Greater Lansing Business Monthly

Bill Rancic: Apprentice No More

[...] he talked about three reasons why people are successful. 1: Auto-Owners Insurance, Converged Network Solutions, Dart Development Group, Dean Trailways, Eagle Eye Golf Club, The Greater Lansing Business Monthly, National Career Readiness Certificate/Capital Area Michigan Works!, TechSmith and WILX TV-10.

Offering an Edge

The certified club makers at Indian Hills, which has 16 employees during peak summer months, can build all sorts of golf clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrid utility clubs, irons, wedges and putters. Indian Hills Custom Golf Clubs J.C. Petersen, Owner Sam Anderson, Golf Club Maker 4887 Nakoma Drive Okemos 517-349-1010 www.ihcustomgolf.com

Walnut Hills: Here to Stay

[...] with the addition of more competition in the market, and the downturn in the economy, the once exclusively member-owned club has been forced to reinvent itself. Several different membership categories, ranging from individual to full family plans, are offered, giving access to the club when it's wanted and for a more affordable price.

Public Clubs Exceed Expectations

In combination with the bowling center activities and banquet rooms, Royal Scot continues to be an area favorite to host a company-sponsored outing, weddings, family fun or a relaxing round of golf. Players will find a fully stocked pro shop, grass and mat driving ranges, a practice putting green, on-course beverage services, a relaxing bar and grill with outside seating and uniquely, golf carts with state-of-the-art GPS systems for play convenience.

The Perfect Place to Play the Greatest Game

[...] Michigan boasts a grand total of 1,047 golf courses with 36 or so in the Lansing area alone. According to Chris Freeman, general manager, We currently have 535 members; we are steadily building our membership after a slight drop-off during the economic downturn.

More Than a Hobby

The stores are jam-packed with anything and everything a golfer could possibly need or want - clubs, balls, shoes, clothes, carts, travel cases, golf accessories and even golf-centric cookie jars, lamps and art abound. According to Snyder, You have to be careful about buying on the Internet.

Local Golf Club Ready for the Pros

[...] with the economics of scale in the professional golf world, it's not really an option at this time. From there he moved to Michigan State University as a member of the grounds crew and went on to become food and beverage manager at Timber Ridge Golf Course before moving on to the Eldorado Golf Course as a club manager.

Time Well Spent

[...] gripping clubs like a baseball bat; not aligning the feet to aim at a specific target; standing with legs locked - players are not going to hit the ball straight and consequently won't have much fun. DeWitt Golf Center Jamie Wiest, PGA Professional Jan Brintnall, PGA Professional 11890 U.S.27 DeWitt 517-669-3075 www.dewittgolfcenter.com El Dorado Golf Course Ron Ferry, PGA Professional Mike Bell, Clubhouse Manager and Golf Professional 3750 W. Howell Road Mason 517-676-2854 www.eldorad...