Courses and Travel

Overheated about “Fast and Firm” Golf

Brown was the new green at Chambers Bay for the U.S. Amateur

“This has been great weather for cornfields–not golf courses.” “Morning sunshine to a green is like a nutritious breakfast.” “Over-watering helps… Read more »

Legends of the Game Open Harbor Shores

At Harbor Shores, industrial wasteland was transfored into a championship golf course

(Benton Harbor, Mich.) If there was a moment that summed up the charm and the relaxed competition of the Champions… Read more »

Ten Questions with Kevin Wright, Tournament Coordinator for the PGA Championship

To many graduating college students with an interest in sports and especially in golf, Grand Rapids native Kevin Wright, 24,… Read more »

Pure Michigan booster on the road: The Golf Course at Glen Mills

The Golf Course at Glen Mills serves as a vocational training opportunity

OK, I’m admittedly biased but one of the best state travel initiatives has been the Pure Michigan campaign. It has… Read more »

Naples Golf at Mediterra and Bonita Bay East

The Tom Fazio-designed Sabal course is a delight

Long a winter haven for Michiganders, Naples is teeming with fine courses. Although the area has been rocked by the… Read more »

Re-thinking Trees on Golf Courses

“I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree…” -Trees, Joyce Kilmer With apologies to Joyce… Read more »