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!

Fort Worth, Texas – May 13, 2019 – Ben Hogan’s driving prowess helped lead him to nine (9) Major victories throughout his career, including the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open in 1953.  In honor of his successes, the Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company today introduced the new GS53 driver and fairway woods, marking the Company’s first new offerings in these product categories in well over a decade. The new woods line includes a driver, #3 wood, #4 wood … which is rare among premium brands … and #5 wood. The line is highlighted by the GS53 driver, a 445cc driver…

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Please see the below press release from our friends at GolfLogix. There new technology is a game-changer when it comes to sinking more putts! GolfLogix, the complete game improvement app with the most downloads in golf, has launched its all-new Putt Line feature. The long-anticipated update to the innovative app shows the exact read for distance and line, taking the guesswork out and allowing users to see exactly where to aim their putts. GolfLogix is the only on-course app that shows you the exact line of your putt to the hole, along with break, change in elevation and the speed…

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Read the full issue online. [su_button url=”https://xdigital.spiweb.com/publication/?i=588049″ target=”blank” background=”#23551c”]Read Online[/su_button] Simply stated, our 2019 Spring Issue is packed! Our team has done an amazing job of taking you to places you might have been and a few that you have to get to immediately. Tops on that list in French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. This is one of my favorite buddies destinations in the Midwest and the nation for that matter. What I love most is you can test your skills on three of the coolest courses (Pete Dye, Donald Ross, Valley Links) by day, and then by…

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Boyne Resorts flagship property recognized by Golf Digest editors Petoskey, MI – The Inn at Bay Harbor, the flagship property for BOYNE Golf, one of the largest golf destinations in north America, received the Editors’ Choice Award by Golf Digest as one of the Best Golf Resorts in the Midwest. The publication’s annual review of “The Best Things in Golf” by its editors appears online at Golfdigest.com featuring the Best Resorts in the Americas. The listing recognizes resorts throughout the United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Bermuda and Canada. The scenic Inn at Bay Harbor and Bay Harbor Golf Club, located along a five-mile stretch of Lake Michigan in…

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COVINGTON, Ga. – (May 7, 2019) – Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, announced today that it has reformulated its e6 golf ball to afford fantastic value for moderate-swing-speed players who seek maximum driving distance and buttery soft feel. The new Bridgestone Golf e6 features a 2-piece, low-compression construction to ensure that players with slower swing speeds can fully activate the core on tee shots, delivering increased distance throughout the bag. The new ball also provides players with a super soft feel thanks to its low compression core. “The e-Family of Bridgestone golf balls keeps getting better and better,” said Elliot…

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Bushnell Rangefinders have long been trusted by TOUR pros to help them plan their strategy during their pre-tournament week schedule. Fortunately for us weekend warriors, we can take advantage of Bushnell’s precision and technology during all our rounds. Bushnell’s 2019 collection features two tremendous offerings as previewed below. For more information on Bushnell, please visit www.bushnellgolf.com Bushnell Pro XE: MSRP- $549.99 Description-  The Pro XE introduces Slope with Elements, a technology that takes Bushnell’s Tour-trusted compensated distances to the next level .  Temperature and altitude have now been added to Bushnell’s patented Slope technology to give golfers the most precise compensated distances…

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The GS1 Laser Rangefinder is the ultimate measurement tool for golf. Distance to any target on the golf course at just the touch of a button. But that’s not all — slope measurements and slope compensated distance are yours as well. Knowing the precise distance to your target is the first step in the quest toward better swings, and GS1 gives everything you need to play your best. SLOPE: At your command, the GS1 will measure not just the “straight line” yardage, but also the slope angle to your target. Using this information, GS1 will calculate a slope-compensated distance so that…

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Darren Clarke, Retief Goosen and Chris DiMarco will make their tournament debuts MADISON, Wis. (May 1, 2019) — PGA TOUR Champions rookies Darren Clarke, Retief Goosen and Chris DiMarco have committed to the 2019 American Family Insurance Championship, to be held June 21-23 at University Ridge Golf Course. They join tournament host Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly, Scott McCarron and Kirk Triplett, who earlier made commitments. The full 78-player field for the championship will be set June 15. Darren Clarke, of Northern Ireland, is best known for his victory at the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St. George’s in England. A…

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Golf chiropractor Shane Lawlor discusses the ‘X-factor’ swing, favored by players like Rory McIlory, and the importance of strength and conditioning. With Introduction by Glen Turk While recently watching The Masters I was struck by how hard every golfer goes after the ball. In fact, I commented to my wife that my back started to hurt just watching the field try to outdrive one another. Before the tournament even started major-winner Jason Day had to purposefully slow down his swing due to back spasms set on by picking up his daughter in the wrong manner. Day finished tied for 5th…

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Exclusive Edition of World Invitational Father & Son Tournament Held on Renowned Courses                                                                                                      (DUBLIN, Ireland) – Carr Golf – Ireland, England and Scotland’s premier provider of unforgettable golf experiences – will host an exclusive “one-off” father and son tournament at famed Pebble Beach Resorts on May 5 – 8, 2019.…

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