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All Three Locations At BOYNE Golf Are Getting Special Treatment
Written By Len Ziehm with Pictures By Joy Sarver Having three top golf resorts is somewhat like having three children. How do you decide which one gets taken care of first? That’s the dilemma at BOYNE Mountain, The Highlands and Bay Harbor, three resorts with a combined ten golf courses, plus other amenities and attractions. […]
BOYNE Golf Expands Its Reach Internationally
Last month BOYNE Golf welcomed international golf travel professionals to the 15th annual North America Golf Tourism Convention (NAC), staged by International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). It was attended by 280 delegates from 29 countries, making it one of the most internationally diverse tourism events ever to have taken place in a […]
Intrepid Invitational Holds Inaugural Event
By Fred Altvater The first-ever Intrepid Invitational, featuring women who have had extraordinary careers in the military, or in the service to our country, was held last month at American Dunes Golf Club. The event was the vision of three women, who were supporters of the Folds of Honor and wanted to promote the accomplishments […]
Off the Fringe: Recent Happenings In Golf
By Ed Travis Scottie Bounces Back at River Highlands Scottie Scheffler, after nearly missing the cut at the U.S. Open and struggling for 72 holes on Pinehurst’s greens, put the T-41 finish behind him. He hadn’t played like world number one at Pinehurst and admitted as much in post tournament interviews, but he turned […]
Senior PGA Visits Harbor Shores For Last Time
By Mike May Last month, the 84th Senior PGA Championship was held at Harbor Shores Golf Club in Benton Harbor for the sixth time in the last 12 years. It was also the last time it will be held there. Harbor Shores Golf Club is located in southwestern Michigan, not too far from the […]
Most Noteworthy Products From 2024 PGA Golf Show
By Len Ziehm Every year the giant PGA Show, held in Orlando, is the same thing – only different. The 71st rendition, held in January, once again showcased the newest must-have golf gear and attire. More than 1,000 golf companies and brands enticed approximately 30,000 industry members who gathered for the traditional Demo Day, and […]
Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Golf
By Brian Verdugo We are witnessing an artificial intelligence (Ai) revolution in our everyday lives. Some people are excited, while others are skeptical and concerned about a future dominated by machines. Even if you’re not ready to adopt the technology – it’s a good time to start wrapping your arms around the topic, as Ai […]
USGA Proposes to Limit Golf Ball
By Fred Altvater In addition to hosting the United States Open, the Women’s U.S. Open, Men’s and Women’s U.S. Amateurs, plus 10 other national golf championships, the United State Golf Association (USGA) oversees and occasionally fine tunes the rules of golf. The USGA, along with The R&A have served notice, that in their vigil […]
Tom Doak to Design Pinehurst Resort’s 10th Course
New Golf Course at ‘The Cradle of American Golf’ Slated to Open in 2024 Pinehurst Resort will break ground on its first new golf course in nearly three decades, and it will be designed by Michigan resident, Tom Doak, one of the most respected and decorated golf course architects of the modern era. Located four […]
Golf Nation: A New Kind of Golf Channel
By Fred Altvater For those golf fans that just can’t get enough and are tired of the same old, same old from the current golf networks, GolfNation.com will soon unveil its new video website complete with original content. Golf Nation will feature shows with former President of the PGA of America, Suzy Whaley, as well […]