Michigan Golf News
Grand Traverse Resort getting a little fine tuning from new management
Since the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians purchased the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in 2003, more than $1.5 million has been spent renovating one of northern Michigan's already premier resorts. Located along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, the resort offers 54 holes of championship golf, with courses by Jack Nicklaus (The Bear), Gary Player (Wolverine) and William Newcomb (Spruce Run). There's also a spa, tennis courts and pools.
... full article »NHL players may use lockout time to hit the golf courses
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... full article »Shanty Creek celebrates 40th anniversary
A former Detroit steel worker with a penchant for fine dining and entertaining introduced Antrim County to the resort life when he opened Shanty Creek on Summit Mountain in the winter of 1963. Forty years later, this world-class resort is gearing up to celebrate four successful decades of skiing, golf, dining and entertaining - all of which can be traced to a man named Roy Deskin.
... full article »Six Michigan courses in Golf Digest's Top 100
Michigan continues to solidify its status as one of the country's leading golf destinations. Golf Digest's May issue includes six Michigan courses on its list of "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses." Leading the way for Michigan courses was Arcadia Bluffs, Tullymore Golf Club, Gailes at Lakewood Shores, Black Lake Golf Club, Bay Harbor Golf Club, and Shepherds Hollow.
... full article »Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians buys Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians announced the purchase of Grand Traverse Resort and Spa from KSL Recreation, Inc. The purchase price was not disclosed.
... full article »Detroit Golf Club elects first black president
Walter C. Elliott Jr. has been elected the first African American President of Detroit Golf Club. Elliott, 51, has been a member at the club since 1991 and has served on Detroit Golf Club's Board of Directors.
... full article »Michigan native fulfills dream to join PGA Tour
Lake Orion native Tom Gillis fulfilled the dream of every aspiring pofessional golfer last week as he qualified for the PGA Tour in La Quinta California. Tom survived the grueling six round marathon by finishing T-21st with a 10-under-par total 422, which included a 68, 69, and final round 70 to secure his 2003 PGA Tour playing card.
... full article »Innovative Fox Hills named national course of the year
The family-owned and operated Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center, in Plymouth, Mich., has been named "Golf Course of the Year" by the National Golf Course Owners Association.
... full article »Rick Smith Agrees to Purchase Treetops Resort
World Renowned teaching professional and golf course designer Rick Smith announced an agreement this past week to purchase the award-winning Treetops Resort located on the outskirts of the Alpine Village of Gaylord Michigan. This new venture along with Rick's success as one of the world's top golf instructors and golf course designers makes him a leading renaissance man in the golf industry.
... full article »Treetops Virtual Hole In One Contest
ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to any person 18 years of age or older. Employees of Treetops Resort and Contests International, Inc., the Sponsor, (and their families and members of their households) are not eligible to win. Persons residing in jurisdictions, which prohibit participation, are not eligible to receive prizes; entry into the contest constitutes entrant's representation that he or she does not reside in such jurisdiction.
... full article »Kinlochen Pro Shop Set to Open
Majestic Kinlochen, Crystal Mountain's new 27,000 square-foot golf clubhouse and cross-country center, has opened its Pro Shop doors to the public in the first of a series of three grand openings for Kinlochen.
... full article »Golf Free For A Lifetime At Garland
When it comes to golf, Garland Resort's four courses overflow with beauty, diversity and wildlife, making the golf experience much like a relaxing nature walk. Consumers now have an opportunity to experience the Garland nature walk for FREE as Garland Resort is offering one of the most exciting golf sweepstakes ever offered before in Michigan.
... full article »Michigan Resorts Earn High Honors With Golf Digest
The State of Michigan continues to gain momentum as one of the leading golf destinations in the world. Golf Digest Magazine, a leading golf publication, has selected five Michigan golf resorts to be included in its "Top 75 Resorts in America" listing in the March 2002 issue.
... full article »Great Lakes Junior Golf Masters Tees Off in June
Shanty Creek Golf Resort, Bellaire, Michigan, will host the 3rd Great Lakes Junior Masters on June 24-28, and serves as the site for both young men and young woman's National Regional Championship as well 14 and under Future Masters Players for boy' and girls.
... full article »14th West Michigan Golf Show Marks Improved Start of Season
Michigan golfers know there are two events that mark the true start of the season: One, for which it's tough to get a ticket, is an exclusive invitational tournament in Augusta, Georgia; the other is open to everyone and takes place in downtown Grand Rapids.
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