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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 […]
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 […]
Last Minute Golf Gifts
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 […]
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 […]
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 global […]
Ray Hearn Designs Golf Courses For Every Player
By Fred Altvater Michigan-native Ray Hearn is becoming one of the most popular golf designers in the country. His philosophy includes assuring courses are enjoyable for every handicap and skill-level. Watching the Masters as a nine-year old, Ray told his father that he wanted to design golf courses. In high school, he had not changed […]
World Champions Cup Announces Qualifiers
Vijay Singh, Bernhard Langer and Steve Stricker are the first qualifiers to represent their respective teams in the inaugural playing of the World Champions Cup at Concession Club in Bradenton, Florida, December 7-10. Think of the World Champions Cup as the Presidents Cup & Ryder Cup rolled into one event, but for PGA Tour […]