Golf News

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 the August 1, 2023 edition. Shout out to one of our friends! The answer is no. We have never asked… 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 the August 1, 2023 edition. August is National Golf Month Life Catches Up, Golf Slows Down I am not golfing as… Read More »

In an effort to make the game of golf more accessible to people of all ages, The Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) founded Family Golf Month. July is the perfect time to introduce a child to the game of golf. Regardless of age, gender or skill level golf is a game that can be played by all. Bring your family together for a round of golf in Northern Michigan. Put together some foursomes that have a mix of adults and kids of all ages. Head out and make sure to respect course rules of only 4 to a team…. 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 »

I am always online looking up tips and tricks for golf, reading about tournaments and other golf related articles. Every once in a while, I come across some interesting golf trivia, and I will save it to share with my golfing friends that enjoy that sort of thing and with my readers. Today these are random golf facts I have collected. Some you most likely know, there are a couple you may not have heard of. 1 Did you know that the average golf ball has 336 dimples? I recently bought a dozen Bridgestone golf balls and the box said… Read More »

When I started golfing several years ago, I assumed I would automatically be a scratch golfer. Come on, how hard can it be to swing a club at a ball, right? Well, an 80 something on 9 holes sure was humbling. I started paying attention to what other golfers were doing and asking questions. A lot of questions. So many questions the answers started being “I don’t know” when I knew he damn well did know the answer. Recognizing that I was being a pita and that nobody was going to want to play with me if I kept it… 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 »

I have said many times that I do not know a lot about the technical side of golf. Chance of improving your game from anything I say is pretty slim. What I am good at is talking to people, research and bringing that data together. I mentioned before that in the summer of 2022 I must have talked to 200+ golfers in northern Michigan about golf. What their favorite ball, clubs, shoes, etc. Why they liked particular brands and so many other questions. If you are a golfer you know that we are a friendly bunch and are always willing… 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 »

It can be difficult to determine the “best” golf balls, as the right ball for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. Different balls do different things to cater to diverse types of golfers. Many golf balls are engineered to be forgiving of a weakness or to enhance a strength. There are many articles online of what the best golf balls are and are either based on one person’s opinion or the specifications of the ball. What the manufacturer says it will do and what the construction of the ball is. We asked local players We decided to… 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 »

As many know I started golfing pretty late in life, I was in my mid 50’s when I played my first round of 9 holes. I immediately was hooked even though I got an 84 for those 9 holes. I was convinced with a little practice I would be a scratch golfer in no time, after all, I was good at sports when I was younger, just how hard would it be knocking a ball into a hole? Learned that golf is not as easy as I thought. What I also learned was that nobody cared if I got an… 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 »

This section provides guidelines on the manner in which the game of golf should be played. If they are followed, all players will gain maximum enjoyment from the game. The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on the course at all times. The Spirit of the Game Golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner. Demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship… 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 »