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Jekyll Island Transformation Honors Rich History
By Len Ziehm with Pictures by Joy Sarver Georgia State parks are impressive, but one in particular stands out, Jekyll Island is historic, plus it has a sparkling new look. There are only 600 residents on the entire island, located off the Georgia coastline, not too far from either Savannah, or Jacksonville. In addition […]
French Lick Resort: One Of A Kind Golf & Vacation Destination
The French Lick Resort has been serving travelers since 1845. When the West Baden Inn was completed in 1902, with its free-span dome that extends 200-feet above the floor, it was considered the 8th wonder of the world. French Lick Resort has been the winter home of a traveling circus, the Chicago Cubs held spring […]
Historic Omni Homestead Resort Makes Renovations
By Fred Altvater What’s old is being made new again at the Omni Homestead Resort in the Alleghany Mountains in Western Virginia. This historic resort has been entertaining guests, including 23 U.S. presidents, for over 250 years. A recent $140 million renovation has restored this national treasure to grandeur. Every part of the resort […]
Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Continues To Impress!
By Fred Altvater As every golfer knows, Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (RTJ Golf Trail) with 11 locations stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee state line, is one of the best golf values in the country. As early as the late-1980’s Dr. David Bronner, head of the Alabama state employee retirement fund, […]
Part 1: A Michigan Golf Odyssey
Part 1: A Michigan Golf Odyssey By Barry Cronin, Editor Chicago District Golfer Part 1 of a 3-part series on Michigan Golf Resorts. Michigan is the land of Ford, GM, Chrysler, the UAW, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Bob Seger, Eminen, the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings and the hapless Pistons. Michigan is also known for its […]
Cabot Citrus Farms Set For January Opening
By Steve Pike Anyone who has been to Ben Cowan-Dewar’s properties, Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, or Cabot Highlands in Scotland, knows firsthand that he demands everything be first-class and beyond. Cabot Citrus Farms will be the most highly anticipated new Florida golf destination in over a decade, when it opens in […]
Nemacolin Provides the Ultimate In Luxury & Amenities
By Fred Altvater The Nemacolin Resort was founded in 1987, when 84 Lumber owner, Joe Hardy bought 500 acres in the rolling hills of southwestern Pennsylvania to give his daughter opportunities to practice Fly Fishing in the nearby streams. Located approximately one hour southeast of Pittsburgh, it provided a convenient location for family getaways. Over […]
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 […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Omni PGA Frisco Resort
By Ed Schmidt Jr. Sprawling Resort in a Phenomenal Location Slated to officially open in May, the $520 million, 660-acre resort complex will be one of the largest golf resorts on the planet. The Omni PGA Frisco Resort is located 30 minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Frisco, a city of 210,000, is also home […]