http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog with Jeff “Buffy” Spolar - Your Iron Range Golf Guide Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:52:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fall is the perfect season for a golf getaway.  We’ve had an exceptionally warm September here on the Iron Range, but it looks like we’re going to head back to more seasonable temps as the month of September comes to a close. So, before the snow starts to fly, I just ... http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog/2009/09/29/theres-still-time-for-a-golf-getaway/ Eveleth Municipal Golf Course – A nine hole golf course with a lot of tall pine trees and greens that above average size and speed. My favorite holes are # 7 – a par three with a bank behind and in front of the green – the hole plays from 125 ... http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog/2009/06/02/my-favorite-holes-of-golf-on-the-iron-range/ Looking to improve your golf game? Both Giants Ridge® & The Wilderness at Fortune Bay are offering fantastic golf clinics for golfers of all abilities throughout the season.  Here are the details... LADIES NIGHT at Giants Ridge One-hour clinics held every Wednesday at 5 p.m., featuring putting, chipping, pitching, full-swing irons and full-swing ... http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog/2009/05/26/improve-your-game-at-ne-mn-championship-courses/ Headed to the Iron Range for Memorial Day weekend? Don’t forget to grab your clubs! For any of you who may be on your way “north”, I thought I’d put together a list of the courses in the area, along with phone numbers, links, etc. Be sure to call ‘em up ... http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog/2009/05/21/iron-range-golf-course-directory/ If you’re headed to the Iron Range (or nearby vicinity) for fishing opener, don’t forget your clubs! A handful of Iron Range courses have terrific spring specials. The Legend at Giants Ridge opens tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6.  In fact, here’s one heck of a sweet spring special at Giants Ridge.  Play ... http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog/2009/05/05/dont-forget-your-clubs/ Golf courses on the Iron Range are FINALLY opening up! In fact, I played at Virginia yesterday. So far, courses in Eveleth and Virginia are open. The Wilderness at Fortune Bay opens on Friday, May 1.   Check out this great Spring Play & Stay special at The Wilderness. The Quarry at Giants Ridge ... http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog/2009/04/29/iron-range-courses-open-for-play-unbelievable-golf-at-a-believable-price/ On the Iron Range, we get TONS of snow every year. Don't get me wrong, it makes for some great skiing at places like Giants Ridge, as well as for sledheads out there who like to travel on more than 2,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails right here in the ... http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog/2009/03/17/call-me-goofy-but-i-love-golf/ Ok, I admit, I've been laying in bed trying to think of ways to get out on the course soon! I think I've come up with a way, but I'm still ironing out the idea.  Stay tuned!!! I've got something up my sleeve. If you've got any ideas on how ... http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog/2009/03/06/itching-to-get-out-on-the-course/ It's been a while since I've had some time to sit down and blog. Even though I work at Giants Ridge and we still have A LOT of snow (the slopes and trails are in fine shape, I might add),  in all honesty, I'm so ready for spring and summer!  I ... http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog/2009/02/27/my-favorite-reasons-why-the-iron-range-is-a-recession-proof-golf-getaway/ So, I'll let the cat outta the hat a little early, here's the giveaway I'm talking about. Register for your FREE Iron Range Golf Getaway! The lucky winner receives four (4) rounds of golf from Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort and a two (2) night's stay at the Lodge at ... http://jeff.ironrange.org/blog/2009/02/24/iron-range-golf-giveaway/