Michigan Golfer News, March 18, 2011

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March 18, 2011

Vol. 11, No. 11

Buck’s Run Golf Club • http://bucksrun.com/golf/proto/bucksrun/ • Tour the Course Video with Jerry Matthews http://youtube.com/watch?v=qxuMfR0vN3o

Arcadia Bluffs Website: http://arcadiabluffs.com Golf & Lodging Rates: http://tiny.cc/9vx3f Tour the Course: http://tiny.cc/13yy1

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Golfweek's Top Michigan Course You Can Play: Arcadia Bluffs

LochenHeath Golf Course • •

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Treetops at 25: By Jack Berry

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Golfweek's Ratings are In

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Golf Shows Redux

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Amazing Race from the Amazing Kevin McKinley

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Golf Professional of the Year, Frank McAuliffe, Joins Kendall

Sandy Ridge Golf Course • •

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Brian O'Neill's Quick Tip of the Week - Feet Placement at Address

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Minzey's Musings: British Humor

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Michigan Golfer Television 2011 Shows

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Michigan Golfer Magazine Online Spring Issue - April 1 - No Foolin'

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Michigan Golfer - Winter Issue

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Michigan Golf Calendar

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Michigan Golfer Archives http://michigangolfer.com/mgn/archives.html

Treetops Resort - Celebrating R.T. Jones Masterpiece 25th Anniversary • •

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http://treetops.com http://glsp.com/treetops/

Half Off Golf •

Jeff Lesson’s Website: http://lessonongolf.com

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Michigan Golf History http://michigangolfer.com/mgn/history.html

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Michigan Golf Association Links http://michigangolfer.com/mgn/associations.html

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Michigan Golf Hall of Fame http://tiny.cc/y6clk

Michigan Golfer Magazine 2010 -11 Winter Issue http://michigangolfer.com/win10-11/ Past Issues http://michigangolfer.com/#pastissues Michigan Golfer Television Michigan Golfer Channel http://michigangolfer.tv Michigan Golfer You Tube Channel http://www.youtube.com/my_videos?pi=0&ps=100&sf=added&sa=0&sq=golfer&dm=2 Michigan Golfer News Subscribe http://lyris.dundee.net/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=michigangolfnews Editor: Art McCafferty Associate Editor - Jennie McCafferty ========================== TREETOPS at 25: By Jack Berry ========================== Treetops Resort has found what it feels will be an easy way to remember this is the 25th anniversary of the Robert Trent Jones-designed course that has given not simply a name for the course but a name for the entire resort.

“Treetops,” Jones said as he stood on top of the hill that would become the tee for the par 3 sixth hole, a 120-foot elevation drop to the green. And as Jones looked out over the Pigeon River Valley, all he saw were the tops of trees, a green canopy all the way to the horizon. Jones told owner Harry Melling to call the course Treetops.

The first five holes are fairly level with the entrance road from Gaylord. Then you get to the sixth tee and it's Wow! It is, as the state's TV brag spots go, Pure Michigan.

The resort already had a name, Sylvan Glen and the Jackson businessman and his family spent ski vacations there for years. So with Rick Smith, in his first head professional job, they named the course “The Masterpiece” in honor of the world's No. 1 post-war golf course architect.

But Treetops was too good a name to not get top billing. After all, everyone was calling it Treetops so Sylvan quietly was dropped. The whole complex, with four 18 hole courses plus the nine hole Threetops par 3, became Treetops Resort.

The course had its grand opening on July 16, 1987 and Director of Golf Kevin McKinley said the 25th will be a season-long celebration. On the 25th of each month, April to September, the greens fee, with cart, will be $25 on the Masterpiece.

The 25th isn't the only thing on the Treetops calendar. McKinley came up with a Treetops Cup idea two years ago, a Ryder Cup-style match pitting the United States versus Canada and it has grown as though it was on steroids.

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shot with two man teams, like the Ryder Cup, and then singles on Sunday.

“Everyone had such a good time that they told their buddies and we had 68 players last year and the U.S. won again. And the two guys from Columbus said they wanted to stick with their Canadian friends so they've become honorary Canadians.

“I'm expecting 100 this year (July 8-10) and we will cap it at that. The way it's grown I think I'll only have 30 open spots because everyone from last year said they'd be back. And the Canadians said they were going to host the pairings reception with Canadian beer.

Participants have to show McKinley a handicap card and he said he matches similar handicaps. The charge is $340 for two nights lodging, three rounds of match play, two “uniform” shirts and a cap, the pairing reception on Friday and a group dinner.

McKinley has a silver trophy, somewhat similar to the Ryder Cup, and figures he's going to need a base to put it on because all the winning team members' names will be engraved each year. He may wind up with a cup that's more like the Stanley Cup with all the players' names.

Only fitting, eh? ============================ GOLFWEEK'S RATINGS ARE IN ============================ The Best Classic Courses in Michigan (Before 1960) 8. Crystal Downs, Frankfort 19. Oakland Hills CC (South) Bloomfield Hills 62. Franklin Hills, Franklin 77. Indianwood CC (old), Lake Orion Course that fell off the list, Pointe O'Woods G&CC, Benton Harbor The Best Modern Courses in Michigan (After1960) 26. Kingsley Club, Kingsley 28. Arcadia Bluffs, Arcadia 35. Dunes Club, New Buffalo 72. Lost Dunes GC, Bridgman 79. Greywalls at Marquette, Marquette 96. Forest Dunes GC, Roscommon Top 20 Michigan Courses You Can Play 1. Arcadia Bluffs, Arcadia 2. Greywalls at Marquette CC 3. Forest Dunes, Roscommon 4. Tullymore, Stanwood 5. Belvedere GC, Charlevoix 6. Timberstone GC, Iron Mountain 7. Lakewood Shores (Gailes), Oscoda P. 4

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8. Black Forest at Wilderness Valley, Gaylord 9. Black Lake, Onaway 10. Treetops North (Smith) Gaylord 11. Angels Crossing, Vicksburg 12. Bay Harbor (Links/Quarry), Harbor Springs 13. Eagle Eye GC at Hawk Hollow, East Lansing 14. Sweetgrass, Harris 15. University of Michigan GC, Ann Arbor 16. True North, Harbor Springs 17. Orchards, Washington 18. Treetops North (Fazio), Gaylord 19. Pilgrims Run, Grand Rapids 20. Boyne Highlands (Hills), Harbor Springs =================== GOLF SHOWS REDUX =================== The brochures have been passed out, the lessons have been mentally stored away until that first spring moment on the tee, the coupons have been sorted and readied for tee time reservations, the clubs purchased have been transferred to your bag, the contests for free rounds have been announced and the sights and sounds of hundreds of golf properties, equipment retailers hawking their wares and wears are now silent.

But wait, through the magic of Internet television you can revisit some of those moments. Don't you just love it? Click on to http://michigangolfer.tv/archives.html and enjoy these fine and informative shows.

Arcadia Bluffs Arcadia Bluffs, GM, Bill Shriver discusses the new lodging now available at the resort. Arcadia Bluffs has established itself as one of the top golf courses in America since it came on board in 1999. It is now fast becoming one of America's Best Stay and Play facilities. *** A-Ga-Ming A-Ga-Ming Resort has now grown to three courses with this year's acquistion of Antrim Dells. Mike Brown, co-owner of the resort, indicated they managed the course last year to see if such a deal was feasible, and it was. *** Boyne Boyne- Schools, Tournaments & Practice with Jeff Ecceston Boyne seemingly has a school for everyone and Jeff Ecceston shares that knowledge. *** Brian O'Neill Golf Tips Brian O'Neill, mentored under the legendary golf instructor, Jim Flick. O'Neill , who represents Boyne, Boyne Golf Academy at King Par and Brian O'Neill Golf is obviously a very busy person.

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*** Michigan Cup Two of Michigan golf's emerging instructional stars are Brian O'Neill of Boyne and Jason Guss of The Otsego Club. As stated, O'Neill's mentor was the legendary Jim Flick, while Guss studied under Rick Smith. The two have decided to test each other's rising new student stars, by establishing The Michigan Cup. The Michigan Cup will be targeted toward junior golfers and run under a Ryder Cup format. The first match will be on the Heather course at Boyne Highlands in August. *** Bucks Run Jon Conklin, head golf professional at Bucks Run, is now in his third year. He has brought a new energy to this property, that has a reputation as being one of the most beautiful golf courses in the state. *** Cyber Geezer Thad Gutowski is the Cyber Geezer. Gutowski, who has been in the golf business, since he started Falcon Golf in Detriot almost four decades ago, has now turned his efforts to figuring out how a golf facility can utilize social media in their marketing. We have two shows for you; The Cyber-Geezer and Petoskey Area's Peter Fitzsimons on the value of Facebook. The Cyber-Geezer discusses Facebook with Al Lynch of Club Cars/ *** GAM The 100th Anniversary of the Michigan Amateur With the absence of any major tournaments in Michigan this year, the one tournament that has probably the most cache is the 100th Anniversary of the Michigan Amateur. Jack Berry chats with GAM COO, David Graham about the upcoming tournament and festivities. *** Golf or Take in the Spa at GTR&S Kris Runkle was doing a brisk business at her booth as golfers and spa goers alike were checking out the packages available this year at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Runkle has been with GTR&S for years and has one of the top Michigan golf products to sell. She works mostly with corporations and associations. *** Island Resort Championship - Sweetgrasss Oops, I meant to say that aside from the Island Resort Championship, that is highlighted by the return of the Future's Tour, the 100th Michigan Amateur might be the top tournament in Michigan. Certainly, the top professional tournament will be held at the relatively new Sweetgrass course in Harris.

Sweetgrass head professional, Dave Douglas, talked with Jack Berry, about the first of a three year commitment for the event. *** LochenHeath Golf Club LochenHeath is Back and Beautiful - New LochenHeath GM, Mike Husby, has landed the job of his life with the purchase of this northern gem.

Husby has always drawn golfers to whatever course he represents, he should be even more successful

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and driven , now that he owns a piece of the course. *** Marsh Ridge Resort Larry Bowden has parlayed his Madness theme over two holiday, Memorial Day and Labor Day. His golf courses are packed with golfers on these holidays and the thought of another over the 4th of July, is being discussed. *** Otsego Club Michigan Cup Two of Michigan golf's emerging instructional stars are Brian O'Neill of Boyne and Jason Guss of The Otsego Club. O'Neill's mentor was the legendary Jim Flick, while Guss studied under Rick Smith. The two have decided to test each other's rising new student stars, by establishing The Michigan Cup. The Michigan Cup will be targeted toward junior golfers and run with a Ryder Cup format.

Jason Guss Golf Academy Jason Guss, long a top golf instructor at Treetops Resort, has taken a position with The Otsego Club, to establish a golf academy at the resort. Jason Guss has been ranked in top golf instructor lists from time to time and had been one of Rick Smith's star student teachers at Treetops. His goal is to make The Otsego Club a real powerhouse forgolf instruction in the coming years. *** Shanty Creek Resort The Legend Turns 25 http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/the_legend/ *** Tullymore & St. Ives One of Michigan's legendary GM's, Terry Schieber, has returned from a decade of running resorts in the South, to pick up the reins of management at Tullymore & St. Ives. Schieber spent many of his years, managing Shanty Creek Resort. After that, he went south to manage PGA National in Florida and then Pine Needles in North Carolina. He discusses the new direction that Tullymore is going. *** True North Kevin O'Brien Heads up True North Kevin O'Brien, long a fixture at Tullymore & St. Ives, has now taken on the responsibilities of GM at True North. He is excited about his latest job and wants to assist in creating a golf environment second to none, at one of Michigan's most beautiful and demanding courses. O'Brien is also looking forward to utilizing that great True North logo in his pro shop. O'Brien is a five time winner of the Michigan PGA's Michigan Merchandizer of the Year Award. =================================================== AMAZING RACE FROM THE THE AMAZING KEVIN MCKINLEY =================================================== Kevin McKinley, donned his ski cap this weekend and put on another rendition of his highly successful Treetops Amazing Race. McKinley is one of the idea people at Treetops. He and members of his team

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have developed the Fabulous Fifties, The Amazing Race, The Treetops Cup and the Patriot Golf Tournament for the resort.

While the resort benefits from these events, the community does as well as portions of the proceeds are earmarked for a variety of charities that benefit from these activities.

This is a fun event and the place was jumping this past weekend. http://glsp.com/treetops ================================================================================= GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR, FRANK MCAULIFFE, JOINS KENDALL ACADEMY AT MILES OF GOLF ================================================================================= Two of the Michigan PGA’s top award-winners for 2010 are joining forces at Kendall Academy in Ann Arbor, MI, in 2011. Longtime head pro Frank McAuliffe, the 2010 Golf Professional of the Year, is joining the acclaimed instructional team of Kendall Academy headed by Dave Kendall, the 2010 Horton Smith Award recipient.

After 29 years at Ann Arbor Country Club, McAuliffe is excited about continuing his passion and commitment for golf and teaching at Kendall Academy. “To be able to continue what I love to do— teach and coach golf—is a tremendous opportunity,” said McAuliffe, a 16-year veteran as the boy’s golf coach for Dexter High School as well as the new men’s and women’s golf coach for Marygrove College in Detroit.

“Knowing Dave for a long time and realizing what a top-notch facility Kendall Academy at Miles of Golf represents, I couldn’t be more thrilled,” said McAuliffe.

“Kendall Academy is known for its great teachers who really care about their students and I’m honored to be joining the team.”

"Having someone of Frank's stature and experience be a part of Kendall Academy is a huge plus for all involved and most especially for area golfers," said Kendall, a two-time Michigan PGA Teacher of the Year. "In the Michigan Section where he serves on the Board of Directors, Frank is widely respected not only as a golf professional and player but also as an outstanding teacher and coach.”

While at Ann Arbor CC, McAuliffe was lauded for exemplary membership service while also giving back to the PGA Section via numerous leadership positions and to the local community in his coaching and volunteer stints.

“I want to thank the membership of Ann Arbor CC for its support and kindness shown to not only me but my entire family over those many years,” said McAuliffe. “I will always be indebted to the club for giving me my first head golf professional start.”

In addition to his teaching and coaching stature, McAuliffe is an accomplished player. Three times with partner Jeff Gniewek, McAuliffe won the prestigious Shanty Creek Classic but he’s most proud of another team victory at the 2007 Michigan PGA State Pro-Am at Boyne Highlands. There he partnered with his son Frank IV, a standout player for Oakland University, and the duo took home the trophy for the 36-hole better-ball event.

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In regard to his teaching philosophy, McAuliffe believes fundamentals govern every golfer’s game. “But not everyone can swing the club the same way, so it’s my job to evaluate and work with the player and see what he or she can do with it,” said McAuliffe.

“I’m also a proponent of listening to and assessing a player’s goals and aspirations. A player who wants to improve but who can only practice once a week is much different than a high school or college player wanting to get to the next competitive level.”

Offering year-round instruction, Kendall Academy is located at Miles of Golf, a comprehensive golf operation offering a retail store, practice and teaching facility, and club-fitting center. (Another Kendall Academy location is at the Great Lakes Golf Center in Auburn Hills.) Miles of Golf is located at 3113 Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti, just 1.5 miles northeast of the US-23/I-94 interchange. Miles of Golf can be reached toll-free at 877-973-9005 or visit http://www.kendallacademy.com and http://www.milesofgolf.com Taken from an All About Golf release =========================================== ROCKY PAPACHEK NEW GM AT FOREST DUNES =========================================== Rocky Papachek is a North Dakota native and graduate of the University of North Dakota, He has over 25 years of golf club operations experience with the majority of that time at high end daily fee, resort and private clubs. While at the various clubs throughout his career, he has amassed the knowledge of all facets of clubs operations from golf course maintenance to food and beverage. Having been with Troon for over 3 years, he brings with him a commitment to service excellence and an uncompromising attention to detail which aids in delivering a member and guest experience that he hopes will exceed expectations. "I am excited to have the opportunity to be a part of such a talented management team at a club as unique as Forest Dunes", Papachek said. "I am anxious for the snow to melt and the golf season to begin".

Taken and edited from a Resort & Golf Marketing release ================================================= MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION 2011 SHOWS http://michigangolfer.tv/archives.html ================================================= ***********************COMING ATTRACTIONS*********************** MGCOA Legislative Day on the Capitol Lawn Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Michigan Golfer at the Master's Vartan Kupelian and his Presidency of the Golf Writer's Association of America Fieldststone Golf Course: An Arthur Hills Design The Treetops Cup: USA vs Canada **********************NEW THIS WEEK******************** The Sundance Course at A-Ga-Ming: Narrated by Jerry Matthews Antrim Dells Becomes an A-Ga-Ming Property: Mike Brown Interviewed P. 14

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It Started with Chick Harbert: The Torch Course at A-Ga-Ming Antrim Dells GC: Narration by Jerry Matthews ****************************NOW PLAYING *************************** Bucks Run Golf Club with Jon Conklin Arcadia Bluffs - A Top Stay and Play Experience Jason Guss Golf Academy Boyne Golf Schools and Boyne Golf Academy at King Par Tullymore Has New Leadership with the Returning Terry Schieber The Michigan Cup - Top Jr. Golfers Battle it out Ryder Cup Style Kevin O'Brien Joins True North Team 25th Anniversary Preview of the Jones Masterpiece at Treetops with Kevin McKinley and Jack Berry 25th Anniversary Preview of The Legend at Shanty Creek Resort with Brian Kautz and Jack Berry 100th Anniversary Preview of the Michigan Amateur with David Graham and Jack Berry Boyne's Tournament Season and Golf Packages with Jeff Ecceleston and Jack Berry Brian O'Neill's Quick Golf Tips LochenHeath is Back and Basking with Mike Husby and Jack Berry LPGA Futures Tour - Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass with Dave Douglas and Jack Berry Railside Golf Club @ Byron Center - Club Membership on the Rise with Jim Bultema and Jack Berry PGA Michigan and Patriot Day with Kevin McKinley and Jack Berry The Treetops Cup: USA vs Canada - Ryder Cup Style with Kevin McKinley and Jack Berry The Madness at Marsh Ridge Resort Larry Bowden and Jack Berry The Cyber-Geezer a.k.a. Thad Gutowski with Peter Fitzsimons and Al Lynch http://michigangolfer.tv/archives.html ===================================================================== BRIAN O'NEILL'S QUICK TIP OF THE WEEK - FEET PLACEMENT AT ADDRESS ===================================================================== Brian O'Neill gives another one of his "Quick Tips" with his thoughts on "Feet Placement at Address " http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/boyne_oneill/ ====================================================================== MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE ONLINE SPRING ISSUE - APRIL 1 - NO FOOLIN' ====================================================================== Our writers have broken out their quills, pens, computers, whatever, to bring you another dynamite issue of the Michigan Golfer Magazine. As print magazines continue to have their challenges in a digital world, The Michigan Golfer has continued its journey of providing a print and digital product for the past 30 years, half of which are now online http://michigangolfer.com/#pastissues Spring Issue Content Treetops Celebrates its 25th Anniversary - Jack Berry The New GM's in the Game - Norm Sinclair Michigan Amateur Holds its 100th on Boyne Highlands' Heather GC - Jack Berry Slice of Life - Terry Moore Out of My Mind About Golf - Rob Ford Collegiate Golf - Concordia College - Chris Lewis The Legend Turns 25 - Jack Berry Michigan Golf Hall of Fame - The Class of 2011 M A R C H 1 8, 2 0 1 1 - M I C H I G A N G O L F E R

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Top 10 Things Golf Does Not Need in 2011 - Brad Shelton The 2011 Tour of the Year - LPGA - Bill Shelton Remember, April 1, no foolin' ================================== MINZEY'S MUSINGS: BRITISH HUMOR ================================== ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2011 EUROPE

BY JOHN CLEESE The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have therefore raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may beraised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross." The English have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out.

Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to "A Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's get the Bastards." They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France 's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.

Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing."

Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides."

The Germans have increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."

Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels .

The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

Australia , meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to "She'll be alright, Mate." Two more escalation levels remain: "Crikey! I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!" and "The barbie is canceled." So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level.

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*** A man is sitting at home on the veranda with his wife and he says, "I love you."

She sarcastically asks, "Is that you or the beer talking?"

He replies, "It's me............. talking to the beer." =============================== MICHIGAN GOLFER WINTER SSUE http://michigangolfer.com/win10-11/ =============================== Table of Contents Top 10 Michigan Golf Stories of 2010 By. Jack Berry A Season to Remember: Calvin College Knights Capture 2010 MIAA Championship

By Chris Lewis Garland Golf

By Mike Duff Michigan High School Golf Roundup

By Kelly Hill Olympic Golf

By Brad and Bill Shelton A Year in Review, of Sorts

By Terry Moore Golf Rules

By Bill and Brad Shelton http://michigangolfer.com/win10-11/ ================================= 2011 MICHIGAN GOLFER CALENDAR ================================= MARCH 18-20 Transitions Championship Innisbrook Resort - Copperhead, Palm Harbor, Florida http://www.pgatour.com/h/schedule/ 24-27 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, Florida http://www.pgatour.com/h/schedule/ 26-27 The Mid Michigan Golf Show, Birch Run Expo Center, http://orvshows.com APRIL 07-10 Masters Tournament Augusta National GC, Augusta, Georgia http://masters.org 30 We're Open Invitational, Gaylord, MI http://treetops.com MAY 11 Fuller Cup, Country Club of Lansing http://michigan.pga.com 24-29 Senior PGA Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, KY http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201

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28-29 MPGA Michigan Medal Play Championship - Fellows Creek Golf Course http://www.mipublinx.com/ JUNE 2-5 The Memorial Tournament, Dublin, OH 6-7 Nike Golf State Pro Am, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs 14-15 Club Car Michigan PGA Senior Open - Bedford Valley http://www.mipublinx.com/ 16-19 U.S. Open / Congressional Country Club / Bethesda, Md. http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201 20-26 LPGA Futures Tour - Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass http://www.sweetgrassgolfclub.com 20 Pro-Pro Championship, The Legend at Shanty Creek, Bellaire 21-25 Michigan Amateur, Boyne Highlands, Boyne City http://gam.org/ 22 MGCOA Legislative Day on the Capitol Lawn http://mgcoa.com 27-29 Women's Open, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville http://michigan.pga.com 27/7-2 U.S. Amateur Public Links / Bandon Dunes Golf Resort / Bandon, Ore http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201 JULY 7-10 U.S. Women's Open / The Broadmoor (East Course) / Colorado Springs, Colo. http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201 8 - 10 Treetops Cup Matches, Gaylord, MI http://treetops.com 11-14 Michigan Open, The Orchards, Washington http://michigan.pga.com 13-14 20th GAM Women's Championship, Gull Lake CC http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201 14-17 British Open Royal St. George's Golf Club 18-23 U.S. Girls' Junior / Olympia Fields Country Club (South Course) / Olympia Fields, Ill. / http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201 25-26 Michigan Women' Amateur, Prestwick Village GC, Highland, MI http://gam.org 25-26 Senior PGA Championship, Charlevoix Golf & CC, Charlevoix http://michigan.pga.com 28-31 U.S. Senior Open / Inverness Club / Toledo, Ohio / http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201 29-30 Tournament of Champions, Pro Am - Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls http://michigan.pga.com 29-31 Butch Harmon Showcase, The Loon Golf Course, Gaylord http://www.loongolfresort.com/ AUGUST 1-3 Boyne Tournament of Champions, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs http://michigan.pga.com

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2-5 Junior PGA Championship. Sycamore Hills Golf Club, Fort Wayne, IN http://www.pga.com/pga-america/feature/sycamore-hills-gc-selected-host-2010-junior-pga-championship 8 Pro Assistant Championship, Treetops, Gaylord 11 MGCOA Summer Golf Outing http://mgcoa.org 11 Swinging for a Wish, Gaylord, MI http://treetops.com 8-14 U.S. Women's Amateur / Rhode Island Country Club / Barrington, R.I. http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201 08-14 PGA Championship, Atlanta Athletic Club, Atlanta, GA 15--16 GAM Championship, Barton Hills CC, MI http://gam.org 17-18 13th GAM Women's Mid Am, Oak Pointe CC, Brighton, MI http://gam.org 22-28 U.S. Amateur / Erin Hills / Erin, Wis. http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201 29-31 Michigan PGA Championship, Eagle Eye GC, Bath http://michigan.pga.com 29-30 15th Annual GAM Women's Senior Tournament, Belvedere GC, Charlevoix, MI http://gam.org SEPTEMBER 1-2 GAM Mid-Amateur, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs, MI http://gam.org 2 – 4 Patriot Golf Day Shootout, Gaylord, MI http://treetops.com 10-11 Walker Cup / Royal Aberdeen Golf Club / Aberdeen, Scotland http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201 10-15 USGA Senior Amateur / Kinloch Golf Club / Manakin-Sabot, Va http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201 12-14 Match Play Championship, Forest Akers, East Lansing http://michigan.pga.com 19-20 25th GAM Senior Championship, Spring Lake CC, Spring Lake, MI http://gam.org 22-25 The Tour Championship, East Lake CC, Atlanta, GA 22-25 41st Golf Collectors Society Annual Meeting & Trade Show-Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Resort http://www.golfcollectors.com/events.html 25–27 Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational, Gaylord, MI http://treetops.com 25 MGCOA Golf League Championship at Hawk Hollow Golf Course, Bath http://MGCOA.org OCTOBER 8– 9 Toughman/Princess Scramble Gaylord, MI http://treetops.com 31 PGA Fall Meeting

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NOVEMBER 17-20 President's Cup, Royal Melbourne, Victoria, AUS 29/1 MGCOA Golf Business Conference and Vendor Show at the Somerset Inn in Troy http://MGCOA.org

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