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Our Second Edition is Packed with Great Golf News, Info & Tips It is with great pleasure and excitement that my editorial team and I bring you the second edition of the Indiana Golf Journal. And, as you would expect, we are now busy working on the March edition. This month our writers provide advice and guidance on the latest in women’s apparel, what golf equipment to consider buying, how to stay healthy, which wines to try this winter, where to go for a great craft beer while in Indianapolis, and where to find three of the greatest golf holes in the state of Indiana. If your business or personal travels take you north to Michigan, consider visiting the Boyne Resort located an hour north of Traverse City. If your business or personal travels take you south to Georgia, you can never go wrong by spending a few days at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. In my opinion, Callaway Gardens is the ‘French Lick’ of Georgia. And, it’s fair to say that French Lick is the ‘Callaway Gardens’ of Indiana. I would be remiss if I didn’t personally thank Legends Golf Club head pro Crystal Morse for her complimentary swing/chipping tip. It made sense to me, and I know it will make sense to you. If you find yourself making the trek between Louisville and Indianapolis along I-65, you will be pleasantly surprised to find many outstanding golf courses located near I-65 between Churchill Downs in Louisville and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway. Until we meet again, keep visualizing that well-struck opening tee shot on your first nine holes of the season on an Indiana golf course located near you. You must visualize it, in order for it to materialize! Finally, don’t forget to register for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the French Lick Resort and its splendor, at no charge. Register for this drawing by clicking here: IndianaGolfJournal.com. Mike May - Editor in Chief MIKE MAY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SUBSCRIBE Back 9 Media Group Also Publishes: Ohio Golf Journal Michigan Golf Journal Back 9 Report Indiana Golf Journal
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Indiana Golf Journal is Published By Back 9 Media Group Publisher: Fred Altvater, USGTF Teaching Professional Advertise with Indiana Golf Journal, Contact us for more information Be sure to take advantage of the links to social media, videos and other content provided within the articles 30 FIND INSIDE 06 13 18 34 Boyne Continues to Improve & Impress Special Olympics Indiana: The Reward Of Giving Back Indiana’s Dream 18: Holes 1, 2, and 3 Titleist & Callaway Continue to Lead the Golf Ball Market, With New Innovations 06 10 13 15 Birdies and Bows: Stylish Ladies Golf Apparel For Ladies on the Go! A Terrific Trio Of Winter Wines Covid Golf Images Through the Eyes of Joy Sarver Pinehurst and Southern Pines: Golf’s “Title Town” Ball First Contact: A Simple Drill for Better Iron Shots Indiana’s I-65 Southern Corridor of Golf 20 22 24 26 30 18 Our Contributors The 19th Hole Most Common Ortho Issues for Male Golfers Callaway Gardens: Where Man and Mother Nature Live in Harmony Our Favorite Videos 38 36 32 34 39 Indiana Golf Journal
Boyne Continues to Improve & Impress BOYNE Resort in Northern Michigan features ’10 Magnificent Courses’ that will please any golf aficionado. Accommodations at all three of the BOYNE properties - The Mountain, The Highlands at Harbor Springs, and Bay Harbor - are first class and are constantly being updated to meet even the most ardent traveler’s standards. The Heather course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., opened for play in 1966 and set the trend for ski resorts offering upscale golf in the summer. The Heather has hosted numerous Michigan Amateurs, been named by Golf Magazine in its “Top 100 Courses,” plus it was named the 2020 National Course of the Year by the Golf Course Owner’s Association. After the Heather, three more courses were added to The Highlands at Harbor Springs. The Donald Ross Memorial, the Arthur Hills and the Moor combine to give golfers a variety of golf experiences in a single location. The Donald Ross Memorial is a recreation of his most memorable holes from around the world in one 18-hole golf course. Familiar holes from Seminole, Inverness, Pinehurst, Detroit Golf Club, Oakland Hills, Aronimink, Royal Dornach, plus a few more, are represented in this compilation. The Arthur Hills Course at The Highlands may provide the truest test for golfers. Hills created majestic green complexes that will test any short BOYNE Golf: Heather #4 Indiana Golf Journal
game. The elevated 13th tee sits over 100 feet above the fairway and tee shots seem to hang in the air forever against the verdant green backdrop. The Moor Course just underwent a renovation to update the greens and surrounding areas. It may be the most fun course to play at The Highlands at Harbor Springs. The Lodge at The Highlands recently underwent a massive renovation with the rooms sporting a more modern feel. Guests won’t want to leave. The Highlands at Harbor Springs is slated to undergo massive changes over the next couple of years. Ray Hearns has been contracted to build a new short par-3 course that will lay just behind The Highlands Lodge, at the base of the ski hill. Between the lodge and the Heather pro shop, a new upscale steak and seafood restaurant will be built to keep guests well-fed while at the resort. In addition, other changes will be occurring in stages to upgrade the lodge and add a convention and events center. BOYNE Mountain actually had the first golf course at the resort. The owner, Evert Kircher, used a Ford tractor to carve out a ninehole lay out, the Hemlock, to expensive golf course built in the United States when it opened for play in 1995. The golf club includes three nine-hole tracks, The Links, The Quarry and The Preserve, that can be mixed and matched to a variety of combinations. Several holes on the Links nine run along a cliff above Little Traverse BOYNE Golf: Donald Ross Memorial #9 BOYNE Golf: The Alpine #15 attract more guests to the ski resort in the summer. Today, two championship courses, The Alpine and The Monument, sit on the backside or BOYNE Mountain. After a 1.2 mile golf cart ride to the top of the mountain, where the first tee for both courses can be found, golfers wind their way back down the mountain to finish at Deer Lake and the Beach House Restaurant. Both courses are challenging and provide jawdropping views of the lake and valley below. The ruby in BOYNE’s crown is the Inn at Bay Harbor and the Bay Harbor Golf Club. Designed by Arthur Hills, it was the most
BOYNE Golf: The Preserve #2/6 Shared Green BOYNE Golf: Quarry #8 BOYNE Golf: Crooked Tree #17 Bay and provide majestic views of beautiful Lake Michigan. The Quarry loop runs through an abandoned stone quarry with elevated tees, rolling fairways and unique green complexes. The Preserve winds its way through wildflowers, lush grass and native wetlands. It is a sanctuary filled with an abundance of wildlife. Saving the best for last, the ninth hole at the Preserve is a par-3 situated on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Before you leave this gorgeous setting, be sure to enjoy a delicious meal on the veranda of the massive clubhouse overlooking the finishing hole of the Quarry nine. On a sand ridge high above Bay Harbor sits Crooked Tree, an 18-hole championship course that was recently renovated. It has Indiana Golf Journal
2022 ‘Stay & Play’ Packages Now is the time to book your golf getaway to Northern Michigan. BOYNE has redefined the premier golf travel experience and helped to cement Northern Michigan as “America’s Summer Golf Capital.” Michigan’s Magnificent 10 Vacation The Michigan Magnificent 10 includes five nights lodging at Boyne Highlands or Boyne Mountain with UNLIMITED golf on seven of BOYNE Golf’s championship courses. The package also includes a welcome party, a lesson at the Boyne Golf Academy, a session on TrackMan Range, and a $100 Shopping Card. Package price starts at $1,585 per person for the week. Super 5 Vacation This Super 5 includes five nights lodging at Boyne Highlands, or Boyne with UNLIMITED golf on five of BOYNE Golf’s championship courses. Guests can addThe Heather, Arthur Hills, or Bay Harbor Golf Club for an additional charge. The Super 5 also includes a welcome party and a session on TrackMan Range. Package price starts at $1,109 per person for the week. BOYNE Unlimited Golf Package The Unlimited package includes lodging at Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, or Crooked Tree along with UNLIMITED golf on The Moor, the Donald Ross Memorial at Boyne Highlands, The Alpine and The Monument at Boyne Mountain, or Crooked Tree Golf Club. The Heather or Arthur Hills courses at Boyne Highlands can be added for a slight upcharge. long been a favorite and because it sits over 200 feet above the lake. Your score on the golf course becomes secondary to the awe-inspiring views of Lake Michigan. Just north from the Bay Harbor Golf Club, along the shoreline of Little Traverse Bay, sits the Inn at Bay Harbor. It is an Autograph Collection Hotel reminiscent of the turn of the century Victorian charm and modern-day elegance. In 2002, Golf Digest recognized the Inn at Bay Harbor as one of the “Top Ten Coastal Resorts” in the country, ranked alongside Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes. Also in 2002, the magazine named The Highlands, Boyne Mountain and Inn at Bay Harbor in the Top 75 Resorts in America.” All three BOYNE locations in Northern Michigan include world-class spas, a multitude of dining options, plus zip lining, fishing, hiking, biking horse-back riding, as well as, theYoungAmerican’s Dinner Theater. No guest leaves dissatisfied with their accommodations or time spent at BOYNE. BOYNE is not simply a Michigan company. In addition to the three golf and ski resorts in Northern Michigan, it operates the Big Sky Resort in Montana, Brighton Ski Resort near Salt Lake City, The Summit at Snoqualmie in the state of Washington, Loon Mountain in New Hampshire, Sugarloaf and Sunday River resorts in Maine, Cypress Mountain in Vancouver, which was the freestyle and snowboard venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, plus the Gatlinburg Sky Lift in the Great Smokey Mountains. BOYNE was started in 1947 by Evert Kircher on a 40-acre site where BOYNE Mountain sits today. BOYNE is still family owned and operated by the Kircher family and it will continue to provide high-quality golfing, skiing and outdoor sporting adventures for visitors for decades to come.
One of the Indiana Section PGA’s goals is to grow the game of golf, whether that’s getting more juniors playing golf, more ladies involved in the game, retaining more casual golfers, or finding ways to help those in need by using golf to help them. A program that the Indiana PGA dedicates its time and effort to supporting is Special Olympics Indiana. Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults Special Olympics Indiana: The Reward Of Giving Back By Kelly Churney with intellectual disabilities. It offers them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in sharing their unique gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, as well as, the community. Special Olympics is a sports organization that uses the power of sport as a catalyst for social change. Through sport, we challenge society and by highlighting how the needs of people with intellectual disabilities are not being met, Indiana Golf Journal
we expose inequity and exclusion. By drawing attention to the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, we break down misperceptions and tackle negative attitudes. In 1996, Special Olympics Indiana held its first golf tournament, with the help of PGA Professional Chip Essig and the Indiana Section PGA. Essig received a phone call from Special Olympics Indiana needing an 18-hole facility to host its state tournament. Essig was the head professional at South Grove Golf Course, and he was happy to help, offering the use of the course for the tournament. The golf program was led by amateur golfers Jim Porter and Sharon Hollowell with roughly 30 athletes involved. Essig joined forces with Porter and Hollowell and Indiana PGA helped fund the program. In the first ten years, the Special Olympics golf program has grown from those original 30 athletes to more than 300 athletes, with 200 volunteers, including several Indiana PGA Professionals. “I never would have thought that a phone call 25 years ago would lead to one of the most enjoyable and enriching activities of my career,” said Essig. “It’s hard to be at a Special Olympics golf event and not fall in love with the athletes and grow as a person.” “When Chip first invited me to be a part of Special Olympics Golf, he said to be prepared for energy and hugs,” added Keith Clark, General Manager at Broadmoor CC. “The reward is absolutely the energy received back from the athletes and the atmosphere of ‘All Cheering All’ is wonderful and everything creates a celebration.” Three sectional golf tournaments have been added to the Special Olympics calendar to qualify for the state golf tournament. Two years ago, a Special Olympics Unified Golf Tour was also created. Special Olympics golf in the state now reaches more than 420 athletes annually, due to the help of the Indiana PGA and local volunteers. In the last 20 years, the Indiana PGA has donated more than $100,000 to Special Olympics Indiana for its golf program. In addition to financial support and volunteer efforts, local PGA Professionals also offer their courses to host clinics and provide practice facilities at little to no cost.
“The support of the Indiana PGA has been vital to our program,” added Patrick Kozlowski, Manager of Sports Programs at Special Olympics Indiana. “We receive a grant each year which helps cover the cost of our state tournament and keeps entry fees low for our golfers. This has made the game more accessible to our athletes and has connected us with golf professionals who help manage the competition.” With the continued growth of Special Olympics, this Indiana Golf program has become a leader among programs nationwide. Indiana Golf Journal
Indiana’s Dream 18: Holes 1, 2, and 3 By Josh Alsip No. 1 on Indiana’s Signature 18 is the opening hole on the North Course of the Otter Creek Golf Course in Columbus, located 40 miles south of Indianapolis and 70 miles north of Louisville. Located amid a serene countryside, Otter Creek has been ranked among the top 25 public golf courses in the U.S. since its opening in 1964. Otter Creek is now a 27-hole layout, which features the North, South, and East Courses. Each nine-hole layout can be mixed and matched to create your own 18-hole round. The opening hole on the North Course is a par five, with the green reachable in two shots. The tee shot will influence your decision to either go for the green in two or lay up short of the small stream, which crosses the fairway about 25 yards short of the putting surface. Visit Indiana Golf has highlighted the best 18 golf holes from 18 different public golf courses across the Hoosier State. In this issue of the Indiana Golf Journal , we are highlighting the first three holes from the list.
No. 2 on Indiana’s Signature 18 resides at The Pete Dye Course in French Lick, which is nestled among the hills of the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana. This championship golf course sits on one of Indiana’s highest elevation points and features narrow, immaculate fairways set on a rugged, intense terrain. The 2nd hole on the Pete Dye Course is a relatively short par 4 with a slight right-toleft twist to its layout. The most significant part of this hole is the series of ‘volcano’ bunkers that dot the right side of the fairway. If your ball lands in one of the ‘volcano’ bunkers, your rescue shot could easily finish in another one if you are too ambitious. No. 3 on Indiana’s Signature 18 is found at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru. Built in 1995, Rock Hollow has been ranked by Golf Magazine as one of the top 10 best courses in Indiana. Their mix of old-growth forests, cattail wetlands, beautiful boulders, and changes in elevation produces 300 acres of dramatic scenery. Rock Hollow’s third hole is an exciting risk/ reward par five. After hitting a solid tee shot to the fairway, you will be tempted to go for the green in two, looking for an elusive eagle putt. There is no room for error, however on your approach as water lurks on both sides of the fairway and behind the green. Two bunkers adjacent to the green, front left and back right, add to the degree of difficulty. If you lose your focus and are too aggressive, double bogeys will be more common than birdies. Indiana Golf Journal
Titleist Continues Superior Golf Ball Tradition With New AVX Titleist & Callaway Continue to Lead the Golf Ball Market, With New Innovations By Ed Travis softer towards the center. This harder cover, in combination with a mantle that generates more flex at impact, reduces spin rate with the driver, which relates to added distance off the tee. The cast urethane cover, however, is engineered to provide spin from short irons and produce more control around the green. The outer shell is covered with seven varying sizes of dimples, The 2022 version of the AVX golf ball from Titleist, with changes to both the urethane cover and core, is now in its third generation. The AVX provides a soft feel, low spin, low trajectory alternative to the Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. Retaining its three-piece construction, AVX for 2022 has reformulated the core to add firmness on the outside, while it gradually becomes
Since Callaway made a major investment to upgrade their ball making facility, they are better able to control every step of the manufacturing process from start to finish, which is clearly evident in their new Chrome Soft, which have a new core formulation, as well as, cover pattern. Callaway Golf has improved its position in the golf ball market over the past few years becoming a solid number two behind Titleist. To help close the gap further and tackle the fact their top-of-the-line model lacked consistency, Callaway made a $50 million dollar investment in their Chicopee, Massachusetts manufacturing plant. The outlay seems to have paid off with big dividends for the average golfer. The latest Chrome Soft trio have a very low “concentricity offset,” a fancy way to say the ball’s core and outer layers are perfectly centered to improve their ability to deliver the performance, with the highest level of consistency. An off-center core will exaggerate the curvature of a hook, or slice making a controlled trajectory unlikely, plus result in less distance. Callaway’s Fast Facts Titleist AVX Golf Ball – Three-piece premium category ball – Cast urethane elastomer cover – Spherically tiled 348 catenary dimples – High flex mantle – New variable hardness core – Available in White, or Yellow – MSRP, $44.99 dozen so-called catenary tiling, to help produce a piercing lower trajectory. “All components of a golf ball are connected when it comes to performance,” said Mike Madson, Director of Aerodynamics and Research Engineering, Titleist. “When we set out to increase distance and enhance greenside spin, we looked at every layer of the golf ball for improvements. New AVX includes improvements to the core formulation, cover and aerodynamics. The dimple pattern is an area of constant innovation. We continuously design and test new dimple configurations so we can match an aerodynamic pattern specific to the golf ball construction. With AVX, the 348 catenary dimple pattern is optimized specifically for the low flight window of AVX to produce maximum distance.” The AVX is more proof that Titleist continues to search for the perfect combination of control and distance for every skill level of golfer. Callaway Chrome Soft Introduces 3 New Models in 2022 Indiana Golf Journal
new more precise control during manufacture includes a digital high-definition 3D X-ray of each ball to ensure all layers are the proper thickness and exactly centered. The three new Chrome Softs also have the benefits of a new core material, which Callaway claims is both softer with high rebound, plus the cover creates a lower drag with the new dimple configuration. Company testing proves the Chrome Soft is five yards longer, with lower spin than the previous model, Chrome Soft X is two yards longer and Chrome Soft X LS is four yards longer. Callaway balls have also yielded impressive results on the PGA Tour. U.S. Open Champion, Jon Rahm, PGA Championship winner, Phil Mickelson and Olympic Gold Medalist, Xander Schauffele all played Callaway’s Chrome Soft X model in 2021. We aren’t saying this has monumental significance, only that these are the types of wins that Titleist’s Pro V1 could usually point to. In fact, it has been rumored that world number one ranked, Jon Rahm switched from TaylorMade Golf clubs and balls to Callaway, primarily to be able to play the Chrome Soft X ball. Fast Facts Callaway Chrome Soft balls – Chrome Soft 3-piece recreational players – Chrome Soft X 4-piece high swing speed players – Chrome Soft X LS 4-piece low spin high swing speed players – Available in White, Yellow and Triple Track – Available in Golf Shops for $49.99 per dozen
Ball First Contact: A Simple Drill for Better Iron Shots By Crystal Morse Do you struggle hitting ‘fat’ shots with your irons? This is primarily caused by improper sequence of the lower body on the forward swing. Many players that don’t have good rotation or fail to clear the lead hip and shoulder through impact generally have this problem. The good news is that I have a solution. There are a number of simple drills you can utilize to help and improve your ball striking! All you need for this drill is a couple golf tees. While you are on the driving range, put a tee in the ground and slightly in front of your golf ball. Your focus should now be on that tee and hitting the ball first, and then the tee. The tee should come out of the ground every time. If it doesn’t, that means that you are likely ‘scooping’ the ball instead of having a downward angle of attack. Another simple drill also using tees is to create a pathway with two tees. Practice making a shallow divot just in front of the tees and try to feel what you have to do to get the club to the ground out in front of the tees rather than behind the tees. Practice these easy drills and you will be making solid iron shots this season! Crystal Morse is the PGA Head Professional at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin, Indiana. Indiana Golf Journal
Indiana’s I-65 Southern Corridor of Golf By Mike May For sports fans in Indiana, May is one of the most excitingmonths of the year. Horse racing fans attend the Kentucky Derby in Louisville and in late May, auto racing fans flock to watch the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In between, there’s nothing better to do than play golf, hopefully with money won at Churchill Downs! One of the best places to play golf in Indiana in May is along the I-65 corridor. Between Louisville and Indianapolis you can find, CoveredBridge,ChampionsPointe, Shadowood, Otter Creek, and the Legends. Once you arrive in Indianapolis, you will find the Brickyard Crossing Golf Club, the next door neighbor of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Brickyard Crossing has a close affiliation with the IMS as four of its holes are located within the infield of the race track. When you play Brickyard, you sense the racing buzz. Covered Bridge Golf Club was designed and is owned by two-time major c h a m p i o n , Fuzzy Zoeller. When designing the course, Fuzzy wanted to cater to the amateur golfer. His goal was not to build a course that would challenge the best players in the world, but instead build a course that would entertain, and delight the average golfer. He succeeded. At Covered Bridge, the 9th and 18th holes are two stunning par fives, which parallel one another and share a double green. Indiana Golf Journal
Champions Pointe is Covered Bridge’s sister course. Zoeller designed this 18-hole venue, which opened in 2007. Champions Pointe has charm, character, and charisma, plus it is fair, fun, and affordable. Shadowood Golf Course has been open for play since 1976 and it quickly evolved into one of southern Indiana’s most popular and scenic golf courses. Designed by Thomas Trimpe, this layout provides every golfer with a chance to hit memorable shots that will produce memorable experiences. Otter Creek Golf Course opened in 1964 and was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. It is as popular, appealing, and relevant now as it was when it opened. The Indiana State Amateur Golf Tournament was held there from 1965-1990, plus on five other occasions since. Otter Creek is now a 27-hole complex as another nine holes were added in 1995. Rees Jones designed what is now called the East Course. The original 18 holes were then renamed the North (front nine) and the West (back nine). The Legends Golf Club has three nine-hole courses, The Middle, The Road, and The Creek. This 27-hole layout is a classic Indiana creation, surrounded by corn and soybean fields, as well as, marigolds. The Legends is a ‘modern classic’ and has hosted more Indiana championship golf events, since the early 1990’s, than any other course in the Hoosier state. The Legends is held in such high regard that is was named the Indiana Golf Course of the Year by the Indiana Golf Course Owner’s Association in October 2021. Ready, Set, Go play Covered Bridge, Champions Pointe, Shadowood, Otter Creek, Legends, and conclude your I-65 journey with 18 holes at Brickyard Crossing and catch the Indy 500, while you’re there.
Birdies and Bows: Stylish Ladies Golf Apparel For Ladies on the Go! By Belinda Theoret Ladies’ apparel company Birdies and Bows was the brainchild of Lori Wood. The company’s beginning bears a strong resemblance to something that many women often say, “I’ve got nothing to wear,” as they stand in their oversized closet overflowing with all kinds of apparel! Lori Wood’s frustrations began on Ladies’ Day at her local club. She was tired of never being able to find great-fitting golf attire for women. The local clubs and shops didn’t carry any golf apparel that she considered to be trendy or fashionable. They offered golf apparel that she could wear on the golf course, but she didn’t feel comfortable wearing to the grocery store, or picking up the kids from school. Woodwanted something that was figure-flattering, moved with her, looked good, and could be worn on, or off the course. With a strong background in sewing and a drive for adventure, Birdies and Bows was born. And the rest, as they say, is history! Birdies and Bows’ Fall 2022 collection features ladies’ tops and bottoms that have great moisturewicking properties and UPF 30 sun protection Indiana Golf Journal
woven into the fabric. Their clothing is figureflattering and is designed for women of all shapes and sizes. For the most part, all garments are available in sizes XS – XXL. They have a great logo, too, which is a cute little birdie with a big ‘ole bow on its head! The Rim Cup Golf Polo in a Water Waves print is a part of its new Classic Collection. The contrasting mock collar with a button placket adds a stylish look. This sleeveless polo pairs well with Birdies and Bows’ new Drive It Golf Skort Long. This pull-on skort with elastic waistband creates a flattering look while the two front and two back pockets provide ample storage. There’s also a hidden front hip pocket. The knit brief shorties are sewn in and the silicone grippers keep everything where it should be. The new pattern and color black with Water Waves allow you to tie in several polo top options. It’s available in a variety of sizes and is great for teams, too. Cold mornings call for warm garments. Birdies and Bows’ Front Nine Full-Zip Jacket is perfect to combat the morning chill. The front pockets are big enough to store your cell phone, car keys, credit card, and a small stash of cash. Some styles feature micro pleating detail at the center back with a contrasting color. The Front Nine Jacket is available in either hot pink or medium blue with hot pink contrasts. This is just a small sample of what Birdies and Bows has in store for the ladies. You can see the complete collection at www.birdiesandbows. com.
A Terrific Trio Of Winter Wines By Kurt Wieneke Winter has arrived in Indiana.While very little golf is played in Indiana in February, that doesn’t mean golfers need to take a break from enjoying a great bottle of wine. In each season, there are certain types of wines I tend to gravitate to. For now, especially on these frigid winter days, I like to pull three wines from the cellar that are both strong and savory. A well-aged Vintage Port can be an ethereal experience. The taste profile is dark plums, with hints of woodsmoke, briar, fruitcake, anise, and baker’s chocolate or black pepper. Chateauneuf-du-Pape In France, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation sits toward the southern end of the Rhône Valley, close to the border of Provence. The name Chateauneuf-du-Pape literally means ‘pope’s new castle.’ It refers toa timewhen the seat of theRoman Catholic Church was in Avignon. Chateauneuf is basically a Cotes-du-Rhone ‘on steroids.’ It has a similar flavor to a basic Cotes-du-Rhone, but with much more depth and complexity. Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a contemplative winter wine that matches well with hearty stews or roasts. The taste profile is cherry, with a complex nose of Indian spice, herbs, leather gravel, and iodine or Worcestershire. Vintage Port Whether you like Vintage, Ruby, Colheita, or Tawny Port, there’s always something for everyone in this category. Port wines are custom-made for winter, a season where you need warmth. And, what’s better than a fortified wine that runs about 20% alcohol in achieving warmth? Indiana Golf Journal
Play 18. Repeat. Now’s the time to play two award-winning courses to their fullest. Our Pete Dye and Donald Ross Courses have been #1 and #2 on GolfWeek’s “Best You Can Play” in Indiana for 10 years running. Book your round in 2020, and replays are free the same day at The Pete Dye Course (forecaddie fee additional) while same-day Donald Ross replays are $50. Visit frenchlick.com/golf or call (888) 936-9360 to get that road trip rolling. Double Down on Bucket-List Golf Management reserves the right to cancel or modify any event without notice. Must be 21 years or older to enter the casino. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.9.WITH.IT! Red Burgundy Most all red wines in the Burgundy region of France are made from Pinot Noir. The hallmark of Burgundy (French Pinot) is its ability to age and get better with time in the bottle, as well as its perfumed, haunting nose. The better Burgundies are very expensive with prices hovering around $100, but I recommend seeking out a ‘Bourgogne Rouge’ from a good producer for around $25. The label will simply state it as Bourgogne, which is the French spelling of Burgundy. Red Burgundy is a savory, comforting wine that’s a great match with mushroom risotto or roasted chicken. The taste profile is earthy cherry, with hints of sassafras, beetroot, cinnamon, and black tea or flowers. Again, don’t view the winter weather as a deterrent for playing golf. Instead, view the cold conditions as a good reason to enjoy a 19th Hole experience with a glass or a bottle of Vintage Port, Chateauneuf-du-Pape and/or a Red Burgundy.
Covid Golf Images Through the Eyes of Joy Sarver Joy Sarver and Len Ziehm travel the country to share stories and pictures documenting their golf experiences. COVID slowed them down considerably, in 2020 and 2021, but Joy was able to capture several beautiful images that Indiana Golf Journal is glad to share with our readers. On Wednesday, March 12, 2020, the day before Covid shut down the PGA TOUR, fans were leisurely enjoying the final practice round for THE PLAYERS Championship, around the famed 17th tee at TPC Sawgrass. The next morning, Hideki Matsuyama shot a 63 and later that day PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan announced the tournament was cancelled. The Tour did not resume full field events for nearly four months and fans were not allowed at tournament sites until much later in the year. Indiana Golf Journal
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, a stop on the Georgia Golf Trail, located in the college town of Young Harris, Georgia, provided spectacular elevation changes. We love this view of the stairstep effect of the multiple tees up the hill covered with the early morning dew.
The spire on the PGA Golf Club Clubhouse in Port St. Lucie, Florida, looms over the Ryder Course and provides an excellent aiming point. One of three championship courses at PGA Village, the Ryder Course underwent a complete renovation a couple of years ago and is a real treat to play. During the summer in 2021, the couple headed north and stopped at Michigan’s Forest Dunes Resort for the unveiling of its new 10-hole short course. Its name, Bootleggers, refers to the role this area played during prohibition, moving illegal booze from Canada to the rest of the country. Indiana Golf Journal
When you step foot on the Pete Dye Course in French Lick, you can get a 360-degree view of southern Indiana and the surrounding Hoosier National Forest. On a clear day, you can see 30-40 miles in all directions. The clubhouse here is perched on Mr. Airie. It’s Indiana’s second highest elevation point. When Dye built this course, he wanted to give golfers a panoramic view of southern Indiana. He succeeded. As COVID concerns continued to ease, their final stop in 2021 was at Whistling Straits for the Ryder Cup. The fans were ecstatic and turned out in great numbers to root for Team USA, who handed the Europeans a 19-9 shellacking. This Picture captures the fans on both sides of the deep chasm that separates the 18th fairway on the Straits Course.
Pinehurst and Southern Pines: Golf’s “Title Town” By Brad King While savoring its rich history, the Home of American Golf also eagerly anticipates its championship future. The Pinehurst-Southern Pines-Aberdeen region’s excitement boils down to two words: championship golf. Next up is the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines from June 2-5, 2022. This will be the fourth Women’s Open at Pine Needles, where Annika Sorenstam (1996), Karrie Webb (2001) and Cristie Kerr (2007) notched previous titles. In addition, the Country Club of North Carolina (CCNC) recently played host to the 2021 U.S. Junior Amateur. It was the third USGA event contested at CCNC since the club’s debut in 1963. Meanwhile, the USGA is busy constructing a second home at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club called “Golf House Pinehurst,” which will eventually be the site of the USGA’s equipment research and testing center, turfgrass agronomy and management offices, along with a museum and welcome center. The resort’s crown jewel, Pinehurst No. 2, was awarded the USGA’s first U.S Open anchor site, with five championships scheduled from 2024 through 2047. For the second time in 2029, No. 2 will host both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Opens in back-to-back weeks. Indiana Golf Journal
Other exciting news includes construction of The Lodge at Pinehurst hotel, a 64,000-square-foot, 34-room hotel on Pinehurst Resort’s campus that will overlook The Cradle Short Course. Plans for the hotel include meeting spaces, locker rooms, a fitness center and a bar. The Cradle has been an overwhelming smash hit with all golfers, particularly with the millennial crowd. Golfers can pay $50 and play as many holes as they like on the Gil Hanse-designed, par3 layout. The Cradle is now a “must play” — 789 yards of the most fun you’ll enjoy on a golf course. The Resort recently acquired one of the Village of Pinehurst’s most iconic hotels, The Magnolia Inn, along with Villaggio Ristorante & Bar. The Magnolia has served as the gateway to the Village since it opened in 1896, less than a year after Pinehurst was founded. Of course, there is plenty of additional golf buzz around the famed Sandhills, including a rousing renovation of Southern Pines Golf Club, a vintage Donald Ross-designed course dating to the early 1900s that is now und e r management of the company that owns and operates Pine Needles and Mid Pines. Architect Kyle Franz says the Southern Pines GC project evoked the essence of a Ross original, staying true to the well-preserved routing while removing elements that have been added through the years. More than 700 trees were removed, accentuating dramatic vistas throughout the property. The Ross greens have been revamped and the bunkers restored. Franz also uncovered Ross’s “Lost Hole” — which is not part of the current routing — while researching historic materials prior to the restoration. Other major renovation work has been done on area courses recently including Hanse’s facelift of Pinehurst No. 4, along with The New Course at Talamore Golf Resort, a popular Rees Jones original, and the neighboring Mid South Club, designed by Arnold Palmer. At the now private Dormie Club, there’s a new, spacious and stylish 16,000-squarefoot clubhouse, along with 15 cottages and a standalone pro shop among numerous other upgrades at the only original Bill Coore-Ben Crenshaw design in North Carolina. The Home of American Golf remains proud of its past — and equally excited about its future. For the latest news about nearly 40 area courses and package information, please visit www. HomeofGolf.com.
Most Common Ortho Issues for Male Golfers Franciscan Health Most people, especially golfers, will experience joint or bone issues, particularly as they age. However, due to physical and hormonal differences, men have an injury risk distinct from that of women. James Hartson, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Franciscan Health Michigan City, says men tend to have orthopedic injuries that are less common in women. These injuries include trauma such as hand and wrist fractures. “Men tend to do more manual labor, weekend home repairs As men age, bone density decreases, making fractures more likely. The National Institutes of Health reports that incidents involving fractures are 10 to 15 times more likely to occur in adults aged 60 or older. Arthritis and lower back problems also increase with age. What can men do to prevent injuries? Dr. Hartson believes that most injuries can be prevented by following overall wellness guidelines, including a well-balanced diet and a routine exercise program that includes cardiovascular exercises and light weight training with dumbbells or machines. “As we age, flexibility becomes increasingly important. The less flexible the muscles and tendons, the increased risk of strains, tears and ruptures. I would recommend a good flexibility class or yoga,” added Hartson. While research continues to improve injury treatment, Dr. and physical hobbies that lead to hand and wrist fractures,” Dr. Hartson said. “Younger men who participate in contact sports and extreme sports are more common to fracture their upper extremities.” Physical activities or labor can lead to soft tissue injuries such as torn knee meniscus, distal biceps rupture (a tear of the tendon from the forearm bone) and rotator cuff issues in the shoulder. Tears of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone, are much more common in men. Indiana Golf Journal
New! Direct Flights to Hilton Head Island from LaGuardia and Newark HiltonHeadGolfIsland.com HILTON HEAD ISLAND Plan Your Next Golf Vacation Online Today! S O U T H C A R O L I N A Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III www.SeaPines.com Palmetto Dunes Fazio Course www.PalmettoDunes.com Oyster Reef Golf Club www.HiltonHeadGolf.net Photo provided by The Sea Pines Resort & Rob Tipton - Harbour Town Golf Links - Hole No. 18 Voted the 2020 Best Island in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler No PlaceDoes AGolf Vacation Like The Golf Island Hartson says older techniques are still effective, including massage, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, medications and surgery. Newer techniques include platelet-rich plasma injections for muscle, tendon and joint injuries. Hormones: A Hidden Factor in Bone Health While post-menopausal women are more prone to osteoporosis and increased risk of fracture, men are not immune to a weakening of their bones due to hormonal changes. Samuel Worsham, DO, a Franciscan Physician Network endocrinologist in Lafayette, says everyone experiences a slow decline in bone density after reaching their peak bone mass, usually in the third decade of life. In men, the aromatase enzyme converts testosterone to estrogen, which helps protect bone mass. A loss of testosterone can impact that process and lead to bone density loss. “Factors that increase the risk of developing osteoporosis could be hypogonadism (a condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough testosterone), hormone suppression from prostate cancer treatment, long-term steroid use, tobacco use and alcohol abuse,” Dr. Worsham said. A bone density screening is recommended in all men over 70 and if a patient under 50 has been diagnosed with low testosterone. Dr. Worsham said he can also perform a fracture risk assessment, determining a FRAX score using a patient’s age and weight along with health history to identify risk factors associated with increased risk of fracture.
Callaway Gardens: Where Man and Mother Nature Live in Harmony By Mike May While golf is the main attraction at the Callaway Resort & Gardens in western Georgia, this destination is just as appealing to outdoor enthusiasts -- walkers, hikers, bicyclists, birdwatchers, and fishermen – who have been visiting this resort since it opened in 1952. When you step foot on either the Lake View or Mountain View golf courses at Callaway Resort & Gardens, a Georgia Golf Trail member, be prepared for an exciting and eye-opening adventure with ‘Mother Nature.’ In addition to pursing eagles, birdies, and pars, you must dwell on the flora and fauna that help shape and define the Callaway golf experience, which is truly impacted by the plant and animal life which thrives at the resort. While Callaway Resort & Gardens was built for visitors to get some R & R, there are ‘residents’ who don’t pay for their room or board, yet they are an integral part of the Callaway experience. Those ‘freeloaders’ include, white-tailed deer, turtles, Eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies, Eastern bluebirds, gray squirrels, red-tailed hawks, mallard ducks, Canadian geese, great blue herons, red foxes, grey foxes, wild turkeys, and the Georgia state bird, the brown thrasher. It’s worth noting that the bluebird nest boxes, which you will see on both golf courses, actually serve two purposes. They provide housing for the colorful cavity nester, plus they serve as 150-yard markers for golfers. Callaway Resort & Gardens is also filled with a wide variety of flora as the property is overflowing with trees, plants, and flowers to see, smell, and admire. The rare plumleaf azalea serves as the resort’s floral emblem. Statuesque loblolly pines, climbing muscadine grapevine, southern magnolias, Yaupon holly, and longleaf pine also provide a distraction from golf. The climbing muscadine grapevine has purple thick-skinned, fall-ripening fruits, which are used in sauces, jellies, and preserves. Callaway’s southern magnolias were born from love. Decades ago, Callaway Resort founder Cason Callaway presented his wife, Virginia, with a gift of 5,000 Indiana Golf Journal
southern magnolia seedlings, which were planted throughout the property. The Yaupon holly is a native evergreen which provides food and nesting sites for many songbirds. The long, “pompon” needles characterize the longleaf pine, which once dominated Pine Mountain Ridge. In addition to the wide variety of plants, animals roam freely among the grounds. You will see red fox, gray fox, gray squirrels, Eastern fox squirrels, wild turkeys, and white-tailed deer, which is the largest mammal at Callaway Resort & Gardens. The deer are often spotted in the early morning and early evening hours, grazing along the edges of the fairways. The gray squirrels live acrobatic lives as they move and fly among the treetops. The ponds and lakes are filled with mallard ducks, Canadian geese, great blue heron, bufflehead ducks, and two types of turtles, plate-size yellow-bellied sliders and palm-size stinkpots. In addition, many butterfly species reside in harmony at Callaway Gardens. Biking, boating, bird-watching, fishing, hiking, swimming and tennis are alternate activities at the resort. There are several accommodation options at Callaway Gardens, the spacious, first-class Lodge and Spa; the Mountain Creek Inn; the Mountain View Golf Cottages; the Southern Pine Cottages; and the Mountain CreekVillas &Vacation Homes. When you are ready to view the magnolias, get a glimpse of the azaleas, see wild turkeys, and play two great golf courses, visit Callaway Resort & Gardens: http://www.callawaygardens.com/ golf.
The 19th Hole “Fountain Square Brewery creates beers “For Life’s Greatest Moments.” After playing golf at one of the many golf courses in the greater Indianapolis area, you would be well-served by a post-round cold craft beer. If you want a great craft beer in the heart of an Indianapolis’ neighborhood community, head to Fountain Square Brewery, located in the southern section of the Hoosier capital city. Walk through the door of this brewery and the relaxed atmosphere will envelope the senses with an ‘at home’ feel. Board games, books, darts, pinball, and friendly faces accompany this open-concept building. The brewery’s table and chairs, long bar, and couches create a comfy and welcoming feeling aroma with a crisp, nutty finish. Hop for Teacher Pale Ale, with a 6.6% ABV and 49.2 IBU, is a beer that stays true to its name, but adds a balanced smooth finish. The Soul Ride is worth the ride as it’s a true IPA with a splash of malty sweetness. If you are the designated driver in your group, you can only have one! Aside from the year-round beers, its seasonal beers are always fun to try. The rotation is creative, yet the ‘traditional’ seasonal will be there, too. The Fountain Square Brewery also has ciders and meads. What is a mead? Head over to Fountain Square Brewery to find out for yourself. Fountain Square Brewery makes the perfect ‘19th Hole’ and creates beers “For Life’s Greatest Moments.” By Catherine Bowie for everyone. The big screen TV will normally be playing a ballgame, or golf tournament. A game of darts is often being played, or there may be a quiet conversation going on in the corner. When you couple all that fun and comfort with great beer, the Fountain Square Brewery becomes a natural craft beer stop. Fountain Square Brewery always carries year-round beers. Isn’t it nice when the beers served stay the same? The Working Man’s Pilsner, Preacher’s Daughter Amber, Hop for Teacher Pale Ale, and the Soul Ride India Pale Ale are fun staples. The Working Man’s is a true pilsner with that refreshing, crisp taste, yet accompanies just a touch of caramel. It’s perfect for a summer day! The Preacher’s Daughter has a beautiful caramel
Our Contributors This Month Belinda Theoret Belinda Theoret & her husband, David, The Golfin’ Guy, travel the country to help golfers choose the best golf destination for their next golf getaway. Belinda also has an interest in golf fashion and provides reviews of the latest trends. You can find Belinda on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/belinda.theoret Ed Travis Ed Travis is a national award winning golf journalist and has had a lifelong love affair with the game. He has competed in tournament golf both as an amateur and as a senior professional and though his competitive days are behind him, he still plays regularly and carries a handicap of 2. h t t p s : / /www. f a c e boo k . c om/ ed.travis.98 Kurt Wieneke Kurt Wieneke, aka Wine Guy Kurt, a freelance wine writer who grew up in Seymour and is now based in Indianapolis. Kurt, an avid wine taster, enjoys sharing his 30 years of experience in collecting and tasting fine wines. Indiana Golf Journal
VIDEOS By winning the Sony Open in Hawaii, Hideki Matsuyama has won twice in his last three starts and appears to be ready to defend his Masters title in April. The Back 9 Report previews the 2022 LPGA season that feature 34 events around the world and award nearly $85 million in total purses. Promedica Invests in the First Tee & Women’s Golf In January, the USGA announced a partnership with Toledo-based Promedica to assure the purse for the U.S. Women’s Open would be $10 million for 2022. In September, we chatted with the President and CEO of Promedica, Randy Oostra about their commitment to golf and support of the new joint First Tee and Boys & Girls Club facility in Toledo. Hideki Looks Ready to Defend at the Masters Preview of 2022 LPGA Season Watch Now Watch Now Watch Now
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