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The Tribute - Otsego Club & Resort - Gaylord
By Jim Barnes When The Tribute opened in 2002, it turned Otsego Club & Resort from one of northern Michigan’s oldest golf resorts into one of its most exciting. The thousand-acre property the course is built on is the same rugged Sturgeon River Valley terrain that flows away from the resort, beginning with downhill ski slopes, [...]

An Afternoon at the Jason Guss Golf Academy - A Revelatory Golf Experience
By Jim Barnes “Forget about the ball,” said the golf instructor. “The last thing you want to think about right now is the golf ball.” And, he was right. The six of us in the clinic had just been filmed swinging at balls, and it wasn’t pretty. If we wanted to fix these ugly golf swings, [...]

Shanty Creek Resorts Fall Golf Specials - 2011
Golf Specials starting Monday, October 3rd. The scenic fall colors are an added bonus to SCRs course designs and conditions.   Visit Shanty Creek Resorts Website >>>>

BOYNE - $75 per person Fall Golf Packages
Experience BOYNE golf this September and October for great rates! Offer Includes: Accommodations at Boyne Highlands or Boyne Mountain Golf on NINE courses* Complimentary range balls prior to each round $25 Odawa Casino Resort gaming voucher with complimentary to/from transportation provided by the casino Midweek September you can play premium free on the Heather and Arthur Hills golf [...]

Shanty Creek - Fall Unlimited Golf Packages - Starting at $94
Shanty Creek Fall Unlimited Golf Starting at $94 per adult/per night based on double occupancy. Excludes applicable taxes and fees. Package Includes: • One night’s lodging • One day unlimited golf on any of SCR’s four courses • Kids eat free (details) Valid September 5 - Season Close, 2011. Visit Shanty Creek Resorts Website >>>>

Crystal Mountain - Fall Savings on Unlimited Golf - From $99
From $99* - $155* per adult, per night Available August 22-24, 28-31; September 1, 5-8, 18-22, 25-29 & October 4-6, 9-10, 14-19, 21-29, 2011. Hit the links at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa this fall and save! Tee it up on one of two northern Michigan championship golf courses and stay in the Midwest’s finest accommodations from [...]

Shanty Creek - End of Summer Golf Package - Starting at $89
Starting at $89 per adult/per night based on double occupancy. Excludes applicable taxes and fees. Valid through August 31, 2011. Visit Shanty Creek Website >>>>

Shanty Creek Resorts News and Specials
Shanty Creek Resorts - Facebook News End of August Room Special-August 28-September 1-rooms available for only $99 per night. Call now and make your reserveration now-800-678-4111. New bookings only. Fall Golf Specials at Shanty Creek with rounds starting at $12! http://p0.vresp.com/27JRGw #golfdeals #fallgolf More News and Specials From Shanty Creek Shanty Creek - Value Golf Package - From $59 Starting [...]

Crystal Mountain News and Specials
The Michigan PGA Women’s Open returns to the Mountain Ridge course Monday-Wednesday (June 27-29) of next week. If history is any indication, it should come down to the very last shot. Tips from a Golf Pro How many times have you uttered this phrase, “I really need to work on my short game.” Let PGA Director of [...]

The Homestead News and Specials
  Early reviews are in, and the golfers are loving the changes we’ve made to Manitou Passage G.C.! One recent comment from John Whipple of Northport, “You guys get an A+ for the improvements to your course and clubhouse! I can’t wait to play again on Monday!” Thanks John, we’re pretty proud of it too! Manitou Passage [...]

Treetops Resort News and Specials - Spring package - $99 per person
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Let us suggest our Spring Unlimited Golf Package! May 13-15 was previously one of the excluded date ranges for our Spring Unlimited Package, but we’ve decided to open up availability for this weekend (hurry though, because tee times and rooms will fill fast). And, this Friday also marks [...]

Drummond Island Resort News and Specials
DeTour Fundraiser June 11th and 12th at The Rock. Please contact Dave Miller or the DHS Athletic Department. DeTour High School 906-297-2011 2011 Memberships available at The Rock. $25 Local Rate thru the month of May. 4-somes for $120 - M-Thur. Call for more info 493-1006 “JUNIOR GOLFERS!!! Please contact Keli @ The Rock 493-1006. Interested in starting a Junior [...]

Grand Hotel News and Specials
Grand Hotel - Tea For Two Golf Package Available on select dates throughout the 2011 season* Includes unlimited golf on The Jewel and traditional Afternoon Tea in Grand Hotel’s Parlor, and a full breakfast and five-course dinner daily. Package Includes: Accommodations - Breakfast and dinner daily - Unlimited golf on The Jewel, per person - [...]

Interlochen Golf Club News and Specials
June 18th is our Annual Members Memorial Golf Tournament, open to all players. 18 Hole Scramble with two divisions Men’s and Women’s. Entry fee $200.00 per team includes Golf Tee Prizes, Cash Prizes and Dinner. Call Pro Shop 275-7311 to sign up your foursome or for further information. The Course is open and in great shape. ‎18 [...]

Champion Hill Spring News and Specials - 2011
Thursday Morning Ladies’ Golf Group The Thursday Morning Ladies’ Golf Group will begin playing on May 19th at Pinecroft. They meet at 9:00 am every Thursday and alternate between Pinecroft and Champion Hill. This group is open to women golfers of all abilities who appreciate the play without an emphasis on competition. They offer 9 and [...]

Emerald Vale News and Specials
Tuesday and Thursday Special - $29 Golf on Tuesday and Thursday at Emerald Vale Golf Club at our special rate - 18 holes of golf (includes cart) for $29!! Reciprocal Membership Information Emerald Vale has become a member of the Northern Michigan Golf Network!! If you are a part of our Membership (Stockholder or Associate), you can [...]

Shanty Creek - Value Golf Package - From $59
Starting at $59 per adult, per night based on double occupancy. Excludes applicable taxes and fees. Valid Monday - Thursday throughout the 2011 golf season. Package Includes: • One night’s lodging in a guest room • 18 holes of golf on Summit or Schuss GC after 12 Noon. • Kids eat free (details) Upgrade golf to The Legend [...]

The Homestead - Manitou Passage Golf Package - From $122
Enjoy one round of golf per person at Manitou Passage Golf Club, a GOLFWEEK’s “2010 Best New Course,” and one nights’ lodging at one of our four hotels. Priced from $122 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Call 231.334.5100 for reservations. May 1 - October 16, 2011 Visit The Homestead Resort Website [...]