Legislators learn golf industry’s impact on Golf Day at the Capitol
Greg Johnson State Senator Ken Horn of Frankenmuth, Michigan proclaimed June as Michigan Golf Month on behalf of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state legislature; and former Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who is now the president of the Small Business Association of Michigan, coached Michigan Golf Alliance members on how…
Grand Traverse Resort hosts Michigan Open Championship 30th time
Text: Greg Johnson Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Williamsburg, Michigan, and its course The Bear—a Jack-Nicklaus-design that remains one of Michigan’s most popular and top-ranked courses—is hosting the Michigan Open Championship Monday through Thursday this week, June 10 to June 13, 2019. It is the 30th time in the…
Pilgrim’s Run welcomes players from dawn to dusk
Text: Greg Johnson Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club in Pierson, which is located about 30 minutes north of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is now in its 21st season and for most of those years, the club has offered Couples Twilight and Parent-Junior Twilight golf specials. The rate begins after 6:00 p.m. for…
10 Michigan courses ranked among America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses
Text: Greg Johnson In the 2019-2020 ranking of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses released in May 2019, Golf Digest named 10 Michigan courses as among the best public golf in the country. From Arcadia and Roscommon, to Marquette, and Charlevoix, popular Michigan resort courses and fairway destinations were recognized as…
Cadillac drive is an eight-course scenic route
Text: Greg Johnson In Cadillac, Michigan there are eight golf courses located within about a 20-minute-drive of the downtown area that not only share the inherent beauty of the landscape, but also feature well-cared greens and friendly, welcoming service, according to the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau. With each course easily…
Nicklaus Design reimagines Grand Haven as American Dunes Golf Club
Text: Greg Johnson Folds of Honor Founder Major Dan Rooney, and lead ownership partner of Grand Haven Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan is collaborating with Jack Nicklaus and Nicklaus Design to create American Dunes Golf Club on the Grand Haven site, according to a Monday press release. Grand Haven…
Boyne adds Maine resort golf course to portfolio
Text: Greg Johnson Boyne Resorts, parent company and owner of Sunday River Country Club in Newry, Maine, has entered into an agreement to operate the nearby Sunday River Golf Club as of May 2019. The award-winning course is located near the resort’s Jordan Hotel and will be an addition to…
Michigan Club Pro lands spot in PGA Championship
Text: Greg Johnson Ben Cook, Grand Rapids, Michigan native and Ferris State University men’s golf alum, will make his debut with the PGA Tour stars and others this Thursday as he competes in the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York set for May 16 through May 19,…
Choice Hotels and 20 golf courses partner for custom play
Text: Greg Johnson Choice Hotels International Inc., Summerside Properties LLC, and more than 20 area golf courses have partnered for the eighth consecutive year to offer custom golf packages for players and guests in the Traverse City, Michigan region. The collaboration, which comprises the three, award-winning Choice Hotel properties of…
GAM Junior Kickoff Championship launches season, names winners
Text: Greg Johnson August Meekhof of Allendale, Sophie Stevens of Highland, Max VanderMolen of Richland, and Kate Brody of Grand Blanc were crowned age group champions on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in the inaugural Golf Association of Michigan, or GAM, Junior Kickoff Championship at Washtenaw Golf Club in Ypsilanti, Michigan. …