The Mines Golf Course Archives

Great Escapes

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020 by John Olsa

Text: Tyler Fleser Golf is a sort of meditation—a melding of nature and mankind’s ambition. Will Rogers, the famous American actor, columnist, and renowned socialite once said, “I guess there is nothing that will get your mind off everything like…

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…

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…

The Mines adds fall rates for twilight hours

September 20, 2018 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson The busy summer has turned into a busy fall at The Mines Golf Course in Grand Rapids, as special rates for shorter days have already begun, such as the twilight rate starting mid-afternoon. Golfers can play 18…

Fab four in Grand Rapids

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 by John Olsa

Several golfing destinations in the region partner to deliver a stay-and-play package with variety and quality. By Greg Johnson Jeffrey O’Malley, golf professional and PGA director of golf at Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club in Pierson, Michigan said golfers want variety,…

Dusting the clubs

December 19, 2017March 7, 2018 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson A Grand Rapids-based golf course is offering a new winter golf training program. People in Michigan are often quick to tuck their golf clubs away in the winter, but Gary Smithson, PGA Professional and director of Golf…