Tag Archives: Mike Devries
Virus’ Long-Term Effects on Golf in the U.S.
Could result in betterment of the game, reduced costs and green grass health Guest Column: By Mike DeVries For the foreseeable future, clearly, how we play golf in this country is going to be different. Walking may be mandated at some locations. In places where carts are allowed, some may be restricted to one per cart, thereby increasing the wear and tear to turf from increased traffic. Golf courses will likely be devoid of objects for a […]
Course review: Diamond Springs, Hamilton
The least known of all Mike DeVries designs is Diamond Springs, located in remote farming fields southwest of Grand Rapids. But it deserves any golfer’s full attention. With rates averaging under $30, Diamond Springs is frequently referred to as one of the best values in the state of Michigan, especially because it has all the […]
Course Review: Greywalls, Marquette
Greywalls has received a ton of national attention, and rightly so. Greywalls has very unique geographical characteristics that DeVries brought to life in his design and routing. The course is located on rolling land high above downtown Marquette and Lake Superior, filled with sheer granite walls, striking elevation changes, rock outcroppings and more sand than […]