Bucks Run

Golf Travel Guide To Michigan's Central Swing

An Interview With Jake Schmittler, Marketing Coordinator

By Brian Weis

Looking to plan the perfect golf trip to Michigan's Central Swing? Planning a buddies trip or a romantic golf getaway can be a full time job not to mention pressure filled to deliver a memorable experience. Below is an interview with Jake Schmittler, Marketing Coordinator who shares some insider information about golfing and traveling to Michigan's Central Swing, must play courses, a sample itinerary and where you can go for more planning tools.

Give our readers an overview of your destination and why they should consider it for their next golf trip?
Michigan's Central Swing is the premiere stay & play package program for the Central Michigan area. We partner with 11 championship courses and a variety of lodging facilities. We are unique in that we can cater to all groups at a variety of price points. Our central location, historic downtown, and small town feel pairs well with our big city amenities like the world class Soaring Eagle casino, Central Michigan University, and multiple local breweries. Central Michigan is the perfect combination of urban lifestyle with scenic living. All of courses are within 25 minutes!

What are the must play courses in Michigan's Central Swing?
Buck's Run golf course stand atop our pantheon of quality. Having been a favorite of the local community for years, Buck's run is making a name for itself on the national level. The attention to detail, quality, and customer satisfaction is something you'd sooner find on the PGA tour.

What is the hidden gem and/or best value course?
One of the many Central Swing's perks are our exclusive access to some of central Michigan's best and most elusive courses. The Mount Pleasant Country Club has been a staple of the central Michigan golf community since the game used wooden clubs. The picturesque Country Club offers beautiful scenery, challenging golf, and all while the mighty and beautiful Chippewa River winds through the fairways.

After golf, what are the "must do" things or attractions to see?
Mount Pleasant offers more than just golf. Pair your trip with outdoor concerts & movies, sporting events, children's museums, art festivals, the Soaring Eagle Casino, and so much more. Our community is glued together by our beautiful river walk integrated parks systems, blend of commercial and boutique dining & shopping, and steadfast partnership with our city. Isabella County has some of the most beautiful parks and forest areas in Michigan. Try your hand at kayaking, hiking, camping, disc golf, barbeque, or let loose downtown at the hearty Central Michigan University bar scene. Mount Pleasant has something for you, 24/7 365.

What is the best time to travel?
Spring to Fall

Where can golfers go for more information to research and plan their trip?

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About: Brian Weis

Brian Weis is the Publisher of GolfTrips.com, a network of golf travel and directory sites including GolfWisconsin.com, GolfMichigan.com, ArizonaGolfer.com, GolfAlabama.com, etc. Professionally, Brian is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA), International Network of Golf (ING), Golf Travel Writers of America (GTWA), International Golf Travel Writers Association (IGTWA) and The Society of Hickory Golfers (SoHG). In 2016, Brian won The Shaheen Cup, an award given to a golf travel writer by his peers.

All of his life, Brian has been around the game of golf. As a youngster, Brian competed at all levels in junior and high school golf. Brian had a zero chance for a college golf scholarship, so he worked on the grounds crew at West Bend Country Club to pay for his University of Wisconsin education. In his adult years, his passion for the game collided with his entrepreneurial spirit and in 2004 launched GolfWisconsin.com. In 2007, the idea for a network of local golf directory sites formed and GolfTrips.com was born. Today, the network consists of a site in all 50 states supported by national sites like GolfTrips.com, GolfGuide.com and GolfPackages.com. It is an understatement to say, Brian is passionate about promoting golf and golf travel on a local, regional, national and international level.

On the golf course, Brian is known as a fierce weekend warrior that fluctuates between a 5-9 handicap. With a soft fade, known as "The Weis Slice", and booming 300+ drives, he can blast it out of bounds with the best of them.