The Golf Explorer

The whole fairway package

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by SVKmp

Discover some of the resort destinations in Michigan offering more than a tee time. By Janina Parrott Jacobs Michigan’s designation as the second-most popular state for golf by a national golf lifestyle publication might have non-golfers contemplating its relevance. Truth…

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Michigan PGA announces winners of 2019 Special Awards

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by SVKmp

Text: Greg Johnson The Michigan Section PGA recognized the winners of the 2019 Michigan PGA Special Awards during its annual President’s Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 at the Country Club of Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. The annual celebration honors…

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Grip one last trip

October 23, 2017March 9, 2018 by SVKmp

Text: Greg Johnson As the leaves begin to change, don’t fall for missed seasonal opportunities for golf in Michigan.   Don’t put away those clubs just yet. In fact, seasoned golfers know there is often one more road trip still…

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Treetop’s Kevin McKinley to receive PGA of America’s National Patriot Award

September 22, 2017 by SVKmp

Text: Greg Johnson While Kevin McKinley, the director of golf and ski for Treetops Resort, didn’t serve in the military, his considerable support and contribution toward the United States Armed Forces and its veterans has been recognized by the PGA…

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Red, white, and blue fairways

April 26, 2017March 9, 2018 by SVKmp

At one northern golfing destination, Patriot Golf Day is teeing up all weekend long each year. By R.J. Weick   Folded, the American flag lies heavy in the hearts of those who have sacrificed for this country. It is an…

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