The highly acclaimed Ryder Cup-style event at Belvedere Golf Club pitted hickory golfers from Great Britain/Europe against the U.S. Charlevoix, MI – Team USA defeated Team Europe 18-10 yesterday in The Hickory Grail, one of the world’s premier hickory club events. Played at Belvedere Golf Club, the classic William Watson design in Northern Michigan, the three-day Ryder Cup-style event matched 14 of the most passionate hickory players from the United States against those from Great Britain/Europe in the oldest international hickory match in golf. On the opening day, Team USA won six of the seven alternate shot foursome matches, to…
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!
Harbor Springs, Mich. – BOYNE Golf in scenic Northern Michigan, one of North America’s largest golf and resort destinations, is proud to announce that construction is underway on a Ray Hearn-designed 9-hole short course and an adjacent Himalayan-style putting course near its Main Lodge at The Highlands resort property. This fun, ultra-inclusive short course design, the 11th course at the Northern Michigan based resort, represents a piece of BOYNE Golf’s long-term vision to meet the resort’s growth needs by developing several short courses at its various locations nationwide. Golf’s blossoming popularity over the past few years has brought experienced golfers…
FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (Aug. 18, 2023) – Many of the world’s best players – including major champions Scottie Scheffler, Lydia Ko, Matt Fitzpatrick, Celine Boutier, Wyndham Clark and Allisen Corpuz – mark their Titleist golf ball with a long, straight line that helps them with alignment. Titleist’s new Performance Alignment aid – now available on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls, the overwhelming #1 ball on the PGA TOUR, LPGA and at every level of competitive golf – provides golfers with this tour-proven marking straight out of the sleeve. Available in black, red, blue and green, the Performance Alignment aid…
Unparalleled Rangefinder System Includes Three Innovative Devices Sold as One Unit Giving Golfers the Option to Add Performance Tracking Technology and GPS Distances to Their Laser Rangefinder; PRO LX+ marks the 7th Shot Scope Innovation Launched in 2023, Establishing the Most Expansive Lineup of Distance Measuring and Performance Tracking Devices in Golf Edinburgh, Scotland – August 17, 2023 Shot Scope (www.shotscope.com), the golf industry-leader in advanced GPS and shot tracking technology, has once again redefined the rangefinder category in golf by introducing the new and improved PRO LX+, the game’s most advanced laser rangefinder featuring the dynamic combination of GPS-powered…
A golfer can transform ANY towel into a magnetic golf towel, for under $20 with MagnetOwl, and for $25 they can have a MagnetOwl with a golf towel. With a patent pending design golfers can now take their golf towel and ball markers conveniently everywhere they go! STICKS TO ANYTHING METAL: The MagnetOwl can securely attach itself to your Golf Clubs, Golf Cart, or anything made of metal so you can conveniently take it everywhere with you. From fairway, to greenside, your golf towel and marker will always be within reach. 2 BALL MARKERS (orignal): Included with every MagnetOwl are…
Plymouth, MI – Saint John’s Resort, Detroit’s leading hotel and conference destination resort, has hired Stan Witko as its Executive Director of Golf. The 20-year industry veteran will oversee all golf operations that include the new 18-hole course, short course and putting course opening in 2024. “When I saw the Saint John’s job posting, I had a feeling it was an incredible opportunity and that my abilities aligned perfectly with the vision of the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation for this remarkable property.” said Witko. “With the addition of The Cardinal Golf Course to our already luxurious resort, Saint John’s will…
Benton Harbor, MI – Harbor Shores Resort, Southwest Michigan’s premier lakefront golf resort destination with its award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature designed golf course, has promoted Jackson Davison to the role of PGA Head Golf Professional. Davison, who has been in the golf industry for 10 years, previously served as the Golf Operations Manager for Harbor Shores, overseeing the golf operations and golf instruction at the five-time host of the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Having recently completed the requirements to earn his Class A PGA Membership, Davison is more than qualified to take on his new position. “Jackson has been an…
Leading grip brand’s most popular, proven models available in Team USA and Team Europe designs Wixom, MI – SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, has introduced the Officially Licensed 2023 Ryder Cup SuperStroke Putter Grips – a must-have, limited-edition offering that celebrates the prestigious biennial match in style. Available in exclusive Team USA and Team Europe designs in SuperStroke’s most popular models, these stylish and colorful grips embody the spirit of international competition. Crafted with SuperStroke’s renowned quality and performance, the grips deliver exceptional control and precision on the…
The Hotel Mead & Conference Center is an historic icon in central Wisconsin. Developed to offer a luxury experience to the region’s traveler, the Mead has long been known as “the place to be” in Wisconsin Rapids. If you’re golfing at Sand Valley, Bullseye, Lake Arrowhead, or Ridges Golf Courses, stay with us and ask about golf packages and special room rates. All of our rooms are bright, spacious, have been recently updated, and offer nine-foot ceilings. We offer a variety of rooms, like our king-bed and double queen-bed rooms, or very spacious whirlpool and family suites. We also offer…
Take Advantage of Outstanding Rates While Availability Lasts (HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.) – Now is the ideal time for golfers to book the perfect fall golf getaway to “Hilton Head, America’s Golf Island” to ensure accommodation and course availability, and to take advantage of outstanding rates at www.hiltonheadgolfisland.com. The fall is the perfect time to visit Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Lowcountry region with temperatures in the 80s in September, 70s in October and early November and 60s in late November and early December. It’s also one of the driest times of the year, especially November, which typically includes…