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Top Golf Coming To Leelanau County - King’s Challenge
GLEN ARBOR, MI — A deal has been struck. Papers have been signed. The King’s Challenge Golf Course in Cedar is now under new ownership and promises to become one of the top golf destinations not only in northern Michigan but in the entire United States. “The course is now owned by a group of local [...]

The Rick Smith Junior Team Championship - August 23 - 26
[ August 23, 2009 11:00 am to August 26, 2009 11:00 am. ] Junior golfers across the country will now be able to experience the thrill of competition in The Rick Smith Junior Team Championship hosted by Rick Smith at Treetops August 23rd - 26th, 2009. This event is open to all golfers ages 18 and under who are not yet in college. Teams are comprised of five players [...]

Treetops Resort - PLAY IT FORWARD Golf Package
PLAY IT FORWARD and Treetops will PAY IT FORWARD Treetops is offering employees of the automotive industry and their related suppliers an affordable golf vacation that gives back to the guest’s local community. How do we do that? Simple! Our “PLAY IT FORWARD” golf package is a rare opportunity for anyone remotely related to the automotive industry [...]

Come Back to Treetops for FREE in September… Here is how…
YOU CAN BE A PART OF THE FIRST ANNUAL TREETOPS CUP HOSTED BY RICK SMITH! DO YOU? · Have a foursome playing both the Rick Smith “Signature” and Tom Fazio “Premier” before August 9th? · Have the desire to represent your country in Ryder Cup Style Matches?· Want to come back to Treetops FREE OF CHARGE and [...]

$50 Nike Certificate with an Unlimited Golf Package!
The BOYNE Unlimited Golf Package includes hotel lodging at any of the BOYNE properties and is a sizzling summer deal! Upon check-in, you’ll receive a $50 certificate for your choice of Nike golf balls, equipment and apparel available at all BOYNE pro shops and Boyne Country Sports stores. Hurry… offer valid only while [...]

Boyne Highlands Golf Equipment Demo Day - June 13, 2009
[ June 13, 2009; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] DEMO DAY-TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!! Saturday, June 13th 11a.m.-4p.m  -- Ross Golf Center @ Boyne Highlands Try the latest in equipment technology and take advantage of special one day pricing on any order placed!  Company representatives will be on hand to answer your technical questions.  The event is open to all and FREE! We expect representatives from the [...]

BOYNE’s Dream 18
Every week this summer, the BOYNE Golf Professionals will be voting on their favorite holes to compile a ‘Dream 18′. See if your favorites made our list! BOYNE’s Dream 18 Hole #1 - The Heather Hole #2 - Donald Ross Memorial Hole #3 - The Links - Bay Harbor Golf Club Hole #4 - The Links - Bay Harbor Golf Club Hole [...]

Crystal Mountain - Book by June 15th and get up to a $100 resort credit
Make the most of your summer. Book by June 15th and get up to a $100 resort credit Book a lodging-only stay or package for three or four nights at Crystal Mountain before June 15th and receive a $100 resort credit! Can’t stay three nights? Book a two-night stay and get a $50 credit. When you [...]

GLEN ARBOR, MI — A deal has been struck. Papers have been signed. The King’s Challenge Golf Course in Cedar is now under new ownership and promises to become one of the top golf destinations not only in northern Michigan but in the entire United States.

“The course is now owned by a group of local investors with a profound interest in having exceptionally high quality golf in Leelanau County,” says Bob Kuras, president of The Homestead in Glen Arbor and the man named to head the new operation.

Set amidst green meadows and the rolling, hilly hardwoods forests typical of the county, this Arnold Palmer “signature course” was already regarded by local golfers as secluded, scenic, and as serenely beautiful as it was challenging and rewarding to play. Those who played the old King’s Challenge and thought it a good course are going to be delighted with what’s coming, according to Kuras.

Right now there are only three other public golf courses remaining in Leelanau County: the Dunes Golf Club in Empire; the old course at Sugar Loaf course; and The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms.

Investors in this project are not simply looking to add another course to the roster. The goals, according to Kuras, are to create nothing less than a golf course that can compete on a national level, which should serve to boost tourism in Leelanau County, employment opportunities for local residents, and increase revenue for local businesses.

A long and ambitious list of improvements is under way, starting with a thorough upgrade of the already beautiful course with help from the Arnold Palmer Design Company and Wadsworth Golf Construction Company, two of the most respected firms in the business.

“The quality of Palmer’s work is known throughout the world. And, Brent Wadsworth is a friend and seasonal neighbor who has built 800 golf courses including those at some of the most prestigious clubs in the world. We are fortunate to have Brent as an adviser, and contractor,” says Kuras.

In addition to the work on the course, substantial interior and exterior renovations to the clubhouse will go hand-in-hand with plans to provide food and beverage services featuring local products. A cart pavilion, staging area, and new maintenance building will also be constructed.

In keeping with a long tradition of responsible environmental stewardship and protection of the region’s natural resources, all of the improvements are being planned, built, and managed to qualify for the Audubon International’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program and the LEED (the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance, according to Kuras.

“We’re anxious to open the course,” says Kuras. “Construction will begin May 1, 2009.” The work will be done in stages to allow the course to reopen as soon as possible this year.

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Junior golfers across the country will now be able to experience the thrill of competition in The Rick Smith Junior Team Championship hosted by Rick Smith at Treetops August 23rd - 26th, 2009.

This event is open to all golfers ages 18 and under who are not yet in college. Teams are comprised of five players representing the same golf club or course. They will play individual stroke play over 54-holes in three days. The best 4 of 5 scores each round will count towards a team score to compete against those of other clubs and courses from across the country.

Juniors will receive instruction from Rick Smith and his award-winning staff from the Rick Smith Academy. To read more about this exciting Junior competition and obtain the entry form, please click here.

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PLAY IT FORWARD and Treetops will PAY IT FORWARD

Treetops is offering employees of the automotive industry and their related suppliers an affordable golf vacation that gives back to the guest’s local community.

How do we do that? Simple! Our “PLAY IT FORWARD” golf package is a rare opportunity for anyone remotely related to the automotive industry including suppliers and dealerships to play unlimited golf (never before offered during the heart of the golf season at Treetops) at a great rate! Treetops will then donate a portion of that package to a charity within the guest’s own community.

The “PLAY IT FORWARD” Package starts at $159 per person, per night based on double occupancy in a Standard Inn room. Guests may stay in the Lodge for $185 per person, per night on the same package. UNLIMITED Golf, cart, use of the driving range, use of the fitness facilites and hot tubs are all included in this unique vacation package. And don’t forget, Treetops will “PAY IT FORWARD” by making a donation from the package to guest’s local community!

Package Details:

This package is valid Sunday through Thursday

$159 in a Standard Inn Room*
$185 in a Standard Lodge Room*

Overnight accommodations, practice time on the driving range prior to tee times, use of cart, unlimited golf! Valid company id such as a business card or badge showing how you are related to the automotive industry is required.

Prices are per person, per night based upon double occupancy. There may be some restrictions and packages are subject to availability. A portion of the package price will be donated to the guest’s local community.

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YOU CAN BE A PART OF THE FIRST ANNUAL TREETOPS CUP HOSTED BY RICK SMITH!

DO YOU?

· Have a foursome playing both the Rick Smith “Signature” and Tom Fazio “Premier” before August 9th?

· Have the desire to represent your country in Ryder Cup Style Matches?· Want to come back to Treetops FREE OF CHARGE and meet Rick Smith?

· Are you available to play September 11th-13th, 2009?

This tournament is open to any foursome who is, or will be playing on either The Fazio “Premier” Course or the Rick Smith “Signature” Course before September 10th, 2009.

There is a one-time fee of $50 per player that covers the cost of a hat designating your respective country, a chance to qualify for a FREE trip back to Treetops on September 11th-13th, 2009 to compete in Ryder Cup style matches and meet Rick Smith.

For further details please call our Reservations Department: 1-888-873-3867.

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The BOYNE Unlimited Golf Package includes hotel lodging at any of the BOYNE properties and is a sizzling summer deal! Upon check-in, you’ll receive a $50 certificate for your choice of Nike golf balls, equipment and apparel available at all BOYNE pro shops and Boyne Country Sports stores. Hurry… offer valid only while supplies last.

BOYNE Unlimited Golf Package includes:

• Unlimited golf on five to eight spectacular BOYNE golf courses.
• Hotel, condo or cottage lodging at Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, or the Cottages at Bay Harbor.
• $25 Odawa Casino gaming voucher and complimentary 24-hour roundtrip transportation.
• Practice range access and free bucket of balls before each round.
• For a limited time a $50 Nike Certificate.

Call 800.462.6963 to reserve or book online today!

Package Code: NIKE

Online Booking Code: PR1

Nike certificate has no cash value/no cash back and must be redeemed before August 31, 2009. This offer is valid while supplies last. Certain restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offer.

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DEMO DAY-TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!!

Saturday, June 13th 11a.m.-4p.m  — Ross Golf Center @ Boyne Highlands

Try the latest in equipment technology and take advantage of special one day pricing on any order placed!  Company representatives will be on hand to answer your technical questions.  The event is open to all and FREE!

We expect representatives from the following companies to be present:

Callaway**Nike**Taylor Made**Ping**Cobra/Titleist**

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Every week this summer, the BOYNE Golf Professionals will be voting on their favorite holes to compile a ‘Dream 18′. See if your favorites made our list!

BOYNE’s Dream 18
Hole #1 - The Heather
Hole #2 - Donald Ross Memorial
Hole #3 - The Links - Bay Harbor Golf Club
Hole #4 - The Links - Bay Harbor Golf Club
Hole #5 - The Arthur Hills

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Make the most of your summer.

Book by June 15th and get up to a $100 resort credit Book a lodging-only stay or package for three or four nights at Crystal Mountain before June 15th and receive a $100 resort credit! Can’t stay three nights? Book a two-night stay and get a $50 credit. When you arrive at Crystal, use your credit towards spa treatments at Crystal Spa, rides on the Crystal Coaster alpine slide, greens fees on our two championship golf courses, or a host of other amenities and activities. Call 800-968-7686 ext. 5100 to book now!

		Lodging Only From $119 per unit, per night				Simply Spa Package From $139 per adult, per night

		Family Vacation From $189 per family, per night				Unlimited Golf Package From $145 per person, per night

		Old Fashioned 4th of July From $159 per family, per night				Best of Both Worlds: Golf & Spa Package From $259 per person, per stay

Search all Packages in our Package Finder >> Call 800-968-7686 ext. 5100 to book now!
Offer not applicable to existing reservations. Resort credit may not be used towards food & beverage or lodging /package rate. Offer is valid on summer and fall stays through November 15, 2009 and ends June 15, 2009.		Add a 50-minute spa treatment at Crystal Spa for only $89! Call for details.

LODGING & PACKAGE DETAILS - 2009 Details • Up to three kids, 17 & under, sleep free when sharing parents’ accommodations (excludes holidays). • Rental equipment is not included in package rates. • Meal packages are available • Season ski pass holders and Four Season Club Members receive a 20% discount on lodging only when booked within 14 days of arrival (excludes holidays). Rates* • Rates are per adult based on double occupancy in standard hotel accommodations unless stated otherwise. • Rates are subject to applicable taxes, local assessment and service fee. • Rates are subject to change without notice. • Rate ranges represent starting price points from low to high season and are not specific to the month listed above. Deposit • First night’s lodging or package due at time of booking. • Holiday package requires 50% deposit at time of booking. Cancellation or Change • Full refund upon 14 days notice of cancellation or change. • No refund on less than 14 days notice of cancellation or change. • 30 day notice of cancellation or change required during the holidays. • 48 hour notice of cancellation or change required for early and late ski season. • No refund on unused portion of lodging or package stays. Other All outdoor activities, including fall chairlift ride, ice-skating & sleigh rides are subject to weather conditions.

Shanty Creek Resorts Golf Academy is a great way to enjoy group golf lesson!

Whatever your ability level, our golf academy instructs golfers on shots including: full swing, short swing, and recovery, as well as golf rules and etiquette.

Women-only, beginner, and advanced sessions are available to suit the needs of every golfer.

Please call 800.678.4111 for more information.

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Shanty Creek Resorts has teamed up with Executive Golf Schools, teaching exclusively with a 1:1 and 2:1 student to instructor ratio. This program promotes faster progress, better retention and allows customizable programs specific to your skill level and needs. All instructors are PGA members and have an average teaching and playing experience of 15 years and is comprised of LPGA and PGA certified instructors and previous tour players.

Click Here to view Executive Golf Schools Program Rates.

Shanty Creek - 18 Holes & Dinner Golf Package

Package includes:

One night’s lodging in Schuss Village
One dinner per adult
18 holes of golf on the Schuss or Summit Golf Courses
Golf cart and complimentary range balls
Kids stay, golf and eat FREE!*

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The Big Fore Golf Package, which is entering its 9th season this year, offers beautiful accommodation at Trout Creek Condominiums along with a unique dining and golf experience at four of Northern Michigan’s premier golf courses including:

Little Traverse Bay Golf Club - Seated upon one of the highest bluffs in the area, LTB offers magnificent vistas of Lake Michigan, Little Traverse Bay and three other inland lakes. This “hidden gem” is a must see stop during a northern Michigan trip. Four tee selections make Little Traverse Bay Golf Club a favorite for all. Elevated tees and many downhill holes add to a player’s enjoyment and confidence.

Dunmaglas Golf Course - Located in Charlevoix, this is the newest member of our amazing golf package. Rolling terrain, mature forests and awe-inspiring views are just part of the story at Dunmaglas.

Black Lake - Part of the 1000 acre Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center, Black Lake Golf Club is northern Michigan’s latest golf creation. Golf Digest recently awarded BLGC 2nd place for “Best New Upscale Public Facility” in America. This beautiful course is owned and operated by the UAW for UAW members and guests, as well as the public.

Hidden River Golf and Casting - Created on a one in a million piece of property, the course has unique features including stands of pine, hardwoods, elevation changes, and the Maple River winding through the site. Five tee selections, with yardage ranging from 4787 to 7101, are enjoyable for everyone. State of the art, full color GPS will help give you yardage, pro tips, and the layout of each hole. Hidden River has combined championship golf with unique upscale dining, both overlooking the Maple River.

For beautiful accommodations & spectacular golf, call Chris at 1-800-748-0245 so that they can tailor make your package or visit the Big Fore website, send us your quote form and we will contact you.

Visit Trout Creek Condominiums Website >>>>

Head to BOYNE for early season play and enjoy the best package pricing of the 2009 season! The NEW Room and a Round Package is priced from just $76 per person and our Unlimited Golf Package starts at $94 per person during May/early June. Add play on Boyne Highlands’ Arthur Hills and Heather premium courses for just $18 per person, per night and experience the nationally ranked Bay Harbor Golf Club for a $49-69 surcharge.

Room and a Round Golf Package:

• One round of golf per day on your choice of BOYNE’s eight spectacular courses
• Hotel, condo or cottage lodging at Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain or Bay Harbor, MI
• Practice range access with free bucket of balls before each round
• $25 Odawa Casino gaming voucher and complimentary 24-hour roundtrip transportation

BOYNE Unlimited Golf Packages include:

• Unlimited golf on five, seven or eight spectacular BOYNE courses
• Hotel, condo or cottage lodging at Boyne Highlands or Boyne Mountain
• Practice range access and free bucket of balls before each round
• $25 Odawa Casino gaming voucher and complimentary 24-hour roundtrip transportation

Additional package options are available such as with breakfast.

Call 800.GO.BOYNE (462-6963) for more details or book online today!

Online Booking Code: PKG

Rates valid May 1 - June 4. Tee times for Room and a Round Golf Package offered after 10am daily. Based on availability and single/double/quad occupancy. Taxes and resort fees not included.

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Make it unlimited and make it BOYNE… what are you up for? Play as many holes as your heart desires and with a choice of 162 holes on eight courses, that’s lots of golf before even playing the same hole twice! The BOYNE Unlimited Golf Package includes unlimited play on your choice of any of the eight BOYNE courses*, lodging plus a $25 gaming voucher and more.

*Upgrade to a round on the Heather or Arthur Hills courses for just $18 or to nationally-ranked Bay Harbor Golf Club for $49-89.

BOYNE Unlimited Golf Packages include:

• Unlimited golf on five, seven or eight spectacular BOYNE courses
• Hotel, condo or cottage lodging at Boyne Highlands or Boyne Mountain
• Practice range access and free bucket of balls before each round
• $25 Odawa Casino gaming voucher and complimentary 24-hour roundtrip transportation

Additional package options available such as with breakfast.

Call 800.GO.BOYNE (462-6963) for more details or book online today!

Based on availability and single/double/quad occupancy. Taxes and resort fees not included.

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HAPPY 20th BIRTHDAY
~THE ROCK GOLF COURSE~

2008 Golf Digest 4-Star Rating
“Best Places to Play”

Island greens. Long tree-lined fairways. Dog-legs left . Dog-legs right. Abundant wildlife - deer that actually come into play on some holes. The people who love this course play to all levels. They like The Rock because it’s an experience, not just a round of golf.

This emerald was cut out of limestone and is trimmed by hardwood and cedar, crafting each fairway separately over 400 acres. Play on The Rock is controlled. Each group of golfers is in their own game, and virtually isolated from other golfers. Each hole has four tees and therefore, four possible challenges to choose from.

“I like The Rock. The holes are isolated so you can golf in scenic seclusion. The ponds, lakes and waterfalls are too pretty to be called water hazards.”
— Rick Sylvain, former Michigan Travel Editor, Detroit Free Press.

The Rock participates in the Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary System, proof that this isn’t just one of the best golf courses in the Midwest–this is a thriving wildlife habitat as well.

$35 Unlimited Golf in May
Includes cart

FREE GOLF with overnight stay in May
Includes overnight lodging and 1 round of golf for two
Lodge rate $119/nt plus tax
Valid Weekdays throughout May

Visit Drummond Island Resort Website >>>>

Unlimited Golf Packages starting at $89…. Play all Summer Long from $109…

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Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa is the perfect destination for your next northern Michigan golf vacation. Crystal Mountain offers an exceptional northern Michigan golf experience. With two distinctly different golf courses – both of which have received a four-star golf course rating from GOLF Magazine – and one of America’s top 25 golf schools, you’re sure to find everything you expect from this premier northern Michigan golf resort. Looking for a great northern Michigan golf and lodging package? Crystal Mountain’s golf packages offer a remarkable range of lodging choices…from cozy to extravagant and all points in between. What’s more, Crystal Mountain is just a short drive from over a dozen championship golf courses in Traverse City and throughout Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee Counties – so it’s easy to play a different northern Michigan golf course (or two!) each day. Crystal Mountain… your northern Michigan golf vacation starts here.

$69 Spring Golf & Lodging Special Get an early start on the season with our Spring Golf & Lodging Special. Play 18 holes stay in hotel accommodations for only $69 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes and service fee are additional. Call 800-968-7686 ext. 5100 for reservations and information.

Unlimited Golf Package From $109* per person, per night Includes two nights of lodging, two breakfasts, unlimited golf** with shared cart, including golf on your day of arrival, and unlimited Practice Center use prior to your round. Call 800-968-7686 ext. 5100 for reservations and information. *Rates are per adult, per stay based on double occupancy in hotel accommodations. Rates are subject to change without notice. Taxes and service fees are additional. Call for rates and availability. ** Unlimited golf is available in April, midweek in May through September and weekends starting September 25 through October.

Golf & Spa Package From $258* per adult Our Golf & Spa Package includes nightly lodging, one 18-hole round of golf and your choice of one 50-minute spa treatment per stay, plus admittance to fitness classes, our motion studio and use of Crystal Spa facilities on the day of your treatment, including our luxurious locker rooms with an infrared sauna and steam room, private meditation lounge and outdoor garden with hot tub. Book Package Online >>

18-Hole Golf Package Our Hot Dates 18-Hole golf package includes nightly lodging and 18 holes of golf with cart. Valid anytime in April, May 3-14, 20-26, June 1-4, 7-11, 19-25, 28, 2009. Book Package Online >>

Birdies, Beers & Brats Package Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa is proud to present the 4th annual Michigan Beer & Brat Festival Saturday, May 23rd. Our Birdies, Beers & Brats package lets you enjoy the fun at the festival while teeing it up on our 36 holes of championship golf. Package includes lodging, breakfast, unlimited golf with cart, admission to the Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, 10 tickets valid towards beer or brats. Book Package Online >>

Treetops’ Ladies Golf Escape is open to all ladies, from beginners to seasoned players. Clinic-style instruction will focus on the short game and full swing while improving each student’s overall knowledge of the game of golf. Treetops’ own Judy Mason, LPGA Instructor, creates an unintimidating environment that promotes better, easier learning. Classes are limited to 30 students per school with a student to teacher ratio of 6 to 1. Lessons are given 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. daily at Treetops North.

Treetops Ladies Golf School - Michigan Golfer Television

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