It was a sad day for the golf world as they gathered to bid farewell to their golf king. Arnold Palmer was been laid to rest at Saint Vincent College Basilica in Latrobe, Pa. on Tuesday morning.  He died on September 25^th at the age of 87. The golf family was also present at his public memorial last week and there were also several friends and family and other famous golf players present. Arnold was well known due to his great golf career that lasted for six decades and his endearing personality.

The funeral proceedings were opened by the ceremonial honor guard for the U.S Coast Guard where Palmer served from 1950-1953. He later turned his attention to competitive golf.  The opening proceedings were led by former LPGA commissioner Charlie Mechem who was Palmer’s neighbor and lifelong friend. Mechem spoke to the congregation and declared that Palmer would not have wished for a tearful ceremony but he would have wished for people to smile.

Other speakers at Arnold’s funeral consisted of Palmer’s grandson; Sam Saunders, Cesna Chairman; Russ Meyer, Sportscaster Jim Nantz and the PGA Tour Commissioner; Tim Finchem. The LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam also gave his tribute. All had something positive to say about Arnold and he was very much recognized by the golf legends. According to Finchem, Palmer was a sporting pioneer who transformed the game for various future generations in the world of golf. He said that even though Arnold was gone he would forever be remembered.

His friend and rival, Jack Nicklaus said that Palmer was his mentor and they were rivals in almost everything. However, they always had each other’s backs. He added that Palmer touched his life in major ways. His grandson said he had so much memories of his grandpa especially in Latrobe. Saunders said that he watched him play golf and also watched him ride sleds down the hill. He also enjoyed watching him at home in his cutoff pants.

Those who chose not to attend this year’s Olympics are missing out on a lot according to Rickie Fowler. Rickie has been sending post cards from Rio and posting regularly on social media. He posted about him hanging with Michael Phelps, him holed up with the U.S diving team and him constantly smiling for the cameras around the Olympic Golf course. Rickie sent out suggestions earlier on Tuesday that pointed out that he has been in constant contact with people who missed out on golf’s return to the games after 112-year break. This was during the U.S. team’s conference. Fowler said that he had sent out messages suggesting that he was enjoying the Olympics.

Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson are among the top two Americans who withdrew their names from the Olympic list. They are known in the Official World Gold Ranking. Rickie is surely sending them signals showing them that they missed out on a lot. Rickie arrived earlier last week and was present during the opening ceremony. He has been in Brazil for the longest time when compared to other Americans. Patrick Reed replied to Fowler’s message where he said that been given the opportunity to participate and grow the game is amazing. Roy Mcllroy last month announced he would be skipping the Olympics.

He however said that he was ready to go play for his country whenever he was needed. He is glad that golf is being featured in the Olympics. Mcllroy also added that the reason he got in to golf was majorly to win in the championships. The four American players who will be participating in the week’s events were not comfortable with the golf topic but they passed a message to those participating. Most players decided to skip the Olympics because of fear of the Zika virus. However, those who managed to attend the Rio Olympics have actually had the time of their lives.

Reed was not worried about the virus saying he had been using bug spray all his life in Houston and San Antonio. He also added that he had been wishing to participate in the Olympics since he was a little boy. Kuchar was optimistic that the Olympics held this year would be a great success and that those who missed out on them would live to regret their decisions.

Golf has had developmental challenges attributed to various reasons. However, a number of measures that have been introduced have mitigated the encounters. For instance, the inclusion of golf as one of the disciplines in the quadrennial Olympic Games which though is still eliciting mixed reactions.

At a media briefing prior to the British Open, Rory McIlroy, an Irish professional golfer said that he was interested in only playing to win championships and majors but not getting other people into the game. A motive for giving the Olympics a wide berth that has generated an unwarranted debate.

Day six of the competitions marks an important day for golfers as the men will be kicking off the game at the Olympic Golf Course. Though many of the PGA Tour top brass will be missing, there is optimism that new spectators will be able to watch the game. It is expected that this will stimulate the youth especially in places where the Olympics commands a lot of respect.

Henrik Stenson, a Swedish golfer, currently participating in the Rio De Janeiro games, believes that Olympics has already boosted the game and predicts that it will further contribute to its growth. He has observed that some countries have already been endeared to golf to the extent that golf federations and funds have been put up to support this cause. The games being televised all over the globe, provides a perfect opportunity of motivating the upcoming golfers.

Peter Dawson, the president of the International Golf Federation, shares the same view. He has overseen golf federations increase since the recent introduction of the sport in Olympics. Those who lobbied this move say that the major aim was to promote the sport in nations where golf is underdeveloped. It is their expectation that the exposure due to the popularity of Olympics will not only inspire sportsmen in these countries but will spur growth especially in a scenario where one of their own bags an Olympic medal.

Playing Golf in Northern Michigan is one of the most fascinating experiences that one will ever experience. The golf course is made up of perfect golfing ground and it is possible to play while watching the sunset and also sit on sand dunes. The golfing resort is operated by Maclnnes family and it began at the Crystal Mountain Resort. The resort has a variety of facilities such as a fitness center, a pool, a water playground, climbing wall, chairlift and an alpine slide. The resort has a number of accommodation options.  Jim Maclnnes commented that the resort offers exciting varieties for all kinds of people. The Bestie Valley and Mountain Ridge are among the two 18-hole courses.

There is also the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa with three golf courses including The Bear, Spruce Run and the Wolverine. According to the General Manager of Grand Transverse, Tim Norman, the resort offers splendid activities and amenities to all its visitors. The service amenities available in the resort and other areas surrounding it include golf, spas, shopping and various other activities. Visitors will also get to enjoy the brew pubs, fishing, unique dining, boating, bicycling, and kayaking and area wineries. The resort spa is another amazing amenity, and according to the spa manager, Dawn Olsen, guests should not be intimidated by the spa.

The Aerie Restaurant and Lounge which is found on the 16^th floor of the tower offers dinner to guests and it is a perfect place to watch the Northern Michigan sunset. Guests can also rest on the on-site Beach Club. Gamblers can enjoy various games from the Turtle Creek Casino. The Boathouse restaurant is owned by Doug Kosch who ensures that guests enjoy every minute they spend having their meals there. Another exciting amenity is the Bowers Harbor Vineyards and co-owner Rich Schmitt’s Stormcloud Brewery that is located in Frankfort that is found two blocks from Lake Michigan. The beer is represented by Rainmaker Ale who is a bronze-medal winner in the Great American Beer festival.

Another exciting factor of the Northern Michigan resort is the Transverse City Film Festival that was developed by Michael Moore who is the Academy Award-winning director. The festival will run from July 26^th to July 31^st this year.

Professional golf will be returning to Omaha after taking a three year break. There will be a scheduled meeting in Omaha on Monday where officials from the PGA and Web.com tours will meet at Elkhorn’s Indian Creek golf course. Details of a new sporting event that will be headed to Omaha will be discussed on Monday in a press conference by visiting officials. Sid Dinsdale who is the Pinnacle Bank Chairman will also be in attendance. Other attendees will be the Pinnacle Bank President, Marc Hock, Bill and Brett Gottsch who are Indian Creek co-owners and Bill Calfee who is the Web.com Tour President.

A new stop for Omaha on Web.com Tour is likely to develop after 18 years of hosting a stop. Cox Communications which is the main sponsor of the tour had their contracts expiring in 2013. This is the same year that Champions Run and the Omaha Community Service Foundation failed to renew their contract with the tour. In regards to the success of the new stop, there have been grounds in looking for replacement to the classic by PGA officials. A prize of $800,000 has been put on Cox Classic thus making it one of the most successful stops on the Web.com tour. The leading sponsor will be Pinnacle Bank while the Gottsch family who are owners of the Indian Creek will be the leading sponsors.

Stone Creek was built in 2000 after years of searching for an affordable and high quality golf facility in Omaha. The golf facility has 27 golf holes with the largest natural grass golf range found in Nebraska. Golf is an easy way of getting along with family and friends and a most definite way of entertainment. Golf players are most likely to enjoy playing golf in Omaha. Golf is quite a challenging game in a very good way.