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Part 2: Barry Cronin’s Michigan Golf Odyssey
By Barry Cronin, Editor Chicago District Golfer The first part of Barry Cronin’s Michigan Golf Odyssey can be found in March issue of Michigan Golf Journal and featured Gull Lake View Resort, Tullymore Golf Club, St. Ives and Forest Dunes. Forest Dunes was my last stop in Part 1. Heading about 90 miles farther north […]
Is Jay Monahan Really the Bad Guy Here?
By Fred Altvater PGA Commissioner, Jay Monahan seems to be the guy that everyone points to as incompetent during the recent LIV/PGA Tour impasse. But is he really? The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), led by Yasir Al-Rumayyan wanted to become financially involved with the PGA Tour to help offset negative publicity and world […]
Gaylord Golf Mecca Is the PERFECT Golf Destination
By Phyllis C. Barone (Queen on The Green) Gaylord Golf Mecca is annually ranked as one of the finest golf destinations in the country. Gaylord Golf Mecca has been providing the finest golf, accommodations and dining for travelers for nearly 40 years. Today the Gaylord Golf Mecca is comprised of 17 golf courses, at […]
The Five Best Online Websites For Discount Golf Equipment
From Ed Schmidt Jr; The Golf Travel Guru Buying golf equipment online can be a scary proposition. Knock offs of big-name brands are common and a buyer can never be sure he is getting exactly what he is paying for. After surfing the Internet, we have compiled a list of the best websites, from which […]
Top Golf Stories In 2023
Golf Continues Steady Growth Pattern Golf benefitted greatly from the COVID pandemic, but the numbers of golfers have continued to increase well after the major threat has dissipated. According to the National Golf Foundation year-to-date rounds played were 3% above 2022. Public courses have seen an increase of 3.7%, while private club’s rounds increased by […]
Christmas Ideas For Your Favorite Golfer
Volvik Golf Balls The most colorful ball in golf makes the ideal gift for any golfer on your Christmas list. Volvik has over 40 years’ experience in golf ball production. Their innovations have led the industry in the production of 3- and 4-piece multi-layer high performance golf balls for players of every skill set. They […]
Italian Ryder Cup Sets Records & Pros Still NOT Paid
By Fred Altvater The results are in and they are conclusive, sportsmen and women around the world enjoy watching Europe and the United States do battle in the Ryder Cup. The 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy set new records across the board attracting unprecedented levels of engagement across social media, as well as […]
When They Were Young
By Lee Pace Ben Hogan was a 30-year-old journeyman when the PGA Tour came to Pinehurst in March 1940. Hogan had been playing for eight years and didn’t have a win to show for it. He was out of money — and confidence. If he didn’t crack the winner’s circle that year, he was going […]
Treetops to Host A Delightful Culinary Experience
By Fred Altvater Delicious Dining and Autumn Color Tour on the Jones Masterpiece Course at Treetops in October. Treetops Resort is known for its five premier golf courses, but in October the Treetops culinary team led by Food & Beverage Director Greg Jones is celebrating Michigan’s most colorful season – autumn. Reservations are required […]
GAM Amateur Titles Decided in June
By Greg Johnson, GAM.org Timpf Wins Michigan Junior Girls Championship Again Weather and air quality issues interrupted the play in the Michigan Girls Junior Championship last month at MSU’s Forest Akers Golf Club. In the final match Lauren Timpf, from Macomb defeated Grosse Ile’s Lily Bargamian 2 & 1 for her second Michigan Junior […]