Golf Newsletter

Welcome to our March 2025 Newsletter! Congratulations Because I am feeling blessed that my son is doing so well I decided to draw FIVE names! Anita K. | Timothy F. | Gene S. | Jim K. | Glenn F. You five are the winners of the February Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – Ben Hogan was the man who said our February quote. Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to our newsletter…. Read More »

Welcome to our February 2025 Newsletter! Congratulations Terry O. You are the winner of the January Newsletter – You gave the correct answer – The average golfer takes 34 putts per round. Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Not Your Average Newsletter This month’s newsletter is going to be a little different—and a lot shorter… Read More »

Welcome to our first Newsletter of 2025! Congratulations Mark S. You are the winner of the December Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – I said to make sure to try the Pulled Beef Brisket at Caberfae Peaks! Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. No Golf in Northern Michigan in December What a difference… Read More »

Welcome to our December Newsletter! Congratulations Keith N. from Clarkston, Michigan You are the winner of the November Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – The longest putt verified by Guinness Book of World Records is 395 feet. Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Went to Florida without our clubs. ☹ When the grandkids… Read More »

Welcome to our November Newsletter! Congratulations Kurt A. You are the winner of the October Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – The restaurant at West Branch Country Club is called Sandbaggers Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Keeping Up the October Golf Swing 🎃 Who knew we’d be keeping our golf game alive… Read More »

Welcome to our October Newsletter! Congratulations to Brad D. You are the winner of the August Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – My official handicap was 26.3 Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Lots of September Golf   September was catch-up month after all that summer fun. Guy’s golf league wrapped up, and… Read More »

Welcome to our September Newsletter! Congratulations to Patti C. You are the winner of the August Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – Fish Camp was at Tullymore! Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Fun and Golf Packed August August seemed to zoom by faster than a golf ball on a perfect drive! It’s… Read More »

Welcome to our August Newsletter! Congratulations to Tom F. You are the winner of the July Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – A golf cart was driven into a water hazard! Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. August is National Golf Month August is celebrated as National Golf Month, a time dedicated to… Read More »

Welcome to our July Newsletter! Congratulations to Carl H. You are the winner of the June Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – It was the GPS Cart yelling at me at my happy place! Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! Bonus Question Winner I messed that one up big time. I should have given a little better instructions about clicking on the picture and zooming in. Because of my vague information we have sent schwag to the first person that responded for the bonus. His answer like others made… Read More »

Welcome to our June Newsletter! Congratulations to Gene S. You are the winner of the May Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – Guy’s Ace was on hole 15! Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Potpourri May has been a busy month for us. Guy’s league started May 2nd and we drove to Virginia… Read More »

Welcome to our May Newsletter! Congratulations to Wayne A. You are the winner of the April Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – The golf balls from Japan are called Kaede. Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Kaede Ball? This past weekend we played a round with the Kaede balls. My first drive went… Read More »

Welcome to our April Newsletter! Congratulations to Ryan M. You are the winner of the March Newsletter – You gave the correct answer Yes, golf balls expire. Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag will be on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Crazy Spring What a crazy spring we are having! One day you are golfing, the next day you are snow blowing…. Read More »

Welcome to our March Newsletter! Congratulations to Beth V. You are the winner of the February Newsletter – You gave the correct answer I was rooting for the 49ers and yes, my heart was and still is with the Lions. Thank you for including your address. Your Golf Up North Schwag will be on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Is it Spring? What a weird week here… Read More »

Welcome to our February Newsletter! Congratulations to Samuel R. You are the winner of the January Newsletter – You gave the correct answer I shot a 46 during my Christmas week golf at Interlochen Golf Course, my other score was 48. I emailed you requesting the address you would like your Golf Up North Schwag sent to! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. My Poor Lions Football is almost over,… Read More »

Welcome to our January Newsletter! Congratulations to Dorothy T. You are the winner of the December Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer Cranes showed up between the 7th & 8th holes on the Loon Golf Course at The Loons Golf Resort Thank you for including your address, your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Countdown Begins I hope everyone had a… Read More »

Welcome to our December Newsletter! Congratulations to Rebecca M. You are the winner of the November Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer I broke 100 when we golfed The Ridge Course at The Loons Golf Resort Thank you for including your address, your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. SNOW?? AGAIN!!! #@&%#@&% I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! The holiday… Read More »

Welcome to our November Newsletter! Congratulations to Frank D. You are the winner of the October Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer The bell has to be rung after leaving the green on the 4th hole at Elk Rapids Golf Club Thank you for including your address, your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. SNOW?? WTH???!!! #@&%#@&% The other night the… Read More »

Welcome to our October Newsletter! Congratulations to Patricia B. You are the winner of the September Newsletter ! You submitted the correct answer: St. Mary’s Rivers is across the street from the Sault Ste Marie Country Club. Thank you for including your address, your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. October Chill is in the Air Feels like I just was here… Read More »

Welcome to our September Newsletter! Congratulations to Nathan Maher You are the winner of the August Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – The guys golfed 117 holes at Fish Camp Thank you for including your address, your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. Shout out to one of our friends! The answer is no. We have never asked him for… Read More »

Welcome to our August Newsletter! Congratulations to Tim T. You are the winner of the July Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – I got my birdie on hole 11! I emailed you requesting the address you would like your Golf Up North Schwag sent to! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for our next issue. August is National Golf Month Life Catches Up, Golf Slows Down I am not golfing as much as… Read More »

Welcome to our July Newsletter! Congratulations to Charles Hoch You are the winner of the June Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – I had golfed 7 round so far. I emailed you requesting the address you would like your Golf Up North Schwag sent to! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the August 1, 2023 edition. Experience the game through the eyes of your child The Professional Golfers Association celebrates Family… Read More »

Welcome to our June Newsletter! Congratulations to Keith W. You are the winner of the May Newsletter – You submitted the correct answer – Adventures in Northern Michigan is one of the websites I write for. The other one is Northern Michigan History I emailed you requesting the address you would like your Golf Up North Schwag sent to! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the June 1, 2023 edition. Golf in Northern… Read More »

Welcome to our May Newsletter! Congratulations to the winner this month! Carl H. You are the winner of the April newsletter. You submitted the correct answer – Bear Lake Highlands was the previous name of Wolf River Golf Park. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the June 1, 2023 edition. IT IS SNOWING IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN! It is May 1st, I was shocked to… Read More »

Welcome to our April Newsletter! Congratulations to the winner this month! Sam C. You are the winner of the March newsletter. You submitted the correct answer – The three 9 hole courses at Mistwood are named Red, White and Blue. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the April 1, 2023 edition. Snow, Snow, and more Snow For our readers that do not live in… Read More »

Welcome to our March Newsletter! Congratulations to the winner this month! Joe B. You are the winner of the February 1st newsletter. You submitted the correct answer – Big Bertha 9 wood was my Christmas present. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the April 1, 2023 edition. Courses Opening Spring training has started, we are just starting March and there is a good chance… Read More »

Welcome to our February Newsletter! Congratulations to the winner this month! Sarah Delong You are the winner of the January 1st newsletter – you submitted the correct answer: 1891 was the year that the Richmond Golf Club was founded Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way!! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the March 1, 2023 edition. Anxiously Awaiting Golf Season! As football is winding down all that is left is… Read More »

Happy New Year Wishing you a wonderful 2023 with a lot of golf! May you hit ’em long and straight, stay out of the bunkers and enjoy yourself out on the course! Welcome to our January Newsletter! Congratulations to the winner this month! Allen C. You are the winner of the December 1st newsletter – you submitted the correct answer: Fisher is 5 years old. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way!! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter… Read More »

Welcome to our December Newsletter! Congratulations to the winner this month! Jim P. You are the winner of the November 1st newsletter – you submitted the correct answer: I got a 7 on Hole 9 at Northport Creek Golf Course. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way!! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the January 1, 2023 edition. Last month I said “Golfing in Northern Michigan is over until next year”… Read More »

Welcome to our November Newsletter! Congratulations to the winner this month! Dan D. You are the winner of the October 1st newsletter – you submitted the correct answer: Hole 4 is where Momma stood her ground in my tee box. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way!! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag, you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe at Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the December 1, 2022 edition. Golfing in Northern Michigan is over until next year. As the season was… Read More »

Welcome to our October Newsletter! Congratulations to the winner this month! A.J. You are the winner of the September 1st newsletter – you submitted the correct answer: Lee Trevino’s Million Dollar Hole at Threetops is hole 7. Your Golf Up North Schwag is on the way!! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the October 1, 2022 edition. I cannot believe it is October Sad that golfing in Northern Michigan is about done until next… Read More »

Welcome to our September Newsletter! Congratulations to the winners this month! Patti C. You are the winner of the August 1st newsletter – they submitted the correct answer – The kids saw Nelly the night before “The Big Bet” Matt T. You are the winner of our special August 15th Newsletter. Your picture “Adirondacks overlooking #18 green at Arcadia Bluffs” received the most votes.. Golf Up North Schwag for both of you is on the way!! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North… Read More »

Special Edition – National Golf Month Had to do a second newsletter for Golf Month, I just had to! This time, short and sweet with a fun contest and awesome Golf Up North Schwag First a fun fact National Golf month was founded in 1993 by the PGA for the purpose of promoting golf as a family-friendly and inclusive sport. We think every day of every month is a reason to golf, but this is official, so you have to golf, a lot! If you haven’t already, grab your clubs, a few friends, and head to the course and celebrate… Read More »

Congratulations to the winner of our July 1, 2022 Golf Up North Newsletter Steve Mrakitsch You submitted the correct answer: The Gailes was the course that we did not get to play at Lakewood Shores Resort. Your Golf Up North Swag Bag is on its way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the September 1, 2022 edition. July was a busy month!!! We did not get to take any golf trips in July… Read More »

Congratulations to the winner of our June 1, 2022 Golf Up North Newsletter Kyle P. You submitted the correct answer: Golfers live as much as 5 years longer than non-golfers! Your Golf Up North Swag Bag is on its way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the August 1, 2022 edition. First weekend golfing trip in the books!!! Early on a Sunday afternoon we decided to book a Stay and Play weekend on… Read More »

Golf Up North News Vol. 6-22 Congratulations to the winner of our May 1, 2022, Golf Up North Newsletter Rosemary H. You submitted the correct answer: 53.4% of you on average open our newsletter each month. Your Golf Up North Swag Bag is on its way!   If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the July 1, 2022 edition. It is golf season in Northern Michigan Golfing weather has arrived in Northern Michigan along… Read More »

Welcome to our May Newsletter Congratulations to the winner of our April 1, 2022, Golf Up North Newsletter Mark D. You submitted the correct answer: I nailed the shin of our friend at the Rock on Drummond Island. We sent you an email requesting your address. Once we have it your Golf Up North Schwag Bag will be on its way!   If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the April 1, 2022 edition…. Read More »

Welcome to our April Newsletter Congratulations to the winners of our March 1, 2022, Golf Up North Newsletter Shelene C of Midland, MI Sue B of Johannesburg, MI Because we are excited that golfing up north is right around the corner, we drew 2 winners!!! You both submitted the correct answer: Schuss Mountain Course was the most challenging course for me during our weekend at Shanty Creek Your Golf Up North Swag Bags are on their way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf… Read More »

Welcome to our latest issue! Congratulations to the winner of our February 1, 2022 Golf Up North Newsletter  Tim T. ! You gave the correct answer for which hole my ball landed in the water – Hole 3! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the April 1, 2022 edition. Spring is in the Air? I am sitting here waiting to see some sign that spring will be here soon and trying to decide… Read More »

Welcome to our latest issue! Congratulations to the winner of our January 1, 2022 Golf Up North Newsletter  Al Haasl You gave the correct answer for which courses we played at the Grand Traverse Resort – Spruce Run and the Wolverine. Your Schwag Bag will be on its way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the March 1, 2022 edition. It is February and we are 1 more month closer to golf season… Read More »

Welcome to our first issue of 2022! Congratulations to the winner of our December 1, 2021 Golf Up North Newsletter Ed DiFilippo You gave the correct answer for how many par 3 holes does The Bluff course has – 5 Thank you for providing your address in your entry. Your Golf Up North schwag bag is on its way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the February 1, 2022 edition. We made it… Read More »

Welcome to our latest issue! Congratulations to the winner of our November 1, 2021 Golf Up North Newsletter John C. You gave the correct answer for the name of the scramble we played in – Autumn Fest Scramble Thank you for providing your address in your entry. Your Golf Up North schwag bag is on its way! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the January 1, 2022 edition. December has arrived and with… Read More »

Welcome to our latest issue! Congratulations to the winner of our October 1, 2021 Golf Up North Newsletter Linda W. You gave the correct number of greens that NMU lost to ice about 10 years ago – all 18! We have emailed you for where we should send your prize! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the December 1, 2021 edition. We were so busy launching Golf Up North we did not get to… Read More »

Welcome to our latest issue! Congratulations to the winner of our September 15, 2021 Golf Up North Newsletter Alex F. You gave the correct number of holes that were golfed on the guy’s “golf road trip” – 72 Thursday – Emerald Vale in Manton – 18 holes Friday – The Mackinaw Club Golf Course in Carp Lake – 36 holes Saturday – Wild Bluff Golf Course in Brimley – 18 holes Sunday – No golf, travel back to home base We have emailed you for where we should send your prize! If you would like a chance to win some… Read More »

Congratulations to J. Kronberger! You are the winner of our contest in the September 1, 2021, Golf Up North Newsletter! You gave the correct score for the first time I golfed – 84! We have emailed you for where we should send your schwag bag! If you would like a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the mailing list for the October 1, 2021 edition. Golf Road Trip 2021 was a success! Everyone returned to their respective homes relatively unscathed. As promised… Read More »

Congratulations to Dennis Kerwin you are the winner of our contest in the August 15, 2021, Golf Up North Newsletter! You correctly identified that Rick DeVries designed Greywalls Golf Course. Keep you eyes open for this issues contest. If you want a chance to win some Golf Up North schwag you have to subscribe to the newsletter. Subscribe  to Golf Up North Newsletter and be on the list for the September 15, 2021 edition. As I mentioned in the last newsletter, we are new to writing one. Expect to see format and style changes as we discover what you want to… Read More »

Welcome to our Inaugural Issue! We are excited to announce golfupnorth.com’s first-ever email newsletter! If you would like to join our email list and get our newsletter delivered to your inbox, sign up at Golf Up North. Besides getting the latest edition hot of the press you may find subscriber only deals and opportunities to win Golf Up North schwag.  Our purpose is to highlight and promote northern lower Michigan and upper peninsula golf courses. Golfupnorth.com was designed to make it simple to find course near where you live or vacation Up North. Our goal is to publish our newsletter… Read More »