Michigan Feature Stories
Must play, must stay: Five northern Michigan resorts for a jam-packed golf trip
Few areas in the world have such a massive amount of quality golf as in northern Michigan. Brandon Tucker looks at five resort golf venues that are best bets for great deals on stay-and-play packages, afternoon replay rates and unlimited golf specials.
... full article »Ten Northern Michigan golf courses for the traditionalist golfer
Detroiters and Chicagoans have been escaping to Northern Michigan for pure, natural golf for more than a century. Here's a look at some of the top golf courses for the traditionalist golfer. What constitutes "traditional?" We're looking for classic golf courses, or modern courses built to resemble the classics.
... full article »Three-of-a-kind: Michigan's Upper Peninsula boasts Vegas-style gaming and a triangle of great golf
Folks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula - or "Yoopers" - are rightly proud of their best golf courses. Timberstone and Sweetgrass, which, along with Greywalls in Marquette, complete a triangle on the western side of the U.P., are three gems worthy of national attention, but they're hardly similar to each other, native son Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »New Sweetgrass Golf Club at the Island Resort "sweetens" golf in Michigan's UP
Set on 320 acres on Hannahville Indian land, Sweetgrass Golf Club is a design from Paul Albanese that's geared toward making Michigan's Upper Peninsula a genuine golf destination. Two hours from Green Bay, three and a half hours from Milwaukee and five and a half hours from Chicago, Sweetgrass and the Island Resort & Casino definitely offer a secluded getaway.
... full article »After the nationally ranked resorts, try Northern Michigan's underdog golf courses
Northern Michigan has no shortage of high-profile golf gems, but don't head home until you experience a few of the north's overachieving lesser-known gems. A golf course is around every corner in this neck of the woods. Here are some of the most memorable and unique you may not know about.
... full article »Golf- and resort-rich Bellaire in northern Michigan out to become its own destination
Does northern Michigan have room for another golf destination? The golf-rich village of Bellaire thinks so. Located west of northern Michigan's most trafficked and marketed golf spot, Gaylord, and north of the region's biggest hub, Traverse City, Bellaire offers its own niche.
... full article »Detroit's Metro Airport is well served by some of the area's best golf courses
Business travelers are certain to have a layover in Detroit eventually. As in most areas of golf-obsessed Michigan, many golf courses and driving ranges are close enough that you can squeeze in a round without missing your connection.
... full article »Gaylord in northern Michigan remains the Midwest's top golf mecca
Forgive the golf courses of the Gaylord Golf Mecca for boasting a bit of a cool swagger, it's just that for the last decade they've been at the top of the Midwestern golf game. And it keeps getting bigger and better. Originally founded in 1987 with a modest seven courses, the Gaylord Golf Mecca sees more than 350,000 rounds each summer.
... full article »Northern Michigan's upscale golf courses stack up with top vacation hot spots
When it comes to cost, Northern Michigan upscale isn't the same thing as Las Vegas or Scottsdale upscale - far from it. The golf, however, is second to none. Native son Brandon Tucker spotlights some of the best luxury golf destinations in the area, including Arcadia Bluffs, Grand Traverse Resort, Forest Dunes Golf Club, Bay Harbor Golf Club and Treetops Resort.
... full article »Northern Michigan golf courses: The most scenic drives (from the tee, of course)
There's nothing quite like the beautiful, rustic northern Michigan. Come summer time, it's the home of some of the Midwest's most stunning scenery, from the mighty Sleeping Bear Dunes to Torch Lake and other inland beauties. That's all fine, we suppose, but northern Michigan's real beauty comes from a spectacular, elevated tee box, overlooking an endless expanse of forest or lake, as well as a wide, appetizing fairway 100 or more feet below.
... full article »Expansion makes Miles of Golf in Ypsilanti an equipment buff's dream
You can debate how much the actual club matters in a golf swing all you want. Many golfers swear by the irons they played in high school two decades ago. Others are always on the lookout for the newest edge, whether it be a more consistent shaft or bigger sweet spot, dropping hundreds of dollars in the process.
... full article »Grand Rapids: A grand golf scene in Michigan's second city
Northern Michigan may be the summer golf haven of the masses, but in-the-know Midwesterners head to a destination a little closer to home. Located about 20 minutes from Lake Michigan, Grand Rapids has plenty to offer golfers, including fine tracks like Boulder Creek Golf Club, The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe and L.E. Kaufman.
... full article »New for 2006: Traverse City joins the package game
For Traverse City's golf industry, its biggest competition in a saturated northern Michigan market has often been said to be - Traverse City. Gaylord and Boyne Falls are recognized as golf destinations," said John Jessup of the Traverse City Visitors Bureau. "There's so much to do in Traverse City, people often forget about the golf."
... full article »Celebrating Super Bowl XL and great golf moments in Michigan
Of course, Michigan golf fans have long known that the Wolverine State is spectacular in its own right, with a diverse and glorious golfing history. So in tribute to what could be a classic Super Bowl in a classic golf state, here are the Top V (5) Super Bowl and Michigan golf moments.
... full article »Kalamazoo: A city with a funny name, but the golf is no laughing matter
When it comes to golf, there is nothing to laugh about in Kalamazoo, the town with the funny name. Just saying it - K-a-l-a-m-a-z-o-o - brings on a smile; certainly a big grin for golfers. This area may be one of the best in Michigan for good, affordable golf and that's no joke. You’d be hard-pressed to find this many good golf courses within just a few minutes of each other for such comfortable prices.
... full article »Golfers to get a mix of old with the new at Macatawa Legends development in Holland
At the turn of the 20th century, the small beach town of Holland on the west coast of Michigan was considered the "Coney Island" of the Great Lakes. Sun-thirsty Chicagoans would head by boat across Lake Michigan to their cottage or hotel and would enjoy a weekend getaway or summer retreat enjoying one of the area's many restaurants, beaches and golf courses.
... full article »An All-Star weekend of baseball and golf
Planning to be in Detroit for All-Star Weekend? Here are one-day itineraries for four different classes of baseball fans and golfers looking to get their fix of fun and golf in Motown.
... full article »Gearing up for golf in Detroit: The city's top 10 public golf courses
While Detroit will never mistake itself for the golf Mecca of northern Michigan, visitors can enjoy top-notch playing conditions during their stay. All of the courses that make this MichiganGolf.com list of Detroit's top 10 public tracks were built within the last 15 years. That's when "modern course design" featuring wide fairways, fancy bunkers and huge greens all became necessities to attract players. Needless to say, the Motor City golf scene has received a major facelift.
... full article »LochenHeath: a Northern Michigan gem goes private
If you want to play the baffling yet beautiful thrill ride of a course known as LochenHeath Golf Club, make friends with a property owner in the development or maybe even snatch up a lot of land yourself. Private since the beginning of 2004, LochenHeath now only allows members and their guests on the course. The privileged few have the chance to tangle with throw-back course architect Steve Smyers' flagship design in the Wolverine state.
... full article »Michigan PGA looks to future after retirement of Devine
Now easing into retirement after a successful run as CEO of the Michigan PGA Section, Ken Devine still loves to talk about the business side of the game of golf - and about the Ryder Cup Matches at Oakland Hills. Having earned a reputation as the "lifeblood" of the Michigan PGA, Devine tells TravelGolf.com he leaves the Section "positioned for great growth" under the leadership of new Kevin Helm.
... full article »- Lake Express takes golfers to land of beautiful courses
- Michigan, MSU take bitter rivalry to the links
- Mixing school with golf on the state's best courses
- The game ain't the same, according to third generation designer
- A 'home run' golf vacation with the Tigers!
- Southwest Michigan is worth all the trouble
- Michigan golfers have reason to race toward Indy golf scene
- Shanty Creek's future in doubt, but resort will remain open for now
- Oakland Hills expects huge crowds for 35th Ryder Cup Matches
- Pete Dye lets protégé shine at Eagle Eye
- Putting will decide which team takes home the '04 Ryder Cup
- Fans watch as Palmer passes torch to Mickelson
- Hearn looks to make a move onto national scene
- Course designer Doak wants his style to depend on the land
- Furyk appears back in form after long layoff for surgery
- Gaylord Golf Mecca offers many hidden gems
- The Arthur Hills Michigan Golf Trail creates its own path
- Craig Stadler's image takes a hit
- How much is too much when it comes to golf?
- Michigan Open full of life, history
- On the record with Mike Tirico
- Arnold Palmer Turning Point event set for Detroit
- Create your own club. It's easy.
- Flocking to Florida becoming an annual rite of spring
- Michigan Golf Show has many primed for return to the links
- Arthur Hills' personality comes through while working on book
- At Carl's Golfland golf is always in the air
- Stacy Snider makes Michigan golf history
- Traverse City: Golf and much more
- Mackinac Island offers Wawashkamo, the Jewel, and a putting course, to
- Par-3 Shootout is Treetops' ace in the hole
- PelzGolf brings short game school to the Homestead
- Grand Traverse Resort becomes part of gaming empire
- Registration for Ryder Cup tickets is big news in Michigan
- Garland's rustic lodge and challenging courses offer a true 'Up North' golf experience
- Gaylord golf in full seasonal swing
- Swing and Save: Good news for bargain hunters
- Clock Tower Press: A leading golf publisher
- Nothing says lovin' like a romantic weekend at a spa resort
- Central Michigan courses that compete with the North
- Elliott House B & B in Beulah: At the Heart of Benzie County
- MichiganGolf.com Interview: Architect Jerry Matthews
- Architect Interview: William (Bill) Newcomb
- Change in ownership in 2002 was Michigan's order of the day
- October Notebook: A Month Full of Treats in Michigan
- Michigan courses ranked in the top 100 in the country
- Detroit's Best Public Tracks Get Your Motor Running
- September Notebook: It's Easy to Fall for these Special Deals
- Michigan's Longest Holes Memorable in More Ways than One
- The Inn at St. Ives: Stanwood steps forward
- August Notebook: Oakland Hills Prepares for U.S. Amateur
- The King Stands Tall with Impressive Michigan Courses
- Boom, Boom, Out Go The Lights at the 2002 Par-3 Shootout
- MichiganGolf.com Notebook: Busy Summer at Treetops
- Allen Doyle Continues to Beat the Odds on the Senior Tou
- MichiganGolf.com Notebook: News from Around the Green
- Michigan Season Preview: New and Notable in 2002
- Tournament Time: Michigan Prepares for Busy Summer
- MichiganGolf.com Notebook: News from Around the Green
- Michigan Golf Show: Attention Bargain Shoppers
- Trevino Returns to Treetops to Defend Par 3 Shootout Title
- MichiganGolf.com Editorial: Bring Back the Golf Channel
- MichiganGolf.com Column: In Defense of TV Sports
- West Michigan Golf Show: Plenty of Crowd Pleasers
- Fantastic Fall Golf in Michigan
- Metro-Detroit is Getting Serious About Golf
- Travel Special: Downtown Grand Rapids Comes Alive
- Hole No. 12 at Clarkston Creek Isn't That Bad
- Hole Profile - The Fourth Hole at OTC's Valley Course Is a Challenge
- Trevor Parkinson Golf School Offers Unique Golfing Lessons
- Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen: Traverse Bayou? Cajun Cuisine up North
- Faldo Institute's Michigan Connection
- Big Three (Golf) Car Makers Sensitive to Michigan Market
