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The Grand Rapids fall circuit

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson In mid-October, the leaves often pop in the state of Michigan and in the Grand Rapids area where golf is prolific, residents and visitors alike are drawn to its downtown river valley, parks, riverfront, and fairways for…

An estate, property on par with locale

December 12, 2017March 7, 2018 by John Olsa

Text: R.J. Weick To the perceptive eye, the nuances in a sense of place can be found in the architectural detailing in a neighborhood, the natural environment, or in the musical and lighting ambiance created in a small corner café.…

The Lakeshore 36

June 22, 2017March 9, 2018 by John Olsa

In southwest Michigan, there are two golf courses offering 36 holes and one unforgettable day. By Greg Johnson It is about 20.3 miles between HawksHead Links Golf Course in South Haven and Ravines Golf Club in Saugatuck as the hawk…