Event Calendar
Treetops - Patriot Golf Day Shootout - September 3 - 5, 2010
Categories: Events, Featured, Gaylord, Treetops Resort
The Tournament
The Patriot Golf Day Shootout raises awareness and funds for those who have devoted their lives to our country. The successful event has included visits from some very special guests who have shared their first hand experience with us.
Proceeds from this event will again benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Foundation awards scholarships to children and spouses of those who have lost their lives in the War on Terror. To learn more about the Folds of Honor Foundation please click here.
Gross and net prizes will be awarded to the winning two-person teams in each flight for the 36-hole competition. Prizes will be awarded to individuals with the lowest scores on “Threetops”. Also, prizes will be awarded to those who beat the all time closest to the pins during the 8 airings of the Par 3 Shootout.
The ScheduleFriday, September 3rd, 2010 Saturday, September 4th, 2010 Sunday, September 5th, 2010 Award ceremony immediately following play |
Player RegistrationENTRY FEE The entry fee includes: Entry fees with lodging are also available for $360 per player in the Inn and $380 per player in our Lodge (based upon double occupancy). Teams are made up of two players. Please completely fill in the entry form with information for both players. Open a printable entry form to mail or fax with payment |
Contact UsFor additional tournament information please contact Connie Wright at cwright@treetops.com or 989.731.8660 For additional sponsorship information please contact Kevin McKinley at kmckinley@treetops.com or 989.731.8480 |
Sponsorship OpportunitiesTo secure a sponsorship download a printable sponsorship form to mail with payment or contact Kevin McKinley at kmckinley@treetops.com or 989.731.8480. |
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Presenting Sponsor - $4,000• Entry for three (3) 2-person teams (6 players) into the event |
Opening Ceremony Sponsor - $2,000• Entry for two (2) 2-person teams (4 players) into the Event |
Dinner Banquet Sponsor - $2,000• Entry for two (2) 2-person teams (4 players) into the Event |
Hole Sponsor - $150• One Tee Sign on either the Rick Smith “Signature” course or the Tom Fazio “Premier” course during both days of the Event |
Deluxe Team Sponsor - $900• Entry for one (1) 2-person team (2 players) into the Event |
In Kind Donation of any Amount Exceeding $100• Recognition in the Event Program as a Donor |
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Treetops - SUMMER SPECIALS for the week of September 5, 2010
Categories: Featured, Gaylord, Treetops Resort
Each week Treetops will be promoting specials that are only valid for the following week. Check out these unique opportunities and make sure to take advantage of these special prices and promotions.
SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK OF September 5th:
At the Spa…
Spend $50.00 in Spa Services and receive a $5.00 discount. Valid Sunday, September 5th through Saturday, Septmber 11th.
AUGUST, SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER SPECIALS ON THE GOLF COURSES:
Philanthropic Tuesday
Come out after 1 pm every Tuesday for the remainder of the season and enjoy these specials while “giving back” to your favorite charities!
* Any 9 hole round - $25.00 per person and Treetops will donate $5.00 to the charity, church or school of your choice.
* Any 18 hole round - $45.00 per person and Treetops will donate $10.00 to the charity, church or school of your choice.
* Unlimited Golf - $55.00 per person and Treetops will donate $15.00 to the charity, church or school of your choice.
Golfers will need to provide Treetops with the name and address of the charity that they wish to donate to at the time of check-in at the Pro Shop.
Patriot Golf Day Wednesday
What better way to support the efforts of our nation’s brave then by supporting the Patriot Golf Day program. Join us after 1pm on every Wednesday for the remainder of the season for some great golf while showing your support those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
* Any 9 hole round - $25.00 per person to you and Treetops will donate $5.00 to the Patriot Golf Day.
* Any 18 hole round - $45.00 per person to you and Treetops will donate $10.00 to the Patriot Golf Day.
* Unlimited Golf - $55.00 per person to you and Treetops will dontate
$15.00 to the Patriot Golf Day.
Active or Retired Military Personnel with proper credentials can play for FREE with a minimum of one other paid fee and a donation to Patriot Golf Day.
CALL US TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE AT TREETOPS. 1-888-TREETOPS or locally at 732-6711
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Crystal Mountain - 18-Hole Fall Golf Package
Categories: Crystal Mountain, Fall Specials, Featured, Packages, Traverse City
From $79* per adult, per night
Available September 1-2, 6-9, 12-13, 19-21, 26; October 5, 13-14, 17, 20-26, 29-31, 2010.
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 just $79* per person! Available for a limited time only, our 18-Hole Fall Golf Package includes nightly lodging, 18 holes of golf with shared cart, and unlimited use of our Practice Center.
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*Rate is per adult, per night, based on double occupancy in Guest Room accommodations. Taxes and service fee are additional. Offer not valid with other discounts or special offers.
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Juniors Golf Free!
Junior golfers age 17 and under golf for free on the Betsie Valley course, Sunday through Thursday after 4pm, when accompanied by a full paying adult. Juniors receive 50% off the rack rate on both the Betsie Valley and Mountain Ridge courses anytime.
Houseguest Spa Special - Save $25 on spa treatments! Learn more >>
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When you play Treetops, you’re at the head of the class - the Midwest’s must play resort. And right now, you get UNLIMITED GOLF & LODGING from just $149.
Treetops’ Back to School unlimited golf special
Includes one nights’ lodging with UNLIMITED golf both on your arrival and departure date, with cart.
If you bring at least a foursome:
Midweek: $159/person, per night
Weekend: $175/person, per night
If you bring eight or more players:
Midweek: $149/person, per night
Weekend: $165/person, per night
All packages are quoted per person, per night and based upon double occupancy in the room.
Book now for best room and tee time availability. Call 1-888-TREETOPS today. — Treetops. A higher level of golf.
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Shanty Creek Resorts - Golf Pro Tip #2 - Swinging Over The Top
Categories: Instruction, Shanty Creek, Traverse City, Videos
Our Director of Golf, Brian Kautz, has put together a series of weekly tips to improve your game.
This week’s video tip, Swinging Over the Top, will help you conquer your hooks and slices.
Another way to improve your game is playing Up North on any of Shanty Creek’s four championship courses. Unlimited Golf Packages start at $99!
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Shanty Creek Resorts - Golf Pro Tip #1 - Greenside Bunker Shots
Categories: Instruction, Shanty Creek, Traverse City
Our Director of Golf, Brian Kautz, has put together a series of weekly tips to improve your game.
This week’s video tip, Greenside Bunker Shots, will help you conquer the traps and save your scores.
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The Homestead - Sharecare of Leelanau Golf Outing - August 19, 2010
Categories: Events, Featured, The Homestead, Traverse City
Join us on Thursday, August 19th for a round of golf at Mountain Flowers, The Homestead’s Par 3, nine hole golf course. All proceeds benefit ShareCare of Leelanau. $27/person. 9am to 9pm.
Thank you to all who participated in this event in the past. ShareCare of Leelanau is a unique, non-profit corporation founded in 1993 by a group of retirees who wanted to overcome the problems that so often force seniors to leave their home prematurely. Their efforts provide Leelanau County residents comprehensive, affordable assisted living services in their own home.
Companies and organizations interested in hole sponsorship or prize donations, contact Neil Kalee at 231.334.5555.
2009 Hole Sponsors:
- Wicksall Distributors
- Glen Craft Marina & Resort
- Bahle’s of Suttons Bay
- Becky Thatcher
- Alpers Excavating
- Cherry Republic
- Mitchell Graphics
- King’s Challenge
- Northwestern Bank
- Bluebird
- Hurst Industries
- Bev & Merrill Almquist
- The Bill Wise Family
2009 Prize Donations:
- Brilliant Books
- Village Inn in Suttons Bay
- Cherry Republic
2009 Event Prize Winners:
- Hole #5 - Closest to the Hole: Craig Ardery
- Hole #7 - Closest to the Hole: Carol Chambers
- Hole #9 - Longest Putt: Tracy Van Raalte
Congratulations! We’re looking forward to this year’s event!
For more information or tee times, call 231.334.5555.
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Boyne Mountain - Fore Ladies Only Golf Clinic Series
Categories: Boyne Area, Boyne Mountain, Events, Featured, Instruction, Schools
The Fore Ladies Only Golf Clinics Series is agreat way to either be introduced to the game or to improve your skills in a relaxed, fun environment. Ladies of all skill levels are welcome.
The clinics are held on Saturdays at the Boyne Mountain driving range throughout the summer from 1pm - 2pm.
To sign up or for more information please contact Mike Fay, PGA Professional at Ph 231.549.6028 OR e-mail mfay@boyne.com .
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Emerald Vale - Tuesday/ Thursday special - 18 holes of golf (includes cart) for $29
Categories: Cadillac
The spring was great and we have entered the summer golf season.
If you have never played Emerald Vale, you should find it to be a wonderful course. Every hole is different, there are rolling hills and elevation- a challenge, but lots of fun.
Our rates are slightly lower in June, so it is a good time to come and see us.
We have a Tuesday/ Thursday special - 18 holes of golf (includes cart) for $29.
EV is also a good “on the way upnorth” course- break up your ride with a round of golf.
For tee times call 1-800-890-3407.
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The Tournament
US vs. Canada in Ryder Cup style matches in which the US claimed a 9—7 victory in 2009.
The ScheduleFriday, July 9th through Sunday, July 11th America vs. Canada Fourball match |
Player RegistrationENTRY FEE The entry fee includes: |
Contact UsFor additional tournament information please contact Kevin McKinley at kmckinley@treetops.com or 989.731.8480 |
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Treetops - Swinging for a Wish Golf Scramble - July 12, 2010
Categories: Events, Featured, Gaylord, Treetops Resort
The Tournament
Join the “Swinging for a Wish” organization for their second annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser at the beautiful Robert Trent Jones Masterpiece golf course. The format is a 4 person scramble. The goal of the event is to raise enough money to sponsor at least one child’s wish in its entirety. In 2009, the event donated $3,600 to the Make-A-Wish foundation.
The ScheduleMonday, July 12th, 2010 |
Player Registration/Sponsorships“Wish to Be” Sponsor ~ $400 “Wish to Have” Sponsor ~ $475 “Wish to Meet” Sponsor ~ $900 “Wish to Go” Sponsor ~ $1000 Individual player sign ups welcome ~ $100 Download a printable entry form to mail or fax with payment |
Contact UsFor additional tournament information please contact Michael Rey at mrey@treetops.com or 989.731.8828 |
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Crystal Mountain - Best of Both Worlds: Golf & Spa Package
Categories: Crystal Mountain, Packages, Traverse City
Combine the natural beauty of pure northern Michigan golf with the relaxation and rejuvenation of the Midwest’s premier spa destination: Crystal Spa.
Our Golf & Spa Package includes two nights of lodging, one 18-hole round of golf including cart and your choice of one 50-minute spa treatment (up to $110 value) per adult per stay.
From $219*- $330* per adult, per two night stay
Spa Package Perks
As a spa package guest, we are proud to offer unlimited admittance to our fitness classes and motion studio during your stay plus the use of spa facilities; including our luxurious locker rooms with infrared sauna and steam room, private meditation lounge, and outdoor garden with hot tub.
*Rates are per adult based on a two-night stay double occupancy in hotel accommodations. Taxes and service fee are additional. Not valid with any other discounts, special offers or group rates. Rates are subject to change without notice.
Call 800-968-7686 ext. 5100 for reservations or book this package online.
Juniors Golf Free! Junior golfers age 17 and under golf for free on the Betsie Valley course, Sunday through Thursday after 4pm, when accompanied by a full paying adult. Juniors receive 50% off the rack rate on both the Betsie Valley and Mountain Ridge courses anytime.
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BOYNE - Room and a Round Golf Package from only $76
Categories: Boyne Area, Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Featured, Packages
It has been said the early bird gets the worm. At Boyne, the early bird gets the best golf pricing so call now for summer’s lowest rates! Our ‘Room and a Round’ package is back by overwhelming demand and like last year, prices start at only $76 per person per night.
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 The Cottages at 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
*Upgrade to a round on the Heather or Arthur Hills courses for just $18 or to Bay Harbor Golf Club at the 2010 new low pricing of $29-$59.
Call 800.GO.BOYNE for more details and to book your golf package today!
Starting rate based on double occupancy at Boyne Highlands/Mountain and subject to taxes and resort fees. Tee times for Room and A Round Golf Package offered after 10am daily. Subject to availability. Restrictions may apply.
Manitou Passage Golf Club Becomes A Destination Course
Categories: Featured, Golf Courses, The Homestead, Traverse City
Arnold Palmer’s “Signature Course” King’s Challenge is reborn in Leelanau County as Manitou Passage Golf Club
Over the past two decades some of the most distinguished new golf courses in America have opened in northern Michigan. Perhaps that’s because the nationally acclaimed golf course architects who designed those courses were inspired by the beauty of region’s hills, forests and waters. Nowhere is that beauty more pronounced than to the northwest of Traverse City in Leelanau County.
This sparsely populated decidedly rural county is made up of 348 square miles of land and 2,184 square miles of water. It is the home of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is considered by many to be the State’s number one attraction. Its unmatched beauty with a climate tempered by the water made it a perfect setting for an Arnold Palmer Signature Course - the course that King’s Challenge was meant to be.
When a group lead by Bob Kuras, president of The Homestead, purchased King’s Challenge last year they knew it had not been what it was meant to be. They also knew it could be a signature course and, with dedication, could become a destination course featuring exceptional playing conditions and unmatched service. When the group adopted a goal of becoming a destination course they decided that the course needed a new name that would tie it to Leelanau County and portray the unique high-end experience it would offer.
“While working on the new tee boxes for No. 8 we discovered a view of Lake Michigan’s Manitou Passage. Immediately, we realized that name was the tie to Leelanau County. We also realized that the grandeur of the passage would portray what we are doing here: creating a world-class golf experience on a course designed by one of the greatest golfers to play the game”, said Kuras.
To create that experience the new ownership group reestablished a relationship with Palmer and brought in other experts. One was Wadsworth Golf Construction, the most respected golf course contractor in the country with over 800 projects to its credit. The other was Peridian International, a leader in land planning and landscape architecture for resort destinations throughout the world. Together, Palmer, Wadsworth and Peridian envisioned scores of changes, some minor, some major, that would be made to bring the course and facility up to the championship level experience that an Arnold Palmer “Signature Design” is noted for.
Wadsworth worked from early spring until early winter to make the majority of the recommended changes. Renovations included the repositioning, adding and squaring off of tee-boxes, widening of fairways in key landing areas, renovating bunkers, lengthening some holes, restoring areas with native grasses and clearing of trees and brush to open vistas to the area’s natural beauty.
Complimenting the golf course work was a complete renovation of the entry drive, parking area, cart storage, starter’s plaza and clubhouse. The new clubhouse features a tastefully detailed stone and cedar shake exterior. Inside, the newly created library and trophy alcoves, club room, grill and golf shop feature stone fireplaces, luxurious furnishings, oriental rugs, warm rich woods and original art. New patio doors lead to a multi-level patio that affords stunning views of the 18th hole and offers guests’ outdoor food and beverage services.
“We adopted a very high goal and are delighted with the contributions that Palmer, Wadsworth and Peridian made toward our achieving our goal of becoming a destination course. We are looking forward to completing the work and providing the playing conditions and service discerning golfers desire and deserve,” said Kuras.
For more information visit: www.manitoupassagegolfclub.com (under construction), www.thehomesteadresort.com, www.sleepingbeardunes.com and www.nps.gov/slbe.
Location: Cedar, MI 20 minutes northwest of Traverse City
Address: 4600 Club Drive
Yardage: 6,734 from back tees
Architect: Arnold Palmer Design Company
Year Opened: 1998, Reopened 2010
Phone: 231.228.6000; 888.656.7572
For More: Jamie Jewell, Senior Manager, The Homestead, 231.334.5524>
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Shanty Creek Resorts - Summer Unlimited Golf Package - Starting at $109
Categories: Featured, Packages, Shanty Creek, Traverse City
Starting at $109 per person per night, based on double occupancy.*
Package Includes:
• One night’s lodging in a guestroom
• One day of unlimited golf on any of our four championship golf courses (includes cart)
• Breakfast
• FREE group golf clinic (at 2pm daily)
*Above rate does not include taxes and fees. Valid Monday-Thursday in July and August. For Friday-Sunday play, add $10. Package must be booked by 6/30/10.
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BOYNE - Stay and Play Unlimited Golf from $94
Categories: Boyne Area, Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Featured, Packages
BOYNE knows that a long summer day was meant for one thing - Golf! And no one knows the game better than we do. Who else can bring you 8 courses with 162 amazing holes, fantastic views of Lake Michigan, and challenge the best player while catering to the causal golfer? Boyne can.
When 8 courses are within your reach you need to play as much as possible and the Unlimited Golf Package is your answer. With packages starting at $94 per person per night you can’t afford not to come!
Your package includes:
- Overnight accommodations at Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain or The Inn at Bay Harbor
- Unlimited golf following each nights stay
- Upgrades available for Heather, Arthur Hills and Bay Harbor Golf Club
- Range balls prior to each round
- $25 gaming voucher to Odawa Casino with complimentary 24-hour round trip transportation
Ask about adding breakfast or breakfast and dinner to your pacakge and make it complete!
To plan your getaway call 800.GO.BOYNE (462.6963).
The choice at Boyne is yours - What are you up for?
Starting from prices are per person per night for Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain and subject to taxes and resort fees. Restrictions and blackout dates apply. Unlimited golf packages can reserve up to 36 holes in advance.
Boyne Highlands - 99th Michigan Amateur Qualifier - May 27, 2010
Categories: Boyne Area, Boyne Highlands, Events, Featured
Top amateur players from all over Michigan converge on the Heather Course at Boyne Highlands in an attempt to punch their ticket to the 99th Michigan Amateur.
This is an 18 hole qualifier with the number of qualifiers based on the number of entries.
The championship is scheduled for June 22-26, 2010 at Oakhurst Golf and Country in Clarkston, MI.
For more information or to register on line please visit www.gam.org . Entry deadline is April 26, 2010.
BOYNE - Gr8 Escape Golf Package
Categories: Boyne Area, Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Featured, Golf Resorts, Packages
Do you have 3 or 5 nights to getaway this summer to golf and dine? How about indulging at the spa or take some golf lessons? Boyne’s Gr8 Escape brings you the best value on doing it all!
Arrive on Sunday and choose a 3 or 5 night package and from the moment you check in you will be pampered Boyne style. Start with the Sunday night welcome reception and get to your golf professionals, fellow Gr8 Escape participants and choose your welcome gift. 2010 choices include a complimentary upgrade to play Bay Harbor Golf Club, a 50-minute massage, 3-day lesson, $75 food and beverage gift card or a Scratch Golf wedge. Your week continues with unlimited golf, meals and endless possibilities to fill the time in between!
Gr8 Escape Pacakge Includes:
- 3 or 5 Nights Lodging
- Breakfast and Dinner daily
- Unlimited golf on 7 of 8 courses
- Welcome gift
- Sunday welcome reception
- Wednesday scramble tournament
- Thursday farewell party*
To reserve your vacation, call 800.GO.BOYNE (462.6963) today!
Gr8 is a 3 or 5 day package with Sunday only arrivals. Thursday farewell party not included for 3 day package. Unlimited golf is Monday-Friday on all golf courses except Bay Harbor Golf Club which carries a surcharge.
Treetops Resort - Rick Smith Golf Academy
Categories: Featured, Gaylord, Instruction, Schools, Treetops Resort
Consistently ranked in the “Top 25 Golf Schools in America”
Learn from the best
Better golf begins with better instruction. And you won’t find more experienced, highly skilled instructors than those at Treetops. In fact, the Rick Smith Golf Academy is Michigan’s only three-time, Top 25 golf school. So whether you’re looking to enhance your full swing or hone your short game, our instructors will help you maximize your skills, increase your confidence and lower your score.
Lessons and Programs will be booked only through The Academy. Treetops Resort offers elegant accommodations, fine dining, and spectacular golf on all five courses.To receive more information or to reserve your golf instruction through The Rick Smith Academy, please call 1-888-TREETOPS (1-888-873-3867) and ask for extension 2485, or dial the Rick Smith Golf Academy direct at 989-731-8016. For more information email us now.
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Crystal Mountain Golf School
Categories: Crystal Mountain, Instruction, Schools, Traverse City
 Northern Michigan’s Crystal Mountain Golf School, a GOLF Magazine Top 25 Golf School, offers over 100 golf schools, clinics and programs to every level of golfer.
Taught by PGA and LPGA Professionals, many of whom have been named to Golf Digest’s Top Teachers in Michigan list and honored by the Michigan PGA, the highly acclaimed Crystal Mountain Golf School provides quality golf instruction for all levels of golfers, from beginner to elite, in an exquisite northern Michigan golf setting. All told, this is some of the most sought-after instruction in the Midwest! |
| Adult Golf Schools: One-day school Two-day school Three-day school Half-day school |
Women Only Schools: Women only two-day Women only three-day |
Junior Golf Programs: Junior Elite Program Junior Golf Camp Two-day & Three-day Mini-camps |
Crystal Mountain Golf School offers midweek golf schools, weekend golf schools, women-only golf schools, private golf lessons, junior lessons and golf camps, including Junior Elite, one of the nation’s top junior development programs. With 100+ golf schools, clinics and programs, and a decorated golf school staff, no other golf school in the Midwest compares to Crystal Mountain Golf School. Meet our instructors Crystal Mountain Junior Golf Academy Link up to golf Private lessons & clinics For Crystal Mountain Golf School Alumni: |
 GOLF Magazine Recognized Crystal’s Golf School as one of the “Top 25 Golf Schools in America” in 2008. This is the second time the Crystal Mountain Golf School has received this prestigious award. |
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