Click Here to Read the Full Issue Jay’s Tee Box      Has there been a better time to be a golfer in the Midwest? Oh, sorry, that was a rhetorical question as of course the answer is a resounding no!      Not only are more people playing this great game than ever before, but they are getting to do it on miraculous new courses throughout our 12-state distribution area. Plus, I can’t remember a time when more top-end properties are executing stunning renovation projects.      The Summer Issue of Midwest Golfing Magazine is filled with featu ..read more

Today Callaway Golf announced their new Opus and Opus Platinum Wedges.  New Spin Gen Face Technology Opus is our very best in wedge design for ultimate spin, versatility, and feel. Spin Gen Face Technology provides the spin and control in these wedges by combining 3 key elements on the face. An all-new tighter pitch puts more grooves on the face, offset groove-ingroove provides spin when opening the face, and a new aggressive face blast provides spin and bite on partial shots. These three elements work in conjunction to provide a crisp, Tour level spin. Tour Certified Shaping. Tour V ..read more

27-year-old Scotsman grabs second PGA TOUR victory with Zenergy Pistol 1.0 putter grip Wixom, MI – SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, congratulates 27-year-old Scottish professional Robert MacIntyre on securing his second-career official PGA TOUR victory at the Genesis Scottish Open. The win comes just six weeks after his triumph at the RBC Canadian Open. The 2023 European Ryder Cup team standout and now three-time winner on the European Tour sent a winding 22-foot putt just over the edge of th ..read more

Upper Peninsula of Michigan’s leading resort destination continues to expand. Harris, MI – Island Resort & Casino, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan’s leading golf, casino, and resort destination, announces a $19 million capital investment as the Island continues to expand and prepare for future growth. The two-year project will feature the development of a new nine-hole golf course, golf shop, and additional convention space. New Nine-Hole Golf Course With the increased demand for golf, Island Resort will add a new nine-hole course, the Cedar Course (Kishki), o ..read more

Chase Johnson captured his second victory in the Cisco Cup Series with a stellar performance of 10-under par across both rounds. Fresh off his recent competition in the John Deere Classic after Monday Qualifying last week, Chase continues to showcase exceptional talent and resilience. Runner-up Everett Whiten Jr. finished at 9-under par for the tournament. A rising star on the APGA Tour, Everett progressed through the Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking Program and is an esteemed Howard University Alumni. Just last month, he won the Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking Invitational. Notable per ..read more

We Love Dustin Johnson and Magellan Jets Does, Too Let’s flash back to September 2021 when Dustin Johnson went 5-0-0 at Whistling Straits to lead the U.S. team to commanding 19-9 Ryder Cup win over its European rivals. For good measure, he won the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award for the American team, given to the player whose teamwork, sportsmanship, performance and decisions epitomized the spirit of the Ryder Cup. Succinctly, DJ stole Midwest golfers’ hearts, and here he is in the news again: Johnson’s 4Aces GC on the LIV Golf League has formed a partnership with Magellan Jets for the compa ..read more

Mid-bounce lob wedge grind is available immediately in 58- and 60-degree models on WedgeWorks CARLSBAD, Calif. (July 9, 2024) – The new Vokey Design WedgeWorks A+ Grind – a mid-bounce lob wedge that produces a smooth, fast feel through the turf – is now available on Vokey.com. The wedge features a wide, contoured sole and is offered in 58- and 60-degree lofts. The A+ Grind is closely related to the Vokey WedgeWorks A Grind. The A Grind was born out of the collaboration between Vokey Tour Representative Aaron Dill and U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy, who was lookin ..read more

Pinehurst, NC., June 28, 2024 — Golf Pride, an industry leader in innovation and golf performance equipment, has collaborated with Stephen Curry and his UNDERRATED Golf brand on a limited-edition grip kit that exemplifies their shared commitment to making golf more accessible to young athletes in often overlooked communities. Over the past two seasons, UNDERRATED Golf has hosted 10 tournaments throughout the US. In that time, UNDERRATED Golf in partnership with its brand partners who understand the vision, help junior athlete golfers gain access to great courses and create a special ..read more

                Summer has brought another packed tee sheet at Phillips Park GC in Aurora, Illinois, just west of Chicago. The city course, which was redesigned and updated by native Greg Martin back in 2001, originally opened with a nine-hole layout in the mid-1920s making it nearly a century since it began under Director of Parks Ray C. Moses. “Our course is made for the everyday golfer. It’s a fun golf course,” said Jeff Schmidt, PGA Golf Operations Manager. “The course has four sets of tees to choose from and is pla ..read more

The Battlefield Par 3 Golf Course at Shangri-La was awarded the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association’s coveted RedBud Award as the “Best New Attraction in Oklahoma in 2023.” The award was presented to Shangri-La representatives at the OTIA RedBud Award ceremonies at The Oklahoma Tourism Conference in Edmond, OK Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The RedBud Awards represent the highest honor in the tourism industry in Oklahoma. Shangri-La had previously been honored as “Best Lodging in Oklahoma” in 2018 and the resort was named “Best Attraction in Oklahoma” in 2022. The Anchor Activity Park at Shangri-La ..read more