How to Fix a Slice in Golf

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By Mark Hogan, PGA Golf Pro at Treetops Resort As an instructor in the golf industry for over 20 years, it’s safe to say that I think I’ve seen it all. Students often think they are alone when it comes to their particular swing flaw, but I quickly reassure them, they certainly are not. Many…

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How To Grip a Golf Club – Golf’s Most Underrated Key

Gripping a golf club seems simple and straightforward, but like most things in golf, there’s much more than meets the eye. Golfing greats Arnold Palmer, Harry Vardon, and Tiger Woods have attributed much of their professional success to their grips. Understanding how to grip a golf club properly is crucial for improving your game. There…

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How to Hit a Golf Ball Further

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One of my favorite instructional experiences at Treetops Resort is, without a doubt, the Ladies Golf School. These schools offer a fun 3-day learning experience for groups of 4-20 ladies, focusing on full swing, short game, physical conditioning, and course management. A common request I always receive during these schools is, “I want to hit…

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Improve Your Golf Game with At Home Putting Practice

Will Practicing Putting at Home Imrpove My Game? Many of us find ourselves with more time on our hands and spending more time indoors. This doesn’t mean you can’t improve your golf game from the comfort of your home. One skill that really separates elite golfers from amateurs is the ability to consistently hit the…

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What Is a Golf Handicap, and How Do You Calculate It?

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In golf, players of different skill levels can compete fairly using the United States Golf Association (USGA) handicap system. The Handicap Index, as officially termed by the USGA, levels the playing field for golfers of varying abilities. Understanding how to calculate a golf handicap involves taking into account a golfer’s recent scores, the course rating,…

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The Importance of Club Fitting

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What Is a Club Fitting: Is It Important? Have you wondered whether club fitting is important? One trend I’ve noticed in the last 10-15 years in the golf business is fewer people buying clubs off the rack and more opting for custom fittings. Many people mistakenly believe that custom clubs are more expensive, but that’s…

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Quiet Lower Body for Improved Putting

Improve Putting with Quiet Lower Body Nick Lewis PGA Assistant Golf Professional One of the necessary physical attributes critical for a good putting stroke is the ability to disassociate the upper and lower body. This ability allows you to keep your head and lower body still while rotating the shoulders in a manner that creates…

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Treetops Hires New Director of Golf

Treetops Resort is excited to welcome to our team, PGA Professional, Steve Scheuermann. Steve Scheuermann is very well known in West Michigan golf, having been the PGA Head Golf Professional and General Manager at private, semi-private, daily fee, and resort golf facilities since 1985. Steve is also a 36-year Life Member of the PGA of…

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Club Fitting: What You Need to Know

By Joe Charles, Treetops Resort Director of Golf Academy and Instruction This is the time of year that many club manufacturers release new equipment. The PGA Tour season has begun and for some parts of the country, spring is around the corner. Most importantly the Masters tournament is quickly approaching, which I refer to as…

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Visiting Northern Michigan

Treetops Resort in Gaylord

Sweet! How exciting that you’re thinking of heading our way. While we’re getting some information together for you to review, we thought you might enjoy a little more browsing. About Gaylord, Michigan So easy to hop on and off the I-75 corridor, Gaylord is easy to get to from all points. The convenience of our…

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