Anyone who has played golf in Northern Michigan knows how truly special it is. Not only is it home to one of the greatest golf courses in the world – Crystal Downs – it is also home to some of the best golf course architects working today. Mike DeVries is one of those GCAs. AsContinue reading “Home Course Hero – An Interview with Architect Mike DeVries”
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Journey Along the Shores – Part 12 (Good Geeky Fun)
Yesterday was one of the best golf days I have ever had. With a little nudge from some of the members of GolfClubAtlas, Pat Goss and I put together a day for good, geeky golf fun. It began with an outing for the Honourable Company of Reverse Jans Golfers, and ended with a Gathering ofContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 12 (Good Geeky Fun)”
Multimedia, Multitalented – An Interview with Architect Brett Hochstein
Pasatiempo. It doesn’t get much better than a trip around Dr. Mac’s home course. That is, unless you receive an invite to visit another course later that same day where talented architects, shapers and supers are working their magic. A golf geek’s dream day come true. I was fortunate enough to have just such aContinue reading “Multimedia, Multitalented – An Interview with Architect Brett Hochstein”
Growing Grass – An Interview with Superintendent Brian Palmer
“I’ve had enough of winter already. Looking forward to growing grass again.” This text message, sent to me by Shoreacres Superintendent Brian Palmer, sums up what I love and respect about Supers. It is rare indeed to find a profession that consistently produces such passionate and dedicated individuals. Brian epitomizes that professional commitment. The seasonContinue reading “Growing Grass – An Interview with Superintendent Brian Palmer”
Bandon Trails Course Tour by Jon Cavalier
BANDON TRAILS – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon, OR – Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw Among the four full courses at Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon Trails stands out as the most different from the group. Though the course starts just south of the Bandon Dunes course and plays through dunes forContinue reading “Bandon Trails Course Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Pacific Dunes Course Tour by Jon Cavalier
PACIFIC DUNES – A COURSE TOUR & APPRECIATION Bandon Dunes Resort, Bandon, OR – Tom Doak Pacific Dunes opened in 2001 and immediately skyrocketed up the rankings lists. It currently holds the title of best overall public course per Golf Magazine, second only to Pebble Beach per Golf Digest, and is considered by Golfweek MagazineContinue reading “Pacific Dunes Course Tour by Jon Cavalier”
Transforming the Derrick – Jeff Mingay & George Waters
If you read my previous interview with Jeff Mingay, you know that he is a student of the game and its playing fields, and you also know that he is actively putting lessons learned to work in the field. I thoroughly enjoyed the interview with Jeff, and I continue to learn from him as heContinue reading “Transforming the Derrick – Jeff Mingay & George Waters”
Journey Along the Shores – Part 11 (Blue Sky Findings)
Over the summer, the initiative to transform Canal Shores along the lines I outlined in my previous posts (4 Course Concept & Inspiration for the New Canal Shores) gained significant momentum. That gain is primarily attributable to my good fortune in connecting with Pat Goss. Pat is the Director of Golf for Northwestern University and Luke Donald’sContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 11 (Blue Sky Findings)”
Journey Along the Shores – Part 10 (Off-season Projects)
The season is slowly drawing to a close, and the Canal Shores Grounds Committee has made a decision to tackle several projects between now and May 1, 2016. We have scheduled the first batch of volunteer days (sessions are 9am-noon): Sat 10/31 Sun 11/15 Sat 11/28 All are welcome, and it takes no particular skill toContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 10 (Off-season Projects)”
To Heath & Links with Drew Rogers
Drew Rogers is a generous man. I have learned this first hand in my work on GeekedOnGolf and Canal Shores. He shares his experience and expertise freely. So it is no surprise that he was kind enough to bring us along on his recent trip to England by sharing his experiences in daily journal posts online. DrewContinue reading “To Heath & Links with Drew Rogers”