Michigan Golf News

Mark Fenech, Director of Golf at Crystal Mountain Resort, joins the show to share updates on their official course opening timeline, introduce new tour-level golf instructor Sam Foley, and highlight the annual Golf and Give charity event.

Beat the summer heat with X-Golf this June. From competitive league playoffs and charity scrambles to special Father’s Day bundles, check out the top indoor golf events and highlights taking over the simulators this month.

Ken Griffin, Director of Marketing for Boyne Golf, joins the show to discuss their recent national ranking and to map out the official Boyne Golf course opening dates for the upcoming spring and summer seasons.

How should you approach your golf game after a long winter layoff? According to Fieldstone Golf Club General Manager and PGA Professional Chip Hierlihy, the key to early-season success is managing expectations and prioritizing your short game. Instead of focusing on full-swing distance right out of the gate, sharpening your putting, chipping, and pitching from 100 yards in is the fastest way to find your rhythm and keep your scores low.

What is the true "secret sauce" behind a Northern Michigan style golf course? According to Bill Fountain, Managing Partner at The Majestic at Lake Walden, it all comes down to dramatic elevation changes, mature trees, and natural wetlands brought right into Livingston County. Designed by Jerry Matthews to be playable for all skill levels, the course ensures that whether you can bomb a driver 280 yards or hit a comfortable 150-yard shot, you are always set up for a fair approa

After a two-year transformation, Pine Trace Golf Club has announced its official reopening date of June 12, 2026. Featuring a completely rebuilt golf course, a reimagined clubhouse experience, and premium dining updates, one of Metro Detroit's most anticipated public golf returns is finally here.

The upcoming 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic will mark the end of the PGA Tour’s annual stop in the Motor City. Tournament officials have confirmed that after eight incredible years at Detroit Golf Club, impending schedule changes will bring an end to Detroit’s annual tournament after this summer. Here is what you need to know about the historic send-off.

A fully organized boys golf trip to Treetops Resort just had 6 spots open up at the absolute last minute. We’re dropping the price to 50% off—meaning you get 5 elite rounds and 3 nights of lodging for just $650. This is the ultimate Michigan golf deal.

Experience Indianwood’s historic Old Course on June 22 with Metro Detroit Golfers. Limited spots available — reserve your foursome or twosome today!

Designed by the legendary Arthur Hills, The Orchards Golf Club is a Washington Township treasure. We sat down with Director of Golf Jeff Stalcup to unlock the course’s true strategic secrets. From the downhill visual test of the 5th hole to the brutal card-wrecking finish on the 18th, Stalcup explains exactly why mastering your approach shots—and hitting the correct tiers—is the definitive path to scoring on these lightning-fast greens.

Voted the #2 public golf course in Detroit by the Free Press, Moose Ridge is a South Lyon treasure. We caught up with PGA Head Pro Jonathan Heidt to unlock the course’s notorious secrets. From the intimidation of the 9th hole to the strategic par-5 4th, Heidt explains exactly why mastering course management—and knowing when to leave your driver in the bag—is the true path to scoring on these undulating greens.

Fieldstone Golf Club is renowned as an exceptional, yet challenging, upscale Arthur Hills public design. In this feature interview, General Manager and PGA Professional Chip Hierlihy shares his local insider guide to conquering the layout—from choosing the right hybrid tee matrix to mastering strict club selection on the fairways.

Bill Fountain, General Manager of NexCare WellBridge Senior Living’s neighbor, The Majestic at Lake Walden, shares how a unique winter "blanket" has led to the best spring turf conditions in years. Learn about the history of this 27-hole Jerry Matthews course and how to book your next round.

Hidden River Golf & Casting Club offers scenic elevation, peaceful surroundings, and exceptional conditioning in northern Michigan.

The transition from local excellence to the grandest stage in golf can happen in the blink of an eye. Just last week, Ryan Lenahan, PGA Director of Instruction at Walnut Creek Country Club, was in the familiar surroundings of South Lyon, Michigan. Fast forward to today, and he is walking the fairways of Aronomink Golf Club, preparing to compete against the best in the world at the 2026 PGA Championship. The atmosphere at Aronomink is already electric. "There’s a buzz," Lenaha

Boyne Golf enters the 2026 season with 10 championship courses, national recognition, and special pricing across its northern Michigan resorts.

Walnut Creek’s Director of Instruction, Ryan Lenahan, is heading back to the big stage. After a high-stakes finish in the winds of Bandon Dunes, Lenahan secured his second consecutive trip to the PGA Championship. From balancing a full teaching schedule in South Lyon to competing against the world’s best at Aronimink, discover the motivation and Michigan pride driving his journey.

Boyne Golf kicks off the 2026 season with course openings, special tee time pricing, and national recognition as a top U.S. golf resort.

Shanty Creek offers more than just golf. With 5 championship courses including Cedar River and The Legend, full resort lodging, and a prime northern Michigan location, it’s a top destination for golfers and families alike.

Hilltop Golf Club in Plymouth offers a strategic golf experience with tight fairways and challenging greens, rewarding smart play over power.