Posts Tagged ‘Michigan Golf’
Understanding Golf Scoring: A Beginner’s Guide to the Basics
How Does Golf Scoring Work? Golf, a sport known for its precision and strategy, employs a unique scoring system that can be both straightforward and intricate. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to expand your understanding, grasping how golf scoring works is fundamental to enjoying the sport to its fullest. Let’s look at…
Read MoreGolf Exercises
By Mark Hogan PGA Head Golf Professional of Treetops When Did You Last Utilize Golf Stretching Exercises? Do you remember the promises you made to yourself and your golfing friends at the end of last season? Promises to play more golf in 2024 and take golf lessons to improve your game? Well, 2024 is here,…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreImprove 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…
Read MoreWhat Is a Golf Handicap, and How Do You Calculate It?
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,…
Read MoreHow to Properly Repair a Ball Mark [Infographic]
In general, golf is a fairly simple game: get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible. However, despite its simplicity, there are many rules, including the rules of etiquette. When everyone practices golf etiquette, it makes the game better for everyone. Without proper etiquette, the game would move slower, and there…
Read MoreQuiet 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…
Read MoreAre Golf Lessons Worth It?
Yes, They Are Absolutely Priceless! By Mark Hogan PGA Head Golf Professional of Treetops Golf lessons are definitely worth taking. Whether you’re playing golf for a social event such as a corporate golf outing or a golf league, joining friends or family for a regular round, or playing competitively, the value of golf lessons is…
Read MoreIndoor 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…
Read MoreTreetops 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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