Author: 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!

The innovators behind the hybrid golf shoe revolution release the BIOM H5, the latest breakthrough in ECCO’s BIOM Hybrid lineage (SALEM, NH) ECCO GOLF, leaders in golf footwear innovation, continue to push the boundaries of comfort, style, and technology with the introduction of the ECCO GOLF BIOM H5, a performance golf shoe built for the elements. Drawing inspiration from the rugged Scottish Highlands and leveraging ECCO’s renowned Danish innovation, the BIOM H5 is a step forward for the golf shoe experience and represents the true nature of golf. The BIOM H5 features ECCO’s all-new ECCO-TEX waterproof membrane, which ensures golfers’ feet stay…

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The innovative partnership inspires regulations change to create athlete equity Daytona Beach. Fla. (February 26, 2025) – The Epson Tour announced today a partnership with MGI Golf, global leader in technology for the walking golfer and maker of America’s No. 1 electric golf caddy. Along with the partnership, the news included a change to the Epson Tour regulations, allowing athletes to use electric caddies during competition. With the addition of the MGI partnership, the Epson Tour becomes one of the first major professional tours to allow electric caddies to be used during competitive play. The previous regulations required a player…

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Nestled in the heart of Missouri, Lake of the Ozarks is a premier destination for golf enthusiasts. With its rolling hills, scenic vistas, and a collection of top-tier golf courses, it’s a haven for those seeking both challenge and relaxation. Beyond the greens, the area offers a plethora of activities to round out your visit.​ Osage National Golf Resort Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, Osage National Golf Resort boasts 27 holes of championship golf, including 18 designed by Palmer himself. Set amidst the bluffs of the Osage River, the course offers a mix of challenging play and breathtaking views.…

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The SW Michigan resort destination development that transformed a community adds a new pitch-and-putt experience designed by Colin Montgomerie. Benton Harbor, MI – Harbor Shores Resort, the lakeside resort destination with its Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course that has been the core of a major economic transformation for the Benton Harbor, Mich. community since 2010, announces its next community amenity. The Wee Course will provide another unique, fun golf attraction at the popular resort where kids will play for free, and youth programming will be a priority. Hall of Fame golfer and former KitchenAid Senior PGA Champion Colin Montgomerie will design this five-acre, nine-hole pitch-and-putt course adjacent to…

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Two-Color Alignment Design on World’s Softest Golf Ball  Wilson is elevating golfers’ confidence on the green with the launch of the new DUO Soft TRK360, a revolutionary golf ball featuring seam alignment technology to enhance performance. As a leader in golf ball innovation, Wilson is expanding its renowned DUO Soft franchise by adding a new visual alignment design to the World’s Softest Golf Ball. The construction of the ball hasn’t changed, it continues to deliver exceptional distance, low spin for a straighter ball flight, and an ultra-soft feel, but the exterior now works even harder. The DUO Soft TRK360 features…

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A good head golf professional sets the tone for golfers’ experiences. They need to be knowledgeable, personable, and organized. Tyler Bohmke has all those clubs in his bag. “The Bull is a fabulous golf course. Golfers have great expectations when playing a nationally recognized Jack Nicklaus Design golf course and I want to make sure that their experience matches their expectations every time.” says Bohmke – (pronounced “Bomb-Key”) Tyler will lead The Bull’s golf shop, outside services, locker room, merchandise-related activities, and vendor relationships. He will also help represent the club with local and national golf organizations such as WSGA,…

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(Pinehurst, N.C.) – Golf Pride, a leading innovator in golf equipment and maker of the world’s most popular golf grips, introduces ALIGN MAX, revolutionary grip technology designed to help players of all skill levels maintain consistent hand placement throughout the swing. ALIGN technology debuted in 2017, with the first raised ridge design pulling in a number of players on Tour and a strong amateur fanbase. It quickly became one of the most successful grip technologies in Golf Pride history. Even with these accolades, the brand heard feedback about the desire for an even more pronounced ridge. This inspired the creation…

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New event in Michigan expands and elevates the Midwest stretch The Epson Tour recently announced a new tournament coming to the 2025 schedule, the Great Lakes Championship at The Highlands. The inaugural event will be held from June 9-15, 2025, at The Highlands located in Harbor Springs, Mich. “We’re excited to announce the addition of a new event in Michigan next year. The Petoskey Area is well known as a tremendous golf market, and I know our athletes will be excited to visit the community and take on the challenges that The Heather at The Highlands will offer,” said Jody Brothers, the Epson Tour’s Chief Business and Operating Officer. “With…

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2026 Lodging Reservations Available Starting 12 PM Monday Call your best golf buddies! On-site lodging at Lawsonia for 2026 will be available to book with golf starting Monday, February 10th at 12:00 PM CST. We are pleased to offer three unique accommodation options that sleep up to 12 guests each. With close proximity to the Links golf course and Langford’s Pub – our full service bar/restaurant – your group is sure to appreciate the pure golf vibe that is Lawsonia. For lodging and golf reservations, give us a call at 920-294-3320 or visit www.lawsonia.com to access the online portal. **…

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Highly respected golf instructor joins Big Cedar Golf to offer world-class training at America’s Premier Wilderness Resort RIDGEDALE, Mo. – Big Cedar Lodge Golf announced today the addition of Megan Johnston, LPGA Class A teaching professional, as its new Head Golf Instructor at the world-class golf resort in the Ozarks. Johnston is known for her dynamic coaching style and expertise and brings with her a wealth of accolades to the decorated Big Cedar Lodge golf mecca, including the 2025 Golf Digest Best Young Teachers, 2024 LPGA SE Teacher of the Year and recognition as a US Kids Top 50 Instructor. “We are…

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