http://www.michigangolfblog.com Golfing In Michigan Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:42:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [feedsnap, 8]http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MichiganGolfBlogFeatured[/feedsnap] http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=77 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=121 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=118 Arrive: Friday, September 17, 2010 Depart: Sunday, September 19, 2010 Radio and television show host Bill Hobson of Michigan Golf Live, the state’s leading golf program, coordinates Saturday’s golf event complete with prize giveaways and a boxed lunch. Also includes unlimited golf on The Jewel, and private receptions on ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=109   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* ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=88 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=91   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. ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=128   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. Visit Shanty Creek Resorts Website >>>> http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=127 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=126 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=124 HOT DEALS Get 'em while they last! JUNE - FREE Golf Deal Stay ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=125 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=100 The Tournament US vs. Canada in Ryder Cup style matches in which the US claimed a 9—7 victory in 2009. The Schedule Friday, July 9th through Sunday, July 11th America vs. Canada Fourball match Foursome match Singles match Player Registration ENTRY FEE $325 per person (based on double occupancy) The entry fee includes: Two nights lodging 54 holes of match play Two ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=119 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=120 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=97 We are pleased to offer the following packages.  For our golfers, we are continuing to offer the Gourmet Golf Package, and if golfing ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=101 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=93 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=105 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=103 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=65 Superintendent's Revenge 18-hole Tournament - May 8, 2010 Get a foursome together and play the Mountain Ridge as you've never seen it. Our grounds crew will set the course to their liking: crazy pins, 'alternate' tee boxes and other surprises throughout the course. $50 registration fee includes 18 holes, box lunch, tee ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=122 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  ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=75 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=54 Golf Demo Day | Saturday, May 29, 2010 10am-4pm, Crystal's 10-acre Practice Center Free Demos & Free Lessons! Get it right! Choose your next set of clubs with free help and advice from Crystal's PGA Pros. Try before you buy! Test out the latest golf gear on our ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=114 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=42 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 ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=106 Get Ready for Golf! The course opening schedule for the 2010 golf season is as follows: From Boyne Mountain Resort Page on Facebook Just got word, The Monument's opening a week early! Get those clubs out and ready for action... course opens April 23. Boyne Mountain April 23rd - The ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=113 Let Shanty Creek Resorts Golf Academy improve your handicap. Regardless of your ability, our golf instructors teach proper technique for full swings, short swings, and recovery. Improve your driving distance, accuracy, approach shots, hazard saves and putting. For beginners, our instruction includes an explanation of the rules of golf and polite ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=71 The Dave Pelz Scoring Game School applies a practical, yet scientific approach to golf instruction inside of 100 yards from the hole. Pelz, the physicist turned golf researcher and teach, has helped golfers of all ability levels lower their scores. Countless amateurs attest to ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=104 Come join us for the 17th annual Northern Michigan Transplant Golf Outing hosted by the Northern Michigan Transplant Support Group. The outing supports the University of Michigan Transplant Center and Gift of Life Michigan. This event is open to the public and golfers of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Format ... http://www.michigangolfblog.com/?p=115