Featured Golfer's Guide Golf Courses and Golf Resorts

Estimates put the number of golf courses in the state of Michigan at just over 1,000, and more than 850 of those courses are available for public play. Private clubs like Crystal Downs Country Club near Frankfort and Oakland Hills Country Club, site of this year's PGA Championship, have always been recognized as the very best layouts in the state. But out of the venerable crowd of 850, one course has separated itself from the field.

Located in Arcadia and set apart from any large population center, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course has yet to celebrate its 10^th year of operation but is already ranked No. 10 on the list of "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses" by Golf Digest. It's widely regarded as the top public course in Michigan and follows just behind Crystal Downs and Oakland Hills overall. On the list of "America's 100 Greatest", also by Golf Digest, it positioned itself in the top half of the draw, coming in at No. 46. 

Famous lawmen killed in furious gunfights, Indian guides assisting emigrants on their trek west to presumably find wealth and a party of snowbound settlers forced to wait out a winter so harsh they would resort to cannibalism - This is the heritage and lure found in historic Truckee.

Today Truckee, located just west of the Nevada state line, is just another stop along the transcontinental Interstate 80. However, a well-preserved history, vibrant art and festival scene and authentic yet modern restaurants and bars along with a nicely appointed collection of golf courses make it an intriguing destination.

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The 2008 Cleveland Golf Pro-Scratch at Angel Park Golf Club will take place Sunday, July 20 on the Palm Course and Monday, July 21 on the Mountain Course. The format will be a two-person better ball with each team comprised of one professional and one “scratch” amateur competing for a total prize purse of more than $18,000.

“Over the years the Cleveland Pro-Scratch was a great excuse to get together and have a lot of fun golfing in Vegas!” said Kris Strauss, Director of Sales and Marketing for OB Sports Golf Management. “While fun is still had by all, the generous support of Cleveland Golf and our other event sponsors (The Rio Hotel and Casino, VegasGolfer, Grey Goose, Taylored Golf Car Systems along with Southern Wine and Spirits) has taken this event to the next level. There is some substantial cash to be won and we are extremely excited to tee it up!”