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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…

Michigan Open heads back to The Bear

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 by SVKmp

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Six-time winner Scott Hebert joins 13 other former champions in a return to an Acme-based course for the annual tournament. By Greg Johnson It’s back to The Bear at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for the 101st Michigan Open Championship next Monday, June 11 until Thursday, June 14 after nearly…

Nicklaus returns to Harbor Shores for announcement

May 29, 2018 by SVKmp

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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 wife Barbara Nicklaus attended the 2018 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship…

Weather delays Michigan golf season

April 18, 2018 by SVKmp

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By Greg Johnson With the recent snap of winter weather, the Michigan golfing season and course superintendents are on hold. Fairways and greens were mowed during a recent break in the weather at The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe in Grand Rapids, but it almost wasn’t worth the effort. “We…

Scramble kickoff at Thornapple

April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by SVKmp

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By Greg Johnson The Grand Rapids-based golf club launches its 2018 season in earnest with its popular three-man scramble. Although the golf season at the Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe has begun weather permitting, once the 2018 Kickoff 3 Man Scramble takes place on Saturday, April 14, it will start…

Putt Like Lefty; Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Featuring Dave Pelz School

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 by SVKmp

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By Greg Johnson ACME – Phil Mickelson and many others have sought the knowledge of Dave Pelz. Visitors to Grand Traverse Resort and Spa can as well when the The Dave Pelz Scoring Game School returns for another golf season. Between June 27 and Sept. 8 the Pelz school at…

Boyne Golf Academy Adds Winner to Team of Instructors

March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 by SVKmp

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By Greg Johnson PETOSKEY – One of Michigan winningest golf professionals ever, Michigan native Jeff Roth, has joined The Boyne Golf Academy team of instructors. “I have experienced up-close the Boyne golf operation and the Golf Academy over the years, and to now be able to bring my knowledge and…

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