Tapping into the Detroit spirit
Atwater Brewery’s hard work of bringing a storied tradition new life is gaining momentum. There is a sound echoing in bars and households throughout the country—and across international borders—reminding the world of Detroit’s enduring and entrepreneurial spirit. It is the…
From birdies to blackjack
Golf and gambling go hand-in-hand, or perhaps grip-to-one-arm-bandit. Every shot is a gamble, every Nassau is a speculation, and every pull of the handle is a possibility. Will it yield a birdie, an ace, or the Big Jackpot? By Janina…
The whole fairway package
Discover some of the resort destinations in Michigan offering more than a tee time. By Janina Parrott Jacobs Michigan’s designation as the second-most popular state for golf by a national golf lifestyle publication might have non-golfers contemplating its relevance. Truth…
Werkmeister takes on PGA Tour Champions for third time
Text: Greg Johnson Tom Werkmeister, a Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member following a banner amateur career, is playing this week, Nov. 17 through Nov. 22, 2019 in the first of two stages planned for the PGA Tour Champions Qualifying…
Rounding the fairways: Savor
One of a four part series Play, Stay, Savor & Unwind as printed in The Golf Explorer magazine, volume 1, issue 1. By R.J. Weick Take a look at some of the great places to play, stay, dine, and unwind…
Rounding the fairways: Play
One of a four part series Play, Stay, Savor & Unwind as printed in The Golf Explorer magazine, volume 1, issue 1. By R.J. Weick Take a look at some of the great places to play, stay, dine, and unwind…
Rounding the fairways: Unwind
One of a four part series Play, Stay, Savor & Unwind as printed in The Golf Explorer magazine, volume 1, issue 1. By R.J. Weick Take a look at some of the great places to play, stay, dine, and unwind…
Rounding the fairways: Stay
One of a four part series Play, Stay, Savor & Unwind as printed in The Golf Explorer magazine, volume 1, issue 1. By R.J. Weick Take a look at some of the great places to play, stay, dine, and unwind…
Nagel of DeWitt, cancer survivor, qualifies for LPGA Tour full-time
Text: Greg Johnson Elizabeth Nagel of DeWitt, Michigan celebrated her 28th birthday two days after making it through LPGA qualifying to secure full status on tour with the top women golfers in the world. “I believed in myself,” Nagel said.…
Michigan PGA announces winners of 2019 Special Awards
Text: Greg Johnson The Michigan Section PGA recognized the winners of the 2019 Michigan PGA Special Awards during its annual President’s Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 at the Country Club of Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. The annual celebration honors…