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Thomas Bjorn Stuck to the European Ryder Cup Formula
By Fred Altvater Over the last 20 years the Europeans have become the dominant force in the Ryder Cup, winning six of the last eight competitions since 2002. They have a solid formula, let the best eight sort themselves out on the World and European Points Lists. The Captain then picks the best veterans and […]
Technology Is Changing the Face of Golf Forever
Technology has become one of the most important areas of golf advancement over the past twenty years. Since the dawn of metal woods and composite shafts, golf continues to push the boundaries of technological advancement to improve golf swings, lower scores and help golfers enjoy the game more. Here are only a few of the […]
Moses in the Marble: Bobby Jones and the Formation of Augusta National Golf Club
By Bob Jones IV When the great artist Michelangelo was asked how he sculpted his magnificent statue of Moses, he replied, “Simple, I get a good block of marble and carve away everything that isn’t Moses.” This amusing story highlights a truth, all great things begin as ideas. To Michelangelo, the idea of Moses […]
Monday After Bellerive
Should the PGA Championship convert to a Match Play Format? By Ed Travis Brooks Koepka besting Tiger Woods, as well as, the rest of the field, to win the 100th PGA Championship provided great golf and wonderful competition on a demanding Bellerive golf course. It is increasingly apparent, however, that the fourth major needs something […]
Golf is Better in Pure Michigan
With the sun shining and warm breezes blowing every Golfaholic’s mind wanders to traveling to new and exciting golf destinations. July, August and September are the perfect months to visit northern Michigan for one of the best golf trips a golfer could ever imagine. Most sources list over 1,000 courses in the peninsula state, so […]
French Lick Hosts Two Professional Events
For years, guests have experienced the two championship golf courses at French Lick Resort. The Ross Course was designed by a one of the leading golf architects of all time. It flows naturally with the rolling landscape and uses the existing terrain to provide a memorable golfing experience. The Ross Course opened for play in […]
Boyne Golf Academy Can Lower Your Scores
By Fred Altvater If you are looking for a golf vacation that can also provide instruction to lower your scores the Boyne Golf Academy may be the answer. The Boyne Golf Academy has received an Editor’s Choice Award by Golf Digest as one of the Best Golf Schools & Academies in the country. Plus, as […]
The 147th Open Championship is Set for Carnoustie
By Fred Altvater The 147th renewal of The Open Championship will be competed this month at one of the most iconic and difficult golf courses in the world, Carnoustie. Golf fans will recall Jean Van de Velde’s unfriendly encounter with the burn and ultimate collapse on the 72nd hole in the 1999 Open Championship held […]
Carol Mann Was a Pioneer in Women’s Athletics
By Fred Altvater Last month golf lost one of the grand ladies of the game, Carol Mann died at the age of 77. She led a full life off the golf course and was an exceptional golfer on it. She won 38 titles on the LPGA Tour, including two majors. Her consistently low scores earned […]
The Long Family Has a Rich Golf History in Ohio
The Long family has been involved in the golf business in Ohio, since Jim Long bought Riverby Hills 46 years ago. Jim’s son, Cary, who is now the general manager of both Riverby Hills and Eagles Landing in the Toledo area resides near Grand Rapids and lives in the same house previously owned by his […]