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…
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!
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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…
KemperSports and the City of Lake Forest announced today that an effort to renovate and update Deerpath Golf Course, located in Lake Forest, Ill., began on September 18, 2017. The $1.1MM golf course improvement plan will enhance playability and conditioning of the golf course by installing continuous cart paths and improving drainage throughout the municipal gem. “We have made great strides in improving the conditions of the course and we are confident that this renovation will situate Deerpath for continued success,” said General Manager Vince Juarez. “These changes are an important next step.” In addition to improving existing cart paths…
The wait is finally over for Streamsong Resort and avid golfers across the country. One of the most anticipated course openings in recent years took place in Central Florida today as Streamsong Resort debuted its third course, Streamsong Black, designed by Gil Hanse, architect of the 2016 Olympic Golf Course. Golf industry leaders, journalists and guests were treated to the first rounds of golf on Streamsong Black before the resort welcomes public play on the new course beginning Friday, Sept. 29. Streamsong is now the only location in the world where players can enjoy three distinct courses designed by four…
With the final weekend of the 2017 PGA Tour season in the books, SuperStroke putter grips dominated the FedExCup leaderboard claiming the top five positions. The top five collectively took home $17.5 million in FedExCup prize money and with the win at East Lake, SuperStroke putter grips tallied their 24th Tour win this season with over $100,000,000 in PGA Tour earnings and three of the last four FedExCup titles. The TOUR Championship was ultimately decided by a dramatic 18th hole birdie putt from the all but guaranteed 2017 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year using his SuperStroke Pistol GT 1.0…
Missoula, Montana – Since its introduction, the Sun Mountain 2Five golf bag has been the lightest, full-featured bag on the market. Weight-saving components include carbon-fiber legs, high strength-to-weight plastics, and ultra-lightweight fabric. For 2018, the new 2.5+ will have increased durability, increased comfort, and more storage. All of these improvements for the same retail price as before, $219.99, and increasing weight by only three ounces. For the retailer nearest you, call 800-227-9224 or visit www.sunmountain.com. “We added the equivalent weight of two golf balls but raised durability, comfort and pocket space,” said Ed Kowachek, President of Sun Mountain Sports. “We’re satisfied…