Michigan Golf News, June 4, 2010

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Michigan Golf News June 4, 2010

Vol. 10, no. 23

Photo by Art McCafferty

The Bear's 25th Anniversary Tournament • Grand Traverse Resort & Spa • June 22 • Registration: http://tiny.cc/47ory

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The Bear at 25

MG On the Road - Memorial Day Madness and Gladness The Bear Will Host Its 25th Anniversary Tournament, June 22, 2010 East Coast Report: By Terry Moore Forest Dunes Raising the Bar: By Mike Duff Genesee County Amateur Championship Sets Dates June 25-27 Muirfield Village to Host 2013 Presidents Cup Go "Behind the Greens" with the 92nd PGA Championship YouTube and GLSP Michigan Golf Architect Interviews Top 10 Player Nicknames Hole in One Club Minzey's Musings - Why Men are Never Depressed Michigan Golfer Magazine: Spring Issue Michigan Golf Calendar Michigan Golf Archives http://michigangolfer.com/mgn/archives.html Michigan Golf History http://michigangolfer.com/mgn/history.html Michigan Golf Association Links http://michigangolfer.com/mgn/associations.html

GLSP INTERNET TELEVISION NETWORK (est. 2001) Channels:

Michigan Runner http://michiganrunner.tv Michigan Skier http://michiganskier.tv Michigan Golfer http://michigangolfer.tv Michigan Travel http://michigantravel.tv Running Canada http://runningcanada.tv Running Network http://runningnetwork.com/RNW/index.php/media/rntv You Tube http://www.youtube.com/my_videos?pi=0&ps=20 &sf=added&sa=0&sq=glsp&dm=2

CIRCULATION 16, 645 Edited by Art McCafferty artmccaf@glsp.com ========================================================== MG ON THE ROAD - MEMORIAL DAY MADNESS AND GLADNESS ========================================================== The Memorial Day weekend was certainly a great weekend for golf and in a way a kick off for the golf season up north. While, we do not have a lot of reports in, we know that. per owner Larry Bowden, Marsh Ridge Memorial Day Madness was sold out. We were out and about and saw a number of full parking lots. We observed some healthy participation at Polo Fields at Washtenaw and Grosse Ile CC. There was also some heartening economic news and it is hoped that the recession has bottomed out.

Photo by Art McCafferty

===================================================================== THE BEAR WILL HOST ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOURNAMENT, JUNE 22, 2010 =====================================================================

The Bear at 25 The Bear, the #18 Toughest Public Course in America as ranked by Golf Digest, is celebrating 25 years of world-renowned golf in 2010. Make it a special year of golf for you too by playing in The Bear's official 25th Anniversary Commemorative Tournament on Tuesday, June 22.

TEAM COST: Teams of four cost $99.00 per player and includes golf, lunch and commemorative merchandise for each player. To register a team, email golf@gtresort.com or call 231-534-6750.

SPECIAL ROOM RATE: Tournament players enjoy a special discount on accommodations from June 21-22. Mention code: BAT25.

Prices start at only $79.00 per person in the Hotel.

Prices start at only $119.00 per person in the Tower.

To make a room reservation, please call 800-236-1577. *Above prices do not include 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee. Based on double occupancy. Rooms at this rate are limited. Not available to groups. May not be combined with other offers. Certain other restrictions may apply. For all accommodations, check-in begins at 4 p.m. and check-out is by 11:00 a.m. ================================== EAST COAST REPORT: By Terry Moore ================================= Normally, this occasional column is titled “West Coast Report” (denoting my native West Michigan) but the birth of a granddaughter in Boston has wonderfully altered my location. At least temporarily.

Let me first report that all parties are doing well, including the doting grandparents new to this marvelous life experience. Secondly, I’ve kept a watchful eye on local golf happenings which has led to a few nice surprises.

Last Thursday, I happily pored over The Boston Globe, one of the country’s best newspapers, and enjoyed the fast-fading pleasures of reading it with a cup of joe. In spite of huge space devoted naturally to the Red Sox and the Celtics, the Globe admirably and surprisingly had a page and a half of golf coverage.

Written by Michael Whitmer, the “golf page” included an inspiring story about a new middle school golf outreach program, a New England golf notes column, a national golf notes column, pro tours-at-a glance listing, and a loaded local tournament schedule. Wow! In an age where such newspaper golf coverage is rare indeed, this was a most encouraging find. Noting Whitmer was a fellow member of the Golf Writers Association of America, I emailed him a ‘two thumbs’ up note. Within minutes Whitmer replied, expressed thanks, and asked me if I was the same “Terry Moore” who once played Augusta National as a media lottery pick on the Monday following the ’95 Masters (won by Ben Crenshaw.) Yup, that’s me. Well, lo and behold I had forgotten my friendly playing partner that day was Michael, in his words, “a young pup working at the newspaper in Columbus, Georgia” and covering his first Masters.

In his email, Michael said he’s been at the Globe the past nine years but only returned to sports “18 months ago—and I’m thrilled they're able to give me decent space every Thursday on a seasonal basis.” From reading his well-written stories and notes, it’s obvious the Globe has a passionate and hard-working golf writer back on the beat. It’s also obvious that a reunion of sorts will be taking place on a Boston area course between two golf writers who shared a once-in-a-lifetime round at Augusta National.

It’s a small world indeed; but as someone once reminded me, it’s only small if you keep reaching out for connections. Take that, Facebook!

Photo by Brian Walters

========================================== FOREST DUNES RAISING THE BAR: By Mike Duff ==========================================

Forest Dunes Hole No. 8 Where can you go in Michigan and enjoy one of the most honored golf communities? Guess where...Right in the middle of the state. The rare, but native to Michigan, Kirtland Warbler can be found nestled in the habitat surrounding this area which is located in the Huron Valley National Forest near the south branch of the Au Sable River. You can find this 1200 acre gem ten miles east of Roscommon located in the Mason Tract forest area. Since its opening in 2002 it has won over 20 national recognition awards. Most recently, Golfweek Magazine has named Forest Dunes #30 for Best Residential Course out of hundreds of courses throughout the country. Number 82 for the Best Modern Courses. Number 2 in Michigan for Best Courses You Can Play. Number 1 in the Reader's Choice Award for the top 50 public courses and number 18 in America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses. If that isn't enough, Golf World magazine, part of the ESPN sports group, recently named Forest Dunes the Number One Best Public Golf Course in America. In addition, in 2003 Forest Dunes became the first Michigan golf course to be certified as a Gold Aububon International Signature Sanctuary joining only 20 other locations in the world to have this honor.

Course designer, Tom Weiskopf, took this remarkable piece of natural property of sand dunes, pine forests, birch groves and grasslands and turned it in to a brilliant homage to golf at its best. Jim Bluck, the golf course superintendent, doesn't take the recognition Forest Dunes has received for granted. He is committed to continuing to improve and perfect the natural beauty this piece of land offers. Jim has applied his knowledge in many different ways. One in particular is the annual prescription burning of the native plantings. With approximately 18 acres of minimally maintained native grasses, Jim explains the advantages of prescription burning. "First it aids in the reduction of the amount of herbicide inputs by killing the cool season weeds while it aids in the re-growth of the warm season plants." Jim and his team excel in maintaining the grounds in its natural state.

Photo by Brian Walters

The 22,000 square foot Club House has full service locker rooms, dinning for 130 persons and a meeting space. It also offers other amenities such as a spa and fitness center. I recently spent a day there with 20 or so other media members and was treated to a tour of the club house, a variety of culinary offerings and a round of golf. I was impressed with every phase of the experience.

Forest Dunes Club House Forest Dunes is managed by Troon Golf, one of the leading groups in upscale course management.

They have more than 190 courses in 32 states and 30 countries. And they don't service just anyone.

Their process is very selective. The course remains open to the public (twice a year only) but is heading toward being totally private. It presently has 80 members and is aggressively seeking an increase in the next few years. Heading this effort up is Jennifer Middleton, membership director. General Manager, Mark Gurnow, says that "every step we have taken here has been with that goal of taking the course private." Memberships start at $15,000 plus $4,800 annual dues. So, I suggest that anyone who wants to have a phenomenal golf experience, take advantage now while you still have a chance. And for those of you who are looking for a golf community that is second to none, you can find it at Forest Dunes. Critical to the Forest Dunes future success is the land development surrounding the course.

Over three hundred home sites are available with 110 being offered in phase I. Lots range from $39,000 to $360,000.

The golf experience I had was terrific. Before you tee off you might want to take advantage of the state-of-the art 20 acre practice facility. Forest Dunes also features a par three 19th hole, complete with a mid-green bunker that can offer up a way of settling all existing bets. The course lived up to all its previous honors. This is not a tricked up design. It is a very playable course for all abilities. The landing areas from the tees are generous and safe. But be prepared to find your second and third shot and beyond a challenge. That is what makes Forest Dunes the course it is. It plays to a natural rolling landscape that keeps you thinking but doesn't punish you unless you drift outside the boundaries.

There are plenty of traps to change your course outlook. I was in quite a few of them but managed to get out and recapture a reasonable score. These are not water collection pits from (winter and heavy rains) but soft and manageable traps.

They give you a chance to make a recovery shot. I like that feature since I am not a good trap player.

This early in the season, the traps are expertly maintained which I found quite remarkable. Can't

imagine what they would be like in mid-season. More than remarkable I am sure.

My favorite holes are: #6 called the Gamble, 344 yards. Short par 4. 11 handicap. The name says it all. #8 called Forest's Edge, 419 yards. A placement shot dog leg right par 4. 3 handicap. Second and third shots are critical. #10 called the Decision, 442 yards. Long par 4 with a double fairway. #6 handicap. The decision is yours. #12 called the White Tail. 372 yards. Difficult par 4 with a dog leg left with water protecting the green on the right. 10 handicap. Your second shot is critical. #14 called the Meadow. 430 yards. A long par 4 with waste bunkers on the right. 2 handicap.

Nothing easy about this hole. #15 called the Hideway. A challenging par 5. 4 handicap Be careful of the hidden ridge in front of the green which you can't see from the approaching fairway.

Pay no attention to the handicap rating because what you experience is yours alone. Golf is an individual experience, no matter what other opinions offer. So, my favorite holes may not match yours but I can guarantee, every hole will make you think about the experience you just had. The course plays 3000 yards for juniors (15 and under) to 7141 yards from the tips. On the score card you will find 4 tee boxes. 5032 yards from the forward tees to 7141 from the tips. The mid and up front tees are 6579 and 5920 respectively. Okay, get ready for the price.

A course of this caliber is far within the range of comparable courses around the country but for those of us who have a threshold of about $60 for any course the price may be a little steep. But let's face it's time to pay up. If you really want to go to the next level ( maybe a one time expenditure), then you will have to pay $125 between May 28-August 22 (M-T) and $150 (W-TH). After 4:00pm the rates drop to $80. Golf rates after 3:00 pm include golf car and green fees only. There is some stay and play packages that seem very reasonable . Call 989.275.0700 or http://forestdunesgolf.com for more information. You won't be disappointed. =============================================================== GENESEE COUNTY AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP SETS DATES JUN2 25-27 =============================================================== IMA Brookwood Golf Club will host the Genesee County Amateur Championship , on June 25, 26 and 27, 2010. Last year's champions include Joey Stimac (Open Division), Rich Burke (Senior Division) and Larry Hogard (Super Senior Division). The event will provide four divisions for golfers: an open division for players of all ages; a , senior division for golfers 50-62; a super senior division for golfers 63+ and NEW this year a , women’s division for female participants of any age. All divisions will play a 54-hole , individual stroke play format.

For more information contact: Ron Mitchell, (810) 742-4920 =============================================== MUIRFIELD VILLAGE TO HOST 2013 PRESIDENTS CUP =============================================== DUBLIN, Ohio – The Presidents Cup is coming to Muirfield Village in 2013, two officials said Tuesday, giving the course Jack Nicklaus built the distinction of hosting golf’s three biggest cup competitions.

Muirfield Village held the Ryder Cup in 1987 and the Solheim Cup in 1998.

The two officials with knowledge of the plans spoke on condition of anonymity because it has not been announced. Nicklaus and PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem were expected to hold a press conference Wednesday at the Memorial.

Ty Votaw, the Tour’s executive vice president of communications, declined comment.

It will be the third American course to host the Presidents Cup, matches every two years between the United States and an International team of players from everywhere but Europe. It previously was held four times at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in northern Virginia, and at Harding Parking in San Francisco last year.

The matches will be played at Royal Melbourne in Australia in 2011.

Nicklaus has been U.S. captain a record four times and had a 2-1-1 record. It was not clear if he would be captain for the Muirfield Village matches, although Nicklaus said after the U.S. victory in 2007 that it was time for others to take that job.

Nicklaus, whose 18 major championship remain golf’s benchmark, was instrumental in bringing the Ryder Cup to his course in 1987, even though it ended badly. Europe won for the first time on American soil.

He also agreed to host the Solheim Cup for the LPGA. Putting it on such a familiar course gave those matches a big recognition boost.

The 2013 matches will be held the first weekend of October Taken from a Golf Channel article by Doug Ferguson http://www.thegolfchannel.com/tour-insider/sources-muirfield-village-host-2013-presidents-cup-37115/ ====================================================== GO “BEHIND THE GREENS” WITH THE 92nd PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ====================================================== For the first time, fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 92nd PGA Championship with the “Behind The Greens” web series on http://www.pga2010.com. Weekly episodes will follow key players on the 92nd PGA Championship team allowing fans an intimate view of planning for this international event at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wis. “This web series is an innovative approach to letting golf fans in on the behind-the-scenes tasks of what it takes to host a major championship on and off the golf course,” said Barry Deach, 92nd PGA Championship Tournament Director. “It is a great opportunity for fans to watch all the pieces come together online and then experience it all on-site during Championship Week.”

The show will follow Championship team members leading up to the event, including: · Barry Deach, 92nd PGA Championship Tournament Director · Chris Zugel, Whistling Straits Golf Course Superintendent · Chris Vonderkall, PGA, 92nd PGA Championship Operations Manager In addition, the series will capture how three PGA Professionals prepare for this major championship. · Jim Richerson, PGA, Group Director of Golf for Kohler Co.

· Dirk Willis, PGA, Manager of Golf Operations & Retail Merchandise - Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run · Michael O’Reilly, PGA, Head Golf Professional for Whistling Straits.

The “Behind The Greens” web series trailer and subsequent episodes can be found on the official 92nd PGA Championship website: www.pga2010.com starting June 1. New episodes will premier every week leading up to the 92nd PGA Championship held on August 9-15, 2010. ==================== YOU TUBE AND GLSP ==================== Five years ago, April 23, 2005, You Tube launched itself upon the world. Imagine that, an online site created just for videos. GLSP, who was in the forefront of online video with its first online video being put online on March 9, 2001 watched this channel go through its growth cycle, but chose not to put its videos on the site, as at the time, the channel was not into serious programming. We felt our clients would fee that their listing on the channel would be demeaning.

All of that changed on May 5th of 2007, the day we put our first video on You Tube. Frankly, it was a matter of survival. In late September, our internet service provider indicated that they had a couple of servers "melt" down and they had lost all of our Michigan Runner online content, which represented 10 years of our Michigan Runner Magazine and seven years of our online Michigan Runner Television channel. The loss was devastating and it took us the better part of a year to repair the tv site, but we never were able to get the back issues of the magazine back online.

We no longer felt our Internet Service Providers were dependable and devised a series of back up plans. On the video side, we decided to put a back up copy of our show on You Tube. By that time, You Tube was more highly regarded in the online world, and our clients were a little more understanding. All that has changed now, as You Tube, purchased a few years ago, by Google, is in the forefront of innovation, even now thinking linking TV and the Internet.

Since May 5th of 2007 we have uploaded 1,309 videos on You Tube and just over 710 thousand viewers have seen them. Of the 1,309 total, nearly 300 are of golf, the remainder being shows for our other channels 709,678 Viewers GLSP INTERNET TELEVISION NETWORK (est. 2001) Channels Michigan Runner http://michiganrunner.tv Michigan Skier http://michiganskier.tv Michigan Golfer http://michigangolfer.tv Michigan Travel http://michigantravel.tv Running Canada http://runningcanada.tv Running Network http://runningnetwork.com/RNW/index.php/media/rntv You Tube http://www.youtube.com/my_videos?pi=0&ps=20&sf=added&sa=0&sq=glsp&dm=2 Here are a dozen shows that have a special significance for us: John Daly Grips it and Rips it at the Niagara Falls Gorge - Views: 27,705 John Daly is money. The excitement he brings to an event is awesome. This is our number one golf

show on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqCuFOsTVXU Danny Lee Wins the 2008 Western Amateur - Views: 14,494 Danny Lee is from New Zealand, and this shows exploded with traffic from that country. This is our highest rated 'International' show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vbtAkNbX4Q Walter Hagen Revisits Traverse City - GLSP TV NETWORK - Views: 3,654 My son, Michael, is an actor and we plugged him into a series of shows as "The Haig" Michael never did a lot of homework while in school, but he did his homework on Hagen. A proud father's choice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkT1h9dEEAo

Native American Cup & Notah Begay III-Michigan Golfer TV - Views: 2,011 The Native American Cup was a great idea, but was a bit overwhelming financially for the event's producer. It lasted two years and seemed to be getting some steam up, but a variety of financial and personal issues did the tournament in. Notah Begay was just delightful in his appearance. http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_M2D2UpngGk

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Jeff Daniels Comedy Golf Jam-Michigan Golfer TV - Views: 2,133 This was one of early shows and we were very nervous getting ready to interview. We decided to go with Vanessa Bell from England, a professional golfer, that played her college golf at Alabama. She was beautiful, knew her golf well and completely charmed Daniels. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrnSksWppYk

Notah Begay presents the Native American Cup to the winning team.

Treetops Ladies Golf School - Michigan Golfer Television - Views: 1,925 Judy Mason is magic in front of a ladies golf school. The affable professional, who is the Director of Golf at Michaywe, also does the Women's golf schools at Treetops. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLbT63A6QkE Ireland's Lahinch Golf Club with Robert McCavery MG TV - Views: 1,799 Cathal O'Sullivan, Michigan's connection to golf in Ireland and Scotland, set up our Ireland trip and we had a blast. Of special note, was the conversation we had with Robert McCavery, the golf

professional at the world famous Lahinch course. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z91FkG-H8o Jack Berry Accepts PGA Lifetime Journalism Award - Views: 1,623 Jack Berry is Michigan's most decorated golf writer and the opportunity to see him receive this award at the Masters was too hard to pass up. Our state has produced some excellent golf writers, but none better than Berry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2VUQta6ZrQ

Photo courtesy of True North

True North Golf Club-Michigan Golfer TV - Views: 1,385

True North, Hole No. 8 Jim Engh and his team have done extremely well in designing award winning courses. I followed his team and Jack Berry around to capture some of his thoughts in building True North and was so overwhelmed by the course, that I came back the following morning to get another look at it through my camea lens. It is magnificent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xB_ne5wG34 Christiana "Bunker My Horses for A Bunker" - Views: 1,119 This was a fun show to do. We got a call from Paul Albanese wanting to know if the Michigan Golfer can a photographer to send down to this Indiana course just immediately south of Michigan's border.

We got intrigued with the story and did a video of it as well. This is the way courses used to be built.

Fun stuff and a blast to video tape. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1fOgOlbsZw

Arnold Palmer Invitational - Views: 596 We could not pass this up, a chance to catch a substantial number of past U.S. Amateur Champions at a gathering to honor Arnold Palmer's Amateur victory at the Detroit Golf Club, 50 years ago. We jumped in to tape the tournament at the last minute and did not get credentialed, so we shot the course as a tourist would see it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bakAznRSAA Ben Davis - Michigan Golf Hall of Fame - Class of 1995 - Views: 291 In doing this show about one of Michigan's legendary African - American professional golfers, we still recall how emotional he got when telling his story about his early years as a minority golf instructor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHJCsGNDPEU ==================================== MICHIGAN GOLF ARCHITECT INTERVIEWS ==================================== Paul Albanese Moose Ridge http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show19/index.html Bunkers at Cristian Creek http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/christiana/ Tom Bendelow History http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show26/index.html Don Childs Michaywe Pines http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/michaywe/ Jim Engh True North http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/truenorth/ Tullymore http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/tullymoregolf/ Steve Forrest Pheasant Run http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show19/index.html Arthur Hills Golf Trail http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show18/index.html Red Hawk http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/redhawk/ Michael Husby Marsh Ridge, The Loon, Wild Bluff http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show18/index.html Wild Bluff GC http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show6/index.html The Loon http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/Loon/index.html Robert Trent Jones Treetops http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show19/index.html The Heather http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/boynegolf/heather/ Oakland Hills CC http://michigangolfer.tv/2008shows/oaklandhills/ Ray Hearn Island Hills, Moose Ridge, Strategic Fox http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show8/index.html Moose Ridge http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show22/index.html Harley and Greg Hodges Rustic Glen http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show12/index.html W. Bruce Matthews Southfield http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show3/index.html Jack Matthias Thunder Bay GC http://michigangolfer.tv/2009shows/thunderbay/ Jerry Matthews Sundance http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show24/index.html

Majestic http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/majestic/ The Natural http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/natural/ Timberstone http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/timberstone/ Buck's Run http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/bucksrun/ Antrim Dells GC http://michigangolfer.tv/2008shows/antrim_dells/ Sandy Ridge GC http://michigangolfer.tv/2009shows/sandyridge/ Bill Newcomb Calderone Farms http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show1/index.html Rick Robbins/Gary Koch The Tirbute http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show33/index.html The Tribute Grand Opening http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/tribute/ John Robinson Hawk's Eye http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/hawkseye/ ========================= TOP 10 PLAYER NICKNAMES ========================= 1. Sphinx of the Links-Bob Charles-did not talk much 2. Wild Thing-John Daly-enough said 3, The Wee Ice Mon-Ben Hogan-cold blooded competitor 4. Bugs Bunny-Don Massendale-large front teeth 5. Harry Hitch-Arnold Palmer-always hitches his pants 6. All Day-Glen Day-slow player 7. Dr. Dirt-Brad Bryant-unscrubbed look 8. Charlie Cigar-Charlie Sifford-always had a cigar in mouth 9. Smokey the Bear-Mike Souchak-burly shape 10. Urkel-Tiger Woods-Notah Begay's nickname for Tiger who had a nerdy look at Stanford ================= HOLE IN ONE CLUB ================ David Ahenson, age 15 of West Bloomfield, put down his copy of "The Kiss That Caused My Slice "

by John Ducker and took a Taylormade TP 7-iron out of his bag, checked the wind, asked the other members of his foursome, if they wanted to double the bet and then hit that 7-iron 174 yards where it checked up and spun four yards back into Hole No.2. It was his first hole in one, but looking at the fine 46 he turned in on Greystone Golf Club in Romeo, he knew that there was a lot more coming down the road. ================================================ MINZEY'S MUSINGS -WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED ================================================= Men Are Just Happier People — What do you expect from such simple creatures?

Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours.

Wedding plans take care of themselves.

Chocolate is just another snack.

You can be President.

You can never be pregnant.

You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.

You can wear NO shirt to a water park.

Car mechanics tell you the truth.

The world is your urinal. You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.

You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.

Same work, more pay.

Wrinkles add character.

Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.

People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.

New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.

One mood all the time.

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.

A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.

You can open all your own jars.

You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.

Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.

Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

You almost never have strap problems in public.

You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.

Everything on your face stays its original color.

The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.

You only have to shave your face and neck.

You can play with toys all your life.

One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons.

You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.

You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife.

You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.

You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

No wonder men are happier. ========================================= MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE - SPRING ISSUE http://issuu.com/michigan_golfer/docs/mgspring10 ========================================= Table of Contents "Shenandoah and the Michigan Golf Classic" - By Jack Berry "43 Years at the Masters" - By Jack Berry “Collegiate Spotlights: Michigan Golf Programs Provide Opportunities for Students - Albion College" - By Chris Lewis "Treetops: Golf at its Best" - By Mike Duff "Michigan Golf Association and Legislative Leader, John Dodge Passes" By Bill Fountain "Slice of Life: Torrey Pines, San Diego and The Bucket List" By Terry Moore 2009 Past Issues Site Winter http://issuu.com/michigangolfer/docs/mgwinter09

Fall http://issuu.com/michigangolfer/docs/mgwinter09 Summer http://issuu.com/michigan_golfer/docs/mg0609 Spring http://issuu.com/michigan_golfer/docs/mg0409 ============================= 2010 MICHIGAN GOLF CALENDAR ============================= June 4-6 NCAA Men's Finals: The Honors Course Chattanooga, Tennessee Host: University of Tennessee, Chattanooga http://ncaa.com/sports/m-golf-body.html 2-5 Girls State Finals. U.P. Division 1 - Kingsford Division 2 - Munising Division 3 - Pickford http://mhsaa.com/tabid/111/SportProfile/True/SportTypeCode/GF/Default.aspx 2-5 Boys MHSAA State Finals. U.P. Division 1 - Kingsford Division 2 - Munising Division3 - Cedarville http://www.mhsaa.com/tabid/112/SportProfile/True/SportTypeCode/GF/Default.aspx 11-12 Boy's MHSAA State Finals -L.P. Division 1 - MSU, Forest Akers East Division 2 - MSU, Forest Akers West Division 3 - GVSU, The Meadows Division 4 - EMU, Eagle Crest http://www.mhsaa.com/tabid/112/SportProfile/True/SportTypeCode/GF/Default.aspx 13 MIAGT at Captains Club, Captain's Club at Woodfield, Grand Blanc, MI http://www.miagt.com/index.php?pg=schedule 14 PACII Golf Outing, Timber Ridge Golf Course, East Lansing http://michamber.com 14-17 Michigan Open Championship, Orchard Lake CC http://www.michigan.pga.com 17-20 U.S. Open, Pebble Beach, California http://usga.org 22 The 25th Anniversary of The Bear Tournamnent, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa http://grandtraverseresort.com/special-events/calendar-ofevents.cfm?eventId=EV_20100513144534534202

22-26 Michigan Amateur, Oakhurst G&CC http://gam.org 26 MIAGT Open Championship 2nd Major, The Orchards Golf Club, Washington, MI http://www.miagt.com/index.php?pg=schedule July 1-4 Jamie Farr Classic, Toledo, OH http://lpga.com 11 MIAGT at Fieldstone GC, Fieldstone Golf Course, Auburn Hills, MI http://www.miagt.com/index.php?pg=schedule 12 GAM Father and Son Matches, Birmingham CC 24 MIAGT at Lyon Oaks GC, Lyon Oaks Golf Course, South Lyons, MI http://www.miagt.com/index.php?pg=schedule 26 GAM Father and Son Matches, Travis Pointe http://gam.org 26 -30 94th Women's Amateur, St. Clair River CC http://gam.org 26-28 Tournament of Champions, Boyne Mountain http://www.michigan.pga.com August 3 Wounded Warrior Tournament, Garland, Lewiston, MI 7 Players Championship 3rd Major, Pilgrims Run Golf Club, Pierson, MI http://www.miagt.com/index.php?pg=schedule 9-15 U.S. Women's Amateur, Charlotte CC, North Carolina 12-15 PGA Championship, Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin http://pgatour.com 16-17 89th GAM Championship, Flint GC http://gam.org 21 MIAGT at Calderone Golf Club, Calderone Golf Club, Jackson, MI http://www.miagt.com/index.php?pg=schedule 23-25 Michigan PGA Championship, Eagle Eye GC 23-29 U.S. Amateur, Chambers Bay, University Place, Washington

September 11 MIAGT at Coyote Preserve GC, Coyote Preserve Golf Club, Hartland, MI http://www.miagt.com/index.php?pg=schedule 13-16 Michigan PGA Match Play, Oakland University, Sharf 18 MIAGT Tour Championship, The Grande Golf Club, Jackson, MI http://www.miagt.com/index.php?pg=schedule - MG -