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The Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort Officially Opens

Dan Rusnak — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:27:33 GMT

In this tough economy, it is hard to believe that new upscale resort golf courses are being built but the new Pete Dye golf course is officially open at French Lick Resort in Southern Indiana.

Boyne Mountain and Charlevoix Michigan Venetian Festival Review

Dan Rusnak — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:25:21 GMT

I recently had the opportunity to visit Michigan yet again for golf and family fun.p This trip brought me back to my first golf experience in Michigan – Boyne Mountain Resort. Part of the Boyne

French Lick’s new 18-hole Pete Dye Championship golf course opening in 2009

Dan Rusnak — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:29:15 GMT

While the restoration of French Lick’s historic Donald Ross Course was highly anticipated, the opening of the 18-hole Pete Dye course just up the street from the French Lick Resort is sure to change t

French Lick Resort Casino Announces 2008 Golf Packages and News

Dan Rusnak — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:11:25 GMT

French Lick Resort Casino, located in southern Indiana, announces new golf packages, rates, and news for the 2008 golf season. The French Lick Resort Casino staff is excited to showcase the newly reno

Need a lesson? United States Golf Academy Has What You Need

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:16:48 GMT

I have heard people talking about the United States Golf Academy at Indiana National Golf Club at Swan Lake and when I had the opportunity for an in-depth tour of the facility, including some helpful

Double JJ Tops Michigan Golf Choices

Dan Rusnak — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 21:35:42 GMT

A closer alternative for those of you who would like to enjoy the great golfing Michigan has to offer without having to make a five hour drive, Thoroughbred Golf Course at the Double JJ Resort is well

Go Boyne - Michigan!

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:16:02 GMT

Traveling to Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula for golf at its finest has become a yearly tradition with me and this year was again a great treat as I visited two of the finest golf resorts in the M

Shepard's Hollow Ranked Among America's Best Courses

WebMaster — Mon, 18 Apr 2005 18:23:44 GMT

Southeast Michigan facility ranked No. 43 by Golf Digest

CLARKSTON, Mich. (April 18, 2005) -- Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, a wooded 27-hole facility just north of Detroit, has been selected

Gaylord Michigan Worth The Drive

Dan Rusnak — Tue, 27 Jul 2004 17:50:28 GMT

When people think of great golf destinations they usually do not think of the Midwest. But Michigan golf has become one of the finest golf destination in the United States and the Gaylord area, locate

Lake Geneva Rentals Offers Great Accomodations in Lake Geneva Area

Dan Rusnak — Sun, 27 Jun 2004 07:49:30 GMT

The Lake Geneva area has been able to boast of having some of the best golf in the Midwest for a long time.

On a recent trip to Lake Geneva, I had the great opportunity to visit and play The Gary

Zoeller To Defend Title in Tylenol Par-3 Shootout, June 28 - 29

WebMaster — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 06:14:26 GMT

GAYLORD, MI (March 26, 2004) - Fun-loving Fuzzy Zoeller will return to Treetops Resort to defend his Tylenol Par-3 Shootout title against the same cast from last year - Fred Couples, Phil Mickelson an

Pelz Golf School Coming To Michigan

WebMaster — Thu, 25 Mar 2004 06:30:30 GMT

GLEN ARBOR, MI (March 25, 2004) - The Homestead, a luxury resort located on the shores of Lake Michigan and known as "America's Freshwater Resort," is expanding its facilities to showcase its new Dave

Myrtle Beach Offers Chicago Area Golfers Great Options

Len Ziehm — Tue, 09 Sep 2003 12:23:11 GMT

In 34 years as a Chicago golf writer I had never played a course in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Shame on me.p The void was filled in August when I made a five-day, five-course swing through the area tha

Kohler Golf Academy Re-Opens For The 2003 Season

WebMaster — Mon, 24 Mar 2003 19:37:41 GMT

Acclaimed academy offers instruction for all golfing needs

KOHLER, Wis. – Destination Kohler will once again open the Kohler Golf Academy at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run this summer

Indianapolis' North Side Offers Additional Courses to its Stay & Play Packages

WebMaster — Wed, 19 Mar 2003 08:15:09 GMT

Eleven hotels on Indianapolis' north side have teamed up with eight of Indiana's best golf courses to offer packages for visitors this season. New in 2003, are the Brickyard Crossing, The Fort Golf R

The Inn at Bay Harbor is named a “Top 20 Spa Resort”

WebMaster — Tue, 11 Feb 2003 06:02:37 GMT

Bay Harbor, Mich. – In a recent issue of Vacation Ownership Magazine, The Inn at Bay Harbor was named a “Top 20 Spa Resort.” The resorts chosen were based on feedback from several sources, including

Ultimate Golf Package Part II: A Dream Vacation at an All-New Amazing Price

WebMaster — Wed, 15 Jan 2003 06:21:55 GMT

Carlsbad, CA - Four Seasons Resort Aviara's Ultimate Golf Package just got better. Now priced at $295 per night, this package includes overnight accommodations and two rounds of golf per room, per day

Four Seasons Resort Aviara’s Ultimate Golf Package Offers Luxury At An

WebMaster — Mon, 25 Nov 2002 06:24:31 GMT

Carlsbad, CA November 19, 2002 - Escape from daily life and immerse yourself in the beauty and luxury of Four Seasons Resort Aviara

Kohler Golf Academy a Huge Hit

Dan Rusnak — Wed, 21 Aug 2002 06:27:54 GMT

When you think of Destination Kohler in Kohler, Wisconsin people first think of the first-class golf courses at Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits.

Now visitors to this great golf destination ha

New Inn makes St Ives a Resort Destination

WebMaster — Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:13:32 GMT

Stanwood, MI- St. Ives, already a popular Michigan golf stop and home to the new highly rated Tullymore Golf Club, has added a new lodge to its list of facilities. p The new Inn at St Ives makes t

Industry Renaissance man Rick Smith Agrees to Purchase Treetops Resort

WebMaster — Tue, 09 Jul 2002 19:47:07 GMT

GAYLORD, Mich. - World Renowned teaching professional and golf course designer Rick Smith announced an agreement this past week to purchase the award-winning Treetops Resort located on the outskirts o

Destination Kohler Opens Kohler Golf Academy

WebMaster — Wed, 12 Jun 2002 19:56:28 GMT

KOHLER, Wis. – The Hospitality and Real Estate group of Kohler Co. recently opened the Kohler Golf Academy at Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits golf venues. The newly created academy offers a varie

Heaven on Earth ... it really exists

Webmaster — Fri, 10 May 2002 09:11:58 GMT

At least for a golfer it does. Recently I made a trip up to Kohler, Wisconsin. Who knew there was so much money to be made in the bathroom? The Kohler family and their company have created the grea

Hawk's View A Truly Incredible Experience in Lake Geneva

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 29 Mar 2002 11:48:34 GMT

The Lake Geneva area has been able to boast of having some of the best golf in the Midwest for a long time and now, with the addition of Hawk's View Golf Club and the additional nine holes on the Play

Gary Player Course at Geneva National Incredible Addition to Midwest Golf

Dan Rusnak — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 07:37:44 GMT

KemperSports To Manage The Bull At Pinehurst Farms

Webmaster — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:54:11 GMT

A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, the No. 3 Golf Destination in the U.S.

NORTHBROOK, IL – The Bull at Pinehurst Farms, located in Sheboygan Falls,

Golf Free For A Lifetime At Garland

Webmaster — Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:32:42 GMT

Lewiston, MI- When it comes to golf, Garland Resort’s four courses overflow with beauty, diversity and wildlife, making the golf experience much like a relaxing nature walk. Consumers now have

Lake Lawn Resort - Lake Geneva

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 26 Oct 2001 14:26:31 GMT

Just eight minutes west of Lake Geneva on Delavan Lake sits one of the Lake Geneva areas oldest and best resorts - Lake Lawn Resort.

With its 275 lakeside acres, award winning cuisine, indoor poo

Tullymore in Michigan – The golf Gods are smiling.

Chris Hashley — Mon, 10 Sep 2001 08:18:06 GMT

Approximately 225 miles from downtown Chicago is an exceptional new course -- Tullymore, located in Stanwood, Michigan.

This 18-hole, par 72 delight is crafted among 800 acres, 300 of them wetla

Door County - Golf and More! Part II

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 23 Jul 2001 14:33:38 GMT

Then it was back to the resort to get ready for dinner at one of the finer dining experiences in Door County at Mission Grille.

Mission G

Door County - Golf and More! Part I

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 23 Jul 2001 14:33:01 GMT

In the last few years I have spent many weekends on trips with friends and family. Many of them have been golf related while many have not been.

At the start of July I had my first opportunity to

Eagle Ridge Announces Numerous Course Improvements

Webmaster — Thu, 19 Jul 2001 13:28:30 GMT

"Great results come with great effort," says Dale Balvin, Director of Golf at Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort.

For Eagle Ridge, this philosophy seems to be working. After a number of recent improv

Discover Indianapolis Golf!

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 14 May 2001 13:48:48 GMT

Last fall, with my wife seven months pregnant with our first child, we took a golf trip south around two and one half hours south of the Chicago area, to Indianapolis. I did not want us traveling too

Eagle Ridge in Galena isn't Just Golf! Part I

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 30 Apr 2001 09:21:52 GMT

There have been many stories over the years about the great golf and amenities of Eagle Ridge Inn and Resort.

Since the opening of its newest golf course, The General, in 1997, Eagle Ridge Inn a

So you thought Eagle Ridge was just golf did ya! - Part II

Dan Rusnak — Fri, 27 Apr 2001 07:27:57 GMT

After writing my stories about Eagle Ridge, The General and The Jo Daviess County area, my wife and I still had the urge to return to this beautiful area and we wanted to share our experience with oth

Gaylord, Michigan - 'The Golf Mecca of the Midwest'

Dan Rusnak — Mon, 23 Apr 2001 14:05:23 GMT

I have spent much of my leisure time on Chicagoland golf courses. We have some of the finest facilities in the world. But a few years ago I had the opportunity to see some of the courses of Michigan a

Doak Designs Modern Classic At Bandon Dunes

Webmaster — Mon, 23 Apr 2001 13:59:57 GMT

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Tom Doak, who over the past 20 years has brought a classic brand of craftsmanship to golf-course design, has completed a second 18-hole course, Pacific Dunes, at Bandon D

Gaylord Michigan Is Included In Latest Golf Digest Award

Webmaster — Mon, 23 Apr 2001 13:58:20 GMT

Gaylord, MI- Gaylord Michigan's rise as a top golf destination gains more momentum in September's issue of Golf Digest, which selected Northern Michigan as the world's 12th-best place to play g

The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin Opens its Fourth Course August 1, 2000

Dan Rusnak — Wed, 16 Aug 2000 08:51:26 GMT

One of the finest golf destinations in the world has opened yet another incredible golf course on the shores of Lake Michigan. The American Clu