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A fall pairing: Boyne Golf, color tours, and wine

September 25, 2018September 26, 2018 by SVKmp

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Ken Griffin, director of golf sales and marketing at Boyne Resorts, was driving from the southern part of the state back to Boyne country near the Petoskey, Michigan area last weekend when he noticed the colors in the trees had slowly begun starting to change. “It’s been dry enough this…

The Lynx Golf Course charges into Fall programming

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 by SVKmp

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Summer is sprinting to the finish and as fall beckons, The Lynx Golf Course in Otsego, Michigan is in preparation mode. “Golf courses today have to do the golf really well, which we think we do and will continue to do, but you have to use your facility for other…

Black Lake experiences upswing in stay-and-play despite late season start

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 by SVKmp

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Text: Greg Johnson Black Lake Golf Club in Onaway, Michigan—like most of the golf courses in the state—had a late start to the season. “We’ve caught up fairly well,” said Nick Aune, general manager at Black Lake Golf Club. When the golfers finally returned for the 2018 season they found…

Stay-and-play at Dunmaglas

August 17, 2018 by SVKmp

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With eight new cottages, Dunmaglas Golf Course invites golfers to stay at its scenic destination. Text: Greg Johnson Dunmaglas Golf Course in Charlevoix, Michigan, which is a gem of sweeping greens in a rustic setting among the trees in one of northern Michigan’s most popular tourist areas, has been a…

Gary Smithson putting signature stamp on Quail Ridge

August 6, 2018August 10, 2018 by SVKmp

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Text: Greg Johnson Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada, Michigan is a busy, busy place. It is a statement echoed by Gary Smithson, PGA Professional, who is in the middle of his first year overseeing the golf operation at the Raymond Hearn-designed public venue. The club, which is located minutes…

New South Course debuts to positive feedback

August 6, 2018August 6, 2018 by SVKmp

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Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club brings a unique golfing experience to Michigan. Text: Greg Johnson The new South Course at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club in Arcadia, Michigan has been open for just a few days and the response from those who have played it has been what had been hoped for…

Boyne Golf Academy named among best schools

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018 by SVKmp

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Text: R.J. Weick Boyne Golf Academy, the golf programming arm of Boyne Resorts in Boyne Falls, Michigan, was recognized as one of three in the Midwest region for its top-of-the-line instruction earlier this year when it received an Editor’s Choice Award for Best Golf Schools and Academies by Golf Digest. …

Tullymore’s Craft Beer Festival returns

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 by SVKmp

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Craft beer and golf mix well at Tullymore Golf Resort as it hosts its annual event this week. By Greg Johnson Tullymore Golf Resort in Stanwood, Michigan is hosting its annual Craft Beer Festival this Friday, July 6 and tickets are still available for purchase. Tickets for the 2018…

Sweet 16: Crystal Mountain hosts Michigan Women’s Open

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 by SVKmp

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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 returning to the field to play in the 25th Michigan…

White Lake amateur battles The Bear to win Michigan Open

June 15, 2018 by SVKmp

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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 was one of the grittiest rounds in his life, overcame…

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