Michigan Golfer News, June 17, 2011

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June 17, 2011

Vol. 11, No. 24

Buck’s Run Golf Club

Arcadia Bluffs • • •

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

Photo courtesy of Michigan PGA

• http://bucksrun.com/golf/proto/bucksrun/ • Tour the Course Video with Jerry Matthews http://youtube.com/watch?v=qxuMfR0vN3o

Selfridge Golf Club hosted a Military only qualifier for the Michigan Open Championship presented by Lincoln / DTE Energy

LochenHeath Golf Course • •

Website: Video:

http://lochenheath.com http://tiny.cc/k4txr

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How Hot Was It? By Jack Berry

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U.S. Open FAQ

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Military Qualifier for Michigan Open

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Looking for a Summer Golf Getaway? Check Out These Courses and Destinations

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on MG TV

Sandy Ridge Golf Course • •

Website: Video:

http://golfsandyridge.com http://tiny.cc/y18s8

Tournament Season is Coming; Here Is Some Past Golf Coverage

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No More Ugly Ties. Golf on Your Father's Day at Treetops

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The 2010 Golf Consumer Base Scorecard: Slip Sliding Away

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Michigan Golfer Magazine Online Summer Issue - Coming June 24

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Minzey's Musings: By Dr. Jack Minzey

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Michigan Golfer Television Channel - 2011 Shows

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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 • •

Website: Video:

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

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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://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/ghf/

Half Off Golf •

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

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 ============================== HOW HOT WAS IT? : By Jack Berry ============================== We’re on the eve of the last 36 hole finish of the United States Open and, fittingly, it’s on the same course, Congressional Country Club in the Washington suburb of Bethesda, Maryland.

I covered it for the Free Press and it was typical Washington summer weather – 100 degree heat and seemingly comparable humidity. That's why the summer uniform of those who worked in the nation's capital was a sweat-sucking seersucker suit.

Thank the Almighty, the press room was air-conditioned. Outside it was a Swedish massage and Ken Venturi, after a morning 4-under-par 66, was so overheated a doctor told him he could kill himself if he played the second round.

But Venturi played on, swallowing salt pills all the way and staggered to the finish with a 70 to beat Tommy Jacobs by four shots. How times have changed. Salt pill overloads are a disaster and water is a must.

Another big change is the way the majors are covered now. Television. All 18 holes. Not back then. Reporters battled the heat too plus the galleryites who commented (a kindly but exaggerated word) about the reporters being inside the gallery rope and occasionally blocking their view. Now the writers, and that's the large majority, stay in the media center and watch the TV coverage, hole by hole, replay by replay.

Two other things stick out about that Open. Venturi's wife at the time, Conni, was a blackhaired absolute beauty and she accompanied Venturi to his press room interviews. A definite highlight from our side.

Then there was Windsor free spirit Bob Panasiuk, a solid player but never a contender for a big payday. Panasiuk was paired with Dan Sikes for Saturday's 36-hole slog through the hellish weather.

Sikes, never known as the most genial player, flew an afternoon shot into the same bunker he'd found in the morning round.

“I told him 'Well, Dan, you'll know how to play that shot.' I thought he was going to take my head off,” Panasiuk said.

Panasiuk, who grew up working on his parents' golf course, played both the American and Canadian tours and dropped the 'u' from his name because it so often appeared as Panasik in print.

And the USGA dropped the 36 hole finish prior to the 1965 Open at Bellerive CC in St. Louis.

Venturi's near-collapse definitely was a factor but perhaps an even bigger one was television which

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wanted four days of championship play with the final on Sunday.

Ironically, South African Gary Player and Australian Kel Nagle, who beat Arnold Palmer for the 1960 British Open title, ended in a tie on Sunday and needed an 18 hole playoff on Sunday. Nagle, unfortunately, hooked twice, practically from the open shot and hit galleryites. He made the mistake of going over to see the bleeding victims and that was the end of the day for him. Player was five shots ahead by the eighth hole and won, 71-74.

Venturi missed the cut at Bellerive and never played another Open. He was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists at the end of 1964 and eventually underwent surgery. His game never was the same. Fortunately in later years Venturi became part of Frank Chirkinian's CBS golf crew, along with Pat Summerall, Ben Wright and Bob Drum. No one had more fun.

HOW PAIR THEY? A regular formula, based on performance, is used by the PGA Tour for its weekly tournaments. But the United States Golf Association makes a game of it and usually it's entertaining for the players as well as the fans.

The first two rounds at Congressional included threesomes of Asians, Swedes, Spaniards, Italians, Quiet Guys, Double bogey, excitement prone and wild color.

They are: Ryo Ishikawa, Y.E. Yang and Anthony Kim; Fredrik Jacobson, Johan Edfords and Henrik Stenson; Miquel Angel Jimenez, Sergio Garcia and Alvaro Quiros; and Francesco Molinari, Edoardo Molinari and Matteo Manassero.

The three most recent World No. 1 players are Luke Donald, Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer; the three anything-can-happen are Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson; the wild colors are Rickie Fowler, Ian Poulter and Hunter Mahan with industrial-size sunglasses and the Shhhh, quiet guys are Steve Stricker, Retief Goosen and David Toms.

There's the traditional group of defending champion, U.S. Amateur champion and British Open champion – Graeme McDowell, Peter Uihlein and Louis Oosthuizen.

One thing you won't find, unfortunately, is anyone from Michigan. Or three time champion Tiger Woods, tending ========================================= MILITARY QUALIFIER FOR MICHIGAN OPEN ========================================= This past Monday Selfridge Golf Club hosted a Military only qualifier for the Michigan Open Championship presented by Lincoln / DTE Energy. This qualifier was open to all active / retired / and members of the reserves. This was the first year that the Michigan PGA and Selfridge has held this qualifier.

The winning score was an even par 72 shot by Chares Sharkey representing the US Navy. He is stationed at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Charles receives a free entry in the 2011 Michigan Open Championship presented by Lincoln / DTE Energy.Brian Minbiole, from Callaway Golf, presented Charles with a Team Selfridge Callaway golf bag.

The 2011 Michigan Open Championship presented by Lincoln / DTE Energy will take place on July 1114 and is hosted by The Orchards Golf Club in Washington, MI. This is the first year that The Orchards has hosted this Championship featuring 156 of some of the best professionals and amateur golfers in the state.

Taken from a Justin Philips Michigan PGA release.

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============== U.S. OPEN FAQ ============== http://golf.about.com/od/majorchampionships/a/usopen_faq.htm ================================================================================= LOOKING FOR A SUMMER GOLF GETAWAY? CHECK OUT THESE COURSES AND DESTINATIONS ================================================================================= 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. http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/arcadia_bluffs/ 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. http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/a-ga-ming/ Boyne

Jack Berry, Interviews Jeff Eccleston about golf packages, tournaments and all things Boyne. http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/boyne_schools/ 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. http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/bucks_run/ Grand Traverse Resort & Resort

Kris Kunkle 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. Kunkle has been with GTR&S for years and has one of the top Michigan products to sell. She works mostly with corporations and associations. http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/grand_traverse/ LochenHeath Golf Course

Mike Husby, the new GM for LochenHeath chats about bringing this great course back online. http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/lochenheath/ March Ridge Resort

Larry Bowden, principal of Marsh Ridge chats about all the amenities at his resort. http://glsp.com/marshridge Railside Golf Course

Jack Berry talks with John Bultema about recent improvements at Railside. http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/railside/

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Shanty Creek

Brian Kautz, is pumped in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Legend Golf Course http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/the_legend/ Thunder Bay Resort

Jack Mathais, owner of Thunder Bay Resort http://michigangolfer.tv/2009shows/thunderbay/ Treetops

Kevin McKinley talks about golf tournaments, instruction and the 25th Anniversary of Treetops http://glsp.com/treetops 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. http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/true_north/ 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. http://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/tullymore_st_ives/ ============================================================================= TOURNAMENT SEASON IS COMING HERE IS SOME PAST GOLF COVERAGE ON MG TV ============================================================================= 2001 GAM Senior Women's Championship at Wild Bluff GC http://michigangoBalfer.tv/2001shows/show25/index.html Michigan PGA at Shanty Creek http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show28/index.html 2002 Bay Mills Open http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/baymillsopen/index.html Hidden River Fight Against Breast Cancer http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show27/index.html Michigan Open at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show20/index.html Michigan PGA Championship at Shanty Creek http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show26/index.html Treetops ESPN Par 3 Shootout http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show21/index.html 2003 Bank of Ann Arbor Futures Golf Classic http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show14/index.html Bay Mills Open http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/baymillsopen/index.html Jeff Daniels Comedy Golf Jam http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show22/index.html

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Michigan Open at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show16/index.html "The Haig" Tournament at Elmbrook http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/hagen/index.html Women's Michigan Open at Crystal Mountain Resort http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show17/index.html Western Amateur at Point O' Woods http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show20/index.html 2004 Bank of Ann Arbor Futures Golf Classic http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show14/index.html Bay Mills Open http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/baymillsopen/index.html Dick Weber Memorial Golf Tournament http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show13/index.html Jeff Daniels Comedy Golf Jam http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show14/index.html Michigan Open at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show23/index.html Ryder Cup http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/irish/index.html 2005 Bay Mills Open http://baymillsopen.com/video05.html MGCOA League Tournament http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/mgcoaleaguetournament/ Michigan Open at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/michiganopen/ Michigan PGA Championship at Shanty Creek http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/michiganopen/2005michiganpgachampionship/ Native American Cup http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/nativeamericancup/ Treetops Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/treetops/ 2006 Hickory Open at the Kingsley Club http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/wiren/ Michigan Amateur at Boyne Highlands http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/boynegolf/ MGCOA League Championship http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/mgcoa/ Michigan Open at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/michiganopen/ Native American Cup http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/nativeamericancup/ Ryder Cup http://youtube.com/watch?v=hXfQpewa2XE WMGA 20th Annual Golf Tournament http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/mwga/ 2007 Kircher Cup at Boyne Highlands http://youtube.com/watch?v=YtTYJQaHhlM Michigan Open at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa http://youtube.com/watch?v=ySQ5SH3M_Oc Treetops Amateur Par 3 Shootout http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/par3/ Treetops Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/treetops_pepsi/ Women's Michigan Open http://youtube.com/watch?v=dlFF0NjXlks 2008 PGA Championship - Legend of RTJ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agmB0xbTfXY Michigan PGA Championship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GM2XjoL_NM Ryder Cup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSgeVG3ikQo Treetops Patriots Day Shootout http://glsp.com/treetops/ Treetops Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational http://glsp.com/treetops/ Michigan PGA Championship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GM2XjoL_NM

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Western Amateur http://youtube.com/watch?v=BNIJpX-CCXI Shanty Creek/Antrim County High Tea for Cancer Tournament http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf87Xn6qa5Y Michigan Tour Zone Cup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcnqpdmMCHg 2009 Northern Michigan Chapter PGA Patroit Day Pro-Am http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cns5CM_OvQ8 Buick Open Pure Michigan Pro-Am http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLe5NQyB4MU Buick Open Finale -http://michigangolfer.tv/2009shows/buickopen/ Patriot Golf Day Shootout - Treetops http://michigangolfer.tv/2009shows/treetops_patriots_golf/ GolfWeek Junior Tournament Qualifier - Treetops http://michigangolfer.tv/2009shows/treetops_golfweek_junior/ Treetops Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational - http://michigangolfer.tv/2009shows/treetops_pepsi/ 2010 Tournament of Champions http://glsp.com/boyne/ Michigan PGA Championship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27SIgIFsk7s PGA Championship at Whistling Straits with Scott Hebert http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-B_2Y2PGJM Michigan Open http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXe0TbnpEGs ============================================================ NO MORE UGLY TIES. GOLF ON YOUR FATHER'S DAY AT TREETOPS ============================================================ This might as well be called “Dad's Day to Golf” because Father's Day is the one day of the year dads don't have to barter for the right to spend the day on the links! So give dad the day off and let him have a relaxing round of golf here at Treetops Resort.

All day Father's Day, Sunday, June 19th, all dads play free with at least one paid round in the group!Happy Father's Day to all you dads!

Call 888-873-3867 now to book your tee time! ============================================================ THE 2010 GOLF CONSUMER BASE SCORECARD: SLIP SLIDING AWAY ============================================================ Golf in 2010 continued to lose in the gradual war of attrition that changing demographics, blasé economic health and continued time compression are waging on the sport and industry. While it’s not quite as bad on the consumer front as it is on the supply/demand and economic health of the average facility side, the continued decline in golfers, frequency and involvement levels in 2010 has to be reversed in order for the industry to return to sustainable growth.

Following Pellucid’s industry-standard scorecard of key golf consumer base health measures I presented to the OTR subscribers last year, below are the toplines to the 2010 performance vs. 2009 which we’ll treat in more detail in the body of this issue: Golfer base size and participation rate – The golfer base again declined slightly in number of golfers

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which, coupled with a slight increase in population, also produced a decline in the participation rate.

Demand and frequency – Consumers finally caught up with the reality being captured in the facilityreported rounds and told us they played fewer rounds in 2010. The reported percent decline in rounds was greater than the percent loss in golfers which means that frequency (rds/golfer/yr) also suffered a slight decline.

Involvement – Unlike last year, when the Committeds held steady in numbers against declines in the Casuals and Involveds, in 2010 we saw a true downward migration of involvement with Committeds (40+ rds/yr) and Involveds (10-39 rds/yr) declining in number while Casuals (1-9 rds/yr) grew.

Play Rate – The composite measure of rounds per capita per year finished slightly down as the result of slight declines in both participation and frequency.

For the “glass half full” crowd, the losses we’re seeing are less than 1M golfers a year and the participation and frequency drops are less than full points/rounds. For the “glass half empty” crowd, if you’re not growing then you’re at the mercy of time and the relative attraction of other leisure activities to decide what comes next and whether we hold at 26M golfers or next threaten 25M (the golfer base in 1991 by the way).

Taken from: "Complimentary Executive Summary for Vol. 10, No. 8 - The 2010 Golf Consumer Base Scorecard" ===================================================================== MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE ONLINE SUMMER ISSUE - COMING JULY 1 http://michigangolfer.com ===================================================================== Table of Contents Northern Indiana Golf - By Mike Duff Michigan Golf Hall of Fame: Class of 2011 Remembrances - Art McCafferty Robert Trent Jones at Treetops Arnold Palmer at Shanty Creek Michigan Amateur - Rob Ford Senior PGA Open - William Shelton and Brad Shelton, Collegiate Golf - Chris Lewis University of Detroit Mercy Titans Eastern Michigan University Eagles Chris Lewis Attention: Golfers Ð Golf Coaches/Teams Ð Golf Professionals Ð Golf Leagues & Organizations ==================== MINZEY'S MUSINGS ==================== SHIP WRECK A man was washed up on a beach after a terrible shipwreck. Only a sheep and a sheepdog were washed up with him. After looking around, he realized that they were stranded on a deserted island.

After being there a while, he got into the habit of taking his two animal companions to the beach every evening to watch the sun set.

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One particular evening, the sky was a fiery red with beautiful cirrus clouds, the breeze was warm and gentle, a perfect night for romance. As they sat there, the sheep started looking better and better to the lonely man. Soon, he leaned over to the sheep and put his arm around it.

But the sheepdog, ever protective of the sheep, growled fiercely until the man took his arm from around the sheep.

After that, the three of them continued to enjoy the sunsets together, but there was no more cuddling.

A few weeks passed by and, lo and behold, there was another shipwreck. The only survivor was Hillary Clinton.

That evening, the man introduced Hilary to the evening beach ritual. It was another beautiful evening - red sky, cirrus clouds, a warm and gentle breeze - perfect for a night of romance. Pretty soon, the man started to get "those feelings" again.. He fought the urges as long as he could, but he finally gave in and leaned over to Hillary, cautiously, and whispered in her ear... "Would you mind taking the dog for a walk?" ============================================================== MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION CHANNEL -- 2011 SHOWS http://michigangolfer.tv/archives.html ============================================================== **************************** NOW PLAYING *************************** Terry Moore Interview with Jennie McCafferty Terry Moore - Michigan Golf Hall of Fame - Class of 2010 Art Hills - Michigan Golf Hall of Fame - Class of 2010 Don Perne' - Michigan Golf Hall of Fame - Class of 2010 Jim Briegel - Michigan Golf Hall of Fame - Class of 2010 Vartan Kupelian and his Golf Writer's Association of America Presidency Practice Makes Perfect - Photography by Jennie McCafferty The Sundance Course at A-Ga-Ming: Narrated by Jerry Matthews Antrim Dells Becomes an A-Ga-Ming Property: Mike Brown Interviewed It Started with Chick Harbert: The Torch Course at A-Ga-Ming Antrim Dells GC: Narrated by Jerry Matthews 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

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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 *********************** COMING ATTRACTIONS *********************** 100th Anniversary of Michigan Amateur Fieldststone Golf Course: An Arthur Hills Design The Treetops Cup: USA vs Canada MGCOA Legislative Golf Day ========================================= MICHIGAN GOLFER CALENDAR OF EVENTS ========================================= JUNE 17-19 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 13 The Loon Cup, Loon Golf Course, Gaylord 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's Amateur, Prestwick Village GC, Highland, MI http://gam.org 25-26 Senior PGA Championship, Charlevoix Golf & CC, Charlevoix http://michigan.pga.com

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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 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 8-14 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

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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 29/10/1 2nd annual Natalie Gulbis Showcase, The Loon GC, Gaylord OCTOBER 8-9 Toughman/Princess Scramble Gaylord, MI http://treetops.com 31 PGA Fall Meeting 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 2012 JANUARY 13-15 Southwest Michigan Golf Show at the Kalamazoo Expo Center, Kalamazoo MARCH 2-4 Michigan Golf Show, Novi SEPTEMBER 25-30 Ryder Cup, Medinah CC, Chicago, IL

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