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.
Better
Cultures and countries and businesses and people’s lives get stuck … and die. We have to move forward … but it has to make sense.
My Cup Runneth Over
If you are a sports fan, September is arguably the best month of the year. Baseball races for the playoffs are going down to the wire. College and professional football are back. If you are a fan of the English Premier League, they’ve got your weekend mornings covered. Even basketball and hockey start their pre-season.
Charity Events
The Psychic was invited to play in the recent Bad Pants Open at Rush Creek Golf Club recently. The tournament, that raises funds for Minnesota Special Olympics, is strongly supported by the MN Section of the PGA.
Kevin Norby: Navigating the Cycles of Golf Course Development
Golf course development, like other entertainment/development businesses, operates in cycles based on customer demand. Kevin Norby, Minnesota’s sole active member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), is excited about the future.
2024 Players Tour Players of the Year
The Players Tour is an invitational program where the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Committee and staff determines eligibility requirements. This is open to boys and girls ages 13-19.
Another Successful Bad Pants Open
The 18th Annual Ian Leonard Bad Pants Open hosted at Rush Creek Golf Club raised $60,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota and PGA REACH Minnesota.
Why Every Golfer Should Experience The Meadows At Mystic Lake
Golf is more than just a sport it’s an experience. The Meadows at Mystic Lake offers an unparalleled experience. This unique golf course is not only a golfer’s paradise but also a gateway to exciting amenities, thanks to its adjacency to a world-class casino and hotel.
Superior National Golf Course At Lutsen The Only Golf Course In Minnesota With An Ocean View
“It is worth the price of a green fee just to ride around the golf course and experience raw wilderness framed by Lake Superior, the inland ocean,” exclaimed a recent first-time player at Superior National.
PLAY
Many of us remember that line from the old Rolling Stone’s song. A lonely guy trying to get joy from watching kids play … a great image that captures someone’s sadness.
Is It Time To Move The 3M Open
Now that the 2024 3M Open is in the books, it might be the time to ask whether or not the current spot in the PGA TOUR schedule is good for the event’s future sustainability.
Getting Better In the Winter
Just because the golf season is winding down, you don’t have to put away your clubs and wait until spring to improve your golf game. Winter is really the best time of the year to make changes to your golf swing or technique.
Will You Swim With The Crocs?
Have you ever watched a nature channel showing wildebeests in masses teetering on the riverbank deciding whether to jump in. Why the hesitation?
Putting – Areas to Focus On
Great putting requires the player to be able to start the ball on the intended line, stroke the ball at the correct speed, and the ability to see the slope of the green.
SUCCESS OR FAILURE, WHAT’S YOUR DEFINITION?
How do you define “failure” or “success?” A valuable question to ask yourself with all the money and time you have devoted to the development of your golf game.
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.”
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.
