Spring exploration in Benzie County
Text: Greg Johnson The four-season destination of Benzie County has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike from golfing, hiking, and biking, to mushroom hunting, bird watching, and fun events amid a natural environment fit for exploration. “We are…
West Michigan Golf Courses Opening Doors as Soon as This Weekend
Until April 1 you need to call the golf shop to get a tee time, but Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada is open to exploring golfers starting Friday as long as the weather cooperates. “We never thought two weeks…
New general manager at Harbor Shores envisions bright future
Josh Doxtator, a PGA professional and the new general manager at The Golf Club at Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor, Michigan, has been on the job for almost four weeks, but spent a month prior to that working on…
New lodging planned for The Dream, The Nightmare
Text: Greg Johnson In West Branch, Michigan plans to add on-course lodging at two resort style destination golfing venues are in the works for the near future. The expansion for the courses—The Dream and The Nightmare—was prompted in order to…
Chris Whitten to Succeed David Graham as GAM Executive Director
Chris Whitten, courtesy University of Michigan Athletics FARMINGTON HILLS – Chris Whitten, the University of Michigan Men’s Head Golf Coach since 2011, has been hired to succeed David Graham as Executive Director of the Golf Association of Michigan. “I am…
Michigan Golf Hall of Fame celebrates four new inductees this summer
The Michigan Golf Hall of Fame, or MGHOF, located at Ferris State University’s Katke Golf Club in Big Rapids, Michigan is adding four more names to its hallowed walls during an induction celebration and event on Sunday, June 2, 2019.…
New rules for a New Year
Text: Brad Steffen, PGA, head golf professional at The Mines in Grand Rapids, Michigan The R&A, the governing body for the game worldwide excepting the United States and Mexico, and the United States Golf Association, or USGA, have made major…
Otsego Resort’s winter opening marks bright future ahead
Text: Greg Johnson The Otsego Resort in Gaylord, Michigan has planned a soft opening event this weekend, Dec. 14 through Dec. 16, 2018 for public skiing as it returns to year-round service under new ownership and management. The returning debut…
Explore Boyne for world-class golf in 2019
Text: Greg Johnson While the snow may have begun to fall in the state, it’s not too early to start planning a golf exploration in Michigan for the summer 2019. There are a number of great resorts, regional escapes, and…
Michigan golf professionals, players recognized with annual awards
Text: Greg Johnson Crystal Mountain Resort’s Greg Babinec was named the 2018 Michigan PGA Golf Professional of the Year and LochenHeath Golf Club’s Adam Schriber was named 2018 Teacher of the Year as part of recent ceremonies held at the…