Wild Marsh Golf Club – Living the Dream
What would you say if I told you that The Best Conditioned Public Course in the Twin Cities Metro might be in Buffalo – a lake-locked paradise just 30 minutes northwest of Maple Grove?
Tuned For Fun At Timber Creek G.C.
For those about to golf…Timber Creek salutes you! You might recognize that blatant rip-off of the classic AC/DC lyric but it seemed like an appropriate introduction to an energizing round of golf played on one of Minnesota’s most fun courses.
Playing The Elements At The Links At Northfork GC
It’s right there in the name… ‘Links’. Windblown fescue, wide serpentine fairways, hidden fairway bunkers, large undulating greens all playing out under the prevailing breeze.
Hospitality And More At Majestic Oaks GC
This buzzing cornerstone in the northwest suburbs is so much more than 45 holes of championship golf – it’s a smorgasbord of entertainment including everything from a round of golf with a classic pub-styled meal at the Oaks Bar and Grill, to a date-night out at the award-winning The Seasons Dinner Theater.
Twin Pleasures At Heritage Links GC
Opening for play in 1997, the par-71 golf course at Heritage Links is over 6,600 yards from the back tees providing plenty of length for the big hitters and lots of tight spots for the shot makers.
Crystal Lake GC Delivers The Goods
Crystal Lake Golf Club is set-up to deliver on so many fronts. Starting with the golf course itself which is maintained to country club standards but offered to the public with green fee pricing at a value level.
St. Paul Cornerstones – Como Park GC and Phalen Park GC
The history that abounds in St. Paul’s golfing storybook is probably on par (no pun intended) with any of the great cities on the east coast.
Firing Up The Fun At The Wilds Golf Club
This corner of the Twin Cities is blessed… blessed with golf. In the upper reaches of this southwestern suburb sits a classic, elite level course that provides impeccable playing conditions coupled with a fun Tom Weiskopf consulted design.
Every Day Is Saturday At The Royal Club
Kent Blaschko, the Director of Golf at The Royal Club, couldn’t help but smile while looking out at the Royal’s packed patio for lunch, bustling practice green, and a foursome heading out on the first tee box.
Classic Fun At Deer Run Golf Club
There are so many things to like about Deer Run Golf Club that it’s hard to single out any one highlight. The entire golfer experience at this Victoria, Minnesota course is carefully thought out and designed to exceed the highest player expectations.
GOLF MASTERED
Well, I’ve been down South for a month … and I’ve totally mastered golf. Guess I have to move on and master something else … maybe the violin … I’m sure if I devote myself … I can master that in a month too.
Look Into My Crystal Ball
How do I start the 2023 edition of my little column? “Hello frien….” nope can’t do that one. Too iconic and probably trademarked.
Hybrid Golf Continues To Evolve
As Mother Nature signaled the end of another golf season in the land of 10,000 (soon-to-be-frozen) lakes. The Psychic’s golf group booked one more trip to the Gravel Pit before fish houses covered the lakes.
Minnesota PGA Announces 2022 Award Winners
The Minnesota PGA announced the award winners for the 2022 season. We would like to congratulate these PGA Professionals for their commitment, leadership and excellence in promoting golf at their facilities and in their communities.
Get Into The ‘Zone’
It’s that time of year again when we dust off the clubs and start thinking about how we’re going to improve our game.
Eddie Langert and Evel Knievel Jump-Started TaylorMade
This story represents a dictionary definition of “FATE”. With a youthful twinkle in his aging eyes, Eddie Langert stated: “The showmanship of Evel Knievel launched TaylorMade club sales!”
2022 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.
STRATEGY and PLANNING
We all know people who are good at getting what they want. I don’t mean that they’re selfish narcissists … I just mean that they’re good at navigating and reaching goals.
LIV Merges With PGA, Desert Kingdom Gains International Resort Status
The Psychic has listened for months to members of his regular golf group cuss and discuss the LIV Tour. He has witnessed members of the men’s club at the local muni almost come to blows as money vs ethical principal are argued.
Kelly Goes Wire-to-Wire For Second Straight Minnesota Women’s State Open Title
Following her opening-round 68 to begin the 22nd Minnesota Women’s State Open presented by Yamaha Golf and Utility at Rush Creek Golf Club Tuesday, defending champion Betsy Kelly carded a 2-under 70 Wednesday to become the first player to earn back-to-back titles in the 22-year history of the tournament.
Lower Your Scores By Knowing Your Yardages
This season my column in Tee Times is going to focus on playing the game of golf and on course strategy and approach to help you score better.
Building A Golfer From Scrath
This season, I am asking the reader to follow along each issue as we build a “new” golfer from “scratch”, and who knows, YOU might even become a SCRATCH GOLFER!
Fix Your Slice Forever – Part 5
This month we are going to focus on drills and exercises to influence the face of the golf club. The face of the club has by far the biggest influence on the initial direction of the ball.
Working Smarter Not Harder
It went too fast, but we are approaching the end of another season. My goal for this season’s articles was to stay consistent with the theme of COMMON DENOMINATORS of top players.
Fix Your Slice Forever – Part 4
By knowing how to influence the path/face relationship you can correct your slice and play better golf.
Working Smarter Not Harder
An assumption that your personal development must need something ADDED to move to your next level…Be careful!
Fix Your Slice Forever – Part 3
By knowing how to influence the path/face relationship you can correct your slice and play better golf.
COMMON DENOMINATORS – THE BACKSWING
During those periods of poor golf performance, perhaps when most “desperate”, you may become susceptible to believing that there must be some void, some missing skill?
Fix Your Slice Forever – Part 2
A slice is undesirable because it curves away from the target too much, generally doesn’t go as far, and the golfer has less control of the ball.
COMMON DENOMINATORS – The Set-Up
All elements of the set-up; grip, stance, posture, alignment, and ball position all should be constructed for bio-mechanical functionality.
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.
Expand Your Golf Adventures to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Sweetgrass, Sage Run Deliver Beauty and Thrills in America’s Summer Golf Capital
Medora, ND Wild Wild Western North Dakota
A long-term resident of Medora, North Dakota, and one of my favorite humans on earth – Kathy Solga – says, “People have no idea they can literally play golf in a National Park… in THE Badlands. The Badlands are indescribable. The golfing experience in The Badlands is even more so.”
Tournament Club Of Iowa – Best Of Intentions
You’ve played the course. We all have. The course begging for a tweak here or flip there. We’re all experts as golfers, especially when our ball ends up in a particularly unplayable spot. It’s not our fault… it’s the architect’s, the manager’s, the superintendent’s. “This hole could be so much better if…” and “Who in their right mind puts a tree there?”
Otter Creek Golf Course – Iowa’s Can’t Miss Course
Every summer for a decade I’ve driven back and forth, from the Twin Cities to Des Moines for business, and every year I almost drive off the road when I pass through Ankeny.
Briggs Woods Golf Course – North Central Is ALL Right
HAMILTON COUNTY, IOWA: If you’re unfamiliar with the beauty of North Central Iowa, but interested in exploring it, I can think of few better origin points for your expedition than the Boone River Valley of Hamilton County.
Amana Colonies – Iowa’s Best Kept Secret Golf Course
Everyone is setting records. “2020 was the best (golf) year ever,” they say. “And 2021 was even better.” “Not necessarily,” Stephen Kahler of Kahler Golf Management tells me, noting the game itself was responsible for THIS boom (not just one individual – Tiger).
Voyager Village – A Sort Of Golf Resort
Voyager Village is technically located in Danbury, Wisconsin on Birch Island Lake and surrounded by several other lakes. Though they claim their 5,200-acre property to be “Northwest Wisconsin” it feels more like an extension of Minnesota.
Superior National at Lutsen – The Best Golf Experience In Minnesota
Is Superior National worth the drive? If you’re asking me (as many do) if this 27-hole course overlooking Lake Superior is worth the drive from Duluth (90 miles), Thunder Bay (100 miles), Minneapolis-St. Paul (250 miles) or Chicago (500 miles), my answer is easy, “YES!”
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel – A Golf And So Much More Resort
When the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community purchased a course called Lone Pine in 2002, they didn’t do so just to own a golf course. They did it because they wanted to redesign that design into one of the best golf courses, not only in the Twin Cities, but in all of Minnesota.
CRAGUN’S RESORT – A Glimpse Into The Future
The owners of Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota though… they’re not most of us. They had bigger plans. MUCH bigger plans. 30 Million Dollar plans.
