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Sweet Home Alabama: A Golf Destination Unlike Any Other
Sweet Home Alabama is more than just a song or a movie, although they both certainly evoke the spirit of the beautiful state. It’s also a mantra for the hard-working, friendly folks that travelers encounter along the way. From the bagboys and beverage cart girls on the world-class golf courses to the servers and chefs in […]
BOYNE Has Become An International Travel Destination
By Len Ziehm (pictures by Joy Sarver) Boyne Mountain, the first of three Michigan destinations to open, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The Highlands, a few miles down the road, is celebrating its 60th and long-time senior vice president of golf operations Bernie Friedrich has been named the winner of the prestigious PGA Golf Executive of the […]
Mississippi Offers Great Golf Opportunities
By Len Ziehm With cooler temperatures beginning to creep into our area, golfers in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana may want to consider heading south to Mississippi for great golf and amenities. Top-notch golf is spread across the state from the Gulf Coast’s No 1 rated Fallen Oak, No. 6 Grand Bear and No. 10 Shell […]
Gulf Shores, Alabama: More Than Beautiful Beaches
By Len Ziehm Let’s make this perfectly clear, Gulf Shores-Orange Beach, sandwiched between Pensacola and Mobile offers much more than beautiful white sandy beaches and great golf. Gulf Shores is a unique spot for golfers. Not only are its courses good, but they’re not far from each other with a total of 15 courses […]
The “Home of Golf” Awaits Your Visit
By Brian Weis & Fred Altvater If you are considering a trip to the ‘Home of Golf’ here are a few items that will help you plan your visit. Golf The Old Course Everyone has seen the Old Course when the OPEN Championship is held there and dreams of visiting those hallowed grounds. […]
5 Tips For Planning Your Fall Golf Trip To Northeast Florida
By Brian Weis, GolfTrips.com September is the harbinger to colder weather in the Northern portion of the country and golfers from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana are beginning to think about heading south for a winter golf getaway. There are plenty of great golf opportunities in Northeastern Florida. Here are a few tips to make […]
Magnificent Mountain Golf in Northern Georgia
By Mike May As summer approaches and temperatures near the boiling point in various parts of the country, the mountains of Northern Georgia stay cool all summer, with long lazy days to enjoy golf. The best mountain golf along the Eastern Seaboard is not restricted to North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Georgia is often […]
Travel Notes From Len Ziehm
By Len Ziehm The demand for new upscale golf courses continues to expand with big name designers currently renovating, or adding new courses to existing resorts, as well as creating completely new golf destinations. Here are a few new projects currently underway. Reynolds Lake Oconee Famed architect Tom Fazio is returning to this beautiful […]
Daytona Beach Is Not Just For Spring Break & NASCAR
By Len Ziehm In addition to great beaches and the Daytona Speedway, greater Daytona features 20 golf courses. Since 1994, Daytona has been the home of the LPGA, and annually hosts the final stage of the Qualifying School each year. Its two courses were designed by two of the game’s best architects, Arthur Hills and Rees […]
The Ultimate Five-Course Menu of Golf Along The Outer Banks
The Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina has all the components needed to fashion a five-star, five-course package full of food, fun and folic. There truly isn’t a better recreational activity than an 18-hole round out on warm, windswept links to build up an appetite, plus there isn’t a better destination to satisfy your need […]