My TimberStone Odyssey: A Golf Masterpiece
Dario Melendez takes readers on an unforgettable ride through TimberStone at Pine Mountain – a hilarious, brutally honest round that proves golf always humbles you, no matter how hot your game feels.
Sweetgrass Golf Club: Dramatic Golf and Mint Conditions at The Island Resort and Casino
Sweetgrass Golf Club, the original design at Island Resort and Casino in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, set a foundation for the destination to become the Midest’s best stay-and-play value, shining with exceptional conditions and a dramatic layout.
Great Times & Golf at the Upper Peninsula’s Island Resort & Casino
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula delivers four unforgettable courses in one trip. Explore Sweetgrass, Sage Run, TimberStone & Greywalls – anchored by The Island Resort & Casino.
Sage Run: A Rugged, Raucous U.P. Adventure
Occupying a wild property of towering hills, rolling prairie and dense hardwood forest, Sage Run embraces the wilderness of Northern Michigan and has elevated Island Resort and Casino into a must-play destination for Midwest golf enthusiasts.
The Dunes Club: Pure Midwest Minimalism in New Buffalo, Michigan
Ultra-private, mythic and minimalist – The Dunes Club helped light the fuse for today’s modern golf architecture and destination golf movement.
Whistling Straits vs. Bay Harbor Golf Club: A Great Lakes Golf Showdown
Whistling Straits vs Bay Harbor Golf Club – two of the Midwest’s most scenic public courses go head-to-head in this Great Lakes golf showdown.
The Monument Course at Boyne Mountain: A Humbling Tribute to the Legends of the Game
A witty, humbling review of the Monument Course at Boyne Mountain – a beautifully designed tribute to golf’s legends, and a stern test for high-handicappers like me.
The Donald Ross Memorial Course: A Brilliant Architect’s Greatest Hits
My 2nd favorite course in the BOYNE Golf portfolio, The Donald Ross Memorial Course at The Highlands Resort showcases 18 of the great architect’s most impressive hole designs from around the world.
The Alpine: The Hills are Alive at Boyne Mountain
Whether drawn by its scenic beauty and strategic design, or the allure of conquering one of Boyne Mountain’s signature challenges, The Alpine delivers a uniquely mountainous Midwest experience where, just maybe, Julie Andrews’ spirit still twirls through the mist.
A Look Back at 2024: A Golf Season Well Traveled
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all enjoyed 2024 as much as I did. Here are a few of my favorite memories from the season, and what we’re looking forward to in 2025.
Brian’s 2024 Season Recap: All In
30 courses shot, 23 articles written and a treasure trove of great golf experiences. What a season it’s been!
The Links/Quarry Course at Bay Harbor Golf Club: Underrated and Unforgettable
The crown jewel of the BOYNE Golf portfolio, the Links/Quarry Course at Bay Harbor Golf Club beautifully blends coastal links and inland quarry golf course architecture.
The Arthur Hills Course at The Highlands: A Roller Coaster Ride Through the Forest
The Arthur Hills Course stood out to me as one of BOYNE Golf’s best layouts, featuring bold and dramatic architecture paired with one of the most scenic inland golf settings I’ve experienced.
The Heather: BOYNE Golf’s Original Smash Hit
As the first round on our recent WiscoGolfAddict BOYNE Golf trip, The Heather Course at The Highlands provided an excellent introduction to the golf we were about to experience – a beautiful, challenging and perfectly kept course basking in a dramatic northern Michigan landscape.
Crooked Tree Golf Club: Petoskey’s Cliffside Playground
Just down the street from Bay Harbor Golf Club and across from The Inn at Bay Harbor, Crooked Tree Golf Club is a perfect complement to The Links/Quarry Course for an ideal 36- or 45-hole day while experiencing BOYNE Golf.
BOYNE Golf: The Midwest’s Most Underrated Golf Destination
From the resorts to the dining, lodging and above all the golf, BOYNE Golf is a big-time golf trip that is not talked about nearly enough!
The Jewel at the Grand Hotel: A Golf Experience Unlike Anything Else
Mackinac Island is unlike any other island in the world. It’s a trip back in time where there are no cars and the only forms of transportation are by foot, bicycle or horse. It’s a magical vacation experience highlighted by the world-renowned Grand Hotel, and the opportunity to experience one of the most unique golf…
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Great Value, Phenomenal Golf (MI)
The idea for our U.P. golf trip started coming together last fall. A number of friends from work have made an annual excursion to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for several years, and as a golf enthusiast and writer I had heard about it often. When my friend, Nick, and I started putting…
Golf Course Review: TimberStone at Pine Mountain (MI)
Sunday morning of our U.P. golf trip came early, and so did my departure to TimberStone at Iron Mountain. The area’s only five-star golf course, TimberStone is about a 50-minute drive from Harris and is on the way back to Wisconsin and what my friends considered to be the “Real world.” I parked in the…
Golf Course Review: Greywalls at Marquette Golf Club (MI)
Saturday morning of our U.P. golf trip began with a delicious two dollar breakfast at the Firekeeper’s Lounge in The Island Resort and Casino. Our golf package included a plethora of coupons which could be used for one meal per day, a drink and five dollars in slot credits per day. After breakfast, Mitch and…
Golf Course Review: Sweetgrass (MI)
You have probably seen Sweetgrass commercials on tv, and for good reason: A considerable portion of all of these courses’ clientele comes from Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee area. I met with Dave Douglas, the Director of Golf at Sweetgrass, and was impressed with his passion for the course and was excited to check out their…
Looking Forward to: U.P. Golf Trip (MI)
This coming Thursday, eleven friends and I will be embarking on one of my most anticipated golf trips of the season: The Upper Penninsula (U.P.) of Michigan. The U.P. is the geographically narrow, scenic penninsula that is bordered by Wisconsin, Michigan, southern Canada, and Lakes Michigan and Superior. This area is absolutely beautiful, and features…