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…
The Heather named 2018 Michigan Golf Course of the Year
The Michigan Golf Course Association recognizes Boyne Highlands’ course as a landmark this year. Text: Greg Johnson Boyne Resorts’ very first golf course known as The Heather at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs, Michigan, has been named the 2018 Golf…
Gull Lake View hosts HOPE for Veterans Pro-Am this month
The veteran benefit scramble heads to Stoatin Brae on October 19, 2018. By Greg Johnson The Battle Creek, Michigan branch of the PGA HOPE, otherwise known as the PGA Helping Our Patriots Everywhere program, announced it will host its HOPE…
Eagle Eye hosts Michigan PGA Section Match Play
The mid-Michigan golf destination welcomes the final players in the 2018 championship event next week. By Greg Johnson Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath, Michigan is hosting one of the final major championships of the state’s season as it welcomes…
A fall pairing: Boyne Golf, color tours, and wine
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…