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Bucks Run… the Jewel of the Mount Pleasant Area
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Bucks Run Golf Club The Jewel of the Mount Pleasant area, Bucks Run remains a 290 acre living testament to the rolling dramatic land the glaciers carved so long ago. Stunning strands of trees are frequent and natural grass areas frame and seemingly guide the golfer from tee to green. Stay and Play packages with surrounding hotels provide for a memorable golf experience that will capture your soul. LochenHeath This former private, upscale 7,239 yard course is open for public play. Situated on a spectacular site of rolling tree-lined land overlooking East Grand Traverse Bay, LochenHeath offers magnifi cant golf and one of the best practice facilities in Northern Michigan. Senior PGA Championship Reigning Champion Tom Watson, Fred Couples, Corey Pavin, Paul Azinger, Jay Haas, Tom Lehman, Bernhard Langer, and Mark O’Meara are among the 156 players eligible to compete at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, May 22-27, 2012. Enter to win tickets at michigan.golfersguide.com. 2012 U.S. Senior Open Indianwood Golf and Country Club is back on national radar as they stage the 2012 U.S. Senior Open on the old course July 9-July 15. Enter to win tickets at michigan. golfersguide.com. Directory Comprehensive listing of featured courses. TeetimeSavings Directory Visit teetimesavings.com for special golf values located throughout the state at featured courses like Beeches, LochenHeath, Devil’s Ridge and enter the promotional code Golf 2012 to save even more on green fees and Stay & Play packages.
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
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oes the name Huckleberry Dillinger ring a bell? If so, then you have likely grown up watching the golfer with the freckle-face who earned the unusual moniker with surprising killer competitive instincts. The nickname may not be as memorable as the “who do you love” national advertising campaign TaylorMade launched around Valentine’s Day, but the hard-to-beat guy is surely loved and will be back in Michigan to tee it up with other endearing golf greats like Boom Boom, Gentle Ben and the Walrus. Tom Watson, a.k.a. Huckleberry Dillinger, will headline the 73rd Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores and return in July for the U.S. Senior Open at the Old Course at Indianwood Golf and Country Club. Michigan will be the major destination of the Champions Tour this year, and “Pure Michigan” will be flashing on the national radar and showcasing golf destinations throughout the state. Visiting golfers are sure to travel around the state to play courses like Bucks Run, the jewel of the Mount Pleasant area that is showcased on our front cover. Packages with local hotels make Bucks Run a starting point, ending point or a place to park your clubs for days! Since Harbor Shores is booked with legendary golfers from May 24-27, surrounding courses in the southwest corner like Beeches, Hawkshead, Whittaker Woods and The Lynx will definitely satisfy the palate for challenging and exciting golf. Michigan is the place to be in the summer of 2012, and that includes the golf-rich Traverse City area for the visiting golfers. Properties like LochenHeath and A-GA-Ming offer mesmerizing views of the Bay and Torch Lake that capture souls. If the U.S. Senior Open is the tournament of choice for the fan, then an A.M. tee time at Devil’s Ridge, Blackheath or Fieldstone is recommended followed by a short drive to Indianwood to watch the boys compete in the early afternoon. Register to win tickets at michigan.golfersguide.com for both the U.S. Senior Open and the Senior PGA Championship. E-mail addresses are accepted. You don’t need a nickname to be a part of it. Just a willingness to watch Huckleberry Dillinger, Boom Boom, Gentle Ben, the Walrus and many more of the game’s greatest players compete on great Michigan golf courses. That’s hard to beat. Phyllis C. Barone (aka The Queen on the Green) 6
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Our 19th Hole Is Just As Impressive As Our 18th.
There’s just nothing quite like playing two of America’s finest courses. St. Ives and Tullymore golf clubs provide unrivaled golf and unmatched golf resort experiences. Join us this season and enjoy some of your own memorable experiences at Tullymore Golf Resort. Reserve your getaway by calling 866-384-0103.
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Bucks Run
Distinctive Design, Unforgetable Experience
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ucks Run represents some of the finest golf in Michigan in regard to design, condition, challenge, versatility and service by a staff dedicated to providing a wonderful experience. Expanding on those roles, head golf professional Jon Conklin emphasizes the jewel of the Mount Pleasant area as a place you will want to visit for more than one round of golf.
Stay! Play more. Bucks Run remains a 290-acre living testament to the rolling, dramatic land the glaciers carved so long ago, and is a neighbor to Central Michigan University and Soaring Eagle Casino. Make it a starting point, or ending point, or play for days. Bucks Run is directly affiliated with three Mount Pleasant 8
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hotels and nine area golf courses in exclusive stay-and-play packages. The Comfort Inn, which includes a Bennigan’s Restaurant on site, the Mount Pleasant Inn & Suites and the completely refurbished Hampton Inn provide the lodging options. A list of the golf courses is available at www.bucksrun.com. Price quotes can also be obtained online, or by calling head professional Jon Conklin at (989) 773-6830. The options are many in the new packages, and Bucks Run is also part of the “Michigan Central Swing,” a creation of the Mount Pleasant visitors and convention bureau. It includes 12 courses and 10 lodging properties (www.micentralswing.com). In addition, Bucks Run has partnered with The Resorts of Tullymore and St. Ives in Stanwood (www.tullymoregolf.com), and
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with the Doherty Hotel in Clare, which offers 15 golf courses in stay-and-play packages (www..dohertyhotel.com). “We want to represent Mount Pleasant and this part of Michigan as a great golf area,” Conklin says. “Come play Bucks Run, but stay and enjoy all Mount Pleasant has to offer.” Bucks Run enters its 12th season serving those seeking a wonderful golf experience in the heart of Michigan. “We want the golfer to enjoy each visit, and to return and always feel like they received great consistent service, and they were welcome and they had a great experience in golf, dining, in every way,” Conklin says. It starts, of course, with the course. Michigan’s Jerry Matthews, the state’s most prolific architect, considers his creation an example of his award-winning firm’s best work. The course, created on the site of a former rock quarry. It surrounds stunning Fisher Lake and incorporates the views and challenges created by two ponds and the Chippewa River. Some dramatic elevation changes and rock outcroppings add challenge and visual elegance. Four sets of tees help visitors discern the length and level of challenge to the golfer. Water is everywhere, but is a beautiful backdrop as often as it is a hazard. From the front tee positions the designer was careful not to force impossible shots, yet maintain a strong test from the back tee positions. Fairways and greens are generous in size in some spots, and yet natural to the terrain and make the set-up of the course flexible and ever-changing. The finishing holes of each nine – Nos. 9 and 18 – are memorable. The flowing dogleg holes embrace the combination of water, green expanse and design. Golfers walk off the final hole want2012 ISSUE 1
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ing more, and can get settled d things h l d on the h par-54, 18-hole island putting course. This is the rare real putting course, too, a true test of putting. Bucks Run again this year has a special $25 off rate for senior golfers (over age 60) on Mondays, even in peak season. Other specials, playing lessons, and complete equipment and golf apparel are available. “People have fun here,” Conklin says. “We care about everyone enjoying their visit, and we have the course and facilities to make that happen.” The stylish clubhouse that measures 18,000 square feet sets the tone with a professionally designed pro shop, the Quarry Grill and Banquet Hall, which seats 300 people. Jeff Sweet, the superintendent and general manager, offers an impeccable course condition. Pete Lieber is the executive chef, and the dining is part of the reason many golfers stay from sunrise to sunset. The veranda that overlooks the golf course is spectacular. Bucks Run is just 90 minutes from Grand Rapids, and 60 minutes from Lansing. It’s a must-stop, flexible in price, a true upscale public venue with a everybody-is-welcome wellcome feel. Call (989) 77 773-6830 73-6830 or visit www.bucksrun.com. .ccom om. Stay! Play more. e..
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Pohlcat Mt. Pleasant, MI Best Value for Championship Golf in Central Michigan
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he PohlCat celebrates 20 years of championship golf with 18 holes that are enjoyable for all skill levels. Impeccible greens, tees, and fairways are framed by scenery that helps make Michigan golf so memorable. A combination of woods, rolling natural grass, water, and wetlands create the surrounding for a truly remarkable golf experience. Come out and “Stalk the Cat”! www.pohlcat.net Like us on Facebook
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RAT RATES R Please visit our Web site or call the P Plea proshop for golf values for 2011. STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Back 6954 74.2 140 Middle 6258 71.1 133 Front 5140 70.5 128 AMENITIES • The Den Bar and Grill • Banquet Facility • Fully-Stocked Pro Shop • Full Practice Facility with chipping and bunker area, two practice greens and a manicured driving range with target greens. DIRECTIONS Located at 6595 E. Airport Road in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Just a “chip shot” away from the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort! Map Key Number 18
Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club Sand Lake, MI (888) 533-7742 www.pilgrimsrun.com
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xperience Michigan’s newest hidden gem! Pilgrim’s Run may be the best kept secret in West Michigan golf. The course layout is challenging and beautiful. This masterpiece, designed on 400 acres, takes you down rolling fairways through a curtain of tall pines and black oaks to your destination – the ever-undulating bentgrass greens. Envision standing on the green watching deer run across the fairway while playing the 18th hole called “Entice.” Pilgrim’s Run is a “must play” for those players who simultaneously enjoy tranquility, natural beauty and golf. Golf Packages with local hotels now available! 10
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Yards Rating Slope 7093 74.3 138 6471 70.9 128 5737 67.4 122 5737 71.0 130 4863 67.7 114
SPECIALS Mondays: Women play for $29.00 with golf car. Tuesdays: Seniors play for $29.00 with golf car.
• Favorite place to play in West Michigan by the readers of the Grand Rapid Press and mlive.com 2011. • “Top 50 Public” GolfWorld Reader’s Choice Awards 2011 • PGA Professional Guide to Travel 2009 • “US Open Qualifier” 2007 Map Key Number
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Links at Bowen Lake 12990 Bradshaw St., Gowen, Michigan A “hidden gem,” located 30 miles from Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant.
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• Leagues & Outings • Weekly Specials & Senior Rates • GAM Member • Camping, lake access nearby Tees Rating/Slope Yardage Back (M) 72.8/131 6708 Middle (M) 70.2/126 6193 Gold (M) 67.4/122 5696 Gold (W) 73.0/127 5696 Forward (W) 69.9/120 5176
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he Falls is the newest and most exciting course in West Michigan. Located on a former 230-acre gravel quarry, the land has been shaped into an incredible public golf course. The course offers a challenge for the beginner to the most advanced golfer. The property features a spectacular 34foot waterfall, beautiful lakes and mature trees. Breathtaking scenery, dramatic elevation changes and exquisite attention to detail punctuate this original design. The blue grass fairways, Scottish style rough and sculpted greens give each of the holes a unique appearance. Experience first hand the course that has critics raving!
AMENITIES • Shortgame practice area • Professional Instruction on site • Clubhouse to open in 2011 • Driving Range Opening Soon STATISTICS 9-Holes Yards Slope Blue 3112 127 White 2850 118 Gold 2650 110 Red 2235 113
18-Holes Yards Slope 6224 127 5700 118 5300 110 4470 113
PERSONNEL Head Professional ......... Matt Berkey Superintendent ..............Harvey Cole Map Key Number
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here golf is a natural wonder” -- that aptly New Buffalo, MI (269) 469-3400 describes Whittaker Woods Golf Club in www.golfwhittaker.com Southwest Michigan, a mere 90 minutes AMENITIES from the Chicagoland area. • 18-hole championship course carved out of woods and Designed by the late Ken Killian, this 18-hole champiwetlands onship course meanders through beautiful woodlands and • Fabulous clubhouse with great bar and grill around ponds and natural wetlands. Killian, the acclaimed • Grass-tee driving range • Separate banquet facility architect of Kemper Lakes, crafted a course that took advanaccommodating up to 500 tage of the natural setting to create a true test of golf. At more than 7,000 yards from the back tees, Whittaker can challenge STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Black 7072 144 74.3 even the best players, but with four sets of tees, can play fair Green 6624 138 71.9 for golfers of all skill levels. White 6024 127 68.8 Red 4905 121 68.6 Opened in 1996, Whittaker Woods hugs the Indiana state line, and is a popular getaway course for golfers across the PERSONNEL General Manager ............. Steve Dell Chicagoland area who relish its test, its quality and its beauty. Superintendent ............. Scott Curtis Whitaker Woods offers a newly improved full practice area Operated by with a grass driving range, chipping area and putting green, as well as terrific bar-and-grill fare in the charming clubhouse. To discover more about Whitaker Woods or to book your www.golfvisions.net tee time, visit www.golfwhittaker.com or call 269-469-3400. 84 Map Key Number
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Beeches Golf Club South Haven, MI (269) 637-2600 www.beechesgolfclub.com
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eeches Golf Club has become one of West Michigan’s premier golf destinations. Our links style layout plays from around 5,000 yards to over 7,200 yards. Being a driver friendly course, the front nine features several bunkered holes that wind through sandy waste areas with wide, forgiving fairways. Water comes into play on 7 of the 9 holes on the back side where strategic shot making and smart play can shave a few strokes off your game. Large greens averaging over 9,000 square feet are sure to test one’s short game. Our mission promises affordable golf with superb turf conditions and dedicated customer service.
RATES Senior Special – $30 Monday - Thursday 18 holes with cart, range, lunch STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Black 7264 74.8 130 Blue 6591 72.4 128 White 6167 70.2 125 Gold 5652 72.6 124 Red 5052 68.8 117 AMENITIES • Championship course for a local price • Five sets of tees –playable for all skill levels • Driving Range and practice facilities • Clubhouse accommodates up to 100 • Spirits & Food DIRECTIONS Located 4 miles east of downtown South Haven. Take Phoenix Road east to 68th St. drive one mile south. 16 Map Key Number
HawksHead Links South Haven, MI (269) 639-2121 www.hawksheadlinks.com
RATES Book online for the best rate internet specials.
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awksHead Links, designed by world renowned golf architect Arthur Hills, is truly a masterpiece unique to Western Michigan. Variety is what makes a golf course memorable and we offer an extraordinarily beautiful links style layout, with outstanding conditioning to challenge the experienced golfer, while also providing an enjoyable round for the higher handicapper. The Inn at HawksHead has a special feeling that comes from staying at the magnificently restored Old English Tudor Mansion with nine spacious guest rooms. The restaurant is known for the unique atmosphere and varied menu with understated elegance and gourmet cuisine. 2012 ISSUE 1
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STATISTICS Par: 72 Champion Back Middle Forward
Yards Rating Slope 7003 73.5 131 6576 70.7 122 6242 69.5 117 4960 67.8 110
AMENITIES • The #1 rated practice facility included in every round RATED TOP PLACES TO “STAY & PLAY” - Golf Digest Map Key Number
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(616) 212-2600 www.macatawalegendsgolf.com Macatawa Legends Holland, MI (616) 212-2600 macatawalegendsgolf.com AMENITIES • 18 Hole Championship Golf Course • Driving Range and Putting Green • Full-Service Pro Shop • Leagues and Outings Welcome • Banquet Facilities • Food and Spirits • Pool, Tennis Courts, Fitness Center • Golf, Range and Sport Memberships Available
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acatawa Legends is a Ray Hearn links-style championship golf club in Holland, Michigan. Located ten minutes north of downtown Holland, and five minutes from Lake Michigan, Macatawa Legends features five sets of tees that play 7,246 yards from the tips. Conventional and large waste bunkers, undulating and mounding fairways and water create a true test of game for any player. Clubhouse. fitness club, family swimming pool facility, and tennis courts add to your overall experience. For the 2012 season, the 18 hole course is open to the general public. Enjoy open vistas, plenty of water, and the most challenging greens in the area.
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STATISTICS Par: 72 Black Blue White Gold Red
Yards Rating Slope 7246 75.7 138 6792 73.4 136 6390 71.6 134 6051 70.2 131 4962 69.3 118
PERSONNEL General Manager ...... Rich Espinoza Head Golf Professional ....Bruce Saip Superintendent............Kevin Haack
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Lincoln Golf Club Muskegon MI 231-766-2226 www.lincolngolfclub.net
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incoln Golf Club features fast, well-manicured greens and wide, plush fairways . Water hazards come into play on six holes, and numerous sand bunkers have been incorporated into the course design. Lincoln Golf Club is located across from Michigan Adventure Amusement Park, the largest amusement and water park in Michigan and is home to Michigan State’s Laura Kueny, Big Ten Golfer of the Year. The Roast Bistro, specifically designed to suit golf course patrons, is perfect for catered events, outings, retirements, parties and serves casual dining throughout the day with sandwiches, snacks and a full bar in a friendly atmosphere.
AMENITIES • Pro Shop • Driving Range • Full-Service Restaurant and Bar • Locker Room • Lessons by PGA Professional STATISTICS Par 72 Yards Rating Slope Back 5975 68.9 118 Forward 5260 70.3 117 PERSONNEL PGA Professional ............Ryan Cutter
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Grand Haven Golf Club Grand Haven, MI (616) 842-4040 grandhavengolfclub.com
America’s Most Patriotic Golf Course
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rand Haven Golf Club is considered by many to be the Pine Valley of Michigan for its spectacular routing through the towering pines and rolling sand dunes along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This majestic club was designed and originally operated by its resident owners, the famed Michigan design family of Bruce Mathews, Sr. Since 1998 when the Rooney Golf Group LLC purchased the property, it has undergone a $4.5-million revitalization. President and Oklahoma Air National Guard Captain Dan Rooney brings an equal passion for great golf to his intense commitment to serving our country, whether by flying his F-16s over the Middle East, or his involvement with the Folds of Honor Foundation (foldsofhonor.com). Visit grandhavengolfclub.com for a variety of golf rates designed to meet your schedule. 2012 ISSUE 1
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AMENITIES • Full-service pro shop • Professional golf instruction • Stay and play packages • Weddings, Banquests and Outings • Dining room and Bar • Real Estate at the Renassiance at Grand Haven Golf Club • Membership options for every level • Online golf tips STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Back 6640 72.3 133. Middle 6355 70.8 129 Forward 6060 69.4 127 Forward (W) 6060 75.5 133 Front (W) 5076 69.2 117 PERSONNEL General Manager .................. Lew Gorbach Superintendent ....................Jeff Knowlton Head Golf Professional .... Brandon De Bolt Director of Instruction ................Scott Janus Food & Beverage Director..............Tony Buck Executive Chef.................... Nick Lawrence Member Services ................ Patty Redeker 66 Map Key Number
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Mistwood Golf Course Lake Ann, MI (231) 275-5500 www.mistwoodgolf.com
RATES Please visit our website or call the pro shop for our 2011 rates.
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ocated only 15 minutes west of Traverse City, Mistwood has established a reputation as one of the finest public courses in northern Michigan. The 27 hole championship Jerry Mathews design has three distinctive nines that are challenging but fair. The Mistwood complex also includes a practice range with target greens, a sand bunker and three putting greens. The Sunset Grille has a full bar and an outdoor deck that provides a friendly place to relax over drinks and dinner. A large tent-covered patio is available for outings and cookouts. Book a “Stay and Play� package in the two-bedroom units that can each accommodate four golfers. If you prefer a no-maintenance lifestyle , The Cottage homes include two-bedrooms and two baths.
STATISTICS Par: 73 Black White/Blue 72.9/142 Blue/Red 72.9/143 Red/White 71.6/140
Blue 71.3/135 71.3/132 69.4/130
White 68.5/133 68.8/127 67.5/124
Red 70.2/123 70.2/120 69.2/117
AMENITIES • Sunset Bar and Grille • Practice Facility • Pro Shop • Stay and Play Packages – Unlimited Golf, Lodging & Cottages • 9 Hole Par 3 Course
★★★★ Stars Golf Digest PERSONNEL Architect.................................Jerry Matthews Map Key Number
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In the Spring of 2012 Visit ClickonDetroit.com for a scorecard of events.
Michigan PGA Junior Tour Travis Pointe Country Club, Ann Arbor................... June 18th Junior PGA @ Bedford Valley ..................... June 21st, 22nd (36 Hole Event), Battle Creek Forest Akers West, East Lansing ............................ June 25th The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe.............June 27th, 28th (36 Hole Event), Grand Rapids The Orchards Golf Club .......................................... July 2nd (Team Event), Washington University of Michigan Golf Course, Ann Arbor......... July 5th Hawk Hollow / Eagle Eye (36 Hole Event), BathJuly 9th, 10th Mystic Creek Golf Club, Milford ............................. July 12th Wyndgate, Rochester ............................................. July 16th Grand Traverse Resort – The Wolverine ....... July 18th, 19th (36 Hole Event), Acme Battle Creek Country Club, Battle Creek ..................July 23rd Pheasant Run Golf Club, Canton ............................ July 26th The Polo Fields-Washtenaw, Ypsilanti .................... July 30th
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The Lynx Golf Course
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he Lynx Golf Course is a daily-fee facility, open to Otsego, MI (888) 586.5969 the public seven-days-a-week. Both nines begin and end at the highest point on the course, about (269)694-5969 www.lynxgolfcourse.com 90 feet above the valley floor of the Kalamazoo River. Four sets of tees and golf carts with GPS accommodate any caliber of player. The 5,600-square-foot clubhouse includes a full-service pro shop and the Lynx Sports Bar and Grill. RATES The new facility enables Call Pro Shop or visit Web site for current rates. the Lynx to serve its membership and the AMENITIES • Northern Michigan golf without public with greater the drive • Bistro 19 Sports Bar & Grill excellence and offer • Subtle Greens outstanding service for • New Clubhouse in 2008 • Memberships Available corporate outings. STATISTICS PGA Pro, Lee Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Edson, states: “I am Blue 6471 72.1 141 White 6012 70.1 135 passionate about Gold 5190 65.9 114 Red 4429 65.7 109 making The Lynx an exceptional golf 77 Map Key Number experience.” 20
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Highlands Golf Course Grand Rapids, MI
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ome of a Senior PGA Tour event 1984-1993 and designed by legendary architect, Donald Ross. Play and walk the fairways that Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead and hundreds of other PGA, Senior PGA and LPGA stars have played. Experience our magnificently-manicured fairways and our extremely fast and difficult greens. Affordable rates, an experienced staff, outstanding service and a magnificent golf course will give you a terrific golfing experience.
Chase Hammond Golf Club Muskegon, MI
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hase Hammond Golf Club provides West Michigan golfers a quality, challenging and well-maintained golf facility that consistently offers tremendous value for our guests. Chase Hammond was the first golf course designed by architect Mark DeVries. Chase Hammond Golf Club is very popular in the Muskegon and Lakeshore area and is host to the annual Muskegon County Amateur Match Play Tournament. Only a short drive from Grand Rapids and Southwest Michigan and you are already “up North.”
Wallinwood Springs Golf Club Jenison, MI
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ou will be dazzled when you see Wallinwood Springs Golf Course designed by Jerry Matthews in Jenison. Matthews is renowned as one of Michigan’s foremost golf course architects. His design at Wallinwood takes full advantage of the scenic Grand River, which runs along the entire east side of this course. This is Western Michigan’s newest championship golf course and boasts an island green, island tee and a peninsula fairway. Come and play our back nine, one of the most challenging nine holes in all of West Michigan.
Lake Doster Golf Club Plainwell, MI
Map Key Number 11
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xperience picturesque Lake Doster Golf Club, home of the “Little Monster,” Michigan’s toughest par 3. Our 180 acres of rolling and wooded terrain is reminiscent of golf courses in Northern Michigan. This deceivingly difficult championship 18hole course, rated one of Michigan’s top 25, combines undulating greens and watered fairways for a true test of golf. Once the host for the Super Senior Pro-Am. Play where the pros play.
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Enjoy 81 Holes of Spectacular Golf at The Center of The Universe! The Chippewa Indians, that once frequented the woods of Northern Michigan, believed that wherever they set up a tepee was the center of the universe. At the center of the universe is exactly how you will feel when you stay and play at Treetops Resort. Everything you need is at your fingertips! Treetops is home to 81 holes of championship golf — four distinctly different courses by renowned designers Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Tom Fazio and Rick Smith. Dramatic views, contours and rolling terrain provide a beautiful setting for world-class golf. We are also home to the world’s best par three course, perfect for an emergency nine! After golf the fun keeps going with a relaxing massage at the spa, soak in the hot tub, drinks in the sports bar and live entertainment. Then sleep like a bear in a wide choice of cozy accommodations and get up ready to do it all again!
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2012 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid – Harbor Shores Benton Harbor, MI – Golf legend Tom Watson is very familiar with Michigan golf. He spent summers as a youngster in Northern Michigan, and he will headline the 73rd Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid at Harbor Shores Golf Club in the Southwest corner of the state May 24-27. Watson played the new Harbor Shores course with the likes of designer Jack Nicklaus and fellow golf legends Arnold Palmer and Johnny Miller in the development’s grand opening “Champions for Change” charity event late in the summer of 2010. That day of strong play, his five British Open titles and a penchant for playing well when the weather turns nasty, has helped him form a game plan for defending his most recent major championship title. “I hope the wind blows about 25 miles per hour and it’s about 55 degrees, what they call Watson weather,” he said during PGA of America media day festivities to promote the event at Harbor Shores. The new public venue on the shore of Lake Michigan will host the 2012 and the 2014 Senior PGA Championships, and Watson likes the idea. “I’ve had the opportunity to play Harbor Shores Golf Club, and it’s an interesting and
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fun golf course to play,” he said. “It’s difficult, and with those winds coming off the lake, if we get those Northwest winds in May, it will be one heck of a test.” Last May, Watson won his second Senior PGA title with a birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff with David Eger at Valhalla Golf Club near Louisville, KY. His next major championship stop is Benton Harbor where Whirlpool Corp., the driving force behind the master-planned beach and golf development of Harbor Shores, owns the KitchenAid brand. KitchenAid is the presenting sponsor of the senior major. Michigan is the center of the Champions Tour and major golf for seniors this year. The U.S. Senior Open is being played in July at the Old Course at Indindianwood Golf & Country Club. Crowds of as many as 15,000 people each day are expected at Harbor Shores for the NBC-televised event, which is expected to have a $20 million impact on the area.Tickets are available. Visit spga2012.com or call 1-800-PGA-GOLF (742-4653) for information.
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2012 U.S. Senior Open at Indianwood Golf and Country Club LAKE ORION, Mich. h. – Many of the top golfers in the historyy of the game will be out to make more history when h th the 2012 U U.S. S Senior Open is played at one of Michigan’s legendary sites for championship competition. Indianwood Golf and Country Club in Lake Orion will host the July 12-15 major championship for the world’s best golfers over age 50. Six World Golf Hall of Fame members – Ben Crenshaw, Hale Irwin, Bernhard Langer, Larry Nelson, Greg Norman, Nick Price and Tom Watson – are expected in a field that should also include senior stars like Fred Couples, Tom Lehman and Fred Funk, who in 2009 at Crooked Stick in Carmel, Ind., set the tournament scoring record of 20-under-par. Indianwood’s famous Old Course, designed by Wilfrid Reid and William Connellan and opened in 1925, has previously presented championships won by the likes of golf legends Gene Sarazen, Patty Sheehan and Betsy King. “Indianwood is thrilled to host the Senior Open,” said owner Stan Aldridge in 2007 when the United States Golf Association announced the club’s selection as host. “It’s our intent to make it one of the top Senior Opens in history.” Indianwood, which has also hosted many of Michigan’s major professional events, 2012 ISSUE 1
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is following through on the goal of Mr. Aldridge as expected. The Th previous i USGA national ti l championh i ships held at Indianwood were the 1989 U.S Women’s Open, which was won by King, and the 1994 U.S. Women’s Open, which was won by Sheehan. Both received high praise from the USGA and were well received by the golf public. When Sarazen won the prestigious 1930 Western Open hosted at Indianwood a bond with the golf legends was established, which leads us to today’s legends taking their shots at history. Tom Watson, who spent summers in Northern Michigan with his family as a young boy, said late last summer that he looked forward to visiting the state for major championship golf this year, and noted the U.S. Senior Open title is one of the few things missing from his incredible golf resume. “I’m very aware of the ones that have gotten away,” he said. Olin Browne is the defending champion of the Senior Open, which was first played in 1980. He won last year at Inverness, just south of Michigan’s border near Toledo, Ohio. The prize fund will total $2.6 million with $470,000 going to the champion. For ticket information (a sellout is expected) and volunteer information, access www.2012ussenioropen.com.
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Jackal Golf Club Brighton, MI (810) 229-9581 www.jackalgolfclub.com RATES Call the pro shop or visit our website for current rates and specilas. FEATURES/AMENITIES • Practice Range & Practice Green • Golf and Range Membership • A great facility for outings, parties, weddings and meetings • Bauery offers a full service menu • Leagues and outings welcomed
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he Jackal offers golfers that perfect mix of challenge, beauty, and impeccable playing conditions. Four sets of Elevated Tee boxes and plush fairways that weave around ponds, wetlands, and timber will make your round a memorable and exciting experience. At the conclusion of your round come enjoy an entrée in The Bauery Bar & Grill or think of us for all your gathering needs. From a golf outing of any size, to a meeting or a wedding reception, we can help make your occasion a fun and memorable experience. We are just minutes from I-96.
STATISTICS Par: 71 Blue White Gold Red
FOR MEN Yards Rating Slope 6702 72.7 139 6196 70.2 132 5474 67.3 118 4762 67.5 126
STAFF & PERSONNEL Architect ................... Bruce Mathews Director of Golf ............Larry Kuebler Superintendant .............. Bob Mateja
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untmore Golf Club offers immaculate grooming, a wonderful routing with no parallel fairways and soft undulating greens regarded as the best in the metro area. There is plenty of wildlife present throughout the nearly 300 acres including deer, coyotes, sand hill cranes and hawks. An “Up North” challenge and feel is yours just 20 minutes north of Ann Arbor off I-96, with private club conditions at affordable rates. Visit huntmoregolfclub.com for additional discounts.
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ated as one of the Top 10 courses in southeast Michigan (No. 3) by the Detroit Free Press, this par-71 layout plays to just under 7,000 yards. Tucked away in secluded South Lyon, this gorgeous course is complemented by a welcoming log cabin-style clubhouse that makes you feel like you’re in Yosemite National Park. The entire course offers bentgrass tees, greens and fairways complemented by beautiful white sand bunkers. Designed by Michigan-based architect Ray Hearn, Moose Ridge is one of the more difficult courses in the region with a slope of 138. However, the five sets of tees allows playability for all skill levels. Similar to Hearns’ other works, Moose Ridge is careful to achieve the proper balance of risk and reward while requiring careful strategy as you progress from shot to shot. The rolling topography and excellence in design and construction entices and challenges your golf game. Create your profile at mooseridgegolf.com. Join our e-mail club for exclusive offers including a FREE round of golf on your birthday. 24-hour online tee time booking available. www.mooseridgegolf.com 2012 ISSUE 1
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South Lyon, MI (248) 446-9030 www.mooseridgegolf.com RATES 18 Monday - Friday ...........................$46 Sat/Sun/Holidays........................$66 Seniors 55+ Mon-Fri ...................$36 Twilight (Mon-FrI after 3 pm) ......$36 Twilight (Weekend after 3 pm) ...$41 AMENITIES • 4-Star Championship Golf Course • Full-Service Pro Shop • 5 Sets of Tees for All Levels • Moose Grille, Full-Service Restaraunt • Excellent Practice Facility • Banquet Facilities STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Black 6892 73.2 138 Blue 6504 71.4 133 White 6080 69.7 128 Gold 5556 72.3 130 Red 4919 68.0 112 PERSONNEL Architect ...................Raymond Hearn Owners ....................Pete Salpietra & William Shortt Dir of Golf/GM .................Matt Miller Superintendent ..Scott DePuydt, CGCS Map Key Number
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ecognized by Golf Digest as one of the three best courses in Southern Michigan, Devil’s Ridge provides a wonderful Northern Michigan look and feel. Our scenic layout features rolling terrain, tree–lined fairways and elevation changes up to 80 feet. With four different teeing areas, this 18 hole premier championship course provides a challenging experience to golfers of all levels. Breathtaking views and customer service make Devils Ridge a must play and a perfect venue for your corporate outing or fund raising event.
RATES Call pro shop for current rates Weekday Specials : Seniors, Women Twilight STATISTICS Par: 72 Rating Slope Championship 6754 72.2 123 Tournament 6288 69.4 118 Players Senior 5479 69.3 115 Forward 4113 64.4 100 AMENITIES • Full -Service Restaurant • Clubhouse can accommodate up to 250 guests PERSONNEL Head Golf Professional ... Brad Keast Banquet Director ..... Stephanie Craft Superintendent ........Robert Blitchok
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Blackheath Rochester, MI 248.601.8000 www.blackheathgolfclub.com
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he name Blackheath originates from the honorable society of men which is said o be the first to establish a club outside of Scotland. Blackheath was designed to embrace this piece of history and reflects the traditional style of early golf course architecture. The par-71 layout offers straight fairway lines, tall rough and deep bunkers. A true test of golf,, this course requires strategy from the tee to the subtle green contours. Blackheath was rated ★★★★ stars by Golf Digest. Present this ad for $5.00 OFF 18- hole fee. Valid anytime for up to four players. Expires 12/15/12. 28
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AMENITIES • Unlimited Weekday Passess • Unlimited VIP Passes • Range Memberships • Leagues • Outings STATISTICS Par: 71 Black Blue White Red
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S AV E T H E D AT E Women’s Healthcare Classic June 11, 2012
20th Anniversary Strokes Against Breast Cancer Don’t miss this incredible day of golf and exciting evening celebration! Oakwood is thrilled to commemorate 20 years of hosting this first-class golf outing. There will be two outings on the same day with a spectacular anniversary celebration dinner & reception. Golfers and non-golfers are welcomed.
The 20th annual Women’s Healthcare Classic, held at the serene Dearborn Country Club, is an exceptional golf event for women to enjoy a day of golf, lunch, raffle, silent and live auctions and a celebration dinner. The Friends of the Women’s Healthcare Classic, held at the prestigious Tournament Players Club in Dearborn, is for men, women and corporate groups. They too will enjoy a day of golf, lunch, raffle, and awards reception. This year the event will benefit women’s breast cancer programs at Oakwood and contribute to the Rose Fund for treatment, follow-up care and support for uninsured patients diagnosed through Oakwood’s Breast Care Program.
Please join us! Contact the Oakwood Foundation at 313.586.5234 or www.oakwood.org/pink ©Oakwood Healthcare, 2012. All rights reserved.
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(877) 678-0123 (888) 422-9645 (231) 938-9800 (877) 732-4455 (231) 275-5500 (231) 894-3939 (888) 873-3867
www.a-ga-ming.com www.wildbluff.com www.lochenheath.com www.loongolfresort.com www.mistwoodgolf.com www.doublejj.com www.GolfGroupLeaks.com
CENTRAL/ WEST COURSES 16 Beeches Golf CLub 4 Buck’s Run 66 Chase Hammond 94 Falls at Barber Creek, The 65 Grand Haven 35 HawksHead Golf Course C Harbor Shores Golf Club 55 Highlands 11 Lake Doster Golf CLub 9 Lincoln Golf Club 63 Links at Bowen Lake, The 77 Lynx Golf Course 14 Macatawa Legends 23 Maple Hill Golf Course 38 Pilgrim’s Run 18 Pohlcat 24 The Resorts of Tullymore & St. Ives 3 Wallinwood Springs Golf Club 84 Whittaker Woods
(269) 637-2600 (877) 89-BUCKS (231) 766-3035 (616) 675-7345 (616) 842-4040 (269) 639-2121 (269) 927-4653 (616) 453-1504 (269) 685-5308 (231) 766-2226 (616)984-9916 (888) 586-5969 (616) 212-2600 (616) 538-0290 (888) 533-7742 (989) 773-4221 (800) 972-4837 (616) 457-9920 (269) 469-3400
www.beechesgolfclub.com 13 www.bucksrun.com 8-9 www.chasehammondgolfclub.com 21 www.thefallsatbarbercreek.com 11 www.grandhavengolfclub.com 15 www.hawksheadlinks.com 13 www.SPGA2012.com 5,28 www.highlandsgr.com 21 www.lakedostergolf.com 21 www.lincolngolfclub.com 15 www.linksatbowenlake.com 11 www.lynxgolfcourse.com 20 www.macatawalegendsgolf.com 14 www.maplehillgc.com 3 www.pilgrimsrun.com 10 www.pohlcat.net 10 www.tullymoregolf.com 7 www.wallinwoodspringsgolf.com 21 www.golfwhittaker.com 12
SOUTHEAST COURSES 1 Blackheath 2 Devil’s Ridge 27 Fieldstone Golf Club 61 Huntmore Golf Club O Indianwood Golf & Country Club 88 Jackal Golf Club 6 Moose Ridge 57 Mystic Creek 40 Timber Trace 45 Wabeek Country Club
(248) 601-8000 (248) 969-0100 (248) 370-9354 (810) 225-4498 (248) 693-9100 (810) 229-9581 (248) 446-9030 (248) 684-3333 (734) 878-1800 (248) 855-0700
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