Wild Marsh Golf Club – All The Right Moves
There’s a golf course out in Buffalo that may be off your radar. But it’s definitely front and center on mine. At a time when everyone seems to be trying to squeeze every dollar out of everyone’s pocket, Wild Marsh seems to almost be going the other way.
The Links At NorthFork – Links Golf Right Here In Minnesota
Recently, my buddy Danny and I found a rain-free day to get in a round, so we headed up to The Links at Northfork. Just north on Highway 10 in Ramsey, The Links at Northfork is a unique golf venue in Minnesota.
Majestic Oaks Golf Club – Golf Is Just The Beginning
With three different courses that provide about 75,000 rounds of golf each year, most golfers have either heard about Majestic Oaks or made their way to Ham Lake at least once.
Great Golf And More Just Over The Border
Just a short drive from the Twin Cities, and just over the St. Croix River lies what GolfDigest called one of America’s top 100 public golf courses, Troy Burne Golf Club.
Fun At The Run
If you ask any PGA Professional or Golf Course General Manager today, delivering a fun, memorable and relaxing golfing experience is their number one priority. At Deer Run Golf Club in Victoria, long-time PGA Head Professional Tom Abts takes that responsibility extremely personally.
Wild Marsh – The Buffalo Club
If you trust the ratings and rankings of local and national professional publications, Wild Marsh is on the way up. Rapidly. GolfPass recently had them Top 20 in the State.
Troy Burne Golf Club – A Cut Above
Troy Burne Golf Club offers one of the most pleasant Minnesota to Wisconsin commutes as you turn south on Carmichael Road from I94. Lush farm fields flank both sides of County Road F, followed by a postcard-like horse ranch.
Distinct Style At The Links At Northfork
Links golf could never be confused with parkland style. Links incorporates all the elements found along the windy, lonely sand dune strewn coastlines that envelope the circumference of Scotland’s majestic landscape.
More of Everything At Majestic Oaks Golf Club
Let’s start with the obvious – 45 holes of golf! Not many operations can say that. Two championship 18-hole courses and an executive nine. It sort of goes without saying that Majestic Oaks Golf Club has something for everybody.
Your New Golf Beginning Starts At Island Lake Golf Course
A golfer’s very first drive on their very first hole happens nearly every day at Island Lake Golf Course. The nearly 30-year-old golf happening in Shoreview, is a mecca for a golfer’s inaugural drive, putt, or lesson.
3M Open – Golf That Matters
Six years ago, the PGA TOUR Champions’ 3M Championship made the transformation to the PGA’s 3M Open. With the slogan, “Golf That Matters,” the 3M Open proved that the move to the PGA TOUR was more than just a name change.
Wedgewood Cove Golf Club It’s More Than A Game, It’s An Experience
Hey there, golf enthusiasts! If you’re looking for the perfect blend of lush greens and mouth-watering cuisine, look no further than Wedgewood Cove.
Golden Eagle Golf Club Continues To Provide Golf And Tranquility
Golden Eagle Golf Club has been voted Minnesota’s Best Golf Course in the Star Tribune Reader’ Choice Awards for multiple years. The golf course was recently purchased by local Minnesotan, Brady Hatcher, under Anchor Point Properties Holdings, LLC.
CRMC Championship Brings Week Of Professional Golf, Fun For The Public
PGA TOUR rookie Jake Knapp is proof that tomorrow’s champions can be found competing at the CRMC Championship presented by Gertens, which this year is scheduled from August 25 to September 1 at Cragun’s Resort.
Rain
When we didn’t get any snow this Winter … I knew we were going to get some serious rain.
Must See TV…or Not
I can remember it like it was yesterday, even though it was 50 or so years ago. I was watching Sunday at The Masters with my family, and I was almost in tears because CBS was not showing Jack Nicklaus enough.
Team Golf
Everyone knows the Psychic loves golf. He loves playing golf. He loves watching golf. As his time on the planet quickly passes, he loves pondering how the tech savvy younger generation of golfers will be entertained by a game, that is still played with, a stick, a ball and a hole in the ground.
2024 Holes Fore Hope/Minnesota PGA Associate Scholarship Winners
The 2024 Holes Fore Hope/ Minnesota PGA Associate Scholarships have been awarded.
The Players Championship Triggers Vision For Future
The Psychic sat on the edge of his recliner locked in the drama of The Players Championship. Four players, three with Major trophies and the other with an Olympic gold medal.
THE LOVE OF GOLF
Years ago, I told my wife that if I was the only one left on Earth after a world war… that I would go and play golf.
Observing The Professionals
If you have an opportunity to attend the 3M Championship at TPC Twin Cities, it is a great time to learn and observe how the best golfers in the world approach their practice and study their technique.
Install Phases
You’re excited, you just watched some swing video or just had a golf lesson and had one or more “aha moments.” You’re itching to get to the range or course to “try it out…”
To Pitch, Chip Or Putt
By definition, a putt rolls on the ground, a chip is partially in the air but primarily on the ground rolling, and a pitch is primarily in the air without much roll.
HAVE YOU GRADUATED?
Our younger years included going to school, passing ONE GRADE AT A TIME and ultimately graduating. Have you considered your golf development the same way?
Your “Approach” For Better Golf
This season my Tee Times column is going to focus on shotting better scores by improving your game from 150 yards and in.
YOUR RANGE BUCKET IS EMPTY…DID YOU GET YOUR “FIX?”
Welcome to a new golf season! The theme of my 2024 articles will be “BUILDING NOT FIXING.”
Be Deliberate In Practice
When the tour player goes to the range before a round it is generally not practice. It is to get loose and ready for the round.
CHIPPING – “SWING BACK, TURN THROUGH”
The chip shot may be golf’s most important shot for most amateurs to understand and develop.
Stop Trying To Make Birdies
Lou Stagner (@LouStagner on Twitter) who is a great follow about golf analytics and playing the game recently made a post that scratch players average 1.8 more birdies per round than 18 handicap.
R.I.P. – IS YOUR IMPACT IMAGE “KILLING” YOUR GAME?
Most for-profit businesses incorporate some version of the “bottom-line” approach; the boss, shareholders, clients, etc. require some degree of immediate return on their investment… yes?
From Spritzers To Sangrias
Everyone needs a good sangria and/or spritzer recipe for the summer, am I right?
Dad’s Day Bevis
As we head into the month of June, and our weather finally turns true to its season, we know we can prepare to gear up for a few things – more time for grilling outside and more libations for pairing!
Going Green
Everywhere you turn these days, producers from every label are touting ‘organic’. From cereal to mac n cheese, wine, and into the world of liquor. But have we really ever stopped to think about what all of this labeling really means?
Don’t Ignore The Reds When The Temps Rise
For most, nothing screams summer and spring like a crisp, refreshing glass of white wine – am I right? We live in Minnesota, so it’s fair to say that it gets pretty darn cold in the winter time.
Beyond Chardonnay And Pinot Grigio
According to the country’s most recent wine industry reports, Americans really only consume approximately four grapes. Considering there are over 10,000 varieties of wine grapes in the world, we have a considerable way to go before we can begin to categorize ourselves oenophiles.
Going Green
Everywhere you turn these days, producers from every label are touting ‘organic’. From cereal to mac n cheese, wine, and into the world of liquor. But have we really ever stopped to think about what all of this labeling really means?
Perfectly Pairing Your ‘Reds’
It should come as no surprise that the instinctive wine choice for a mouthwatering pan seared or perfectly grill marked steak hot off the grill is red, but have you ever truly analyzed the exact choice of red grape when pairing to your favorite cuts of meat? I
Golfers And Wine – A Perfect Blend
As many know we are fortunate to be hosting the 2016 matches of the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National and the U.S. team is captained by golf professional, Davis Love III. A gentleman that not only shares great passion for the game of golf, but of another subject that happens to be quite near and dear to my own profession and passions, wine.
Digging Up Fun At Gravel Pit Golf
Several years ago, Chuck Klecatsky was approached with an intriguing proposal. It was not the first time Chuck had been approached with an offer to help start up a new golf course, but this was, well, different… very different.
Superior National At Lutsen – Adventure Golf On Minnesota’s North Shore
There are a handful of golf courses in Minnesota that would command triple their daily golf rates if they were more easily accessible to major population areas. Without a doubt Superior National is one of those few.
A Destination Golf Trip…Right Here At Home
Located in the southwest Twin Cities metro community of Prior Lake, Mystic Lake Casino and Resort, along with The Meadows at Mystic Lake is owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and is known as “the premier gaming facility in the Midwest.”
Giants Ridge – Legendary
Imagine having a Top 100 American Golf Course in your hometown. People from all over the state, all over the country, all over the world coming to your town to play “your” golf course.
The Wilderness At Fortune Bay – Where There Are No Losers
As a Minnesotan, it’s easy to get a bit bitter when the national golf rankings come out and they essentially overlook us. Those of us who have played the best courses in the state KNOW that our best courses match up very favorably with the best in most other states.
What’s New In Brainerd Lakes? Cragun’s Resort And Tom Lehman Are On A Roll
In a northern Minnesota golf region known for “can you top this” achievements, Cragun’s Resort called on the state’s most heralded golfer to add another jewel to their crown.
Breezy Point Resort – “Duck, Duck, Great Duck”
Excellence and consistency, on their own are impressive when attained. Both attained together is incredibly rare, and therefore even more impressive.
Tournament Club of Iowa: A Premier Golfing Destination In Polk City, Iowa
Tournament Club of Iowa stands as a beacon for golf enthusiasts seeking an exceptional and challenging golfing experience, an Arnold Palmer Signature Design.
Discover Otter Creek Golf Course In Ankeny, Iowa
For avid golf enthusiasts seeking a unique and challenging experience, a journey to Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny, Iowa, is a must.
Briggs Woods Golf Course: Golf In The Heart of Iowa
Briggs Woods Golf Course stands as a testament to the beauty and tranquility that Iowa has to offer.
