Breezy Point Resort – Just Can’t Get Enough
Nestled to the north of Brainerd and many of its signature lakes, Breezy Point is an extension of the “Big Bobber” town of Pequot Lakes, and while you don’t need to leave the resort for entertainment, neighboring Crosslake and Pequot Lakes do host quite the assortment of shops, restaurants and entertainment options.
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.
From The Twin Cities To The Upper Peninsula: Minnesota Golfers Discover The Perfect Foursome
What began as a single standout course has evolved into one of the Midwest’s most compelling multi-course destinations. Today, travelers arrive to experience Sweetgrass and Sage Run, and now, with the debut of the new nine-hole Cedar Course in the fall of 2026.
Where Prairie Winds And Pure Golf Meet: A Weekend Worth The Drive To Otter Creek
The drive south from the Twin Cities to Ankeny, Iowa, is just long enough to feel like an escape, and short enough to fit neatly into a long weekend.
Briggs Woods Golf Course – Start The Season Early With Golf’s Cheat Code
For players in Minnesota itching to swing the clubs while winter still lingers, Briggs Woods offers what can only be described as golf’s cheat code: a way to start the season early and keep it going strong.
The Major Returns: Inside The 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship At Hazeltine National Golf Club
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is returning to Minnesota in 2026, and when the world’s best women golfers arrive at Hazeltine National Golf Club from June 25-28, it will be more than just another stop on the Major Championship calendar.
What Matters
Winter is a great time for reflection. And retirement can also be a great time for reflection.
This Old Dog Is Learning New Tricks
If you’ve read any of my columns in the past, you may have noticed that I’m not all that receptive to “new” things when it comes to golf.
The Psychic Sees Charity Events In A New Light
The Psychic was watching a TGL event. He was disappointed that Tiger, his all-time favorite, was the “non-playing Team Captain” responsible for throwing “The Hammer.”
Golf Zone: Where Hot Pizza, Cold Beer, and Year-Round Golf Come Together
Golf Zone keeps finding ways to refine what it offers while staying true to its core identity—a place where golf is accessible, fun, and enjoyable year-round.
LaunchPad Golf Mystic Lake: Where Every Detail Elevates the Experience
From the moment you walk through the doors at LaunchPad Golf Mystic Lake, there’s a sense that this isn’t just another place to hit golf balls.
2025 3M Open: Events, Entertainment, and Community Engagement Redefine Golf in Minnesota
As the 3M Open returns to TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota this July, the tournament promises much more than world-class golf. From community celebrations and STEM-inspired youth outreach to military tributes and live music, the 2025 3M Open is redefining what a PGA TOUR event can be.
The Myth of Practice: Why Most Golfers Don’t Need the Range
Rather than feeling guilty that you can’t practice more, embrace that you are getting to play during your precious time that you have for the game.
POCKET-TO-POCKET
The following is an attempt to describe how to “build” your full-swing backswing body motions using the images of your BACK PANT POCKETS
Preparing To Play Your Best
Our busy lifestyles aren’t always conducive to productive preround prep, but a few simple things will give you the best opportunity to play your best.
BACKSPIN, The Swing’s Ultimate Goal
The way the ball is spinning once it separates from the clubface “programs” ball flight without bias, creating its height, starting line and/or curvature, simultaneously; a nice “three-for-one.”
Assessing Your Game
As the golf season approaches, if your goal is to shoot better scores this year, now is the time to take an honest look at your game and create a game plan for the season.
What “Program” Are You Running?
In the late 1970’s, my older brother went to college and majored in computer science, and I remember watching him do his “programming” homework.
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.
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.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Continues To Evolve As A Top Golf Destination
Perfect foursome of Sweetgrass, Sage Run, Greywalls and Timberstone shine together as a must-play golf destination.
Why You Should Plan A Trip To Ankeny, Iowa This Spring
A trip from the Twin Cities to Ankeny, Iowa, covers approximately 235 miles and takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes via I35 South. The route offers scenic Midwest landscapes and interesting stops.
Start Your Season Early At Briggs Woods Golf Course
Briggs Woods Golf Course in Webster City, Iowa, is one of the premier public golf courses in the state, offers a scenic and challenging experience for players of all skill levels. Nestled in the rolling hills of central Iowa.
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.
