Columnist: Mike May
Hoosier Spearheads Epson Tour Social Media Efforts
By Mike May If you saw images on social media of the Epson Tour’s French Lick Charity Classic from The Pete Dye Course in French Lick in early August, those posts were created by a Hoosier – Ben Harpring from Columbus, who is a content producer for the Epson Tour. “In French Lick, […]
Most Influential People in Indiana Golf Industry
When it comes to promoting and supporting the game of golf in Indiana, there are many people, club professionals, directors of golf, golf course architects, professional golfers, and college and high school golf coaches, in positions of influence who help ‘move the needle and make significant contributions to golf in the Hoosier state. While […]
Anthony Calhoun: A Diehard Golfer & Supporter of Teachers
By Mike May One of Indiana’s most passionate golfers is WISH-TV sports director Anthony Calhoun, who has been at the station since 1998. “I didn’t pick up the game of golf until after I graduated from college, but only in the last five years have I become more serious about it.” Like all passionate golfers, […]
August Golf in Indiana
Even though it’s August, there are still many more sun-splashed days of golf on the calendar for you to pursue Old Man Par here in Indiana. The Valley Card from WTWO/WAMV and WXIN provides discounts at nearly 40 golf courses from Terre Haute to Indianapolis. It can be purchased at www.MyWabashValley.com. Click on Community and […]
Franklin Golfer Heads to Depauw University
By Mike May Will McGuinness is the latest Franklin Community High School (FCHS) golfer to commit to playing college golf. Earlier this summer, he made the decision to attend DePauw University in Greencastle to pursue a degree in economics and play for the university’s men’s golf team. McGuinness is the sixth recent FCHS graduate to […]
GEORGIA GOLF TRAIL’S I-95 CORRIDOR: NINE GREAT DESTINATIONS
By Mike May If you want an action-packed agenda with limited course-to-course travel for your next golf outing, there’s no finer destination than the nine golf courses on the Georgia Golf Trail along the I-95 corridor in southeast Georgia. Add in the multitude of dining options in Savannah, beach access at Hotel Tybee on Tybee […]
36 Holes of BOYNE Mountain Golf, PLUS Cart Girl Extraordinaire
By Mike May When you make plans to visit northern Michigan for a stay-and-play golf experience at BOYNE Resort, you will be hard pressed to decide which of the ten courses to play. Located 90 minutes north of Traverse City, BOYNE Resort has evolved into of America’s most appealing, accessible, and affordable golf destination, […]
BOYNE GOLF: WHERE GOLFERS GATHER FOR GREAT GOLF & MORE
By Mike May Golfers dream about playing Pebble Beach, hope to play St. Andrews, and pray for the chance to play Augusta National. Those dreams, hopes, and prayers may never come true, but every golfer who craves a classic golf getaway should visit northern Michigan to play all Magnificent 10 courses at BOYNE Resort. Located […]
Valparaiso Sophomore Wins IHSAA Boys State Golf Title
By Mike May Most years the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s (IHSAA) Boys State Golf individual champion is determined after 36 holes of play. The 85th annual IHSAA state boys golf tournament held June 14-15, at the Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel, took an extra three holes to determine the state champion. Aiden […]
French Lick Resort Charity Classic to Offer Largest Purse in Epson Tour History
By Mike May In early August, while the LPGA’s top players will be playing in Scotland at the AIG Women’s British Open, the future stars of the LPGA will be competing at Indiana’s French Lick Resort. The young women competing on the Epson Tour will be playing in the French Lick Resort Charity Classic, presented […]