Golf Exercises

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By Mark Hogan PGA Head Golf Professional of Treetops Do you remember the promises that you made to yourself and your golfing friends at the end of last season? That you were going to play more golf in 2024, and take golf lessons to improve your game? Well, 2024 is here, and although the golf…

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Are Golf Lessons Worth It?

Two PGA Professional Instructors work with three golfers at the Treetops Resort driving range.

Yes, They Are Absolutely Priceless! By Mark Hogan PGA Head Golf Professional of Treetops Golf lessons are definitely worth taking. Whether you are playing golf for a social event such as a corporate golf outing or a golf league, joining friends or family members for a regular round of golf, or playing competitively, golf lessons…

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Indoor Golf at Treetops Resort

Interest in the great game of golf has been on the rise, and at Treetops, we are committed to supporting your passion for the sport year-round. Even when there’s snow on the ground, your golf season doesn’t have to end. Our state-of-the-art Foresight Indoor Golf Simulator allows you to continue playing all winter long. Heading…

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How to Fix a Slice in Golf

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

In golf, players of different skill levels can compete against each other fairly using the United States Golf Association (USGA) handicap system. Handicaps, officially called the Handicap Index by the USGA, are used to level the playing field for golfers of different skill levels. How Does Golf Handicap Work? Five Things to Know The USGA…

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

Gripping a golf club seems like it would be simple, straightforward, and not all that hard to do. Unfortunately, like most things in golf, there is 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. Keep reading to learn…

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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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Improve Your Golf Game with At Home Putting Practice

These days, unfortunately, many of us have a lot more time on our hands and are stuck indoors. This doesn’t mean that you can’t improve your golf game while practicing social distancing. One of the skills I look at with players that really separates elite level golfers and amateurs is the ability to hit the…

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How to Hit a Golf Ball Further

One of my favorite instructional experiences that we provide at Treetops Resort is without a doubt the Ladies Golf School. These schools are a very fun 3-day learning experience where we have groups of anywhere from 4-20 ladies and provide instruction related to full swing, short game, physical conditioning, and course management. One of the…

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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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