It seems that The Alpine at Boyne Mountain is establishing itself among the best courses in the state... once again!  The Oakland Press has just released its 2010 Golf Preview with the Top 25 places to play in Michigan and wouldn't you know, The Alpine made the list at #25!  Home of the Tournament of Champions, The Alpine has long enjoyed recognition for the brilliant track that it is, but has recently had to endure some sibling rivalry in its vie for attention as BOYNE's golf course family has grown with some heavy star power. 

I speak of course about the other FOUR courses that also landed on the Oakland Press' Top 25 list.  They are Bay Harbor Golf Club at #4, The Heather at #8, The Arthur Hills at #12 and The Donald Ross Memorial at #18.  Not making the top 25, but well rounding out the BOYNE portfolio are The Moor (Annual host of AJGA Coca-Cola Championship/ favorite of long time BOYNE resident Jim Flick), Crooked Tree Golf Club (favorite of many Gr8 Escape participants and famous for its undulating greens and spectacular views) and The Monument - Golf's Playable Hall of Fame (Golf-Digest's runner-up for Best New Resort Course of 1987).

The hardest part is figuring out what courses to play and we certainly all have our own personal favorite... but for now, let's let The Alpine enjoy its well deserved moment in the sun!  The first chance to play it this season is on May 7th.  I'll be leading the charge up to the top of Boyne Mountain on the winding (1.5 mile) cart path to the first tee.  Care to join? 

Jeff