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  • Golf Spotlight Shines on Wisconsin during U.S. Open

    Thirty years ago, Wisconsin as a prominent golf destination would have seemed farcical. Imaginary. Joke-worthy, even. It’s the frozen tundra, right? With those wacky Aprils and erratic Octobers? How could golf regularly fit into that unpredictable equation? Well, a lot has happened in the past 30 years, and here we are: Wisconsin is the destination. […]

  • Nor-Dor League Starts with Scramble

    The Nor-Dor Men’s Golf League will commence play at Maxwelton Braes Golf Course in Baileys Harbor with an all team scramble on May 24 at 4:30 pm. Subsequent league team play will follow every Wednesday for the next 16 weeks. The league has openings for additional players. Contact Jim Rossol at 920.839.2863, and/or John Dwonch […]

  • Golf Course Dress Codes Are Dying

    “Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it’s open to anybody who owns hideous clothing.” — Dave Barry   What was it that gave golfers the reputation as bad dressers? Does it go back to the early days of tweed coats and knickerbockers? Surely it can’t be the innocuous Arnold Palmer-era of […]

  • In Memoriam: Bob Yttri

    Bob Yttri liked to say, “I don’t have customers, I have friends.” Last week, Yttri’s friends mourned the loss of the local legend who turned The Red Putter mini golf course in Ephraim into a staple of Door County summers. Yttri died Thursday, April 6, at age 79, and hundreds poured memories of his kindness, […]

  • Remembering Red Putter’s Bob Yttri

    Bob Yttri liked to say, “I don’t have customers, I have friends.” Today thousands of those friends are mourning the death of the local legend who turned The Red Putter mini golf course in Ephraim into a staple of Door County summers. Bob Yttri died Thursday, April 6, at age 79. Friends far and wide […]

  • The Best Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Day in Door County

    It’s enough to usher in a New Year with champagne and a kiss at midnight but if you are spending the first day of 2017 in Door County, why not kick it off in a way you only can on the peninsula? Take the Plunge Jolt yourself into 2017 with a noontime Jan. 1 dip […]

  • Golfers Invited to 2017 Frostbite Open

    It has become Door County New Year’s tradition for many people: The Frostbite Open at The Red Putter Mini Golf in Ephraim. On Jan. 1 players brave the cold and snow and challenge each other to miniature golf on the frozen greens. Everyone is invited to join the fun on New Year’s Day. The tournament […]

  • Go Get ‘Em, Tiger

      Man, was Tiger Woods fun. The riveting amateur career, his multiple peaks of absolute dominance and global stardom and injection of vigor into an old, fussy, white man’s game. All of it happened over an über-fun span of more than 20 years. And sure, he still can produce the fun, just never like before, […]

  • Go Get ‘Em, Tiger

    Man, was Tiger Woods fun. The riveting amateur career, his multiple peaks of absolute dominance and global stardom and injection of vigor into an old, fussy, white man’s game. All of it happened over an über-fun span of more than 20 years. And sure, he still can produce the fun, just never like before, which […]

  • Last Round of the Season

    Dempsey Kelnhofer enjoyed a last round of golf for the year with his grandpa in early October at Peninsula State Park’s short course. Photo by Paul Kelnhofer.

  • Mynn Lanphier Scores Hole-in-One

    Mynn Lanphier scored a hole-in-one on Hole 8 at Peninsula State Park Golf Course on Oct. 3. Lanphier enjoyed a day on the course with Marilyn “Bubba” Backer, Marianne Dickman and Jeri Northrop. Submitted.

  • Golf League Results: Oct. 5, 2016

    THE ORCHARDS   Wednesday Hustle (Oct. 5) Low Team Front: Dan Welch, Joe Kidd, Dave Gelbke -8. Low Team Back: Dan Welch, Joe Kidd, Dave Gelbke -4. Low Gross: Dan Welch 78. Low Net: Dan Welch 73, Dave Gelbke & Bruce Shewchuk 75. Closest to Pin #11: Dan Welch.

  • Teeing Off at Little Eddie Big Cup

    Oliver Strege, 3, plays around on the putting green during the Little Eddie Big Cup on Oct. 2, honoring the memory of his father, Ed Strege. Submitted.

  • Little Eddie Big Cup Raises $18,000 in 2016

    This year’s Little Eddie Big Cup on Sunday, Oct. 2 raised $18,000. Proceeds were shared equally between the Ed Strege Family Memorial Fund, which provides support to Ed’s widow and young son Oliver, and the Mental Health Awareness Fund, held through the Door County Community Foundation. The fund promotes mental health awareness, supports mental health […]

  • Golf League Results: Sept. 28, 2016

    THE ORCHARDS   Wednesday Hustle (Sept. 28) Low Team Front: Dan Welch, Dick Metzler, Jeff McCullough -10. Low Team Back: Dave Compton, Jim Tarkowski, Jim Bero, Bruce Shewchuk -7. Low Gross: Dan Welch 79. Low Net: Dave Compton 72, Jeff McCullough 73. Closest to Pin #3: Dick Metzler.

  • Remembering Arnold Palmer

    It’s old news by now, but that doesn’t make it any less relevant in the golf world: Arnold Palmer is no longer with us. The legendary golfer, businessman and sporting icon passed away almost two weeks ago in Pittsburgh, and the public quickly felt a void. His passing graced every news outlet, from television to […]

  • In Wake of Brother’s Death, Mettie Spiess Inspires Hope through Blog

    On March 17, 2014, the Door County community lost a man who many knew as the “life of the party,” a man with a larger-than-life personality filled with charisma, humor and spirit. This weekend, two-and-a-half years after Eddie Strege’s suicide, friends, family and community will come together again to celebrate his legacy during the third […]

  • Golf League Results: Sept. 21 & 22

    IDLEWILD GOLF COURSE   Idlewild Senior League Championship (Sept. 22) Best Net Score and Champion: Joe Sutter -36. Runner-ups: Bill Hoey, Harold Forbes, Bill Borchardt, Jim Budny, Don Peterson, Wayne Turk & Leo DeLair 37. Best Gross Scores: Jim Budny -42; Don Peterson -43; Bill Hoey -44; Harold Forbes & Wayne Turk -46; Bob Ellison, […]

  • Ken Carlson Sinks Hole-In-One

    Ken Carlson, Fish Creek resident and member of Maxwelton Braes Golf Course, scored a hole-in-one on the eighth hole at Maxwelton Braes on Sept. 21. Carlson used a six-iron and his hole-in-one was witnessed by Pete Clikeman. Submitted.

  • Golf Outing Benefits County Veterans

    (Left to right) Kenny Wendt, AMVETS Post 51 Treasurer; Beth Wartella, AMVETS Post 51 Commander; and Tom Schmelzer, owner of 27 Pines, show off a check from the Door County Tavern League and the Tavern League of Wisconsin. AMVETS Post 51 appreciates the tavern leagues work in supporting and taking care of needy veterans in […]