GolfBlogger Weekly Roundup: August 10–16, 2025

Here’s a roundup of articles on GolfBlogger from last week:

Michigan Golf Highlights

GAM Women’s Four-Ball Results

Lori Schlicher and Donna Tepper, along with Rachel Niskanen and Zoe Dull, won the 2025 Golf Association of Michigan Women’s Four-Ball.

Michigan Golf News: August 16 Edition

Raymond Hearn is set to restore the historic Aurora Country Club. Updates from Knollwood and Arrowhead.

Piot Sets Record At Washtenaw Golf Club

A round of 61 is the new record at historic Washtenaw Golf Club, set by 2021 US Amateur Champion James Piot.

Golf Gear and Travel

Getting Fitted at Club Champion Ann Arbor

A trip to Club Champion in Ann Arbor resulted in some much-needed tweaks to iron swingweights.

Golf News: August 16, 2025 Edition

Highlights include:

• New Clubs From Honma
• New bags from Big Max
• A look at the 2026 collection from Ahead
• Shot Scope’s Pro L5 Rangefinder

Golf Travel News: August 16, 2025 Edition

This week’s travel roundup features:

• Fall golf packages at Cragun’s Legacy Courses
• Horseshoe Bay’s new Summit Rock Clubhouse
• Hammock Beach’s future hosting of the FURYK & FRIENDS tournament
• Heritage Resorts’ ambassador program supporting breast cancer awareness

Book Review: The Tiger Slam

A retrospective on Tiger Woods’ legendary run earns a solid “B” from GolfBlogger. While it may not break new ground, it’s praised as a breezy, enjoyable read for fans of golf’s GOAT.

Golf Poetry: Reward of Merit

A poem from Frank Roe Batchelder, published in the 1921 collection Lyrics of the Links

Ryder Cup Coverage

Bethpage Black: Only BIG Shots Required

Shot Scope data reveals the brutal reality of Bethpage Black from the pro tees. This analysis shows why the course demands elite ball-striking—and why it’s not for weekend warriors.