Sunil Tanna asked:


The United States is blessed with many beautiful public courses, and the state of Michigan is no exception. In this article, we’ll review some of the best courses in Michigan.

1. Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course which, as the name suggests, is in Arcadia, has been described by Golf Digest as being the best public golf course in the state. The course, which covers 245 acres and is bounded on the West by Lake Michigan, is a daily-fee golf club which is open to the public every day of the week (weather permitting) from mid-April to mid-November.

2., 3. and 4. Bay Harbor Golf Club in Bay Harbor is home to three 9-hole courses: “The Links”, “The Quarry” and “The Preserve”. Especially highly rated are the Links and the Quarry, the former of which was inspired by the seaside courses of Ireland, and the latter of which is truly unique featuring 40 foot (12 metre) gorges and stone cliffs.

5. Black Lake Golf Course which is in Onaway, was designed by Rees Jones to be as natural as possible. The course has been highly rated by both Golf Digest and Golf for Women magazine.

6. Eagle Eye Golf Course which is in East Lansing, is a highly rated course that includes challenging water obstacles and classic bunkering.

7. Forest Dunes Golf Course in Roscommon has won many prestigious awards.

8. Lakewood Shores Resort in Oscoda is home to three golf courses: “The Gailes”, “Blackshire” and “The Serradella”. The resort itself has been named as one of the best bargains in the country by Golf Magazine, and the Gailes course is especially highly regarded, having been named as one of best public golf courses in the country by Golf Digest.

9. Red Hawk Golf Course in East Tawas, is a unique 205 acre course where each hole is designed to be completely different from the others, while all holes nevertheless flow naturally with the rolling terrain of the course.

10. Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Course is located in Clarkston, about 30 miles (48 kilometres) North of Detroit. The course itself is set in 350 acres of rolling woodland, and also offers a full service driving range, a practice center and a golf shop.

11. Tullymore Golf Course, which is located in Stanwood, has been related as one of the best in both the state of Michigan, and in the country over all. The course is set within a tranquil 800 acre site containing both woodland and lakes.



Debra

The Desert Bird asked:


Many years ago I saw photos in a magazine of this amazing golf course that was build on top of mountain peaks. You would hit the ball from one peak to the other. These peaks were all flat on top but it was very high. I remember from the photos that there was no access to the mountain peaks! On one photo I saw this guy with golfbag on his back climbing out the rock wall to the green hundreds of meters above him.

I can’t remember what the magazine said about the destination and how it was build. Does anybody no what I’m talking about?

Sharon

Titus Pullo asked:


I went to the Masters for the first time last year and was in awe of the beauty of Augusta National…you see it on TV for all those years and it looks great (especially in HD) but to walk the course and see it in person, you really can’t put it into words that feeling you have as a fan of golf. I can’t wait to retyrn and I’d say to other fans of golf, try to make it there at least once in your lifetime. It’s worth the trip!

Luis

Exxon asked:


I have only practiced at the shooting range and I have never stepped foot on a golf course. How do you know where to start and how do you know what hole to advance to next?

Jesse

Craig Crooks asked:


 

Golf Course Discounts

 

If we are going to be able to continue playing golf in the next couple of years when money is going to be a little tight, then we are going to need to be able to do so without spending too much money

 

I enjoy playing new courses, so for me saving money needs to include searching for golf course discounts.

 

How To Find Golf Course Discounts

 

There are companies online who specialise in selling discount green fees. They approach golf courses and offer to sell their excess tee times for them. The website makes a commission, the golf course gets extra business and we get great golf course discounts.

 

Most of the deals on offer are two for one deals, and there are literally thousands of courses across the nation who have an arrangement with one of these websites, so your choices are not exactly limited.

 

Some of the larger programs include Golf Card, Golf Now and Players Pass but there are many others out there.

 

How To Get Access To These Golf Course Discounts

 

The easiest way to find them is through Google or one of the other major search engines. There are over twenty online so you shouldn’t have much trouble finding them

 

Some of these sites cover courses all across the nation. Other programs are smaller and concentrate on a specific region. You may need to check few a few of the programs to find discounts at the golf courses in your area.

 

It is important to read through the instructions for each program. The way they operate will vary slightly from program to program.

 

Keep Track Of Any Good Deals You See

 

There are so many programs out there, that it may take you a little time to find a deal for a specific course. One thing I would suggest you do is build up a little swipe file of golf courses with discounts. Any time you come across a course that you might be interested in playing, make note of the program that offers the discount, so it will be easy to find in the future.

 

Over time you will build up a nice little list of courses to play, and variety will never be a problem. Always remember to do a search for a discount before playing any new course – there is a good chance that there will be some sort of deal available.

 

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Karen

Groshan Fabiola asked:


On the golf course, there are many golf stories that get made and told. In order to enjoy the game of golf, you have to appreciate the entertainment received from golf stories. You also have to appreciate the material that gets passed around from golf course to golf course. Depending on the company you keep on the golf course, there are different golf stories to be told. In the old days, they called them stories for “mixed company.” However, it has become more common to hear golf stories of all types.

Many golf stories these days become legendary on the golf course. Anything can happen. After all, many people take on the golf course to escape daily life. That is the number one ingredient for many golf stories. In order to make them truly legendary though, it is important that these golf stories have something in them that tests the laws of golfing. Make your golf stories last a lifetime, both on the golf course and off. Anything can become a famous story; it just has to be daring enough.

If golf is one of your favorite ways of escaping the daily routine, you will probably be interested in finding out the location of some excellent golf courses. California is the place where you will find some of these excellent public golf courses, not to mention that some of them overlook the Pacific Ocean. The Internet will help you find more information on golf courses in California. The Internet is also a very good source for great golf tips. These lessons and tips that you can find online can improve not only your putting techniques but also your overall performance from a mental standpoint. The golf tips that you can find on some websites include putting tips, driving tips, and chipping tips.

All in all, everything you need to know about golf can be found online. We are talking about great golf tips, reviews of golf courses, including golf course review of the month, golf course locations, and of course, the best and most memorable golf stories.

For more resources about Golf Tips or even about Golf Stories and especially about Southern California Golf Courses please review these links.



Jonathan

ScaredCollegeGirl asked:


Hey there,
I saw an advertisement for a pro shop attendant position at a golf course. What are the duties that an attendant does there? The pay is 8.50 an hour…so is it really that hard to do?

Vanessa

Ken Morris asked:


There are many definitions to learn when taking up the game of golf. Stimping is one that may or may not be important because usually those who play in professional tournaments or those who play more often are concerned about it. Stimping refers to the speed of the golf course or how fast a golf ball will travel on the course after it lands. You need to know how the green is stimping when trying to improve your score or when learning more about gauging how hard to hit the ball.

A stimping meter is used to determine how fast your golf ball will travel on the green. This meter is simply a ramp that is set up on the green. Golf balls are rolled down the ramp and measured in eight different directions to determine the average number of feet the ball rolled before it stopped. Most golf courses have a stimping rating of 10 or 12, which means that the ball rolled 10 to 12 feet before stopping. When you are golfing, keep this number in mind so you can make sure you don’t overshoot the green once the ball has landed.

Small golf courses may have a stimping rate that is lower than professional courses. This can be because their artificial grasses are not as good as those used on professional courses or because they are using real grasses instead of artificial turf. You may want to ask at the pro shop the stimping level and the types of grasses used in order to get a better idea of how to play.

Because weather and the time of year you want to golf differ, the stimping level may be different. If you play a bad game and are used to playing on a course that has a higher or lower stimping level, this may explain some of your issues. On the other hand, there may have been too much wind or wet grass to contend with that day.

If you are a new golfer, the level of stimping may not mean that much to you. Focus instead on improving your swing before moving on the weather conditions and other obstacles. By perfecting your swing and your putting technique, you will be able to overcome many other obstacles on the course. For those who golf occasionally, the level of stimping is rarely a concern, but if you want to play professionally, then you should learn more about it once you have perfected your swing.



Diane

smartyness asked:


I own a par 3 course and would like suggestions on how it can make money in the winter. Our golf season is from late April until late October. What can we do in the winter to make a profit? We have plenty of land and a small clubhouse. Be creative.

Bonnie