons to venture 18 miles from northbound Interstate 75 toward Onaway, Michigan as…

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Sweet 16: Crystal Mountain hosts Michigan Women’s Open

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 by John Olsa

The northern resort is welcoming former champions and players to the field next week with the 25th Michigan Women’s Open Championship.  By Greg Johnson Defending Champion Lindsey McPherson of Flushing, Michigan may have stopped playing tour golf, but she is…

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Country Club of Detroit hosts 107th Michigan Amateur

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 by John Olsa

By Greg Johnson Throughout its history, the Country Club of Detroit in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan has been considered one of the nation’s top golf courses and a perfect place to determine champion golfers.  “Amateur golf has always been part…

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White Lake amateur battles The Bear to win Michigan Open

June 15, 2018 by John Olsa

By Greg Johnson Jake Kneen, White Lake-native and former Michigan Junior Amateur Champion, became the sixth amateur player in history to win the Michigan Open Championship at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa during the 2018 event.  Kneen, who noted it…

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Michigan Open Junior Clinic tees up state championship

June 12, 2018June 15, 2018 by John Olsa

                Sunday Junior Clinic Kicked off Michigan Open Week at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa By Greg Johnson The 101st Michigan Open Championship festivities kicked off with five of some of the most…

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Michigan Golf Hall of Fame inducts four new members

June 4, 2018June 8, 2018 by John Olsa

This past weekend, two players and two executives were recognized with an industry honor.   By Greg Johnson The Michigan Golf Hall of Fame recognized a notable foursome on June 2, 2018 during the 2018 Golf Outing and Induction Ceremony…

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Michigan Golf Day at the Capitol tees up this month

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 by John Olsa

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…

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PGA Tour returns to Michigan in 2019 

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 by John Olsa

A local company sponsoring the comeback event looks to highlight its hometown city of Detroit.  By Greg Johnson The PGA Tour is coming back to Michigan in 2019, according to an announcement by the PGA Tour and title-sponsor Quicken Loans this past…

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Nicklaus returns to Harbor Shores for announcement

May 29, 2018 by John Olsa

By Greg Johnson The acclaimed course designer attends Harbor Shores’ KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship on the heels of the announcement of a new scholarship. Jack Nicklaus, golf legend and course designer of The Golf Club at Harbor Shores, and his…

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