Tag Archives: Len Ziehm
Jekyll Island Transforms & Honors Its Rich History
Written by Len Ziehm with Pictures by Joy Sarver Without question, Jekyll Island is the very best state park in Georgia and it has received a sparkling new look. The 600 residents on the island, located on Georgia’s Atlantic Coast, between Savannah, and Jacksonville, enjoy the relaxed life only an island oasis like Jekyll Island […]
Tiger’s Life As Never Told Before
By Len Ziehm Another book about Tiger Woods? When I first heard about “Tiger, Tiger,” by James Patterson, I wondered why. After all, his playing career is in obvious decline. But, then I considered the author, James Patterson, one of the most prolific writers over the last few decades, and also one of the very […]
You Can Have FUN And Play Golf At The Same Time
By Fred Altvater I have always held to the mantra, “You can’t play golf and have fun at the same time.” Making a double bogey on the first couple of holes always seems to ruin a good round before it gets started. Losing a brand-new Titleist in a pond, deep woods, or tall fescue […]
Pinehurst No. 10 To Open In April…No. 11 Coming Soon
By Len Ziehm with Pictures By Joy Sarver Pinehurst is truly the “Cradle of American Golf’ and continues to grow. The Pinehurst Resort has announced that it will open Pinehurst 10, in April next year. Soon after, the USGA will open Golf House Pinehurst in July, with the World Golf Hall of Fame to be […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mission Inn Resort Has New Owners, But Provides the Same Quality Experience
Mission Inn Resort, one of Florida’s oldest golf resorts, is no stranger to hosting tournaments. The fourth playing of the Epson Tour’s Inova Mission Inn Resort & Club Championship is returning next month, but this time it’ll be different. In December, the Beucher family, who had owned the resort for 58 years, sold it to […]
The Cypress Course at Bonita Bay Reopened After Massive Renovation
By Len Ziehm Nearly every golf course in southern Florida was impacted by Hurricane Ian last September. Bonita Bay Club, near Naples, long recognized as one of the state’s premier facilities, felt Ian’s wrath. Bonita Bay, Florida’s largest private club, has five golf courses spread over two campuses that are 10 miles apart. The crowned jewel, […]