A fourth generation is taking on a major leadership role at Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, with a focus on enhancing the guest experience and modernizing operations. Nick Shelton is the new president of Zehnder’s, effective Jan. 1, after more than a decade as...
Golf, cigars, and camaraderie were in full swing at The Fortress Golf Course on Thursday, October 2nd for The Fortress’s annual Cigar Golf Classic proudly sponsored by Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth and Pepsi. This popular 18-hole scramble welcomed players to an...
PGA Recognition for Kyle Martin We are excited to share that our very own PGA Head Golf Professional, Kyle Martin was named one of Golf Digest’s best teachers in the state of Michigan. Every two years, Golf Digest asks the top instructors across the country to...
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth I was walking through a large grocery store recently and there it was, almost an entire aisle dedicated to back-to-school supplies: pencils, crayons, binders, erasers, backpacks, calculators; everything! It just hit...
The Fortress was once again excited to host the Suzann Pettersen Qualifier presented by Frankenmuth Insurance on June 3rd and 4th. In partnership with the Dow Championship, the 2-day, 36-hole tournament is the official amateur qualifier of the Dow Championship. The...
By Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth My son works in the Pro Shop at our championship golf course, The Fortress and brings back comments he gets from the golfers. One he consistently hears is what great shape the course is in. It’s been over 40...
