Hall of Fame golfer and former KitchenAid Senior PGA Champion visits the resort this week for a groundbreaking event Benton Harbor, Mich. – Harbor Shores Resort, the Lake Michigan shoreline golf destination with its Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course, welcomed Hall of Fame golfer and 2014 and 2015 KitchenAid Senior PGA Champion Colin Montgomerie this week to walk the site, finalize his design of the new Wee Course, support a fundraising event, and take part in the groundbreaking ceremony. The five-acre, nine-hole pitch-and-putt Wee Course will open in 2026. The design will consist of holes measuring 60 yards or less modeled after…
Author: Glen Turk
Glen Turk
Glen Turk is a Wisconsin native who has been the Senior Writer/Editor of Midwest Golfing Magazine since 2006. Besides being an avid golfer, Glen enjoys traveling, music, and cheering on the finest professional sports team of all-time, the Green Bay Packers. Glen’s ultimate golf goal is to play in all fifty states and currently he is more than half way there. His other dream, albeit far-fetched, it to record an ace in all seven states of our distribution area. Thanks to an ace in Illinois in 2015, and one in Michigan in 2016, he has three down, four to go!
Fans Invited to Witness the Future of Women’s Golf in Action HARRIS, MICHIGAN – The 14th annual Island Resort Championship returns to Sweetgrass Golf Club, promising thrilling competition, community fun, and a front-row seat to watch the rising stars of women’s professional golf. As part of the Epson Tour – Road to the LPGA, this year’s event brings new energy, fresh talent and inspiring fan experiences. The Island Resort Championship draws top emerging golf talent from around the globe, competing for a $225,000 purse and a coveted chance to qualify for the LPGA Tour. Spectators will see 144 players chasing their dreams on…
Partnership Marks Panini’s First-Ever Golf Trading Cards Fans Can Pre-Order LIV Golf Team Card Sets at PaniniAmerica.net London, New York, and West Palm Beach, FL — LIV Golf and The Panini Group, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, today announced a multi-year partnership in which Panini will be the exclusive trading card partner for the LIV Golf League. As the first-ever official trading cards for professional team golf, Panini will develop a new series of products never before introduced to fans and collectors across the globe. The partnership also marks Panini’s first entry into golf for trading cards. “LIV…
TACOMA, WASHINGTON – TRUE linkswear (TRUE), creator of ultra-comfortable modern golf footwear designed for walking on and off the course, announces the fourth generation of the All Day Knit. The new All Day Knit Four is the perfect shoe for a round of golf, trip to the store, weekend plans, and the only shoe necessary for a golf trip. TRUE’s first All Day Knit was created in 2018, revolutionizing the golf shoe market by transcending the other shoes built for the links, creating a shoe for on- and off-course experiences. The Knit provided unmatched comfort, breathability, and versatility for every summer lifestyle. The…
Some of the best female golfers in the world will descend southeast Wisconsin the last weekend of May for the U.S. Women’s Open at historic Erin Hills Golf Course. Along with those golfers will come fans from across the county to see the golfers and the course in Erin, Wisconsin. Many of those fans will travel to, and stay in Milwaukee, just about 45 minutes from Erin Hills. Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee is one of the most-visited attractions in Milwaukee every year. It is the only place in the area with casino gaming, and the 19-floor, two-tower hotel provides…
GolfForever Tour Athlete earns 15th career victory by five strokes Aspen, CO – GolfForever, the Official Golf Fitness System of the PGA TOUR and leading at-home golf training system that helps golfers play without limits, congratulates World No. 1 Golfer and 2022 and 2024 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler on his dominant five-shot victory at the 2025 PGA Championship. The 28-year-old sensation claimed the third major championship of his career with a gritty 11-under-par finish and rounds of 69-68-65-71. Scheffler led the PGA Championship field in Birdies (19), Eagles (2), and Strokes Gained: Total (+17.399). He also ranked second in the field in Putts Per…
New PXG Bat Attack Zero Torque Putter Performs Just as Beautifully as It Looks PXG, the brand known for pushing golf club design to the extreme, is proud to announce the launch of its all-new PXG® Bat Attack® ZT Putter, the latest addition to its revolutionary Zero Torque (ZT) Technology lineup. Combining one of the company’s most iconic mallet designs with advanced engineering breakthroughs, the Bat Attack ZT Putter delivers elite-level performance, total face control, and an unmistakable feel. The second drop in PXG’s Zero Torque Putter collection, the Bat Attack ZT Putter builds on the momentum of the PXG…
PGA Tour Player and former Michigan Amateur Champion will promote the Northern Michigan golf destination Petoskey, MI—BOYNE Golf proudly announces Ryan Brehm as its brand ambassador. The 39-year-old Mount Pleasant and Traverse City native will represent BOYNE Golf as he continues his journey playing professionally on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tour. Brehm, a PGA Tour winner in 2022, currently playing on the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tours, will represent BOYNE Golf on and off the course by showcasing their logo, promoting the leading golf destination brand as he travels nationwide pursuing his professional playing career throughout the year. “It is an honor to…
Jay’s Tee BoxFor the first time since I can remember, Midwest Golfing Magazine almost needed to expand from our typical 64-page publication. Quite frankly, that’s because our outstanding staff has too many remarkable stories to tell!It starts with our cover feature on Erin Hills, who is preparing to host the U.S. Women’s Open starting on May 29th. Amazingly, the Southeastern Wisconsin gem will join Pinehurst and Pebble Beach as the only three properties to host both U.S.G.A Championships. Editor-in-Chief Glen Turk has chronicled Erin Hills’ journey from the start and is honored to continue our coverage.The Badger State is further…
The Village of Vernon Hills, Ill., and KemperSports are excited to unveil The Back Nine at The Muni – a 16,000-sq.-ft putting green and short game practice facility with multiple chipping areas that will further enhance the player development opportunities at the municipal gem course. Designed by renowned golf course architect Todd Quitno, the short game facility is located adjacent to the first tee and clubhouse at the 9-hole Vernon Hills Golf Course. On Tuesday, April 29, The Village of Vernon Hills and KemperSports celebrated the opening on a beautiful afternoon with ribbon cutting with Village trustees and Mayor Thom…