Hopefully Spring isn’t Too Far Away! FRED ALTVATER PUBLISHER Back 9 Media Group Also Publishes: Ohio Golf Journal Indiana Golf Journal Back 9 Report As the calendar turns to March Michigan Golfers begin to think about getting back out onto a green grass fairway and making a few swings. French Lick Resort in southern Indiana is just close enough to be within driving distance, but far enough south to get an early jump on the golf season. Three courses, great accommodations, fabulous dining, two spas and a casino make French Lick Resort the perfect golf getaway. While we are talking about southern Indiana, another option is Victoria National Golf Club. It is a part of the Dormie Network and will test even the most proficient of golfers. This month in Michigan Golf Journal Ed Travis and I debate Greg Norman’s Saudi-backed Super Golf League’s advantages and disadvantages. Millions of dollars are at stake and the world of golf could be forever changed. At this writing is appears the big names will be staying on the PGA Tour, but the alternative tour has created a lot of noise. Tragedy hit Oakland Hills Country Club last month. A fire destroyed a large portion of the historic clubhouse. No one was injured, but the loss of valuable golf artifacts that were displayed is beyond calculation. Our friend, Jim Grosjean sent us a wonderful piece about a golf trip he experienced in Tucson. Many Michigan golfers head to Arizona in the winter months and Jim offers a few ideas for golf visits to Tucson. Congratulations go to the winner of our French Lick giveaway, Michael Martinico, from the Detroit area. Hope you enjoy your trip. We will be traveling in Coastal Alabama, Florida and Georgia in March. We will be looking for you on the Back 9. Michigan Golf Journal
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