Michigan Golf Journal December 2022

Putting Courses I’m sure nearly everyone has visited a putt-putt golf course in their lifetime. Tiger Woods and his new PopStroke locations have raised the bar for the traditional putt-putt. Covered with synthetic turf and contoured to provide tricky putting surfaces, the four PopStroke locations in Florida are just right for a family night out, date night, or a few wagers with friends. In addition, many resorts have added extensive putting courses for their guest to hone their short games. Many also have added lights allowing golf groups to hit the putting green after their round, or even after dinner to get in a few more whacks before bedtime. Private & Public Golf Courses Ardent Golfers still demand to play 18 holes and with tee sheets nearly full every day, general managers and owners are putting more money back into their courses. It seems nearly every course has a renovation plan in place. Every community has several public golf courses which offer affordable greens fees for daily play. These can be a family owned, or a local municipal track. Many of today’s professional golfers began their golfing odysseys on a local nine-hole golf course dreaming of holing a putt to win the U.S. Open. For the golfer that wants the benefits and can afford the higher cost, a private golf club could be the answer. A private club typically has much less demand for tee times, which means more availability and faster rounds. Private courses also offer social networking possibilities that can help widen your contacts and help grow your business. As you can see there is a greater variety of options to become involved with golf than ever before. Make it a priority to visit some type of golf facility in your area in 2023. Topgolf Serving more than 23 million guests annually at 70 locations, TopGolf has helped bring a new aspect to the game of golf. Many people, who would never set foot on a green-grass golf course, have enjoyed an evening of great food, drink and fun, while in a group setting at a TopGolf. If you have not yet tried an outing to a TopGolf facility gather up your besties and find a TopGolf location near you for an evening of laughter and conviviality. Michigan Golf Journal

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