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RJ Smiley

Winter Entertainment At Bulrush Golf Club

QUESTION: Should golfers in Minnesota be forced to watch golf on a big screen TV in an attempt to cure the winter blahs?
ANSWER: No they should not, Bulrush Golf Club has everything included in the Golf Doctor’s prescription: Golf! Pizza! Beer!

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Golf Courses
RJ Smiley

Troy Burne – A Fall Golf Treat

Aeration!! Aerification!! Punching the greens!!
Question: Why do golf course superintendents punch holes into their beautiful greens every fall, making them nearly unplayable for the balance of the season?
Answer: Aeration is a necessary evil.

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19th Hole
RJ Smiley

Girvan Grille – Let The Word Of Mouth Begin

When the opportunity to write a story about Girvan Grille at Edinburgh USA popped up, I jumped on it like a chicken on a June bug. Constantly traveling in the golf community as I do, one quickly learns that “word of mouth” is, by far, the best marketing tool.

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19th Hole
RJ Smiley

Danny’s Bar & Grill – Exceeding Expectations

Danny’s Story
StoneRidge Golf Club was opened in 2000 by Dave Kloeber and Mike McGrath. It has become a premier course in the Twin Cities but never had a venue worthy of showcasing executive Chef Ron Bohnert’s award winning cuisine. After our extensive remodel, a member volunteered the name Danny’s in honor of Mike and Jeanne’s youngest son.

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Golf Academy
RJ Smiley

GolfTEC-Proven Path, Proven Performance

The end of Daylight Savings Time signals the abrupt end to another golf season in Minnesota. The lofty goals most golfers set for themselves as they anticipate the start of another golf season never came to fruition.

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Critters
RJ Smiley

Frog On The Ball

Imagine a golf ball hanging in the tall fescue – with a frog sitting on top. This story gives the details of what happened to the Mail-Carrier playing before the home town crowd. Comment if you like.

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Critters
RJ Smiley

Shark Attack At Bodega Harbor

Playing golf for 65 years has produced many memories. But nothing will surpass the surreal experience of playing golf at Bodega Harbor. The cold wind off the Pacific Ocean and kaleidoscope of rain, fog and brilliant sunshine on a spectacular golf course were amazing. I did not see the Great White – But the waitress told us about it. Comment if you wish.

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