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PGA Professional Dave Kendall’s Lesson’s Go Beyond The Golf Course
From Michigan Section PGA Dave Kendall had a great golf career. He won several state major tournaments, including two Michigan Senior Open titles and one Michigan Senior PGA Championship. He’s also had 11 holes-in-one and three double-eagles. The first ace for Kendall, growing up in Jackson, came when he was 17, in 1972. The […]
Ohio Colleges Host BIG Tournaments
Each year Ohio colleges and universities host the best collegiate teams and players in the country to tournaments scattered throughout the Buckeye State. Men Inverness Intercollegiate Each year the University of Toledo hosts one of the biggest Men’s Division I college tournaments in the country. This year 15 major college golf programs competed at […]
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 […]
Korn Ferry Visits French Lick’s Pete Dye Course For Season-Ending Event
By Steve Pike The Korn Ferry Tour Finals will be held at French Lick Resort in Indiana September 29-October 6. The Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance will be contested on The Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort, September 29 to October 6. Korn Ferry’s annual season-ending tournament […]
Lydia Ko Wins Olympic Gold Plus a Spot in the Hall of Fame
With her gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Lydia Ko earned the 27 points necessary for induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame. The 27-year-old New Zealand native achieved this milestone through a stellar career that includes LPGA Hall of Fame points earned for 20 LPGA Tour victories, highlighted by two major championship titles, […]
Treetops To Host 2nd Annual Fall Color Tour & Progressive Dinner
Treetops Resort has announced the dates for their Fall Color Tour and Progressive Dinner. On October 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th the event will feature blend of seasonal cuisine, Michigan beer and wine tastings, plus breathtaking fall views, creating an unforgettable autumn experience. Guests will embark on a leisurely golf cart ride along the Jones Masterpiece […]
Why Municipal Golf Courses Are Important
By Ray Hearn, ASGCA According to recent statistics golf has been growing rapidly over the past four years. Women and juniors have seen the biggest jump in participation and golf courses everywhere have experienced increased play. Many of the golfers you see competing on the PGA, or LPGA Tours today got their start at […]
The U.S. Open Returns to Pinehurst No. 2
There are a multitude of questions heading into the 124th U.S. Open that will be held on famed Pinehurst No. 2 later this month. -Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele captured the first two major titles of 2024, but will they add a U.S. Open Trophy to their collections? -Tiger Woods will give it one more […]
Mother’s Day Gifts For Golfing Moms
There is a very special day in May every year that recognizes all that our mothers do for us. If your mother is a golfer, we have a few ideas that might make your Mother’s Day gift memorable and help make you her favorite child. LaTona Golf Apparel for Women Michigan-Based Latona Golf Wear […]
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 […]