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2011 Michigan Golf Hall of Fame InducteesLeft to right standing: Arthur Hills, Jim Briegel, Terry Moore

In front: Don Perné

In This Issue:

__/ Cups and More: By Jack Berry__/ Briegel, Hills, Moore, Perne Enter Michigan Golf Hall of Fame__/ Michigan Golfer Television -- Terry Moore: 2011 Inductee to

Michigan Golf Hall of Fame__/ We're From France__/ Northern Indiana Golf: By Mike Duff__/ Golfweek's 2011 Best Courses You Can Play - Michigan__/ Michigan Golfer Magazine Online Spring Issue__/ Minzey's Musings: Will Rogers__/ Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Takes It To the Street__/ Marsh Ridge Hosts 2011 KLT $50K Putting Challenge__/ Michigan Golf Hall of Fame http://tiny.cc/y6clk__/ Michigan Golfer Television 2011 Shows __/ Michigan Golf Calendar__/ Michigan Golfer Archives

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============================CUPS AND MORE: By Jack Berry============================When last we met I wrote about the six inch cups Bill Stine was cutting on one of his mid-Florida golfcourses. Since then my cup is running over.

Just days after that hit the world wide internet I saw the June issue of Golf Digest, the top-selling golfmagazine in the world, and Jaime Diaz reported on a tournament sponsored by Golf Digest at the veryproper Pine Needles Resort Lodge & Golf Club in North Carolina where the cups were FIFTEENinches! Those cups were more than three times the size of the 4-1/4 inch cups prescribed in the Rules ofGolf.

Digest editor Jerry Tarde is a member at prestigious, exclusive Pine Valley in New Jersey, which Digestconsistently ranks the No. 1 course in America, and it was a bit shocking to see his magazine sponsorsomething called the Golf Digest WIDE Open Championship.

Diaz wrote that Kelly Miller, the president of Pine Needles who has won club championships at PineValley and Seminole, another of the very, very proper clubs, said “It was like I was a kid again.”

Sixty players participated in the WIDE Open which Digest said was an experiment to see if play wouldbe faster and if more beginners would take to golf. Diaz wrote that the outing “was relaxed, fearless,fast and fun.”

No sooner had I digested that story than The New York Times had a long story about “Flogton.” That’sNot Golf spelled backwards. It’s the game started by the Alternative Golf Association in Silicon Valley.The founder of Sun Microsystems and the former president of the San Francisco Giants baseball teamare the perpetrators.

Flogton rules permit tossing onto the green of a ball embedded in a sand trap. Using cooking spray onthe face of a driver is permitted – it takes the spin off the ball and makes it go farther. Mulligans? Oneper hole.

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Pat Gallagher, the chief executive of the AGA, said the aim isn’t goofy golf but that “there is a big spacefor change.”

Right from the first column I saw, by Mike Hughes, the chief executive of the Golf Course OwnersAssociation, the goal of all these “variations” on the Rules of Golf is to get more people playing thegame. Hook them.

And then, after the pieces in Golf Business, Golf Digest and The New York Times, up pops the latestfigures from the National Golf Foundation. Participation in golf fell in 2010 for the third straight year,3.6%, to 26 million golfers.

The NGF said the economy is a factor but 3.6 million “new” golfers quit. Rounds played dropped 2.3%to 475 million. Between 2000 and 2005, rounds were 500 million and more.

The Golf Digest piece said those 60 players in the WIDE Open had fun and felt that making golf easierfor recreational golfers “has a place.”

How about the courses you play?

As the world’s No. 1 aquaphobe I’d say eliminate all those @#$% water holes. I bet I could’ve gotten alot of support last week at The Players in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. The best players in the world wereplaying my game – Graeme McDowell, David Toms, Paul Goydos, Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickelson, NickWatney, Luke Donald, Angel Cabrera, Matteo Manassero, practically the whole field put at least oneball in the water and some emptied several sleeves.

Tiger Woods played only nine holes before withdrawing and he put two balls in the water on the par 4fourth hole. The island 17th is the most ‘popular’ hole and it swallowed 40 golf balls during the week.

FROM THE ridiculous to the sublime: The 2011 Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony washeld at Indianwood G&CC and it was a memorable evening for all those in attendance.

Jim Briegel of Ann Arbor, a stalwart in public golf and especially since he became a senior 25 years ago(by the USGA age of 60), saluted his wife of 66 years for letting him out enough to compile a record sostrong that his rivals took away his eligibility in the top tournament and instead, named the trophy forhim, the Briegel Cup.

Arthur Hills, who has designed courses around the world, and fortunately did 23 of them in Michigan,was inducted along with his Michigan State golf teammate Don Perne’. They were reunited again whenPerne’ was appointed head professional at Inverness Club in Toledo where Hills was a member.

Although Perne’ attained the rank of Master Professional in the PGA, he regards the Professional GolfManagement Program at Ferris State University his top achievement. Perne’ said that young people hetalked to were torn between the idea of going to college or turning pro.

“They said college would take four years and then it would take five years after that to gain PGAmembership,” Perne’ said. Working with his Lansing Sexton High School teammate, who’d becomepresident of Ferris, a plan of business courses coupled with internships with PGA professionals aroundthe country, has resulted in a four-year bachelor’s business degree and then a year spent under a PGA


Class A member would result in PGA membership.

More than 1,600 PGM students have graduated from Ferris since 1975 and more than 900 of thempresently are professionals, serving all over the country.

Incidentally, when Perne’ was working toward membership, he needed signatures from two Class Amembers. He got Horton Smith and Al Watrous. And now he has joined them in the Michigan GolfHall of Fame.

And, in full disclosure, Terry Moore, the other member of the evening’s foursome, has been my bestfriend for nearly 30 years. It’s impossible to list his qualifications in two or three words. He has morefacets than a Tiffany diamond, from editor of Michigan Golfer Magazine when I first met him tofounder of the West Michigan Golf Show, golf voice for WOOD radio in Grand Rapids, organizer of aMidwest radio network for five-minute interviews with top names in the game, partner in a TV show onGreat Lakes courses, still a contributor as columnist of Michigan Golfer and nationally for TheAPosition web site and many more.

He’s also the best golfer I’ve played with although sometimes his driving and wedge game is just a littleoff track.

===================================================================BRIEGEL, HILLS, MOORE, PERNE' ENTER MICHIGAN GOLF HALL OF FAME===================================================================(Lake Orion, Mich.) Former Michigan State University golf teammates Arthur Hills and Don Pernéwere inducted into the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Sunday at Indianwood G&CC along with 85-year-old publinx veteran Jim Briegel and multi-faceted Terry Moore.

Hills said he gave up on the idea of being a professional golfer because Perné was five shots better thanhe was and he'd have better luck working as a golf course architect. Hills has designed more than 225courses world-wide and earned acclaim as one of the best in the game.

Hills was especially busy in Michigan where he earned a bachelor's degree at MSU and a master's inlandscape architecture at the University of Michigan. He designed 23 private, public and resort coursesin Michigan and also designed a collection of courses in the Naples, Fla., area and The Landings atSkidaway Island in Georgia. Hills pointed out south Florida and Georgia are much warmer in thewinter than his Toledo, OH, base.

Ironically, Hills eventually wound up on the same “team” with Perné who closed his career as a MasterPGA Professional at Inverness Club where Hills is a longtime member. Hills twice worked onremodeling projects on the championship course and also designed the short game practice area.

Perné points to the PGA's Professional Golf Management Program as his chief achievement in golf.More than 1,600 young men and women have gone through the five-year program at Ferris StateUniversity in Big Rapids, Mich., that leads to a business degree and PGA membership. RobertEwigleben, a high school teammate of Perné’s, was president at Ferris when the program started andGary Wiren also was instrumental as the PGA's Director of Education.

Moore has worn many hats since exchanging a position as a public school administrator for his love ofgolf. He co-founded Michigan Golfer Magazine and started the West Michigan Golf Show in his


hometown of Grand Rapids where the mid-winter show annually draws crowds of cabin fever golfershungry for new equipment, lessons and travel tips.

Moore also coordinated two Michigan Golf Summits, started the All About Golf midwest radio show,worked on a television show featuring Great Lakes courses, is a governor of the Golf Association ofMichigan, past board member of the Golf Writers Association of Michigan, has covered 28 Masterstournaments and continues to write for the online Michigan Golfer and TheAPosition.com

Note: Michigan Golfer Television was on hand for the festivities and we invite you to see the first ofour shows on that evening; Terry Moorehttp://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/hof_terry_moore

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Briegel, 85, still is renowned for his long ball and Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member Bill Zylstra, oneof the top senior amateur golfers in the country, said “Jim's a horse. He hits it by me and makes me feelbad.”

Retired from the publishing industry, Briegel caddied as a youngster at the University of Michigan GolfCourse where he now serves as a ranger. He has a 5.8 USGA handicap and won the Michigan PublinxSeniors Golf Association's competition to recognize the best player relative to his age over the fullseason so regularly that they took him out of competition and named the trophy the Briegel Cup. Thecup is a trophy Briegel earned for winning the 70-plus division of the British Senior Open Amateur in1996.

===============================================================MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISIONTERRY MOORE: 2011 INDUCTEE TO MICHIGAN GOLF HALL OF FAME===============================================================Terry Moorehttp://michigangolfer.tv/2011shows/hof_terry_moore

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=====================WE'RE FROM FRANCE=====================Le Golf National in Versailles near the French capital of Paris will host the 2018 Ryder Cup golf event,it was announced on Tuesday.

France edged out rival bids from Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands to land thetournament, which sees a European team take on the United States. Pascal Grizot, head of the RyderCup commission at the French Golf Federation, described the confirmation of Le Golf National as thehost venue as a “huge accolade” and “an honour” for France.

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“The decision...is a real honour for our country, the French Golf Federation and all the public andprivate partners who have supported the bid,” said Grizot, according to Sky Sports News. “Above all itis a huge accolade for all French golfers who have contributed to this project.”

The 2018 edition will be only the second time in the history of the Ryder Cup that the biennial eventhas been staged on mainland Europe after the 1997 match, which saw Seve Ballesteros captain Europeto a single-point victory at Valderrama in Spain.

Following the death of Ballesteros earlier this month there had been a groundswell of support to handthe 2018 Ryder Cup to his homeland, Spain, in honour of the legendary golfer. However, GeorgeO’Grady, the CEO of the European Tour, insisted it was right to award the event to the strongest bid.

“I don't think it's a missed opportunity at all in the sense that we've been well aware of the legacy ofSeveriano Ballesteros right from the beginning of this bidding process,” said O’Grady, who added thatFrance had won by a “clear but narrow margin” in the tender. “Everything we do as a European Tour isto honour him. I don't think this is going to be the last Ryder Cup that will be played in most of ourlifetimes, it's just that at the moment the French bid was outstanding.”

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======================================NORTHERN INDIANA GOLF: By Mike Duff======================================“Where Golf and Hospitality Meet” is the slogan used to describe the experience one can expect from atwo to three day golf adventure in Northern Indiana. Three of us took advantage of this offer and madearrangements with Kimberly Hays, the director of golf, at the Kendallville Best Western Hotelconveniently located in NE Indiana near I-69 and 1-80/90 toll roads. The Best Western is a very goodplace to stay. It is clean, well kept and its cozy bar offers a lot of good cheer and friendly atmosphere.What you will experience is good service, friendly people and outstanding golf.

I am part of a standing four-some which tries to choose a golf destination somewhere south of Michiganin early April or May to avoid the early spring bad weather. This year we found just the right location:three hours from Detroit, four hours from Chicago and only a chip shot from Lansing and GrandRapids. We found this golf package through the Novi Golf Show and would recommend taking the timeto check it out. The golf packages can be customized to meet your group’s personal needs. All thepackages include a complimentary deluxe breakfast buffet, golf and your choice of six 4-star (GolfDigest) golf courses and lodging. Our package was for two nights and 45 holes of golf with cart, for$159.

The six courses to choose from are Noble Hawk, Cobblestone, Glendarin Hills, Bridgewater, AutumnRidge and Cherry Hill. Two of the courses, Autumn Ridge and Cherry Hill are located in Fort Wayneabout 25 minutes from Kendallville. Glendarin Hills is in Angola. All of these courses are an easy drivefrom the hotel.

During our stay, we played Noble Hawk and Cobblestone and were scheduled to play 9 holes atGlendarin on our way home on Sunday but weather conditions did not allow us the opportunity.However, we were credited for that cost which is a nice way the management handled this situation.


If Noble Hawk and Cobblestone are any indication of how good the other courses are in this packagethen you can be assured that your time spent here will be well worth the drive. Rick Hulett and his wifeCristine from Noble Hawk made us feel right at home. They were eager to share the special features ofthis “Scottish” style golf course. The course features gently rolling bent grass fairways, large undulatinggreens with plenty of sand and water in combination with natural ornamental grasses. The course is in ahousing development but the homes do not impinge on the course. There are 5 tees to choose from andthe yardage is suited to every level of play. It is a beautifully designed Scottish links course.

We played Cobblestone, a more traditional style course, on Saturday and again were impressed withthe design and condition. In 1999, just after Cobblestone opened it was rated by Golf Digest as the 8thbest new course that year and “Places to Play” in 2002-2003. Jeff Huffman, the Director of Operations,was extremely proud of the course and the reviews it has received over the past ten years. It is not anexceptionally long course but the fairways allow for generous layups and the condition of the coursewas excellent.

As previously mentioned, we did not have a chance to play Glendarin Hills but after talking with MattFunkhouser, Head Professional, we were able to put together a picture of what this course looked likeand how it could be played. We learned that both nines offer a variety of open and tree lined holes.Driving past the tenth and eleventh holes on the way to the club house reminded us of a Scottish linksdesign and Matt pointed out that the course has a nice balance of trees and bunkers and rolling terrain.We realized on our way home that Glendarin was something special and we regretted not having theopportunity to play it. All the more reason to return.

We all agreed that we haven’t seen enough of this golf destination and vowed to plan another trip to NEIndiana.

So, if you are looking for a golf experience that gives you outstanding golf, with excellent lodging ataffordable prices within a reasonable driving distance. Then go for it!

To take advantage of this great offer, contact Kim Hays at [email protected] or260.347.5263. You will not be disappointed.

=========================================================GOLFWEEK'S 2011 BEST COURSES YOU CAN PLAY - MICHIGAN=========================================================1.) Arcadia Bluffs, Arcadia (No. 28 m)2.) Greywalls at Marquette GC, Marquette (No. 79 m)3.) Forest Dunes, Roscommon (No. 96 m)4.) Tullymore, Stanwood (m)5.) Belvedere GC, Charlevoix (c)6.) TimberStone GC, Iron Mountain (m)*7.) Lakewood Shores Resort (Gailes), Oscoda (m)8.) Black Forest at Wilderness Valley, Gaylord (m)9.) Black Lake, Onaway (m)10.) Treetops North (Smith), Gaylord (m)11.) Angels Crossing, Vicksburg (m)12.) Bay Harbor (Links/Quarry), Harbor Springs (m)13.) Eagle Eye GC at Hawk Hollow, East Lansing (m)


14.) Sweetgrass, Harris (m)15.) University of Michigan GC, Ann Arbor (c)16.) True North, Harbor Springs (m)17.) Orchards, Washington (m)18.) Treetops North (Fazio), Gaylord (m)19.) Pilgrims Run, Grand Rapids (m)20.) Boyne Highlands (Hills), Harbor Sprigs (m)http://www.golfweek.com/news/2011/mar/10/golfweeks-best-courses-you-can-play/

==================================================MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE ONLINE SPRING ISSUE

http://michigangolfer.com==================================================Table of ContentsTreetops & Shanty Creek Celebrates their 25th Anniversary - Jack BerryJack Berry, PGA Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award winner tells the tale of these two Michigangolf course icons

The New GM's in the Game - Norm SinclairSinclair, too long absent from our pages, returns with his thoughts on the ever evolving life of a golfcourse General Manager. In his article, he targets LochenHeath's Mike Husby and Treetops Resort'sBarry Owens.

Michigan Amateur Holds its 100th on Boyne Highlands' Heather GC - Jack BerryCertainly, an historical highlight of this year, will be the 100th Anniversary of the Michigan Amateur.The GAM conducts tens of tournaments in Michigan and the Michigan Amateur is their showcase. JackBerry has covered dozens of these tournaments over the years and he shares his thoughts here.

The 2011 Tour of the Year - LPGA - Bill SheltonOut of My Mind About Golf - Rob FordTop 10 Things Golf Does Not Need in 2011 - Brad Shelton

Collegiate Golf - Concordia College and Davenport University - Chris LewisChris Lewis continues his informative series on Michigan's collegiate golf.

Michigan Golf Hall of Fame - The Class of 2011This year's class includes Public links veteran Jim Briegel, golf course architect Arthur Hills, journalistTerry Moore and Don Perne, co-founder of the PGA of America’s Professional Golf Management atFerris State University.

Slice of Life - Terry Moore - "Loving the Masters: Let Me Count the Ways"A walk down memory and Magnolia lanes for Terry Moore, who is in the 2011 Class for the MichiganGolf Hall of Fame.

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==============================MINZEY'S MUSINGS: WILL ROGERS==============================Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash, was one of the greatest political sages this country hasever known. Enjoy the following:

1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. 2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. 3. There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither works. 4. Never miss a good chance to shut up. 5. Always drink upstream from the herd. 6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. 7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back into your pocket. 8. There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves. 9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. 10. If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there. 11. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back. 12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until ahunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.

ABOUT GROWING OLDER... First ~Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me; I want people to know 'why' I look thisway. I've traveled a long way, and some of the roads weren't paved. Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra. Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks. Sixth ~ I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top. Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it's such a nice change from beingyoung. Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been. Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable. Tenth ~ Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft. Today it'scalled golf.

And, finally ~ If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you'reold.

======================================================GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT & SPA TAKES IT TO THE STREET======================================================Having a successful business in the 21st century requires both social media interaction and real lifeinteraction. Status updates, tweets and blogs have their place, and in addition to Facebook, face-to-faceinteraction with customers and prospective customers is crucial.


Which is why Grand Traverse Resort & Spa has “gone to the people” and opened a storefront shop indowntown Traverse City, in partnership with sister properties Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel andLeelanau Sands Casino & Lodge, all of which are owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band ofOttawa and Chippewa Indians.

“Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos–The Store” is located at 300 E. Front Street in Traverse City, in theRadio Centre building. The store primarily serves as an experiential center with information,merchandise, and activities representing the three properties. The store will be open throughout the year,including seven days a week this spring and summer.

For dates/times (and in certain cases applicable charges) visit www.grandtraverseresort.com or contactstore manager Gay Lynn Hedges, the Resort’s “Downtown Concierge,” at 231-534-6721.

Complimentary shuttle service will be provided outside the store with service to and from the Resortand Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel.

======================================================MARSH RIDGE HOSTS 2011 KLT $50K PUTTING CHALLENGE======================================================The KLT instant cash advance $50,000 Putting Challenge is open to Michigan Residents 21 years of ageand older. Contestant must be an amateur golfer, no professional golfers will be allowed to compete.Players may enter as many qualifying events at participating golf courses as they wish to they earn aberth in the Grand Championship event on July 17th. Entry fee is $20 per player at each qualifyingevent held at participating golf courses from May 2 - July 16, 2011. Entry fees will be split between theAmerican Cancer Society and the players jackpot. Golfers will qualify at one of the areas golf courses,then after an elimination process, one lucky golfer will get one chance to make a 51 foot putt and takehome the grand prize of $50,000!

Call the radio station KLT at 231-947-0003 for more details regarding the specifics of this event and to get info regarding the locations and dates ofevents held at qualifying courses now through July 16th.

Contestants should arrive at Marsh Ridge Resort prior to event start to sign up. Bring your family andfriends to watch the challenge and get in a round of golf to make it a perfect day.

Special rates for Sunday, June 5th are just $45 including cart (regularly $61) to all contestants andcurious bystanders. Mention this ad when you book your tee times by calling 989-732-5552.

========================================MICHIGAN GOLFER CALENDAR OF EVENTS========================================MAY 24-29 Senior PGA Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, KY

http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=1717986920128-29 MPGA Michigan Medal Play Championship - Fellows Creek Golf Course

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JUNE2-5 The Memorial Tournament, Dublin, OH6-7 Nike Golf State Pro Am, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs14-15 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=1717986920120-26 LPGA Futures Tour - Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass

http://www.sweetgrassgolfclub.com20 Pro-Pro Championship, The Legend at Shanty Creek, Bellaire21-25 Michigan Amateur, Boyne Highlands, Boyne City

http://gam.org/22 MGCOA Legislative Day on the Capitol Lawn

http://mgcoa.com27-29 Women's Open, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville

http://michigan.pga.com27/7-2U.S. Amateur Public Links / Bandon Dunes Golf Resort / Bandon, Ore

http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=17179869201JULY13 The Loon Cup, Loon Golf Course, Gaylord7-10 U.S. Women's Open / The Broadmoor (East Course) / Colorado Springs, Colo.

http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=171798692018-10 Treetops Cup Matches, Gaylord, MI

http://treetops.com11-14 Michigan Open, The Orchards, Washington

http://michigan.pga.com13-14 20th GAM Women's Championship, Gull Lake CC

http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=1717986920114-17 British Open Royal St. George's Golf Club18-23 U.S. Girls' Junior / Olympia Fields Country Club (South Course) / Olympia Fields, Ill. /

http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=1717986920125-26 Michigan Women' Amateur, Prestwick Village GC, Highland, MI

http://gam.org25-26 Senior PGA Championship, Charlevoix Golf & CC, Charlevoix

http://michigan.pga.com28-31 U.S. Senior Open / Inverness Club / Toledo, Ohio /

http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=1717986920129-30 Tournament of Champions, Pro Am - Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls

http://michigan.pga.com29-31 Butch Harmon Showcase, The Loon Golf Course, Gaylord

http://www.loongolfresort.com/AUGUST1-3 Boyne Tournament of Champions, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs

http://michigan.pga.com2-5 Junior PGA Championship. Sycamore Hills Golf Club, Fort Wayne, INhttp://www.pga.com/pga-america/feature/sycamore-hills-gc-selected-host-2010-junior-pga-championship8 Pro Assistant Championship, Treetops, Gaylord11 MGCOA Summer Golf Outing

http://mgcoa.org11 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=171798692018-14 PGA Championship, Atlanta Athletic Club, Atlanta, GA15-16 GAM Championship, Barton Hills CC, MI

http://gam.org17-18 13th GAM Women's Mid Am, Oak Pointe CC, Brighton, MI

http://gam.org22-28 U.S. Amateur / Erin Hills / Erin, Wis.

http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=1717986920129-31 Michigan PGA Championship, Eagle Eye GC, Bath

http://michigan.pga.com29-30 15th Annual GAM Women's Senior Tournament, Belvedere GC, Charlevoix, MI

http://gam.orgSEPTEMBER1-2 GAM Mid-Amateur, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs, MI

http://gam.org2-4 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=1717986920110-15 USGA Senior Amateur / Kinloch Golf Club / Manakin-Sabot, Va

http://www.usga.org/ChampsSchedule.aspx?taxid=1717986920112-14 Match Play Championship, Forest Akers, East Lansing

http://michigan.pga.com19-20 25th GAM Senior Championship, Spring Lake CC, Spring Lake, MI

http://gam.org22-25 The Tour Championship, East Lake CC, Atlanta, GA22-25 41st Golf Collectors Society Annual Meeting & Trade Show-Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at

Eagle Crest Resorthttp://www.golfcollectors.com/events.html

25-27 Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational, Gaylord, MIhttp://treetops.com

25 MGCOA Golf League Championship at Hawk Hollow Golf Course, Bathhttp://MGCOA.org

29/10/1 2nd annual Natalie Gulbis Showcase, The Loon GC, GaylordOCTOBER8-9 Toughman/Princess Scramble Gaylord, MI

http://treetops.com31 PGA Fall MeetingNOVEMBER17-20 President's Cup, Royal Melbourne, Victoria, AUS29/1 MGCOA Golf Business Conference and Vendor Show at the Somerset Inn in Troy

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JANUARY13-15 Southwest Michigan Golf Show at the Kalamazoo Expo Center, Kalamazoo

MARCH2-4 Michigan Golf Show, NoviSEPTEMBER25-30 Ryder Cup, Medinah CC, Chicago, IL

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