The Battlefield Par 3 Golf Course at Shangri-La was awarded the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association’s coveted RedBud Award as the “Best New Attraction in Oklahoma in 2023.” The award was presented to Shangri-La representatives at the OTIA RedBud Award ceremonies at The Oklahoma Tourism Conference in Edmond, OK Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The RedBud Awards represent the highest honor in the tourism industry in Oklahoma. Shangri-La had previously been honored as “Best Lodging in Oklahoma” in 2018 and the resort was named “Best Attraction in Oklahoma” in 2022. The Anchor Activity Park at Shangri-La, which opened in June 2021, was…
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!
New event in Michigan expands and elevates the Midwest stretch DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 24, 2024 — The Epson Tour announced today 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 Resort Will Debut Stunning New Accommodations, Cabaret Lounge, and Additional Property Enhancements This Summer Farmington, Pennsylvania – Celebrated for its exceptional luxury in Pennsylvania’s picturesque Laurel Highlands, the stunning and expansive Nemacolin resort invites guests into the wholly reimagined hotel, The Chateau, known for its Ritz Paris-inspired design, debuting summer 2024, alongside new property revitalizations — Nightcap, PJ’s Ice Cream Parlor, Art Studios, and Kids Club. “As we grow and expand Nemacolin, we are consistently inspired to elevate our accommodations and guest offerings,” said Owner & CEO Maggie Hardy. “Our commitment to our guests and members is unwavering and this…
Three new putter designs feature Roll-Face Technology for enhanced accuracy and roll Henderson, Nevada – TearDrop, one of the game’s most iconic equipment brands, is rolling out a new range of high-performance putters for 2024 featuring the company’s trademark Roll-Face technology – a unique design that helps get the ball rolling more quickly and avoids the skid and bounce that compromise both accuracy and distance control in many other brands. First formed in 1992, TearDrop enjoyed huge success with its putters on the professional tours…
Rising stars of the Korn Ferry Tour return to The Glen Club this summer GLENVIEW, Ill. (June 6, 2024) – The Western Golf Association has launched ticket sales for the 2024 NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank, set to be played July 25-28 at The Glen Club in Glenview. Fans can purchase tickets at nv5invitational.com/tickets. Offers include general admission tickets and upgraded experiences in The Trophy Club, an open-air venue and beer garden with unmatched views of the pivotal par-3 17th hole. Families can take advantage of complimentary grounds admissions for kids 15 and under, as well as unique spectator experiences…
There are few golf destinations in the U.S. as family friendly as Branson, an award-winning vacation sweet spot that is known for its lively entertainment theatres, scenic beauty, family friendly attractions, and its 10 golf courses (with an 11th currently being constructed). Branson is ideally suited for families thanks to the array of vacation options available. Here are some popular things to do in Branson: Golf: Play some of the best golf courses in Missouri and the country (five of the state’s top 10 ranked courses are in the destination including the top four, three of which are nationally ranked).…
Open-to-the-public sales office, showroom showcases latest indoor golf technology The Indoor Golf Shop (TIGS), a leading manufacturer of indoor golf equipment and home to the largest selection of residential and commercial indoor golf products online, proudly announces the opening of its newest consumer showroom in West Chicago, Illinois. This new showroom and Indoor Golf Shop’s Chicagoland regional headquarters provides people interested in building their own simulator space the chance to demo and peruse the industry’s latest indoor golf, sports or entertainment technology, hardware, components, accessories and build-out materials. Customers can then opt to customize their own DIY builds with guidance from…
Ideally Positioned this Summer for Families that Play Golf SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, MAY 28, 2024 – Discover Puerto Rico’s Visitor Profile data collected since 2022 shows that 30% of its visitors are Family Travelers with children under 18. Many of them visit the Island when North American schools are on summer break. This is ideal for families with golfers as Puerto Rico requires no passport for U.S. citizens, is bilingual, uses American currency, enjoys tropical weather, and has 18 golf courses spread across the island. According to the April issue of the “State of the American Traveler” from Future…
Island Resort Championship to be played at Sweetgrass from June 21-23 HARRIS, MICHIGAN –The excitement is building as the Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass approaches, set to take place from June 21-23, 2024. Hosted by Island Resort & Casino, this highly anticipated event has solidified its reputation as one of the premier professional golf tournaments in the upper Midwest, drawing 144 professional women golfers to compete at the renowned Sweetgrass Golf Club. As part of the Epson Tour – known as the “Road to the LPGA,” this tournament serves as a pivotal stage for players aspiring to join the ranks of…
SILVIS, ILLINOIS, May 22, 2024; The Advocates Pro Golf Association (APGA) Tour returned to TPC Deere Run for a fourth consecutive year. The APGA operates with the mission of bringing greater diversity to the game of golf by hosting and operating professional golf tournaments, player development programs, mentoring programs, and introducing the game to young people. Round 1 (May 21st): Farmers Insurance Ambassador Troy Taylor II took the lead at -3 heading into the final round. Four standout APGA Tour players – Marcus Byrd, Willie Mack III, Aaron Grimes, Ryan Ellerbrock – were just one stroke back at -2. Round…