An in-depth look at Mike DeVries’s brilliant design at Kingsley Club Our conversation was supposed to be focused on Mike’s thoughts about Kingsley as it approaches its 20th birthday. Before I knew what had happened, he had flipped the spotlight on to me and how my experience of the course has evolved over the yearsContinue reading “INFINITELY INTERESTING – KINGSLEY CLUB”
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THE MIDWEST MACKENZIE – CRYSTAL DOWNS
An in-depth look at the collaboration of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Perry Maxwell at Crystal Downs C.C. Crystal Downs is not Dr. Alister MacKenzie’s only Midwest design, but it is certainly his most highly regarded work in the region. The greatness of the course can be linked to the interest and variety inherent in theContinue reading “THE MIDWEST MACKENZIE – CRYSTAL DOWNS”
The Sand Valley Story Continues…
After last year’s visit to Sand Valley to see and play the first course in the grow-in phase, I was bullish about its direction. This year, my golf season in the Midwest was bookended by two more visits, and you can officially count me among those who are over the moon about the place. UnderContinue reading “The Sand Valley Story Continues…”
Home Course Hero – An Interview with Architect Mike DeVries
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”
GOLF HEAVEN ON EARTH – KINGSLEY
Early impressions from a new member at Northern Michigan’s modern gem, The Kingsley Club My discovery of the Kingsley Club was just dumb luck. On a buddies trip to Arcadia Bluffs and Crystal Downs, we needed a third course to play. I stumbled across the Kingsley Club review on GolfClubAtlas.com – it looked interesting, soContinue reading “GOLF HEAVEN ON EARTH – KINGSLEY”
Architects Week II is in the books. Now for the show…
Once again, the folks at Golf Channel have put together a nice Architects week feature. Matt Ginella continues to evolve as a voice for the good of the game, giving us a break from Tour & Tip coverage, to help us connect to the soul of the game – golf courses and the people whoContinue reading “Architects Week II is in the books. Now for the show…”