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Spirited hospitality in the heart of Michigan

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: R. Collins // Photography: Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Courtyard by Marriott Mt. Pleasant at Central Michigan University Alongside other cardinal locations in Michigan such as the picturesque northern region, “wine country,” and the east side’s industrial…

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The beachfront stay-and-play

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Brian Walters Photography Atop rolling hills near the edge of Lake Michigan, Manitou Passage Golf Club in Cedar, Michigan provides golfers with an Arnold Palmer signature course play that is just a short drive from…

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Bridging turf and trees at Bucks Run

May 12, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: R. Collins // Photography: Bucks Run Golf Club Among improvements to its property this past year—in anticipation of another active spring season—Bucks Run Golf Club in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan has used its longstanding selective tree removal program to rebuild…

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Art Flair returns to Mt. Pleasant, a golf destination

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: R. Collins // Photography: Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau | Art Reach of Mid Michigan For many Michigan cities and towns that double as vacation destinations, there tends to be little distinction between summer activities and who…

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American Dunes, a Jack Nicklaus design, officially opens

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: R. Collins // Photography: Nile Young American Dunes Golf Club, the most recent Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, held its grand opening on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Grand Haven, Michigan. The project benefits Folds of Honor, a nonprofit…

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The Harbor Shores experience

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 by John Olsa

Text: Brenna Buckwald In Benton Harbor, Michigan, Harbor Shores Resort invites golfers to experience its Jack Nicklaus Signature Course on Lake Michigan and stay in their waterfront lodging in nearby St. Joseph at The Inn at Harbor Shores or The…

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Rounding the fairways: Savor

November 19, 2019November 22, 2019 by John Olsa

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…

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Rounding the fairways: Play

November 18, 2019November 22, 2019 by John Olsa

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…

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Rounding the fairways: Stay

November 18, 2019November 22, 2019 by John Olsa

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…

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Rounding the fairways: Unwind

November 18, 2019November 22, 2019 by John Olsa

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…

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