LAS VEGAS – After a $2.1 million renovation project led by the original golf course architect Rees Jones, Rio Secco Golf Club, now owned by VICI Properties, reopened for play Friday, October 13th, 2017. Features include new green complexes and bunkers, forward tees, plus an expanded and enhanced practice facility. The improvements are designed to increase playability and sustainability. “I have really enjoyed working at Rio Secco again,” said Jones. “When I originally saw the site over 20 years ago, I knew it was one of the most unique pieces of land in Las Vegas. It’s more rugged than most in…
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!
Golf course developer Mike Keiser, business entrepreneur Todd Warnock, land owner Edward Abel Smith and the Embo Trust, Urras Euraboil, announced today that, after several years of thoughtful consideration, a thoroughly vetted planning document will be submitted to Highland Council on September 29, regarding the proposed development of Coul Links – an 18-hole golf course on the coast just north of Embo, Sutherland, Scotland. The planning documents, which will outline all economic and environmental considerations and plans, were prepared after thoughtful input from local community leaders and public officials. “We have worked meticulously with the Scottish authorities and local community to refine…
swingOIL Fitness and Flexibility Golfers know that good fitness and flexibility are imperative to a solid golf swing. The more you have of each, the longer you can hit shots, maintain endurance and energy for 18 holes, reduce injury, and even lower your scores. Which is why many golfers are turning to swingOIL, a healthy drink supplement that helps them improve fitness, flexibility, strength and even their mental focus out on the course. The first product of its kind, it’s changing the way golfers approach round preparation — many tend to consume a 3-ounce shot just prior to their round,…
I admit it; I was a Reno-phyte, having never been to the magical land of Reno/Tahoe, Nevada. And after four fun and sun-filled days this past June, I could have sworn Robin Leach’s crew from The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous were filming our golfer writer’s FAM Trip’s every move. Simply stated, the western edge of Nevada is a playground for those who love outdoor activities or just relaxing 12 months a year. Whether its golf and water sports in the summer, skiing in the winter, or gambling the whole year through, Reno/Tahoe has your golf group covered. Day…
I hate to break a secret, but for years Chicagoans have ventured two hours northeast to two incredible golf destinations when looking to get away from it all. They don’t want you to know where they go for fear of overcrowding (like that’s something they aren’t used to)! Fortunately for our readers, MGM was invited on a Southwestern Michigan Familiarization Trip this summer and can now give you the skinny on Benton Harbor and Augusta, Michigan. Both destinations are connected by I-94 and offer easily accessible, affordable golf for couples or buddies groups. A Golf Community That Revitalized a Region…
Cleveland Golf Smart Sole 3S and 3C Wedges Tired of infomercial gimmicks trying to improve your short game? We recommend trusting your short shots around the green to the respected Cleveland Golf Company. Their new Smart Sole Wedge line offers real help from the sand and rough thanks to their three-tiered sole that eases set-up and improves contact. www.clevelandgolf.com Tour Edge Exotics CBX Hybrids Tour Edge’s Exotics latest hybrid creation, the CBX Model, has already become a star on the PGA Champions Tour. Low spin meets tour-inspired feel and workability to create a line of clubs that will push the…
Tour Edge, Golf’s Most Solid Investment, introduces the all-new Exotics CBX Blade muscleback forged irons. The CBX blade is a timeless forged muscle-back iron, making it the perfect choice for today’s player wanting that classic forged look with an updated soft feel that allows the better player to shape shots and to strike the ball with greater confidence. Triple forged from modern S25 carbon steel, CBX Blades embody a true classic muscle-back style, delivering unsurpassed responsiveness and shot control. The CBX’s narrow sole, thin top line, beveled leading edge and square toe design are guaranteed to inspire shot-making purists. “These…
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The PGA TOUR today released the full 2017-18 Season schedule of 49 FedExCup tournaments, representing an increase of two events with the previously announced additions of THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES at Jeju Island, Korea, and the elevation of the Web.com Tour’s Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship in the Dominican Republic. Total prize money for the season will be a record of more than $363 million. THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES, Korea’s first official PGA TOUR event, debuts October 16-22 at The Club at Nine Bridges as one of eight tournaments in…
Life is filled with many “Do you remember where you were?” moments such as your first kiss, the first time you attended a major sporting event, or your first round of golf. But when it comes to a round at Wolf Creek in Mesquite, Nevada you’ll remember what you did because of where you did it. My first round at Wolf Creek commenced on a beautiful March day and concluded with our group playing 24 holes before darkness forced us off the course. If night golf was an option at Wolf Creek, we might still be playing there! Director of…
If Jack Nicklaus puts his name on anything, you know it has to meet his enduring standards. That adage is true when it comes to his 2017 clothing line. The classy apparel can be found on www.target.com plus select Target locations nationwide. MGM was extremely impressed by the stylish nature and quality of the clothes- and then we looked at the price tags and were blown away! Shirts and shorts for under $30 – in 2017 – are you kidding me? Honestly, the 18-time major winner and his team has hit one out of the park on this one, as the…