Fall 2023 | Tri State Golf 31 cart path have also been replaced on The Alpine. Selective tree removal has also taken place on holes 1,2,3 and 6, lengthening and widening fairways, and extending the fairway cut around the greens to enhance playability. Bay Harbor Golf Club and Crooked Tree BOYNE Golf’s flagship property spanning a five-mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline, features 45 holes including three Bay Harbor Golf Club nine-hole course combinations designed by Arthur Hills (Links/Quarry, Quarry/Preserve, and Preserve/Links), and the scenic Crooked Tree Golf Club – all anchored by one of America’s most beautiful and iconic hotels. Continuing the vision of improved playability and more enjoyable rounds, officials at Bay Harbor Golf Club removed trees and brush along the bluffs to open site lines and improve playability across the three nines and Crooked Tree. The major focus was put on Links holes 3 and 4, as well as Quarry holes 3 and 4 for improved playability, views and turf conditions. “We didn’t just remove trees, we went out there strategically and restored the views and playability, and removed trees that were impacting turf quality by blocking proper ventilation and necessary sunlight,” says Richter. “So we cleaned up some of these areas to improve the golf experience. We also replaced almost 4,000 feet of cart paths to improve the drivability.” Finer Touches, Investments in Future Guest Experiences At all 10 of its courses, BOYNE Golf updated the carts with E-Z-GO’s Pace technology to provide golfers a better preview each hole on the GPS screen, improve pace of play, and be able to see live tournament scoring. The system also allows the staff to track and restrict cart access that improve course conditions. And its staff utility vehicles were all updated with more sustainable lithium-ion batteries, which happen to be lighter weight and easier on the turf – making a huge positive impact on the environment. As the Senior VP of Golf Operations for Boyne Resorts, Josh Richter oversees the golf teams at all ten Michigan courses, as well as Boyne courses at Sunday River and Sugarloaf Golf Clubs in Maine and the e Big Sky Golf Course in Montana. “Having the opportunity to spend time with Bernie over my entire career has been amazing,” says Richter. “I feel so fresh, excited and restimulated as a PGA professional to lead this team. I’ve been learning the agronomy side every day, which has been most invigorating. It’s really meaningful to help guys like Casey Powers, who replaced me as director of golf, to help him learn and grow into the role as an individual. He doesn’t have to do things like I did, just like I’m doing in Bernie’s role. There are pieces that you should make your own and look for opportunities to improve. I’m looking forward to build on the tremendous success that Bernie had here in all the years he did it. Once all of our upgrades are finished, this is going to be an even more amazing golf destination.” For more information, visit BOYNEGolf.com. Boyne’s Bay Harbor Links
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