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Profiles on GAM members.

Red Wings coach loves taking to the

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In the News Awards, remembrances and other developments.

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Committed to Championships Clubs, members do what it takes to attract majors.

Youth on Course Program for young golfers keeps gaining fans — and players.

Evans Scholars From caddies to college: Foundation steps in to help.

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New President Sees ‘A Bright Future’

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Bultema’s focus is on youth golf, inclusion and outreach

As the new GAM president, Mark Bultema is focused on reaching out more to the state’s public courses and players. It’s a natural inclination. Growing up in Grand Rapids, he frequently played the city-owned Indian Trails Golf Course.

“I started playing there with my dad at age 8, first with cut-down clubs and then with my late grandpa’s set of Walter Hagens,” says Bultema, who now plays out of the Quail Ridge Golf Club, a popular daily fee course in Ada. “I’ve been a publinxer ever since.”

His involvement with the GAM has a similar longevity. In 1998, a casual question to his recently retired neighbor about how he was spending his time started Bultema on another golf path.

“When Wayne Beehler told me he was rating golf courses, I was immediately interested,” he recalls.

A captain of the West Michigan GAM rating team, Beehler taught Bultema the ropes of the rating process. Bultema has rated more than 675 courses in Michigan, in 76 of the state’s 83 counties. He describes course rating as “golf common sense applied in a statistical manner.”

“For the GAM to grow and be relevant to a wider audience, it must extend itself and be more inclusive. Led by an energetic staff, it has a bright future.”

—Mark Bultema

It also helps a well-traveled and dedicated volunteer to have an understanding and golf-oriented family. Married for over 50 years, Bultema and his wife, Kay, are proud parents of Holly and Steve — both accomplished golfers — and have seven grandchildren.

“We all love the game,” says Bultema, who carries an 11.6 index.

John Barbour, a past GAM president from Grand Rapids and Bultema’s longtime friend and former business colleague, says the GAM “is in excellent hands” with Bultema as president.

“I’ve known Mark for over 30 years,” Barbour says. “He

has no ego and does what’s best for other people and the organization. The GAM is in excellent hands with such a quality individual.”

Along with an emphasis on how the GAM can provide more value to public courses and their players, Bultema seeks to continue building on the already strong support for Youth on Course and the GAM’s diversity efforts.

“For the GAM to grow and be relevant to a wider audience, it must extend itself and be more inclusive,” he says. “Led by an energetic staff, it has a bright future.”

2021 GAM President Mark Bultema

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Faces of the Golf Association of Michigan

Members of the Golf Association of Michigan are a diverse bunch, ranging from everyday players to professionals, from volunteers to the next generation of up-and-comers and so many others of all ages and walks of life. Here, writer Emily Doran helps us get to know a few of those members, including one beloved volunteer who passed away in 2020.

Rising Stars: Vimal and Vibhav Alokam

Ann Arbor-based brothers Vimal (17) and Vibhav (14) Alokam are rising golf stars who work with PGA pro Brian Cairns and practice at Eagle Crest Golf Club in Ypsilanti. The siblings, whose dad introduced them to the game when they were little, also play on the golf team at Skyline High School. Both have been involved with Youth on Course.

Q. Why do you golf?

Vimal: We golf because it is enjoyable to spend time with friends and family outside. We are also very competitive, and this is a great way to play against each other.

Q. What has Youth on Course meant for you both?

Embracing the Game: Laurie Puscas

Alongtime resident of Rochester Hills currently living in Naples, Fla., 60-year-old Laurie Puscas, who owns the Independent Expressions photography studio in downtown Rochester, has been golfing since the early 1980s. She now serves as a GAM governor and volunteers as a course rater. In that capacity, she and a group of other raters travel to measure, evaluate and play courses around the state. Puscas and her husband, Dan, are members of Oakhurst Golf & Country Club in Clarkston.

Vimal: We get to play such great local courses for such a good price. Even a lot of my friends who just started playing golf have a membership. It’s a great way to grow the game.

Q. How would you describe yourself as a golfer?

Vibhav: I would like to describe myself as a calm golfer. I try to not let anything get to me, and I try to remain a

Q. How did you get into golf?

Puscas: I started golfing when I married in 1982. I had always had an

level head and carry on with my round. Vimal: I am really good around the green and on it, but I struggle with my ball striking. Mentally, I’d say, I try to be calm, cool and collected.

Q. Do you have any pre-play rituals?

Vimal: I listen to the same songs before every tournament round.

Vibhav: I always try to look good. I think if I look good, then I will feel

good, which will translate into me playing well

Q. Is there anything in particular you’re working on in your golf game?

Vimal: I am really just trying to improve my ball striking and ball control. Shaping the ball and distance control.

Vibhav: I’m always trying to get better and get more consistent with my ball striking. Right now, I am trying to get stronger and faster to hit the ball farther.

Q. Any golf heroes or inspirations?

Vimal: I really admire Rory McIlroy, not only for his amazing golf ability, but also for his character and thoughtfulness.

Vibhav: One person I admire that many others do is Tiger Woods. He

interest in golf, but hadn’t taken up the game. I was a terrible golfer and took a few lessons, but before you knew it, we had two little boys and the focus changed to them. I did golf as they got older and babysitters were no longer needed. My game improved a little here and there, but it wasn’t until about 10 or 12 years ago I went to the Rick Smith Golf School in northern Michigan. My husband was suggesting a trip to Italy for our anniversary, and I said, “You know what I would really like to do? I want to go to golf school. I want to learn to become good enough so I don’t feel uncomfortable on the first tee. I want to be able to enjoy the game more. I want to travel and be comfortable playing at various courses.” I wanted him to want to play with me and not just put up with my play. So, he arranged for three full days of semiprivate instruction with Henry Young. Henry was the best thing that ever happened to my golf game. He has such a calm demeanor and was such an incredible teacher. My game improved by 15 strokes. I still work on my game and challenge myself to become better, but most importantly, I truly enjoy the game (and Dan really likes playing with me).

Q. Why do you golf?

Puscas: I really enjoy the game. I love being outside and playing different courses.

Laurie Puscas

Vimal Alokam

Vibhav Alokam

always carries himself with a lot of confidence, and he is one of the best golfers of all time, so I am always trying to do what he does.

Q: What has been a highlight in your time as a golfer?

Vimal: I loved playing in the Michigan Am last summer. I didn’t play well, but the next level of competition that it provided was really inspiring. Vibhav: Making a 50-foot putt to win the semifinals of the Michigan Junior State Amateur.

Q. What are your future plans?

Vimal: I am committed to play golf at Villanova.

Vibhav: I would love to play in college, and if I am good enough, I would obviously love to try to turn professional.

Q. What would you tell a nongolfer?

Vibhav: This is one of the greatest games ever made. Golf is a unique sport that anyone can play, and people that are classified as “athletic” can be horrible and vice versa. Anyone can play, and it is welcoming in a way that you are essentially playing the same sport as the professionals.

In Memoriam — Frank Dascenza

The Golf Association of Michigan lost one of its most dependable, dedicated tournament volunteers in 2020.

Frank Dascenza, 82, of Troy died Oct. 9 after battling pancreatic cancer. For decades, the proud patriot — he described himself as “always a Marine” — enjoyed golfing and took that interest a step further in his retirement by volunteering with the GAM beginning in 2016.

“Frank loved volunteering for the GAM,” says Craig Reading, a GAM rules official who worked with Dascenza. “He had a great attitude towards the players. The other volunteers loved Frank’s attitude. He was always more than helpful and willing to volunteer in any capacity.”

Dascenza worked as many tournaments as he could, helping with roughly 75 GAM events and about 25 others. He was also dedicated to learning the rules.

“He always wanted to make sure he got it right,” says Ken Hartmann, GAM director of rules and competitions. “He wasn’t afraid to call in and ask, because the last thing he wanted to do was get it wrong.”

While he may have been a stickler for the rules, his intentions were kind.

“He didn’t have that mentality where he was out to get you,” Hartmann says. “It was more he wanted to help you. He wanted to prevent you from getting a 2-stroke penalty or a 1-stroke penalty. And that’s a good thing when you have rules officials.

“You want that mentality. You don’t want the one that’s sitting behind a tree waiting for you to screw up. A good official’s there to prevent rulings, and that’s what he was trying to do.”

Up through the month prior to his passing, Dascenza was still volunteering at tournaments, even when doing so became more physically challenging.

“He wanted to do it,” says his son, Mike Dascenza. “It was something he thought he had to do. It was something he had to do for himself to know that he could still do it.” Dascenza, and the dedication and passion he brought to the tournaments he worked, will be missed.

“From a staff perspective, it was very comforting to know you had Frank out there,” Hartmann says. “You didn’t have to worry that something would go wrong. He could handle himself.”

Q. Why do you volunteer as a course rater?

Puscas: I think in general most volunteers will agree it is a lot about the people, the relationships and the joy of doing what you are doing. The staff at GAM are wonderful to work with and very supportive. GAM does a nice job with training and is very inclusive. We are so fortunate to have such a great team of people. We enjoy each other and are helpful to one another during the rating process. We take what we do at a rate very seriously, as we want the best outcome for the course, but we also want to enjoy the process and have it be fun. I will say rating has helped my golf

game, as I think of course management much more now than prior to rating. I really think about planning the shots on a hole in a strategic fashion, how far I want to hit (not necessarily as long as I can), picking landing areas, preparing for a beneficial approach shot, etc.

Q. How would you describe yourself as a golfer?

Puscas: I would consider myself an above-average golfer. I am confident on the golf course. I tend to be a longer hitter for a woman (especially my age). I have worked on my short game and really enjoy approach shots, elevated greens, sand shots — they are just fun. It is so rewarding/exciting to pop a ball

out of a deep bunker with a 64-degree wedge and have it land close to the hole.

Q. What would you tell a nongolfer about golf?

Puscas: Golf is a sport where you can be outside and enjoy all the natural beauty that surrounds you: the grass, the streams, the trees and all the wildlife. It is a game where you can challenge yourself, try to better your own game and not necessarily have to compete against others. Of course, there are tournaments … as well, but you can learn and just enjoy the game for what it is.

Q. Is there anything in particular you’re working on in your golf game

right now, or any goals you’re trying to hit?

Puscas: I have been working on learning all the rules. I attended a weeklong USGA rules seminar in January of 2020. It was really helpful. Since then, I have been taking online quizzes and studying the Official Guide in preparation for the test. Currently, my putting is not as good as I would like it to be. It needs some work. I really enjoyed marshaling at the CME in Naples last year. The gals on the tour seemed to always get their first putt within a circle of 2 to 3 feet and then make the second putt. That is what I am working toward.

Frank Dascenza

Avid Golfer: Yvette

Johnson

Yvette Johnson, DTE Energy’s director of major accounts, is an avid golfer. The 58-year-old Farmington Hills resident, who is a member of TPC Michigan in Dearborn and golfs “everywhere,” picked up the sport in the 1990s and hasn’t looked back since. She’s also been playing in GAM Net events for more than a decade.

Q. How did you get into golf?

Yvette Johnson: I was working as an engineer at DTE in the early to mid-1990s, and the guys were always attending golf events. They eventually convinced me to go out with them, and I fell in love with the game because it was both fun and a challenge — and I LOVE a good challenge. In May 1994, I joined DTE’s Women’s Westside Golf League determined to become a good golfer, and the rest is history!

Q. Why do you continue to golf?

Johnson: I golf because it’s relaxing, I love the game and (I) have met so many lifelong friends on the course. Best of all, it allows me to spend some quality time with my husband doing something we both enjoy immensely.

Q. Tell us more about your participation in GAM Net events.

Johnson: I started playing the GAM Net Team event in 2007 on an invitation from Cynthia Pinkard. We qualified at Gowanie Golf Course (in Harrison Township) and advanced to the championship round our first year. The following year, GAM eliminated the women’s flight, so I grabbed a partner to play in the mixed flight. I continued to play the event in the mixed division for the next 13 years, only missing one event in 2018. Me and my partner, Sean Gouda, advanced to the championship round five of our 12 attempts as

Yvette Johnson

I golf because it’s relaxing, I love the game and (I) have met so many lifelong friends on the course. Best of all, it allows me to spend some quality time with my husband doing something we both enjoy immensely.

partners. We won the mixed flight in 2008 and medaled in the top three in 2012, 2016 and 2017. In 2015, GAM hosted its inaugural Net Chapman event, and me and Sean were once again partners in the new and exciting format. I have played in every Chapman since 2015 with the exception of the 2019 event. Although not as successful in advancing to the championship rounds, I truly enjoy the Net events because a bad hole does not necessarily take you out of contention as long as your partner doesn’t choose that same hole to have trouble. GAM has selected

some great courses to play both the Net events and the championship rounds. I plan to continue to compete in both GAM Net events as well as a host of other tournaments sponsored by GAM.

Q. How would you describe yourself as a golfer?

Johnson: I’m an avid golfer who likes to keep it in the middle of the fairway!

Q. What would you tell a nongolfer about golf?

Johnson: There is nothing more awesome than the beauty and the

challenge of a golf course. Try it — you won’t be disappointed.

Q. Is there anything in particular you’re working on in your golf game right now, or any goals you’re trying to hit?

Johnson: My goal is to reduce my handicap by 2 to 3 strokes for next season.

Q. Do you have any golf heroes or inspirations? Maybe a player you look up to and try to emulate?

Johnson: Being a lefty, I love the lefties of the game — Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson.

Q. What has been a highlight for you in your time as a golfer?

Johnson: Playing in two LPGA Volvik Pro-Ams and the 2019 Rocket Mortgage inaugural pro-am event. Of course, my hole-in-one at TPC, hole No. 4, in 2010 was also quite a highlight for me.

Golf’s Perfect Foursome in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

From the Northern Lower part of Michigan to the Southern part of the state, golfers have a rich bounty of great golf destinations to visit with their buddies. While these destinations receive impressive accolades, there are several courses on the western side of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that even the shrewdest golf aficionados now consider serious “must play” attractions.

The “Perfect 4-Some” package combines rounds at Sweetgrass and Sage Run at The Island Resort and Casino in Escanaba with the unbelievable Greywalls course in Marquette and Timberstone golf course in nearby Iron Mountain. For this golfing adventure, you could fly into Escanaba, or Marquette, from Detroit or make the road trip north on I-75 across the scenic Mackinac Bridge, turning west on U.S. 2 for one of the prettiest drives in all of the Midwest.

The Island Resort and Casino is one of the Midwest’s largest golf, casino and entertainment resort destinations with 36 holes of golf, 300 guest rooms and an array of dining options. The casino features a new sportsbook, as well as poker room, craps, blackjack, Spanish 21, three card poker, let-it-ride, roulette and bingo, plus over 1,200 slots, several dining options, a luxurious fullservice spa and of course two championship golf courses.

The resort’s original golf course is the exceptional Sweetgrass Golf Club,

home to the Symetra Tour’s Island Resort Championship. Designed by Michigan native Paul Albanese and ranked among the top-20 public courses in Michigan, the course boasts breathtaking waterfalls, an island green and classic green complexes like a Biarritz and a Redan. Sage Run, also designed by Albanese, opened in 2018 and was inspired by the “rough and rugged” appeal of Northern Ireland’s Royal County Down. The course was named to the Golf Digest’s list of “Best New Courses, 2019.”

Greywalls Golf Club, designed by Mike DeVries, is part of the popular Marquette Country Club. Spanning over 230 acres, the truly unique course combines views of Lake Superior with jaw-dropping rock outcroppings. Just west of Escanaba, Timberstone is located in beautifully rustic

Iron Mountain. The course meanders up and down a mountain side, showcasing scenic vistas, strategic wetlands and tall pines.

Great golf in the northern part of Michigan doesn’t end in Traverse City, Petoskey or Gaylord. The Perfect 4-Some and its unforgettable variety of great golf is the ideal way to experience the scenic Upper Peninsula. Select a fully customizable package offering three-, four- and five-night lodging options at the fun-packed Island Resort and Casino with four rounds of golf. To book your Perfect 4-Some, visit www.islandresortgolf.com or call 877-475-4733.

Sweetgrass, Sage Run, Greywalls and Timberstone shine, together form a must-play golf destination

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Hockey for Career, Golf for Life

Red Wings coach loves taking to the links

/ by greg johnson

Hockey came first for a young Jeff Blashill growing up in Sault Ste. Marie. But when the winter ice melted on the ponds, the future Detroit Red Wings head coach found golf.

For several years, he worked as a bag attendant and then a pro shop employee at Sault Ste. Marie Country Club. As he did, he pondered his second-favorite game beyond it being summer work and fun.

“I just loved being around the course,” he says. “I used to pretend — well, it really wasn’t pretend — I would design holes and think about designing golf holes, played whenever I could and I just fell in love with the game.”

Blashill has been a GAM member for many years. He put golf on pause for eight years while he got serious about hockey. That meant a journey as a goaltender through the USHL in Des Moines, Iowa, and collegiate hockey at Ferris State University.

He launched his coaching career at Ferris in 1998 after graduating. He also worked his way back to golf when possible as he made coaching stops in the USHL in Indiana, in college hockey at Western Michigan University and Miami University in Ohio, in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins and, finally, in the NHL with the Red Wings.

“I’ve never played as much golf as I would like,” he says. “I’ve played more as our kids have gotten older. It’s just a game I’ve always loved.

“Let’s put it this way: I won’t be looking

very hard for something to do in retirement. I know I will play golf as much as possible.”

Given it’s played with sticks and available in the opposite season to hockey, it would seem logical that golf would attract hockey players. Blashill says there’s more to it.

“The game allows athletes and ex-athletes to compete,” he says. “It doesn’t have to be for a lot of money, but for the pride. The competition is there, and I really enjoy that part of it.

“It’s also hard to master. I wish I was better at the game, and I’m always working on that.”

A Welcome Challenge

For Blashill, golf is a test that builds the ability to face challenges — in hockey or anything else.

“It helps you learn to grind through difficult situations,” he says. “That’s what golf is. You are faced with times in golf where you post a big number early or a couple of bad scores early and you have to decide to forget about it, move on to the next hole, the next challenge, and not let the bad holes bog you down and turn into a really bad score at the end.

“It’s the same as the coaching challenge I’ve faced here the last couple of years. I’ve had to remind myself to be mentally tough, stay with it. Sometimes you fail and you let your emotions get to you, and sometimes you are able to grind through and have a short memory.”

The coach has no trouble finding playing partners among his hockey associates. He has competed in a member-guest tournament with 2020 Stanley Cupwinning Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper at his home club in Idaho. He also teams up with other coaches and players from Chicago, Pittsburgh and elsewhere when possible.

His assistant coach Dan Bylsma, another Michigan native, is a really good golfer, Blashill says. However, he suggests that former Red Wing Gus Nyquist, now playing for Columbus, might be the best hockey pro in golf.

“I ask the players who is the best when I know they play,” he says. “Most guys say the most consistent player is Gus.”

Jeff Blashill and family golfing at Lochenheath Golf Club near Traverse City; below, Blashill and son Teddy at Fox Hills in Plymouth.

“The courses available for us to play across Michigan are as good as any in the country.”

—Jeff Blashill

Michigan for Golf

While Blashill’s hockey travels have taken him to other states, much of his coaching and playing career has been in Michigan, where he says golf opportunities are outstanding.

“The courses available for us to play across Michigan are as good as any in the country,” he says. “There is such a great variety, a number of private courses and resort courses that are elite. I’ve lived in the U.P. and East and West in Lower Michigan, and there are great courses in all those communities.”

One of his favorites is the original course at Arcadia Bluffs in Arcadia on the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Just as his father first introduced him to playing golf as well as hockey, he and his wife, Erica, have made it available to their three children. The Plymouth residents sometimes make a date night out of a round on the par-3 Strategic Fox course at Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center. One of their sons, 14-year-old Teddy, wants to be a golfer and trains at the Fox Hills Learning Center.

“He is there sunup to sundown, and during school as soon as it is over,” he says. “They have a great staff and great training facilities he can utilize. He has been able to beat me, which he loves, and this summer (2020), I had a chance to go out and watch him play competitively.

“It’s as hard a thing as you can do as a parent. When he hits that first tee shot, I’m really nervous. I watch him go through the mental anguish and watch him fight through it and really learn the mental toughness it takes.”

The coach plays to an 11.1 USGA/GAM handicap index, but says he plays like a 16 when even a small bet is involved.

“My short game is not good enough for pressure,” he says. “But I’m working on it, fighting through it to be better.”

The Historic Belvedere

“One of Michigan’s Golf

Treasures” - Golf Magazine Guest Play Welcome

Thank you!

GAM volunteers on the job, clockwise, from top left: GAM Past President Sara Wold with Julie Massa; GAM Governor Barry Babbitt; course raters Mark Bultema, Joan Garety, Marv Piccard, Brian Van Geest and Stan Nunn at Forest Dunes GC; Rules Officials Dennis Hansinger and John Rowlands; GAM President Emeritus Mark McAlpine; course raters at American Dunes GC; GAM Course Rater of the Year Greg Frontier; and Rules Official Mick Kildea congratulating Ariel Chang on a putt.

During an uncertain and challenging 2020, more than 200 volunteers dedicated their time to course rating and helping at GAM tournaments. More than ever, we thank them for their support!

MEN

JAMES PIOT

The Michigan State University golfer from Canton totaled 975 Honor Roll points and keyed his season with a runner-up finish in the Michigan Amateur Championship, and by claiming the No. 2 seed and reaching the round of 32 in the U.S. Amateur Championship at Oregon’s Bandon Dunes.

Finalists: Tyler Copp, Ann Arbor; Jimmy Chestnut, Royal Oak; Brad Bastion, Shelby Township; and Grant Haefner, Bloomfield Hills

WOMEN

ANNA KRAMER

The University of Indianapolis golfer from Spring Lake totaled 460 Honor Roll points and keyed her season by winning the Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship at Forest Akers West Course at Michigan State University. She also won stroke play medalist honors to earn the top seed.

Finalists: Yurika Tanida, East Lansing; Anika Dy, Traverse City; Kimberly Dinh, Midland; and Haylin Harris, East Lansing

SENIOR MEN

STEVE MADDALENA

The Jackson resident totaled 393 Player of the Year points, keyed by his sudden-death playoff win over pro Jeff Roth in the Michigan Senior Open at Bedford Valley Golf Club. He also had four top-10 finishes in national senior tournaments.

Finalists: Mitch Wilson, Portage; Gregg Bonamici, Grosse Ile; Jerry Gunthorpe, Ovid; and John Barbour, Grand Rapids

SENIOR WOMEN

JULIE MASSA

Massa, of Holt, totaled 368 points in winning Player of the Year points for an unprecedented sixth consecutive year. She keyed her points total with a win in the GAM Senior Women’s Championship at Hidden River Golf & Casting Club in Brutus.

Finalists: Terry Delcamp, Grand Blanc; Shelly Weiss, Southfield; Joan Garety, Ada; and Karen VanGorder, Haslett

Tyler Copp, Michigan Amateur Championship, Boyne Highlands Resort - Heather

Anna Kramer, Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship, Forest Akers West

Jimmy Chestnut, GAM Championship, Western Golf & Country Club

Julia Stevenson, GAM Women’s Championship, Muskegon Country Club

Mike Anderson, GAM Mid-Amateur Championship, Boyne Highlands Resort

Kimberly Dinh, GAM Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, Country Club of Lansing

PJ Maybank III, Michigan Junior State Amateur Championship, TPC Michigan

Ariel Chang, Michigan Girls’ State Junior Amateur Championship, Forest Akers East

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SUPER SENIOR RICK HERPICH

The Orchard Lake golfer totaled 375 points with a highlight win in the GAM Super Senior Championship (age 65-plus), a win in the Super Senior Division of the GAM Senior Championship and a win in the GAM Senior Tournament of Champions. He also had two top-10 Society of Seniors national tournament finishes.

Finalists: Ian Harris, Bloomfield Hills; Ron Perrine, Holt; John Armstrong, Grosse Ile; and Pete Walz, Jackson

JUNIOR BOYS

PJ MAYBANK

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Maybank, of Cheboygan, totaled a dominant 1,404 points. He entered three GAM junior championships — the Michigan Junior State Amateur Championship, the GAM Junior Kickoff Championship and the GAM Junior Invitational — and won each of them.

Finalists: Colin O’Rourke, Troy; Brockton English, Shelby Township; Jack Zubkus, Ada; and Evan McDermott, Spring Lake

GAM CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS 2020

Gregg Bonamici, GAM Senior Championship, Belvedere Golf Club

Julie Massa, GAM Women’s Senior Championship, Hidden River Golf & Casting Club

Brad Bastion, GAM Tournament of Champions, Oakland University’s Katke-Cousins Course

Kelly Hartigan, GAM Women’s Tournament of Champions, Oakland University’s Katke-Cousins Course

Rick Herpich, GAM Senior Tournament of Champions, Oakland University’s Katke-Cousins Course

Terry Delcamp, GAM Women’s Senior Tournament of Champions, Oakland University’s Katke-Cousins Course

GAM Champions

JUNIOR GIRLS ARIEL CHANG

The Macomb Township golfer totaled 1,248 points with wins in the Michigan Girls’ State Junior Amateur Championship and the GAM Junior Kickoff Championship. She shot a personal-best and tournament-record 62 in the Junior Girl’s State Amateur at Forest Akers East Golf Course.

Finalists: Kate Brody, Grand Blanc; Sophie Stevens, Highland; Anci Dy, Traverse City; and Adie Maki, Canton

15-AND-UNDER BOYS WILL PRESTON

Preston, of Grand Rapids, totaled 1,250 points with a highlight win in the GAM 14-and-Under Match Play Championship. He also won the GAM Junior Invitational 15-and-Under division and was a stroke play medalist for the 15-and-Under bracket at the Michigan Junior State Amateur Championship.

Finalists: PJ Maybank, Cheboygan; Robert Burns, Grand Blanc; Vibhav Alokam, Ypsilanti; and McCoy Biagioli, White Lake

15-AND-UNDER GIRLS

LAUREN TIMPF

The Macomb golfer totaled 1,508 points by winning four consecutive GAM tournaments to start the year. Her age group wins included the GAM Junior Kickoff Championship, the Michigan Junior Girls State Amateur Championship, the GAM 14-and-Under Match Play Championship and the GAM Junior Stroke Play.

Finalists: Mia Melendez, Ann Arbor; Laura Liu, Rochester Hills; Jessica Jolly, Rockford; Sophie Stevens, Highland

Franklin Hills to Host Centennial GAM Championship

Seventh time’s the charm for this Donald Ross-designed course

BY GREG JOHNSON

Franklin Hills Country Club and its historic golf course is hosting the 100th Golf Association of Michigan Championship sponsored by Carl’s Golfland in August 2021.

The Donald Ross-designed course has been the site of the GAM member championship for men six previous times dating to 1931.

“It is a great golf course, always in stellar shape, and it is definitely a top-10 course in Michigan and the golfers will enjoy it,” says Ken Hartmann, GAM director of competitions and USGA services.

The GAM Championship started in 1919 when the association was formed, though it was not played in 1942-44 because of WWII.

Franklin Hills has hosted several GAM and USGA qualifiers in recent years. Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member and two-time champion John Morgan won the 1983 GAM Championship at Franklin Hills, the last time the championship was hosted by the club. Chris Brinke, a four-time GAM champion, won his second title in 1931 at Franklin Hills, the first time the club hosted.

Jeff Ferry, head golf professional at Franklin for 17 years, says some members will compete in the championship. A fair number will have played the course at least in qualifiers.

“For those who haven’t, it will be a nice adventure for them,” he says.

Brian Schweihofer, Franklin Hills superintendent, says the course will present conditions similar to day-to-day operations. GAM officials select hole and tee locations.

The club had architect Ron Pritchard do a major renovation in keeping with original Ross design elements in 2003. Last year, architect Andrew Green of Maryland toned down the slope of the No. 2 green to provide more

Visit GAM.org for the full schedule of championships

Aligned with its mission to represent, promote, preserve and serve the best interests of golf, the nonprofit Golf Association of Michigan holds 30 amateur championships, oversees 16 USGA qualifying events and hosts other events that allow GAM members to play in a less-competitive setting than a traditional tournament.

That makes for a total of more than 130 days of qualifying and championship events each season. All GAM members are eligible to participate in the organization’s events, which between them provide opportunities for golfers of all abilities. Some have restrictions based on GAM/USGA Handicap Index.

For the complete schedule and the latest updates, visit GAM.org.

hole locations. Green is also doing the club’s master plan.

The course, which opened in 1927, plays to a maximum of 6,923 yards with a 73.7 course rating and a slope rating of 134.

“It is typical of Ross courses in that you have options to get the ball on the green, including running it up between bunkers, and the real trouble is when you go over the green,” Hartmann says. “You have to hit your irons well and have a strong short game at Franklin Hills. It will determine a deserving champion.”

Franklin Hills Country Club

Mission Accomplished!

GAM team completes 100 Hole Hike for Youth on Course

BY MARY-JO GREEN

2020 was filled with many serious challenges, but when tasked to complete 100 holes of golf to raise funds for Youth on Course, the GAM team was eager to participate in this fun event.

Once again teeing up at Chandler Park Golf Course in Detroit, team members joined GAM Executive Director Chris Whitten on his birthday, Sept. 30, for a grueling day of golf.

Joining the 100 Hole Hike in 2020 was GAM Director of Member Relations Laura Bavaird, GAM GHIN Services Associate Cynthia Pinkard and Birmingham CC Assistant Golf Professional Tim Pearce. Also out early walking a few holes in support was GAM

Foundation President John Schulte. The hikers had to carry their own bags and walk the whole way, adding up to 38,000 steps, 20-plus miles and finishing just before sundown.

In 2019, Whitten participated in the Hike alone and raised more than $4,000 to help the GAM Foundation support Youth on Course in Michigan. The program allows juniors ages 6-18 to play at participating golf courses across the state and country for $5 or less.

Year two of the Hike in Michigan brought even more success, with donations topping $14,000. The hope is to expand the event even more in the future.

The 100 Hole Hike is a nationwide fund-

raiser for Youth on Course, raising more than $960,000 so far. 2020 was a record year for YOC, with more than 7,000 members and 28,000-plus rounds played in Michigan and in excess of 100,000 members and 300,000 rounds played nationwide.

“When many activities were considered unsafe for kids in the summer of 2020, golf filled a big void for a lot of families,” Whitten says. “We saw growth over 100 percent and the Hike helped bring awareness to our effort to support kids playing golf affordably all across the state.”

For more information on Youth on Course, please visit GAM.org/YOC.

Clockwise, from left: GAM Executive Director Chris Whitten (right) and Birmingham CC Assistant Professional Tim Pearce; Cynthia Pinkard and Laura Bavaird; and the entire GAM team, participating in the 2020 Hundred Hole Hike.

3 Beautiful locations • 72-Holes of Championship golf

We are frequently asked, “What is A-Ga-Ming?”. A-Ga-Ming represents many things. To the Native Americans, it is a word meaning “on the shore.” For families across the Midwest and the nation, it is a beautiful vacation destination, complete with lodging, dining, and relaxation. To the golf community, it is a 72-hole golf resort nestled on the shores of Torch Lake and Lake Michigan, in three beautiful Northern Michigan locations. For everyone, it means the perfect destination for group trips, membership & daily-fee-play, dreamlike weddings, celebrations and more!

Opened in 2005 as the third best new course in the country, Sundance exempli es the extraordinary natural beauty of northwest Michigan with views of both Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. With wide, playable fairways, superbly sculpted greens, vast windswept bunkers, heather-clad mounding and spectacular vistas, Sundance will delight the scratch golfer or a newly edged beginner. Sundance continues to be one of the premier golf courses in northern Michigan.

e original A-Ga-Ming 18 holes, renamed Torch in 2005 for the famous lake that the course overlooks, continues to be a very scenic and enjoyable round. e Torch is situated majestically on the ridges o ering spectacular views of Torch Lake. e Torch is a challenging shot-makers course that favors accuracy over length. Water comes into play on 11 of the holes, as do mature stands of woods throughout the course. e Torch is one of the most scenic golf courses in all of northern Michigan.

Overlooking Lake Michigan, Antrim Dells is back to its splendor as one of nest golf experiences in northern Michigan. Former host of e Michigan Amateur, the course is in the best shape of its life! Built by Hall of Fame architect Jerry Matthews who calls it one of his favorite designs, Antrim Dells now features four sets of tees along with some of the “Sweetest Greens in the North.” From your rst tee shot until your nal putt you will enjoy the peace and tranquility of “ e North.”

Charlevoix Country Club is a four-star Jerry Matthews design that o ers golfers beautifully manicured bent grass fairways and large undulating putting surfaces. Water dominates the landscape, as many holes weave their way across a nice mix of open and tree lined holes with expansive surrounds of heather. ere are many birdie and par opportunities to be had, but the last 4 holes are among the most challenging nishing holes in northern Michigan. is course proves to be worth the drive!!

from torch lake to charlevoix

award-winning courses

Pivoting in a Pandemic

GAM, industry work together to get game back on track

BY TOM RADEMACHER

Seasoned golfers like Bill Davison have a wide array of shots in their repertoire — the fade and the draw and the flop, to name a few.

But what Davison and everyone else didn’t have in their bag of golf tricks this past season was an immediate way to reconcile an entirely new hazard — COVID-19. The global viral disease crippled and in some instances paralyzed so many enterprises and pastimes, golf included.

As a longtime member of the Golf Association of Michigan, a part-time

“Golf became one of the few things that gave us a sense of normalcy.”

—Bill Davison, golfer

employee at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada and father of two sons who both were AllState golfers at Rockford High School near Grand Rapids, Davison looked to the GAM for leadership in a time of chaos.

Quail Ridge CC, Hole No. 12

Signs provided reminders of social distancing and other safety measures.

He wasn’t disappointed.

“They were very proactive and saw the opportunity to do things safely and practically, in ways that met the needs of golfers and golf courses,” he says.

That’s sweet music to the ears of GAM Executive Director Chris Whitten, who dug deep to satisfy legions of people whose livelihoods and recreational needs are tied to Michigan’s storied golfing industry, which employs some 60,000 and boasts an annual economic impact of $4.2 billion.

“It was at times frustrating and tricky,”

Whitten says of efforts GAM made “to get clarification and provide accurate information so courses could run their businesses against the backdrop of executive orders issued from the governor’s office.”

Whitten and others at the GAM leaned heavily on relationships already in place with fellow members of the Michigan Golf Alliance. The group represents a half-dozen statewide organizations and includes clubs, owners, managers, superintendents, PGA professionals and others.

Alliance members were closely tracking and trying to interpret orders issued in March 2020 by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that initially locked down courses statewide. Subsequent rules allowed courses to open, but with restrictions.

Turning on a Dime

In a word, the industry was forced to pivot. Flagpoles and cups were fitted with devices that allowed golfers to finish holes without touching one or both. Pay-through windows

replaced walk-in traffic. Bunkers were reimagined as ground under repair.

Questions surfaced regarding tournament play, an essential touchstone for the GAM, which annually conducts nearly 30 amateur championships and oversees more than a dozen USGA qualifying events. While the essentials of the game weren’t altered, less social contact changed the culture of tournament play, with smartphones and screens largely substituting for paper scoring. Players accustomed to mingling with fellow competitors before matches were instructed to stay in or near their vehicles until it was time to tee up.

Many clubs that depend on wedding receptions and other large gatherings for revenue suffered severe losses.

Complicating matters was how some private clubs were interpreting Whitmer’s orders more liberally. Notes GAM President Mark McAlpine, “There were literally too many unknowns to count.”

McAlpine traces golf’s progressive rebound to Whitten’s quick decision to consult with the Alliance, and also to make inroads with Lansing sources who served as conduits to interpret Whitmer’s orders.

“We were working hard in trying to convince the state that we could open safely,” he says. “And we focused on communicating with clubs and courses.”

A Bright Spot

Though the full economic effects of the 2020 season won’t be known for a while, McAlpine, Whitten and Davison all agree on one thing: By some measures, golf didn’t merely survive; it thrived. Equipment sales are up, the number of rounds has increased over previous years and newcomers are flocking to the sport in droves.

Perhaps more important than ever, golf provided an open place to congregate, enjoy the outdoors and escape the pandemic.

“Golf,” says Davison, “became one of the few things that gave us a sense of normalcy.”

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Golfers were only too happy to get out and play when so many other activities were unavailable due to the pandemic.

YOUNG Golfers

MAKING THEIR MARK

Meet Sarah White, Allyson Geer-Park, Jake Kneen and James Piot

Young competitive golfers from Michigan often test their skills in Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) tournaments throughout their teenage years and college days — many of them focused on a dream of reaching the professional level.

Success stories include Brian Stuard of Jackson earning a PGA Tour win in the 2016 Zurich Classic and continuing to add to his

20 career top 10 finishes and $10 millionplus in PGA Tour career earnings. Or Ryan Brehm of Mount Pleasant and Joey Garber of Petoskey — both former Michigan Amateur champions who have both grabbed PGA Tour Korn Ferry wins.

Mt. Pleasant native Kelly Robbins had a solid LPGA Tour career (nine wins), and Farmington Hills native Meg Mallon (1983 Michigan Women’s Amateur) is in the

BY TOM LANG

World Golf Hall of Fame after a 23-year pro career filled with 18 wins, including two U.S. Women’s Open titles, and inclusion on eight consecutive Solheim Cup teams. Liz Nagel of DeWitt is currently on the LPGA Tour carving out her dream.

Four younger golfers to watch are Sarah White of Caledonia, Allyson Geer-Park of Brighton, Jake Kneen of White Lake and James Piot of Canton.

Rising Stars

from East Kentwood — took full advantage of the first time she got into an LPGA Symetra Tour event by winning the Founders Tribute in August of 2020. The former varsity high school hockey player on the East Kentwood team scored a final hole birdie for a 15-underpar score to edge out Sophia Popov by one stroke, right before Popov headed overseas and shocked the world by winning the 2020 Women’s British Open. White has full Symetra Tour status for 2021.

Allyson Geer-Park:

Geer-Park set marks and records across Michigan as a junior golfer — including winning the 2015 and ’16 Michigan Women’s Amateurs at the youngest age in history, and the 2018 GAM Championship. She turned pro in mid-2020 after COVID-19

named All-Big Ten first team honoree all four years. Geer-Park was instrumental in the team winning two consecutive Big Ten Championships. She set a record for career scoring average (72.87) at MSU and played in three Meijer LPGA Classic tournaments as an amateur and in the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur.

James Piot:

Currently an amateur playing at Michigan State, the 2018 GAM Championship winner had the best summer of his golfing life in 2020 and only seems to be improving. He was stroke play medalist and then finished as the runner-up in match play at the 2020 Michigan Amateur. He soon followed with the second-best score at the U.S. Amateur — a sizzling 69-65-134 at Bandon Dunes in Oregon.

His 65 was the lowest round; his 7-under-par performance included eagles on the ninth and 13th holes. He won two college tournaments in the fall of 2019 before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on college golf during all of 2020.

Jake Kneen:

Kneen grew up playing amateur events from his home base in White Lake and later at Oakland University, where he was named Horizon League Freshman of the Year (2015) and Golfer of the Year in 2018, when his scoring average led the conference. That same summer, he won the professional Michigan Open as an amateur and has won multiple times on mini-tours since. Kneen’s big break came last July when he Mondayqualified into the PGA Tour’s 3M Open in Minnesota by scoring an 8-under 63. More PGA Tour events are the up-and-coming

golf accessible throughout Michigan

A gift to the GAM Foundation helps support access to affordable golf for youth — an investment in the future of the game. Our simple goal is to help more kids play more golf for $5 or less through Youth on Course. Make a tax-deductible gift today by visiting GAM.org/Foundation.

For a donation of $100, you will receive a special gift as a token of our appreciation. Join our annual giving club, Friends of the GAM Foundation, to be recognized throughout the year.

Thank you for your support!

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Rules of theGAME

A player with a Course Handicap of 11 receives one stroke on the first 11 allocated stroke holes. On a par-4 hole with a stroke index of 6, the player’s net double bogey score is calculated as follows

Leveling the Playing Field

Rules of Golf explained

/ BY KYLE WOLFE

In 2020, the World Handicap System™ (WHS) was launched across the globe, introducing a single method of determining a golfer’s potential playing ability. Modern enhancements like Daily Revisions and an upgraded mobile app as well as new terminology such as Net Double Bogey, Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC) and Stroke Index were all part of the package.

One of these new terms, “Stroke Index,” is the value assigned to each hole of a golf course to indicate where handicap strokes are given or received. Most golf courses will list the Stroke Index on their scorecard, but it is also visible on the GHIN Mobile App when entering scores hole-by-hole.

Knowing the Stroke Index allocation or what is commonly referred to as “handicap holes” is important for applying Net Double

Bogey, which is a player’s maximum hole score for handicap purposes. The example above illustrates how to apply Net Double Bogey.

A common misunderstanding when it comes to Stroke Index allocation is that these values represent the hole difficulty relative to par. That is incorrect and should be purged from your memory!

The Stroke Index value indicates where a golfer is going to get a stroke when playing against a better golfer. Because of this, we look at the relative difficulty of the hole for golfers of various skill levels to determine what the Stroke Index allocation should be.

The best example of this is thinking about a short Par-5 where the better golfer will be near the green in two most of the time compared to the less-skilled golfer, who will have to play

three shots to reach the green. It you took the score relative to par, you would find that it would be an easier hole; however, the golfer who has to hit three shots is at a relative disadvantage and needs a stroke to create an equal playing field.

As part of our Course Rating service, the Golf Association of Michigan provides tools and resources to golf courses across the state to help them set their Stroke Index allocation. It is recommended that a golf course use a separate Stroke Index allocation for men and women and use the procedure listed in Appendix E of the Rules of Handicapping.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the GAM at handicap@gam.org or visit the WHS Resource page on the GAM website, www.GAM.org, under the Handicapping menu.

Golf Association of Michigan Net Tournaments are open to all skill levels.

May 17

7th GAM Net Chapman*

Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club, Grosse Ile

Sponsored by Play Away Select Membership by ClubCorp

*Championship is currently full. Waitlist available.

June 7-9

10th GAM Net Match Play Championship Lakes of Taylor Golf Club, Taylor Sponsored by Dunham’s Sports

July 19

31st GAM Net Team Championship

Oakhurst Golf & Country Club, Clarkston Sponsored by Michigan Golf Live

For 20 years, GAM Net Events have become a staple for GAM members during the Championship season. In 2021, beautiful and challenging courses will play host to six Net Tournaments. Formats include Chapman, Stroke & Match Play and — for the first time — a Two-Person Scramble. Visit GAM.org for more information and to register today! photos:

June 28

1st GAM Two-Person Scramble*

TPC Michigan, Dearborn

Golf Days

2021 CHAMPIONSHIP

When: Oct. 5

Location: Indianwood G&CC (Old Course), Lake Orion Fee: $100

Competitive — and Fun

Top courses around the state host GAM Golf Days

Casual, competitive one-day events.

That’s what GAM Golf Days are, offering opportunities to play at some of Michigan’s best member clubs — another added value of belonging to the GAM.

From tournament players to recreational golfers, GAM Golf Days offer a great day of golf at fantastic venues. Competition is governed by the Rules of Golf, with the emphasis on simply enjoying the game. You can request your playing partners for the round, and prizes are awarded for both Net and Gross winners in Men’s, Senior Men’s, and Women’s divisions.

Several Golf Days are designated as qualifiers for a season-end GAM Golf Day Series Championship. The top finishers in each division at the qualifiers will earn a spot in the GAM Golf Day Championship.

Registration closes one week prior to each event. When a date is filled to capacity, golfers can add their names to an online waiting list.

These rosters fill up fast. Check out the schedule and register early at GAM.org/golfdays.

2021 GAM Golf Days Schedule / Championship presented by: Michigan Golf Journal

June 21 AM Plum Hollow CC

Southfield (8 a.m.)

Fee: $80 Register by: June 14

May

Orion Twp. (8 a.m.)

Fee: $100 Register by: May 18

May 25 PM

Indianwood G&CC-New Orion Twp. (2 p.m.)

Fee: $60* Register by: May 18

*GAM Golf Day Series Qualifier

June 21 PM

Plum Hollow CC Southfield (2 p.m.) Fee: $80 Register by: June 14

June 29

Wabeek CC

Bloomfield Twp. Fee: $80* Register by: June 22

July 5

The Moors GC

Portage Fee: $80* Register by: June 28

July 12

Prestwick Village GC

Highland Fee: $80 Register by: July 5

Season-ending championship at Indianwood G&CC-Old Course sponsored by Michigan Golf Journal.

For more information, call (248) 478-9242, ext. III, or email golfdays@emailGAM.org.

The entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls and prizes at the end of the round. Per World Handicap System recommendations, all players will receive 95% of their course handicap for these stroke-play rounds. Players must have an active USGA/GAM Handicap to be eligible in the Net Division. Visit GAM.org/golfdays for additions and changes. Look for more events to be added as the season progresses.

July 26

Paint Creek CC

Lake Orion Fee: $60* Register by: July 19

Aug. 2

Polo Fields G&CC

Ann Arbor Fee: $60* Register by: July 26

Aug. 9

Tullymore Stanwood Fee: $80* Register by: Aug. 2

Aug. 30

Muskegon CC Muskegon Fee: $60* Register by: Aug. 23

Sept. 7

Wabeek CC

Bloomfield Twp. Fee: $80*

Sept. 14

Oakhurst G&CC

Village of Clarkston Fee: $80*

Sept. 28

Edgewood CC

Commerce Charter Twp. Fee: $60*

Oct. 4

Grosse Ile G&CC

Grosse Ile Twp. Fee: $60

CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct. 5

Indianwood G&CC-Old Orion Twp. Fee: $100

JOHN SCHULTE IS GAM DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD WINNER

John Schulte has been the ultimate volunteer in various capacities from president to club representative and even voluntary temporary employee for the Golf Association of Michigan over the last 25 years.

“Golf is a lifetime experience and when I started getting involved with the GAM, it opened me up to new friends, the other volunteers, the players and it has been a wonderful experience,” says the Bingham Farms resident, member of Birmingham Country Club and president of the GAM Foundation. “It has made my life much more rewarding.”

Schulte, 81, was named the

winner of the 2019 Golf Association of Michigan Distinguished Service Award.

“John Schulte exemplifies the qualities and spirit of what the GAM Distinguished Service Award is all about,” says 2019 GAM President Chris Angott. “The continued success and growth of the Youth On Course programming has been a result of his hard work and passion to help others.”

An accountant, realtor and real estate consultant, Schulte cites golf as his primary hobby. He has also been involved with the Genisys Credit Union’s Board of Directors since 1988.

BOB MCMASTERS

Robert Leroy “Bob” McMasters Jr. of Royal Oak and Gaylord allowed others to identify him as a caddie, golfer, family man and a guy from Royal Oak, but he would humbly deflect the many other things he accomplished in life.

He was a philanthropist, fundraiser, successful business partner at McMasters Koss Co., Michigan Golf Hall of Fame player, rare and historic Red Run Golf Club caddie/member/president, proud University of Michigan Wolverine and respected leader for several organizations that included the Golf Association of Michigan. He passed away in his sleep on Feb. 21 at age 86.

McMasters caddied for Michigan golf legend Chuck Kocsis at Red Run and later partnered with him in competition as a standout amateur player. He was the first Evans Scholar from Red Run; served as chairman of the Western Golf Association, president of the Golf Association of Michigan and chairman of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame; and was inducted to the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame in 2002.

As a player, McMasters led Royal Oak High to a state cham-

MICHIGAN GOLF HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCED

David Graham, former executive director of the Golf Association of Michigan; Holt’s Julie Massa, a dominant senior golfer; Bay City’s Roy Schultheiss, a winner of both the Michigan Amateur and the GAM Championship; and Dick Stewart, a celebrated former head PGA golf professional at Kalamazoo Country Club, were elected to the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame (MGHOF) in 2020.

pionship in 1951; won a state individual title and qualified for the U.S. Junior Championship in ‘52; and was a captain of the golf team at Michigan.

Twice he was stroke play co-medalist in the Michigan Amateur Championship. He qualified for six United States Golf Association championships, including the U.S. Junior, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Senior Amateur.

McMasters served the GAM as a governor for 25 years, was elected president in 1999 and received the GAM’s Distinguished Service Award in 2003.

home of the Ken Janke Sr. Golf Learning Center that houses the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame. The class will bring the number of inductees to 131.

“This fabulous foursome reflects the best of Michigan golf in playing ability, leadership, service and character,” says Greg Johnson, MGHOF committee chairman.

utive director. It was the longest tenure of an executive in the 100-year history of the association.

The induction celebration was postponed in 2020 but was tentatively planned for June 2021 at Ferris State University’s Katke Golf Club,

Graham, 64, moved to Pinehurst, N.C., from Lake Orion after he retired in 2019 following 18 years as GAM exec-

He is credited by the GAM for having designed and implemented a successful turnaround of the association from near bankruptcy in 2001. Increased membership of clubs, golfers, tournament offerings and participation, creation of programs and events and the launching of the GAM Foundation and its work with Youth on Course are among his many contributions and accomplishments.

Massa, 57, is a native of Oregon and former

Oregon Women’s Amateur Champion who played collegiate golf at Arizona State University. She has been a Holt resident since 1989 and has won 16 times in GAM championships, including two GAM Women’s Mid-Amateur titles, two Michigan Women’s Senior Amateur titles and two GAM Senior Women’s Championships. She has also been named the GAM Senior Women’s Player of the Year for six consecutive seasons including 2020. Over the years, she has played in 20 United States Golf Association (USGA) national

John Schulte with Jack Nicklaus during the 2019 GAM Centennial Celebration Fundraiser for Youth on Course at Oakland Hills Country Club.

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GAM’S CLUB REP OF YEAR AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY

Jeff Coleman, golf service manager at Meadowbrook Country Club i n Northville for 33 years when he died unexpectedly in September 2019 at 57, was posthumously named the 2019 Golf Association of Michigan Club Representative of the Year.

Mark Stevens, head golf professional at Meadowbrook for 28 years, says Coleman was a constant as his right-hand man.

“There’s so many situations that he would deal with or we would deal with together because our jobs were all about service to the members,” he says.

His wife, Jill, accepted the award on his behalf during a Jeff Coleman Day event at Meadowbrook in September 2020. The celebration of his life was also used as an opportunity to raise money toward his children’s college fund.

REMEMBERING VARTAN KUPELIAN: A MAN OF WORDS

In 2019, Vartan Kupelian helped me and fellow Michigan Golf Hall of Fame committee members Jack Berry and Terry Moore edit biographies of the hall members. Vartan, Jack and Terry, inductees all, worked on their own.

Elected to the MGHOF in 2014, Vartan passed away in August 2020 after battling diabetes and heart issues. His bio follows:

Vartan Kupelian covered his first major golf championship in 1973 — Johnny Miller’s historic U.S. Open triumph at Oakmont Country Club. In the next 40 years, he covered more than 100 major championships across all tours.

A graduate of Wayne State University, Vartan began covering sports for The Detroit News, eventually becoming the hockey beat writer covering Red Wings

championships, including the U.S. Women’s Amateur twice, the U.S. Women’s MidAmateur nine times and the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur five times.

Schultheiss, 65, was dominant in the Bay City area and on the state amateur golf scene in the 1980s and ‘90s when he collected titles in the Michigan Amateur in 1984, the GAM Championship in 1990 and ’95 and was the 1991 GAM Mid-Amateur winner. He has qualified for match play 17 times in the Michigan Amateur over the years and was GAM Player of the

hockey. His career included reporting on five Olympic Games, both Summer and Winter in five countries, and every major sporting event in the United States, including Super Bowls, Stanley Cup playoffs, the World Series and NBA finals, before transitioning to writing golf full-time in 1994.

In 2009, he was elected to serve a two-year term as president of the Golf Writers Association of America, a group of 1,000 journalists from around the world.

As journalism changed, Vartan kept pace, becoming a lead writer for Masters. com; a columnist at PGA-

Year in 1984. He has played well on the national level, too, competing in five USGA national championships including the U.S. Amateur three times in 1980, ’90 and ’91. He played in two U.S. MidAmateur Championships and made it through to match play each time. He won two rounds of matches in 1991.

Stewart, 68, retired in 2018 after 40 years as the head golf professional at Kalamazoo Country Club. A native of Petoskey, Stewart was elected

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Tour Insider; senior correspondent for the Global Golf Post and equipment editor of PGA Magazine. As a radio/TV personality, Vartan appeared on the Golf Channel, CNN, BBC and many local TV and radio shows across the country.

He is a recipient of the Golf Association of Michigan’s prestigious Distinguished Service Award.

David Graham, retired executive director of the GAM for 18 years, described Vartan as a great friend to golf in Michigan.

“During my time in running the GAM, he was an

to the Michigan PGA Hall of Fame in 2018. He is a seven-time winner of the Michigan PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award, which recognizes the PGA professional who best demonstrates exceptional character, integrity and leadership in mentoring others, and he is also a two-time winner of the Horton Smith Award, which honors PGA professionals for helping to educate other professionals. A former Michigan PGA president, he has helped place 22 former assistants in head professional positions across the country and helped train 4,000 caddies

extraordinary journalist who always asked good questions and wrote wellthought-out stories about the business,” Graham says. “I was so proud to be at the ceremony at the Masters when he became the president of the (Golf Writers Association of America). He was truly a credit to us from Michigan. He was a total professional who understood how to tell a good story and not make himself the story. He was a credit to the profession of journalism.”

—Greg Johnson, GAM media consultant

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The MGHOF is a heralded collection of portraits, plaques and memorabilia that currently commemorates 127 members, including Walter Hagen, Chuck Kocsis, Shirley Spork and more current notables Dave and Mike Hill, Dan Pohl, Meg Mallon and Kelly Robbins. The collection is housed and displayed in the Ken Janke Sr. Golf Learning Center at Ferris State University’s Katke facility. The late Ken Janke Sr. was co-founder and a member of the MGHOF.

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Jill Coleman accepts the Club Representative Services Award on her late husband’s behalf from GAM Governor Janina Jacobs.

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Investing in the Future

Courses

pour money and work into upgrades

BY TOM LANG

Expansion and investments will reap huge benefits in 2021 and for decades beyond. They include:

• Oakland Hills Country Club’s full remake of the famous South Course.

• American Dunes, the new Jack Nicklaus design in Grand Haven.

• Blythefield Country Club’s renovation of all 18 tees and many green complexes.

• Western Golf and Country Club’s new clubhouse.

Oakland Hills

Oakland Hills’ renovation is the most recognized project nationally because of its rich history hosting U.S. Opens, the 2004 Ryder Cup, three PGA Championships

and 2016 U.S. Amateur, to name a few. The remodel is being managed by famed architect Gil Hanse. Members of the 105-year-old club want to return the course to its original Donald Ross masterpiece — meaning fewer trees to create open vistas and sight lines, and enlarging greens while modernizing the infrastructure to create the most consistently playable conditions possible from one day to the next. If the USGA comes knocking, they’ll talk then.

“That’s part of our DNA,” says Steve Brady, Oakland Hills’ head PGA professional. “We’d love to have something back.”

The key and most costly part of the $12.1 million project is called PrecisionAire, a revolutionary agronomy technology that can cool, heat and pull moisture from the

AMERICAN DUNES DEBUTS IN 2021 PROFITS FROM NEW COURSE TO BENEFIT SERVICE MEMBERS

greens. All are factors that can help grounds crews maintain consistent grass growth and firmness under weather extremes. Yet the prospect of a much-desired U.S. Open returning to Michigan caught the eye of NBC and Golf Channel sportscaster Mike Tirico, the Ann Arbor resident who makes a case for golf’s rotating majors to return to the Midwest. The next available date for any U.S. Open is 2028.

“If we’ve done our job, if we hit our sweet spot, we’ll have built a golf course that will be more difficult for the best players in the world and a golf course that’s much more playable for the membership here at the club,’’ Hanse says. “That’s the dream of every golf course architect. We’re proud of what we’ve done so far.’’

By Terry Moore

After I was fortunate to play a sneak preview round last September at the Jack Nicklausdesigned American Dunes Golf Club on the grounds of the former Grand Haven Golf Club, my envious golf pals naturally didn’t ask me what I shot. They wanted to know:

What’s it really like? How much will it cost? When will it open?

Permit me to cut to the chase. It’s excellent, exceeding expectations. Green fees are $150 with some special discounts. It was set to open in May 2021.

And with a promise that I won’t relive a single shot of my round, here’s the rest of the story.

Only a short drive from Lake Michigan, American Dunes is a stunning transformation of the property, exposing and accentuating its native dunes and sandy soil after the removal of more than 1,000 trees. Yet the original property was more open, with pockets of mature hardwoods and rows of planted pines from the 1930s. In

photos: courtesy of blythefield cc, nudell architects (western g&cc) and andy johnson/the fried egg and dave dalton (oakland hills)

Jack Nicklaus

Head professional Steve Brady (left), with golf course architect Gil Hanse at a press conference in 2020 at Oakland Hills, where a $12.1 million renovation is expected to help the club attract even more major events.

Western Golf and Country Club

The original 92-year-old wooden clubhouse — it burned to the ground in June 2018 — has been replaced by a modern and efficient structure with heightened amenities and some stonework on the exterior. A second-story wraparound outdoor deck and massive windows allowing in natural light and wonderful sight lines are key new features designed to take members into the new decade and beyond at the historic club in Redford. It has hosted many GAM championships over the decades, most notably the Michigan Women’s Amateur mere weeks after the fire. Roughly $10 million was invested to build the clubhouse.

fact, there were huge windswept dunes before the Bruce and Jerry Matthews-designed Grand Haven GC opened to popular acclaim in 1965.

So American Dunes is a dramatic restoration of that wider dunes look and feel. The bunkering and waste areas, in particular, offer visual delights while posing a challenge to accurate shotmaking. With generous fairways, an open front, receptive green sites and lateral penalty areas, American Dunes remains playable for a wider variety of golfers. Around the fringes and approaches, the greens welcome putting and bump-and-run shots. As a destination course, it’s a walkable experience. I played and walked it in less than four hours. Amen to that!

Course conditions — including fast and firm fairways and smooth, speedy greens — definitely meet the lofty standards associated with a Nicklaus Signature Design.

With discounts for active military and veterans, all annual profits from the course will be given to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which assists in providing educa-

tional scholarships to the family of fallen and disabled service members. In 2019 alone, the nonprofit provided $22 million in scholarships.

That’s why Nicklaus readily agreed to waive his usual $3 million design fee as a donation and happily enlisted in the cause founded by U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Dan Rooney at his parents’ Grand Haven GC in 2007. An F-16 fighter pilot with three combat tours in Iraq under his belt and a PGA member, Rooney envisioned a bold new chapter for the financially struggling course under the aegis of his boyhood hero, “Mr. Nicklaus.”

Nicklaus was “all in” from the get-go.

“I love the game of golf, but I love my country even more,” Nicklaus said.

Visitors to America Dunes will see a memorial to fallen military personnel, curated displays and hearttugging exhibits about Folds of Honor, veterans and Jack Nicklaus. Arrive early as the path to the first tee begins through the clubhouse and runs past these displays.

Blythefield Country Club

The host of six Meijer LPGA Classics received a major face-lift in the summer and fall of 2020 and, fingers crossed, will be championship ready for the pro tournament’s return in June 2021. Work began the first week of August in rebuilding all 18 tees to make them laserleveled, and all bunkers underwent renovations and infrastructure improvements. Many green surfaces were also restored and expanded to the larger 1928 sizes and contours. The club spent $3.7 million, which included the addition of a short-game practice area and tripling the size of the putting green just steps outside the clubhouse door.

Blythefield Country Club, Hole No. 8

Rendering of the new clubhouse at Western Golf and Country Club.

Jim Furyk finished with a two-stroke lead to win The Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in 2020.

TheSPROS KNOW

Michigan continues to see more Tour action

BY RYAN CZACHORSKI

ince 2018, Michigan has seen the professional golf scene expand rapidly.

The Meijer LPGA Classic had been running in Grand Rapids since 2014, and the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship had been held in Benton Harbor every other year since 2012. But three tournaments spread across three tours also came along — one in 2018 and two in 2019.

The PGA Tour Champions brought The Ally Challenge and professional golf back to Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc in 2018, followed by the Rocket Mortgage Classic as

the city of Detroit’s first golf tournament in 2019. The LPGA also doubled its presence that year, beginning the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational in Midland, a team event.

It all goes to show that Michigan has the appeal pro tournaments are looking for.

“My opinion is, for most title sponsors in professional golf, the market is the number one factor,” says Matt Stepnes, tournament director for The Ally Challenge. “Whether it’s located where they have a major presence business-wise, or oftentimes even headquartered, or it’s a market they’re trying to break into … I think, in more cases than not, the market’s probably more important than the venue itself.”

Corporate Influence

For example, Meijer has sponsored the LPGA event in Grand Rapids since its 2014 inception. Ally is based in Detroit, and the tournament’s presenting sponsor, McLaren Health Care, is based in Grand Blanc. Rocket Mortgage and Quicken Loans are based in Detroit, and Dow Chemical is headquartered in Midland.

The Rocket Mortgage Classic brought the PGA Tour back to Michigan after the Buick Open at Warwick Hills shut down in 2009. The move reflected what Quicken Loans and Rocket Mortgage founder Dan Gilbert wanted to do with the tournament.

“Dan always wanted to bring the PGA Tour

Bryson DeChambeau holds the trophy after winning the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club.

to Detroit as a way to help showcase the city that he and Quicken Loans had invested in so heavily, especially since moving the majority of their 17,000 team members downtown in 2010,” says Jason Langwell, executive director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

In fact, corporate interests are always an influence in the professional golf world. Benton Harbor’s role in hosting the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship demonstrates that.

The major tournament has been sponsored by KitchenAid since 2011. KitchenAid’s parent company is Whirlpool, based in Benton Harbor. And ever since the Jack Nicklaus-designed course was built at Harbor Shores, Whirlpool has wanted to show it off. The major has been held there every even year since 2012, save for 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“One of the major reasons why we love going to Harbor Shores is it’s the home of Whirlpool Corporation and our title sponsor, KitchenAid,” says Ryan Ogle, former championship director for the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. “They built that golf course to help revitalize a community, and we wanted to be a part of that.”

Rallying the Troops

Getting a tournament to town can take time, but things can move fast once interest is established. Langwell says the process accelerated once a contract in Washington, D.C., for the PGA Tour ended.

Courses also play a big part. Harbor Shores and Warwick Hills both had the championship pedigree. Getting Detroit Golf Club ready for the Rocket Mortgage was years in the making, Langwell says.

“The team at Detroit Golf Club hired (golf course architect) Tom Doak to begin making upgrades to their two courses almost a decade before the first Rocket Mortgage Classic, with the thought that maybe one day they’d be able to host a PGA Tour event,” Langwell says. “All the bunkers were restored. A handful of trees were taken down to accommodate the addition of pro tee boxes to make a few holes longer.”

Improvements like that are always

any professional golf — to the state of Michigan, I think, is welldeserved. They’re very supportive and they always turn out.”

—Ryan

Ogle, championship director, PGA Championship, and former championship director, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship

necessary to challenge professional players, but accommodating them is also a big part of negotiations. Hospitality, parking, the locker room and clubhouse, and food and drink are all factors that go into setting up a tournament. Finding people to staff them is part of the support needed by a community as well.

While The Ally Challenge may be new, it was able to capitalize on an infrastructure that still existed from the days of the Buick Open.

“We need upwards of 1,800 volunteers to run a PGA Tour Champions event,” Stepnes

familiarity of hosting a professional golf tournament.”

‘Getting Its Due’

If Michigan’s tournament trajectory continues, bigger things could be on the horizon.

The U.S. Senior Amateur is coming to Detroit Golf Club in Grosse Pointe Farms in 2021 after being canceled in 2020.

But the state has hosted the U.S. Open six times, the PGA Championship six times and a Ryder Cup. Ogle, who is now championship director for the PGA Championship, thinks it bodes well for Michigan to see other events that don’t make yearly stops.

“Bringing major golf — bringing any professional golf — to the state of Michigan, I think, is well-deserved,” Ogle says. “They’re very supportive and they always turn out.

“You look at the history, having hosted PGA championships in the state, Ryder (Cup) in the state. It’s definitely a state that will get its due of more championship golf and more major championship golf.”

“In an average year, it’s only about a 10-day period that the courses are closed to members.”

—Skip Lemon, Detroit Golf Club

Detroit Golf Club has welcomed the opportunity to host the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Committed to Championships

Clubs, members do what it takes to attract majors

/ BY BRAD EMONS

It takes a lot of work — and investment — for a golf club to attract major tournaments. Many Michigan clubs are committed to doing that.

Detroit Golf Club and Rocket Mortgage

Despite a loss of fans due to COVID-19, the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club generated $2.7 million for nonprofits. Launched by Detroiter and Rocket Mortgage chairman Dan Gilbert, it was moved from its original date (May 25-31) to July 2-5, with most of the proceeds geared toward the “Changing the Course” initiative to provide Detroiters with access to the internet, technology and digital literacy training. The 2021 Classic is June 28 to July 4.

Detroit Golf Club President Skip Lemon says the club has been able to streamline a lot of the building processes to minimize the number of days that members aren’t able to play golf because of the Tour event. It also helps that the club has two 18-hole courses to choose from.

“In an average year, it’s only about a 10-day period that the courses are closed to members,” Lemon says. “They typically play right up until the weekend before the tournament starts and are able to get back out a couple of days after the final putt drops.”

Warwick Hills Returns

At historic Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, the Buick Open was a regular PGA Tour stop dating back to 1958. The last Buick Open, held in 2009, was won by Tiger Woods. Despite crowds that were off the charts, the PGA and Buick ended their relationship that year.

But 2018 brought the 50-and-over Champions Tour with The Ally Challenge.

“Championship professional golf has always been a part of our DNA in our club,” says Warwick Hills PGA head professional Doug Brody.

Because of the pandemic, there were no fans. Players were secluded and kept in a tight bubble. The event normally requires 1,000 volunteers who work in groups that are mostly headed by Warwick Hills members. And everyone was tested for COVID-19.

In 2021, the Ally Challenge presented by McLaren will be held Aug. 23-29 on the Champions Tour.

Supportive Members

Blythefield Country Club near Grand Rapids has hosted three Western Golf Association major tournaments: the Western Amateur (1953), Western Open (1961) and Western Junior (2005). The course has also been the

site of numerous USGA, Michigan PGA and Golf Association of Michigan events and national qualifiers over the years. The Meijer Classic has been a regular LPGA Tour stop since 2014.

Blythefield General Manager Bob Crissman says Meijer is an important local presence.

“We’re happy to have them as partners here,” Crissman says. “For the members, we shut down the golf course for the week. There is really little disruption for the members, and the members are overwhelming supportive in terms of volunteering.”

Symetra Tour Restart

The Symetra Tour went 50-50 in 2020 because of COVID-19.

The 10th annual Island Resort Championship (June 19-21) at Sweetgrass Golf Club in the Upper Peninsula town of Harris was canceled. But the seventh annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship (July 24-26) at Battle Creek Country Club was part of the Symetra restart and ran without a hitch (minus the fans).

Battle Creek Country Club PGA head professional Doug Kreis says Battle Creek Country Club members thoroughly enjoy the week and don’t mind the change in routine.

“Our members have been really awesome about it,” he says. “They love the event.”

GOLF STATE The Great

How is the game so strong in Michigan? Let us count the ways.

BY TERRY MOORE

Is Michigan a great golf state? Is there any real debate on the question?

I think not. But for the sake of a friendly discussion, let’s dive in. What makes Michigan for golfers so singularly special? Let me count the ways:

Daylight: Being on the far western and northern edge of the Eastern Time Zone allows golfers in the summer to finish

their round after 9:30 p.m. — even later in northern Michigan. Heck, some golf leagues don’t even start until after 6 p.m., which is unheard of in most of the U.S.

Sunrise and sunset sides: Due to Lakes Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior, golfers may be treated to spectacular solar views as they begin and end their rounds. Few states match that.

Water and soil: Michigan’s abundant supply of water and conducive soil, most of it with

Crystal Downs Country Club

a sandy base, offers ideal natural assets for courses. And thanks to a more temperate clime, grass grows well here. On that note, let’s also applaud the guiding hand of Michigan State University’s Turfgrass Management Program (and related disciplines) for its international reputation in turfgrass research, industry consulting and education.

Public golf: With more than 650 public golf courses, Michigan is a leader in the nation. This stat represents a wealth of affordable

and accessible golf options. How did it all happen? Yes, suitable soil, inexpensive land and plentiful natural resources all help. But how about a nod to the 40-hour work week? Labor leaders long championed it, Detroit’s Henry Ford adopted it in 1926, and Congress finally made it a federal standard in 1940. It’s an essential underlying factor. Golf requires recreational time and money, and Michigan workers have had both.

Private clubs: With more than 115 private

clubs all around the state, serious golfers have many attractive choices for their budgets, time and skill levels. Likewise, clubs have responded by being more family-oriented. If still alive and living in Michigan, Groucho Marx might retract his famous quote: “I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.”

Resort/destination golf: As a marketing campaign, Pure Michigan does wonders for enticing travelers to our world-class collection of resort courses. Credit Boyne’s

University of Michigan Golf Course, Hole No. 3

Everett Kircher in 1968 for triggering the northern Michigan golf boom with the hiring of architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. for the renowned Heather course.

Pro Tour stops: After a few lean years hosting the major tours, Michigan is back with annual stops for the PGA Tour in Detroit, the PGA Tour Champions in Grand Blanc and the LPGA Tour in both Grand

Rapids and Midland. And the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, held in Benton Harbor four times in the past decade, returns again in 2022.

Upper Peninsula: There’s a whole world of excellent golf north and west of the Mighty Mackinac Bridge — most notably, the highly ranked trio of Greywalls, Sweetgrass and Timberstone.

Architects: Michigan boasts a “who’s who” list of past and current course architects and designers, lauded by aficionados and raters alike, who have worked their genius. Two examples: The towering figures of Donald Ross and Alister MacKenzie claim 21 Michigan designs — 19 by Ross and two by MacKenzie. Although the latter’s sample is small, it’s still remarkable with Crystal Downs Country Club and the University of Michigan Golf Course.

State golf organizations: The Michigan Golf Alliance — representing the GAM, Michigan Section PGA, the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association, the Greater Michigan Club Managers Association, Michigan Golf Course Association and the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation — is nationally recognized for its leadership, networking and cooperation on a variety of golf-related issues. In this neck of the woods, the common good of promoting the game is not just lip service.

Champions: A long, illustrious list of luminaries has called Michigan home. For brevity, the roster starts with Tommy Armour, Walter Hagen, Dave Hill, Chuck Kocsis, Meg Mallon, Calvin Peete and Kelly Robbins.

Let’s wrap this up with a twist on the official state motto: If you seek a pleasant place to play golf, look about you.

Boyne Resorts: Heather, Hole No. 18

Greywalls at Marquette Golf Club

GAM E Changers

Growing the game in Michigan — and beyond

Nothing reflects more on the vitality of Michigan’s golf industry than the people who are working hard in all corners of the state to ensure its viability. From teachers and golf professionals to coaches and leaders, they’re all visionaries singularly dedicated to growing — and strengthening — the game. Writer Kathy Gibbons introduces you to a few of them here.

Andre R. Pillow

• PGA Player Development Professional, Blythefield Country Club

• Founder, DNA Golf Instruction, LLC

Aiming to Be in Front of ‘Real Change’

Andre Pillow has a singular mission: helping other people “find their own greatness” — the greatness that he says is part of their DNA.

It’s no accident that DNA is the name of his golf instruction school, which he says he developed after years of playing golf and realizing he could make a contribution.

“DNA Golf Instruction’s mission is to teach the game of golf to everyone, no matter the background or income level,” he says.

Pillow’s own ability surfaced early.

“From a very young age, I knew that I had a passion for golf,” he says. “I enjoyed all sports as a kid, but enjoyed the individual nature of golf.

“There weren’t any coaches keeping me from getting playing time, and there weren’t any teammates to blame things on.”

As he approached adulthood, Pillow realized he wanted to become a PGA professional. For a while, he worked for a nonprofit organization teaching golf and life skills to

Jada Paisley

• Executive director, Michigan Golf Course Association

• Michigan Golf Alliance member

Recognizing Golf’s Economic Impact

Even as the economy retracted and many businesses had to shut down in response to COVID-19, Michigan golf courses had a pretty good year in 2020.

“The silver lining of COVID has been the resurgence of golfers, both new and old,” said Jada Paisley, executive director of the Michigan Golf Course Association, in November 2020.

students ages 7 to 17.

“It helped me understand how I can impact an entire industry that lacks innovative thinking,” he says. “Our sport has been dominated by the white male, neglecting women, minorities and juniors.

“The world has changed, but golf is still slightly behind, which leaves room for people like me to create real change.”

Teaching at Blythefield Country Club near Grand Rapids, Indian Trails Golf Course and online, he also offers free online videos for those who can’t afford lessons.

And as one of approximately 140 African American PGA professionals out of a membership of 29,000, he feels he’s in a position to help expose “everyone to the game of golf.”

“Teaching, mentoring and leading within the community are all immediate goals that I look to achieve and are the reasons for selecting my career path,” he adds.

He’s involved in a PGA initiative to create more diversity in leadership at every level, and was recently elected to the Michigan Section Board. He’s also involved in diversity and inclusion efforts at Blythefield.

In addition, Pillow has secured grants to provide golf opportunities for kids. In 2018, he received an award for his work in the Grand Rapids area. Most recently, he was working on launching a nonprofit, “The Real Chance In The Real Change Initiative.”

“This nonprofit is designed to get com-

“I’ve always said, ‘Everyone is a golfer — they just don’t know it yet!’

Paisley came to the MGCA 13 years ago. She describes the MGCA as the “Voice of Michigan Golf Business.” And she’s its advocatein-chief, serving golf course owners and operators and touting an industry she says has a $4.2 billion state economic impact.

“The dedication, passion and resilience they have with running their golf course is

munity kids golf scholarships, paying for golf instruction, tutoring and fitness-related activities to give community kids a ‘Real Chance’ to pursue their dreams as golfers,” he says. “We plan to make this a national program, affecting students and inclusionary golf professionals.”

inspirational,” she says. “Whether it’s advocating on their behalf, finding a solution or providing a resource, listening to each member’s story is key.”

And many tell a similar story when it comes to challenges. “The biggest challenge right now is staffing and retention,” she says.

At the same time, she says, there’s a lot of excitement over the resurgence of the game. And Paisley is excited about new opportunities on the horizon.

“MGCA and the rest of the Michigan Golf Alliance have worked together over the past decade and will continue to do so,” she says. “Continuing to convey the strength of golf’s economic impact in our state has and will continue to be key.”

Jada Paisley

Andre R. Pillow

Stephanie Jennings

• Head women’s golf coach, Eastern Michigan University

• Secretary, Michigan PGA Section board

• Background in women’s golf programming, player development and administration

A Voice for Women

In big and little ways, Stephanie Jennings is on the front lines of advancing opportunities for and involvement of women in the game of golf.

She’s secretary of and the first woman elected to the Michigan PGA Section board. She’s the head women’s golf coach at Eastern Michigan University. She’s a mom who is making sure her daughters are playing the game.

in Virginia — just eight hours from home — where she was director of communications and again got involved in player development.

Eventually, Jennings came back to Michigan to be director of player development for several golf courses in Oakland County. She moved on to Meadowbrook Country Club, where she focused on women’s programming and teaching, until the head women’s golf coaching position opened at EMU.

“This is my third season (at EMU),” she says. “It takes everything I’ve done before now and puts it all into one job. It’s really been exciting.”

For Jennings, developing women golfers is the best part of what she does.

“For me, the most rewarding thing is to get somebody who either has struggled for a long time playing golf or has never played before and to see them within five lessons feel confident enough to go out and play or just get a ball up in the air,” she says.

She’s also been involved with the PGA Jr. League and junior golf camps.

Carey Mitchelson

• Executive director, Michigan Turfgrass Foundation

• Director of operations, College Fields Golf Club

• Michigan Golf Alliance member

Supporting Golf in Michigan — and Beyond

Carey Mitchelson is passionate about the importance of research to the golf industry in Michigan and beyond.

As executive director of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, he’s helped take the lead on initiatives that support the group’s mission to provide funding for turf research in support of Michigan State University’s Turf Team professors, MSU’s Hancock Turf Research Center, scholarships for MSU turf students and more.

“Their research includes multiple facets related to turf and the environment, conditioning, disease, fertility, insects, soil testing, etc.,” he says.

“They also provide Extension — a valuable resource to all golf courses and turf-related industry partners — making on-site visits to resolve turf problems.

“The Turf Team also is the teaching element at MSU, for both the two-year and four-year programs. These programs produce some of the finest golf superintendents in the industry.”

Jennings’ background is in women’s golf programming, player development and administration. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in business management, she went to work at Barton Hills Country Club, did an apprenticeship with the PGA, then took a job with what is now the LPGA Amateur Association in Florida where she spent five years as director of golf programs.

“It was a different role than being a golf professional at a golf course,” she says. “It was more administrator … a great opportunity.”

After having her first child, she and her husband decided it might be time to move closer to family in Michigan. She was hired by the Middle Atlantic PGA

As for her team, she enjoys the challenge of building cohesion among players with different perspectives and personalities and getting them to come together for a common purpose.

Jennings decided to get involved in the Michigan PGA Section when she returned to live in the state, starting as an at-large member and then taking a committee chairmanship.

When the pandemic lockdown kicked in during 2020, she devoted time to reaching out to female golf professionals, seeking their input on what they’d like to see happen in the PGA Section and discussing ways to get them more involved and engaged.

“From an overall female golf perspective, it’s getting more women to see the benefits of learning the game,” she says. “It’s not just dads and grandpas and brothers — it’s not just their game anymore.

“Every time I have a young female junior golfer come to our PGA, I always ask the mom, ‘Are you playing? Do you want to play?’ Or I talk to the dad and say, ‘Why don’t you give mom some time to play golf or take her out with you?’”

Mitchelson is an MSU alum himself, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in turf management and becoming a golf superintendent. He went on to hold positions in Ohio, Florida and Michigan, where he’s currently director of operations for College Fields Golf Club.

Getting involved with what is now called the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association first led him to the MTF.

He says the foundation’s initiatives are a group effort. While working with longtime former MTF Executive Director Gordie LaFontaine, winter/ice damage because a focus of more time and resources.

Another focus has been on providing a plan to fund graduate students on an annual basis to work with professors on the Turf Team.

Mitchelson is also working hard to get golf courses across Michigan to help subsidize Turf Team efforts.

Bottom line? He’s proud of MSU’s work and its contribution to the industry in general.

“With regards to research and education, anyone who cares about golf should be proud of the work done in Michigan,” he says.

Stephanie Jennings

When Stephanie Jennings took her EMU golfers to California, they met with Michigan women’s golf icon Shirley Spork, who lives there and is an EMU alumnus.

Carey Mitchelson

Kevin Helm

• Executive director, Michigan PGA

• Michigan Golf Alliance member

Wanted: ‘Anyone Who Is Interested in Playing Golf’

As far as Kevin Helm is concerned, it’s a good time for golf in Michigan.

As executive director of the Michigan PGA representing 804 PGA professionals and associates working in the state, he’s committed to the Michigan PGA’s mission to promote the game of golf and PGA professionals.

“Our members are experts in the game and business of golf,” he says. “PGA professionals choose golf as their career, go through extensive training to earn PGA membership and then continue to educate themselves throughout their career to do the best job possible running and managing their facilities.”

For his part, Helm grew up playing golf, which he also did in college, “and absolutely loved the game.”

“I was a sport management major in college and knew that I wanted to somehow have a business career involved in sports,” he says. “After an internship with the South Florida PGA, I knew that pursuing a career in the business of golf was what I wanted to do.”

And he’s found his niche in his current role.

“I absolutely love the people that I work for, with or have the opportunity to meet,” he says. “The golf business is big,

Mark A. Douglas

• Immediate past president and current board member, Detroit Golf Club

Leading During Tumultuous Times

Mark Douglas was president at Detroit Golf Club when it hosted the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2019.

“My primary goal was to ensure we ran a profitable operation for the fiscal year and to continue to grow membership,” says Douglas, president of Avis Ford Inc. “We were successful at both.”

but in many ways very small, and you form great relationships.”

It’s not without its challenges, but Helm says the industry has been fortunate in spite of — or maybe because of — the pandemic.

“Our facilities were able to create a safe recreational activity for people and thrived,” he says. “A key challenge will be to try and maintain that momentum and retain all of the new golfers that came out this year and maybe revisited

Douglas

the game or experienced golf for the first time.

“We need to keep them engaged and participating once we return to some sort of normalcy.”

That will mean shifting focus some from servicing customers to providing programs and events that will keep them coming back for more.

He sees “a tremendous opportunity” to retain new and returning players right now.

after graduating from college.

He joined Detroit Golf Club in 1993, starting as an intermediate member, becoming a full member in 2003 and joining the board in 2016.

As president, he was responsible for oversight of the club and its operations.

“I have a COO that manages the day-to-day operations,” he notes. “I ran the board of directors, and all committees reported up through my role.”

The most rewarding part was “leading during these tumultuous times — not knowing what was happening next, yet finding a positive direction when needed.”

Besides that, and the PGA Tour involvement, he focused on a $4.5 million renovation to the club’s Albert Kahn-designed clubhouse in advance

Helm hopes the buzz created with multiple Tour events coming to Michigan will continue to build excitement.

“We also happen to be home to some world-class golf facilities that draw the attention of golfers from out of state,” he says. “I know our PGA professionals will continue to focus on growing the game through programs that will welcome anyone who has an interest in playing golf.”

of the return of the Rocket Mortgage Classic in 2020.

“I wanted to complete our Kahn Clubhouse Experience on time and under budget,” he says. “We ended very close to budget, but due to COVID, we had no chance at finishing on time.”

Still, he’s optimistic about the future, believing that excitement about the game is returning — especially at Detroit Golf Club.

“The membership continues to get younger, and level of play continues to improve,” he says. “With the limited number of outdoor activities available to people during this pandemic, golf has filled a glaring void. Plus, it’s a sport you can do well into your later years.

“I feel it’s never left, but to others, it feels like the new thing again.”

Kevin Helm

was in high school when his father introduced him to the game. He began playing formally in 1990

Mark A. Douglas

Dave Kendall

• Owner/founder, Kendall Academy of Golf

• Operating partner, Washtenaw Golf Club, Ypsilanti

All In for Training — and Now, Golf Course Ownership

Dave Kendall has devoted his life to teaching golfers how to play or improve.

So what did he do at age 65, when some might contemplate making their lives less complicated? He joined with two partners to buy a golf course.

The story begins with high school graduation, when he entered what was then a new professional golf management program at Ferris State University.

“During the years I was there, and through four six-month internships, I was … consistently exposed to professionals who believed in the importance of teaching and playing,” he says.

Kendall was particularly impressed by Dr. Gary Wiren, head of the PGA of America at the time. A close friend of a professional who Kendall worked

for, Wiren became a sort of hero to the young Kendall.

Dave Kendall

“We’d watch him work and see how he could make people understand and enjoy golf more, just by spending time helping them hit balls,” he recalls. “And a director of (the) program named Norm Bennett exposed me to (legendary teacher and club professional) Bill Strausbaugh and others — all outstanding club professionals who also had a belief in teaching and playing.

“There were people who played golf who needed an inspiration — somebody who helped them want to learn more about the game and in turn help them become better. I wanted to be a person who did that.”

And so he did. After college, he became a golf professional at Cadillac Country Club, where he spent 17 years.

“At Cadillac, I taught more than I had time to teach and felt if people wanted to pay money for a golf lesson, I wanted them to have a real good experience,” Kendall says.

Adam Ikamas

• Executive director, Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association (MiGCSA)

• Certified golf course superintendent

• Michigan Golf Alliance member

Supporting the Maestros of the Golf Course

Being a superintendent isn’t the most flashy or visible job on a golf course’s staff roster. But Adam Ikamas will tell you it’s arguably the most important.

Ikamas became executive director of the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association a decade ago. He came to the position by way of having graduated in 2002 from Michigan State University’s turf management program and spending seven years as superintendent at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa.

“I was on the board of directors at the time we were looking for a new executive director, so I made a leap of faith,” he says. “Here we are 10 years later. So far, so good.”

In his role, Ikamas is an advocate for superintendents — and change, when it’s called for. That means listening to and understanding the needs of MiGCSA members and partners; being flexible and willing to do the right thing; and rejecting old

That led to the launch of Kendall Academy at Miles of Golf, which he’s been operating for 24 years.

“I work with probably 50 percent competitive players and the other 50 percent are nice folks who just like to be better at their game,” he says. “It isn’t always the champions that are the most inspiring. … I’ve learned so much from people who are positive thinkers, people who excel at most anything they do because of the way they think … In golf, you learn things that can apply to every part of your life.”

In 2002, Kendall joined Washtenaw Country Club. He remained a member until 2008, choosing the club because it wasn’t far from Miles of Golf and because he felt it would be a great place to practice.

“I came to love the course,” he says. “I believe the golf course is a jewel. I enjoy playing it over and over again and never get tired of it.”

When the club came up for sale around 2009, Kendall says he was intrigued by the idea of owning it, but it sold to someone else. When it went on the market again about nine years later, he discussed it with childhood friend Steve Davis and Nick Ma, one of the teachers at his academy who has also become a successful Ann Arbor area restaurateur. They became partners, ini-

ideas and processes when new and innovative ways of thinking and doing things might yield better outcomes.

“I am wary of complacency and repetitive actions because they are easy or comfortable,” he says. “It is something I fight against at every turn.

“If you really want me to leave something alone, don’t tell me we have always done it that way. To me, that is the worst reason to ever do anything.”

One of Ikamas’ priorities is building awareness for the importance of the role of superintendent. He’s pleased that the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America has recently spearheaded such an initiative.

“For many years, the superintendent was not seen or heard from at many facilities,” he says. “However, they are the biggest single-impact employee any golf facility has.

“What is the main factor in golfer enjoyment? Golf course conditions is always first.”

And that, he says, ties directly to the superintendent.

“There is one person who has a direct daily impact on the success of the biggest asset at a golf course: the superintendent,” he says. “I think this is an opportunity for our members to gain recognition

tiating negotiations in March 2019 and closing on the deal in January 2020.

Now, launching a new business venture just as a global pandemic was about to change everything wasn’t in their plans.

“We were thinking if we could get through January, February and March and start in April, we’d have some cash flow, and all of a sudden, we couldn’t open on the 24th of March; we were thinking we’d lose a lot of money at that point,” he said in a fall 2020 interview. “But then they said we could open the 24th of April, and the place has been packed since.”

They’ve made the course public.

“We intended it to be that way, though we have season pass holders who kind of feel like it’s their club,” he laughs.

They’re also hoping to build a standalone restaurant.

“We do banquets and weddings here, but … we would like to have a restaurant people come to who may or may not care about golf,” he says. “That had to be put on hold. But thank goodness we’ve had so many players; we’ve been able to pay the bills and make some improvements.”

And in terms of fulfilling a bucket list item, Kendall has done it.

“It’s like a dream come true,” he says.

for their work and passion.”

At the same time, superintendents face multiple challenges. Agronomy issues occupy a lot of their energy, of course, but labor might be the most pressing.

“The No. 1 challenge I hear from every single member is labor,” he says. “They are in need of crew members and to be able to retain them.

“If anyone reading this is interested in a career or even a summer job on the golf course, go talk to the superintendent at the course you want to work at. I bet you come away with a job.”

There’s also a growing need for assistant superintendents and building enrollment in turf management degree programs.

“These are highly skilled and often highly compensated careers,” he says. “A big bonus (for Michigan) is having one of the best programs in the country right here at MSU.”

In fact, Ikamas likens superintendents to orchestra conductors. It’s a difficult job with multiple factors that are out of their control — and yet, somehow, they manage to make it all come together.

“When they are successful, it looks easy and sounds amazing, but the better they are, the easier it is to pick up a note that may be off-key,” he explains. “The hundreds of decisions that a superintendent makes every day that leads to the beautiful orchestra on the golf course is easy to take for granted.

“I think there is (an) opportunity for us to better communicate this to our golfing customers.”

Adam Ikamas

Youth KEEPS ON

“I see more youth coming to play all the time, not just the other kids who play in tournaments like me.”

—Lauren Timpf, 13

ON COURSE Growing

Program offering low-cost golf to kids thrives

BY EMILY DORAN

2020 was an especially busy year for Youth on Course, the national nonprofit organization that lets kids ages 6 to 18 play golf for $5 or less at participating courses.

When the COVID-19 pandemic rendered many sports risky to play, golf stood out as a safe, socially distanced athletic option for kids. As a result, membership in the YOC program jumped dramatically.

In Michigan, where the GAM manages the state-level program, membership grew from approximately 4,200 in 2019 to more than 7,000 in 2020. The number of corresponding

rounds played increased from 9,000-plus to close to 28,000. Course participation in the program was at 108 and counting.

“Kids want to get out of the house. They want to do something active. They want to be outside with their friends where they can socially distance,” says Hugh Smith Jr., director of regional affairs for Youth on Course, who is based at the national headquarters in California. “Golf really checks all those boxes.”

Golf can be an expensive sport to play. That’s where YOC — which has been around nationally since 2006 and in

2019 4,200 2020 7,000

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Michigan for almost five years — comes in. As part of the program, the GAM Foundation subsidizes participating courses to help make up the difference between the YOC rate and the courses’ typical junior rate to play a round of golf.

“I think golf has had a stereotype of being exclusionary,” Smith says. “There are so many costs that come into becoming a golfer or becoming a regular, active player. And so what Youth on Course does is we break down that barrier of access, which can sometimes be a huge issue for young people — or any person — to take up the game.”

NEXT-LEVEL YOUTH ON COURSE MEMBERSHIP LEADS TO A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

By Kelsi Karpinski

Youth on Course doesn’t just focus on offering young people a chance to play golf at low rates.

It also supports paid summer internship and caddie programs and offers college scholarships

Edward Shen, now a freshman at the University of Michigan, is one of 262 students who have received a YOC scholarship since the initiative’s genesis in 2008. He’s studying economics and hopes to eventually launch a business career.

“When I first found out (about

the scholarship), I was ecstatic,” Shen says. “It was like an accumulation of all my hard work.”

Shen became a member of YOC during his freshman year of high school. His dad had encouraged him to join, and as a result, he’s been able to play at a lot of different courses during his time as a participant.

At the same time, Shen played at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor. He wasn’t able to play a final season due to COVID-19 restrictions, but he speaks fondly

Kids of all skill levels take advantage of YOC’s discounted rates, from regular tournament champs to those just trying golf for the first time.

“I think it encourages a lot more people to just get out and play golf,” says 13-year-old Lauren Timpf of Macomb, a YOC member who has won multiple GAM tournaments. “I see more youth coming to play all the time, not just the other kids who play in tournaments like me. … I get to practice and play a lot, and (YOC) helps make that possible.”

Golf benefits kids in several ways, says Laura Bavaird, GAM director of member relations — and YOC helps them unlock those benefits.

“(YOC is) getting them exposed to golf and everything that it teaches them as an individual: integrity, sportsmanship, patience,” she says. “There are so many ways that golf helps young people grow into great adults, and just by being able to play more often, they’ll be able to hopefully improve their social skills as well.”

of his time in high school athletics. He also participated in various extracurricular tournaments along the way.

Looking ahead, Shen is hopeful that golf will continue to be part of his life.

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“I feel like golf is a great conduit to opportunities that I would never come by in other aspects of life,” he says, going on to joke, “I’m going to be playing it until my back goes out.

“Golf is going to be with me for a long, long time.”

With the increase of YOC members comes a need for more funding because the GAM Foundation, a nonprofit that runs on grants and donations, now has significantly more rounds of golf to subsidize. The GAM is also simultaneously focusing on retaining new members into 2021 and beyond.

“It’s a nice problem to have because there’s a lot of new youth being exposed to the game,” says Dennis Purdy, GAM Foundation director of donor engagement.

Nationally, YOC also awards college scholarships totaling $250,000 a year to college-bound members; runs a paid summer internship program, a caddie program and a YOC leadership council; and is establishing alumni clubs around the country.

“Youth are our future,” Bavaird says, “so if we’re not investing in our future, we’re not investing in ourselves.”

YOC got a boost in 2020 from NBC Sports, which announced a round-up campaign at GolfNow, its online tee time booking engine. The website was allowing customers to round up their total due; the extra was going to YOC.

NBC Sports was also offering a YOC booking engine for kids, plus no-charge access to video instruction and other benefits at its digital golf membership, GolfPass.

To learn more about Youth on Course in Michigan, visit GAM.org/YOC.

YOUTH ON COURSE REFRESHES ITS BRAND

Youth on Course has rolled out a new look for the first time since its founding in 2006.

The national rebranding, which includes an updated logo and modified messaging, launched during YOC Week in August 2020 on the heels of some significant milestones. The nonprofit has reached 100,000 members, partnered with more than 1,400 courses and extended into Canada.

In the new logo, the bright orange, green and blue color scheme has been replaced with a softer green and purple palette.

YOC’s revised messaging, meanwhile, focuses on “how the game of golf can be a positive influence for young people,” says Hugh Smith Jr., director of regional affairs for YOC.

As part of the rebranding, the national YOC office is also supplying its state and regional Allied Golf Association partners — including the Golf Association of Michigan — with promotional materials to advertise the program in their respective areas.

YOC has also introduced a new mobile phone app, available at Google Play and the Apple Store, in which golfers can access their membership cards, find nearby courses and track their rounds played, with additional features on the way.

“They are investing in themselves beautifully and investing in the kids,” says Laura Bavaird, GAM director of member relations.

“They’re really trying to be very forwardthinking with the youth.”

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Great Year’

Midnight Golf carries on during difficult times / BY GREG JOHNSON

Dealing with a global pandemic in 2020 was daunting for many, including Detroit’s Midnight Golf Program providing golf skills and mentoring to Detroit high school seniors.

Midnight Golf kept swinging, though.

“We found new ways, hybrid ways and even better ways to serve the young people in our program,” says MGP Communications Director Clover McFadden. “We were able to continue making an impact through scholarships and dealing with the challenges of the pandemic. We did things like help students gain access to laptops and internet service, started virtual study tables and some other things so they could stay connected with school and us.”

Glenn Pulice, a PGA professional at Royal Oak Golf Center who directs the golf instruction component of the program, says safety protocols went into place at Beech Woods Driving Range in Southfield so teaching could proceed.

MGP’s mission remains equipping young adults through life skills training, proactive coaching, long-term mentoring and the discipline of golf so they can succeed in college, in their careers and beyond.

In 2020, 200 young people were in the program, which had over 800 applicants, with $220,000 channeled to them through scholarships. McFadden reported 100 percent of the class was admitted to a college or university.

Learn more at midnightgolf.org.

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From Caddies to Scholars

Foundation steps in to fund college for students who need it

/ BY kelsi karpinski

Thousands of men and women have parlayed their youthful time spent as caddies into scholarships that paid for college, courtesy of the Evans Scholars Foundation — the largest scholarship program for caddies in the United States.

“Our Evans Scholars program addresses the barriers to college graduation faced by students and prepares them for a lifetime of success,” says Brian Shell, vice president of education at Western Golf Association, which supports the foundation.

The Evans Scholarship covers tuition and housing for high-achieving caddies, who typically live together on campuses where the program operates. To qualify, students must have a strong caddie record and exceptional academic achievement, demonstrate financial need and be of outstanding character.

was his advocacy for young caddies that caused the WGA to award its first round of scholarships in 1930.

Today, Evans Scholars is one of the nation’s largest privately funded scholarship initiatives. Its funding draws from private donations, fundraising events and both amateur and professional golf tournaments held across the country.

“The Evans Scholarship is a life-changing opportunity to graduate from college,” Shell says. “Many of our recipients are first-generation college students.”

The foundation owes its origin to famed amateur golfer Charles “Chick” Evans Jr. It

Among scholarship recipients is Garrett Sarvello, a Michigan State University senior and Evans Scholars Foundation chapter president. He started caddying in the summer of 2014 and was awarded the scholarship in January 2017, and he moved into MSU’s Evans Scholarship House in August of the same year.

Sarvello remembers his caddying days with fondness — the same way he views being an Evans Scholar now.

“I have met some of the best friends of my life,” Sarvello says. “We always say the house

is like a family, and that’s really true.

“The program has been nice, too, because we get the chance to meet caddies from across the country.”

A record 1,045 Evans Scholars were pursuing their education in 2020 — all the more reason for donations and fundraising efforts to continue, Shell says.

“All of our Scholars have overcome tremendous adversity — both financial and otherwise — and are promising young leaders who have shown that, through caddying, they have determination, a tremendous work ethic and a passion to make the most of their future,” he says.

Sarvello is proof of that.

“The program is a blessing,” Sarvello says. “It allowed me the opportunity to go to college without the issue most students face of having to figure out how to pay for it.”

On the foundation’s impact, Shell says, “The Evans Scholarship — and the support it provides from caddie to college to career, creates a solid foundation that will set them up for a lifetime of future success.”

For more information or to donate to Evans Scholars, visit wgaesf.org.

The Western Golf Association hosts an annual summer Caddie Academy for high school students who ultimately hope to pursue an Evans Scholarship.

Garrett Sarvello

MSU Green-Lights Virtual Turfgrass Management Seminars

Information-sharing continued when in-person meetings couldn’t

/ BY KELSI KARPINSKI

Even amid a pandemic, turfgrass management must go on.

The Michigan State University Turfgrass Management program did what it could to ensure that the flow of information between academia and the industry could continue as in-person consultations and meetings came to a standstill in 2020.

Dr. Kevin Frank, turf extension specialist and professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, played a major role in the initiative to continue communication and education.

“Our goal was simply to stay in touch and provide information to the industry,” he says. “MSU has been a leader in turfgrass research and outreach for decades, and we know many turf managers rely on us.”

Some short, remote sessions were held to update golf course superintendents on new developments such as research findings and updates on weather and turf conditions.

The MSU Turfgrass Field Day, held annually on the university’s campus at the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center, went virtual for 2020. Held Sept. 23, it was divided into two portions: one dealing with lawn care and athletic fields and the other with golf turf.

“Hopefully they kept people up-to-date and in touch with our program during the shutdown.”

—Dr. Kevin Frank, MSU Turfgrass Management program

The majority of the updates were conducted via Zoom. The virtual field day incorporated recorded video portions that were shown as part of the Zoom sessions. MSU experts presented information on pest control and turfgrass maintenance, and each presentation was followed by a question-and-answer session.

Dan Mausolf, former golf course superintendent and current general manager

at Stine Turf & Snow in Durand, signed on for some of the seminars. Mausolf says it was important for certification purposes and so participants could learn about new products, methods and research.

“The format has been great,” he says. “It’s been easy to ask questions live if needed and get answers.”

Scott Rettmann, greens superintendent at

Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon, also attended a number of the online seminars, noting, “Honestly, I participated in the seminars for networking and seeing my peers just as much as I did for the continuing education.”

He appreciated the opportunity for remote learning when in-person contact wasn’t possible.

“I’m extremely happy with the virtual learning/meeting platforms that have been created and used this year,” Rettmann says. “The education gained from these seminars is great, and I think virtual learning is helpful with time, since there’s never enough of it.”

And that was the goal, Frank says.

“Hopefully they kept people up-to-date,” he says, “and in touch with our program during the shutdown.”

Water, Water EVERYWHERE

Golf courses cope with Mother Nature

BY BRAD EMONS

Water hazards have long been an obstacle golfers, but for many courses in Michigan, “hazard” doesn’t begin to describe it.

Climate change, flooding and high water levels along Lake Michigan have presented a unique set of challenges in the past few seasons for golf course owners, PGA professionals and superintendents.

Many of the issues came to light in 2019 for the Harbor Shores Golf Resort in Benton Harbor, which just completed its 10th year in business. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf design, host to the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, features three holes that border Lake Michigan. The course also

winds through the Paw Paw River, which feeds off the St. Joseph River.

“Actually, we had more issues last season (2019) when we saw the water levels increase,” says Harbor Shores PGA pro and General Manager Joshua Doxtator. “It actually started overtaking some of the shoreline areas of our holes on the Paw Paw River.

“In October (2019), we had to install some state-of-the-art drainage systems to holes 1, 3, 4 and 18. We had to remove a bunker on 18. We put in some drainage systems that basically worked similar to a toilet bowl,

that once it gets to a certain level, it starts flushing water out, and check valves are in place so it can’t come back.”

Since the new drainage system was installed, water levels have abated and the course has remained dry.

Harbor Shores also had to build a new

photos: courtesy of the clubs

Post-flood cleanup at Currie Municipal Golf Course in Midland. Below, Fox Creek in Livonia.

walkway and cart bridge off the Paw Paw, which elevated between holes 17 and 18.

“We couldn’t use it at all (in 2019),” Doxtator says. “So we built a new bridge to gain access back through that tunnel, and it’s remained dry for the most part all year long.”

In 2020, it was estimated that the rainfall was below average for many courses around the state, particularly during June, July and August.

“I believe we recorded less than an inch of rain in three months,” Doxtator says. “It was extremely dry, humid, hot.”

Other Challenges

At Lake Michigan Hills just a few miles away from Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Superintendent Kevin Krohne was encountering another set of factors.

“The main thing we deal with is the weather patterns that come off the lake,” says Krohne, who relies on meteorology to stay on top of things. “Last year and the year before, it rained a lot, obviously. We had some issues there. When the lake is warm, usually all the rain goes around us and it’s real dry. When it cools off in spring and fall, we tend to get a lot of rain at once. Being close to the water, I kind of compare the rain we get to lake-effect snow. There are spots where you might get three

“The main thing we deal with is the weather patterns that come off the lake.”

—Kevin Krohne, Lake Michigan Hills

inches of rain, and two miles away you get nothing or a quarter of an inch. There’s a lot of that.”

Another area course, Berrien Hills Golf Club, closed down in 2019 after being in business for more than 95 years. Close to Lake Michigan and off the St. Joe River, it was also grappling with flooded conditions in its final season.

Looking Inland

Longtime PGA professional Tom Welsh has seen it all during his career, which has now taken him to the city of Livonia, where he’s director of golf services. Livonia features three adjacent 18-hole public courses: Idyl Wyld, Whispering Willows and Fox Creek.

“All three of them are sort of in a flood plain, so we do get flooding, and creeks get above their banks, especially Fox Creek, where it’s pretty flat, so it tends to hold some water there,” Welsh says. “But it also has some heavy clay soil, so it doesn’t drain very well. We keep putting in drain tile and trying to get water to move off of it. It wasn’t bad (in 2020), but the year before, we got some real heavy rains.”

Despite all the challenges, including a COVID-19 pandemic that affected the golf business during the spring of 2020, the year turned out well for the Livonia courses.

“We were 50 percent down at the end of April, and (in September) we’re 12 or 15 percent up for the year,” Welsh adds.

Southfield Improvises

The city of Southfield owns and operates two

nine-hole golf facilities: Evergreen Hills and Beech Woods. While Beech Woods has been closed for play for two seasons due to flooding and irrigation issues, it did remain open as a teaching and practice facility.

Also situated in the Rouge River flood basin, holes 3, 4 and 5 at Beech Woods, part of a 2,778yard par-35 layout, have traditionally suffered flooding following heavy rains.

“The way that it kind of cuts the course off, we kind of have to close off four holes because you really can’t get to the other ones without cutting across a fairway that is already in use,” says Chris Riley, Southfield’s acting director of golf services. “In terms of the drainage and the flooding of the river, that would have to be something that goes through the DNR and environmental people. But who knows how that would affect the river going downstream or upstream if they dammed it, or anything like that.”

According to Riley, the city is weighing its options and putting together a master study plan for not only the feasibility of the golf course property, but also the park itself to possibly take to the Southfield City Council and eventually the voters down the road. Among the options are to keep Beech Woods open as a golf course or convert it to a par-3 and teaching facility or into a city park.

COVID-19 put everything on the back burner during 2020.

“It’s in the near future that a master plan will be presented to the public to get public feedback for that site,” Riley says. “I don’t foresee us opening it as a golf course until that has been resolved.”

Lake Michigan Hills in Benton Harbor.

AFTER THE FLOOD MIDLAND-AREA COURSES SUSTAIN DAMAGE;

GOLF COMMUNITY COMES OUT TO HELP

By Brad Emons

When the dams that control the waters of the Tittabawassee River to form Wixom and Sanford lakes gave way May 20, 2020, the tsunami of water that flooded downtown Midland did not spare the area’s golf courses.

Currie Municipal Golf Course saw immense damage, with some parts submerged in 10 feet of water. Still, nine holes on Currie’s West Course and nine on the East were still operational, along with a six-hole loop on the West’s back nine.

“The biggest hit was we lost 21 acres here, and a majority... was on the back nine,” said Currie General Manager Paul Milholland in fall 2020. “We still have two holes that are completely closed (Nos. 16 and 17 on the West back). They are recovering nicely. The grass is growing in, but it’s very new, so we won’t open those until April (2021).”

flood we had a lot of rain, so what it did was wash that into the bunkers,” he says. “You could use your hand and actually reach into the sand and find heavy clay and mud.”

Currie had to finish out most of its 2020 season with a makeshift clubhouse and golf shop, which contained 16 inches of water inside at one point. Construction was scheduled to start in midNovember.

“Three inches of it was just mud,” Milholland says. “But we are working in the golf shop. People walk in and are pleasantly surprised how well it looks. We have to redo the drywall, redo the floor. The crawl space underneath is just full of mud down there. They have to clean that all out, wash it out. There’s some mold they have to clean out.”

During his 12 years at Currie, Milholland has seen his share of major floods. In 2017, the course lost 23 acres. But it was nothing like what happened in 2020.

After the waters receded, Milholland’s staff of 40 went into salvage mode. They were issued shovels to help remove the heavy mud and sludge as quickly as possible.

“We totally lost everything,” he says. “It was all mud. We had to actually go in and pulverize everything, break it all up and regrade everything, reshape and obviously reseed and water.”

Milholland called the effort “herculean,” with his staff working long days in the 90-degree heat that followed.

“It took them five hours per green with four guys on each green shoveling it all off,” he says. “If it wasn’t for those guys, we would have lost those greens.

“I was so proud of them. They did a great job, and I know the public is proud of them, too.”

Yet another issue was Currie’s 48 bunkers that ended up with a great deal of mud and silt as well.

“We thought we’d be able to go in and scrape that out, but after the

“Because the dams broke, the amount of water was just too much for us,” he says. “Do I think that will happen again? No, I don’t. Will we flood? Yes, but at that level, no.”

Once the course reopened, golfers continued to come. At the close of 2020, Currie was running at about 73 percent of its budgeted revenue.

“It’s not great, but it’s a lot better than we thought,” Milholland says.

Midland CC Recalibrates

Midland Country Club also took a heavy hit from the May 20 floods.

“We have been flooded before, but not to the extent that we had in May,” says Midland CC’s head PGA professional Jim Deiters, noting that the club had to close for 10 days.

According to Deiters, the biggest hit came to the 93,000-square-foot main clubhouse. Most of the damage occurred on the lower level, which includes locker rooms, a fitness center,

indoor hitting bays, child care and downstairs lounge.

The club was able to con duct business without having to use its lower level. The main level includes the restaurant and dining areas, along with the golf shop.

“The building is where we took the biggest hit,” Deiters says. “With the building, we had $700,000 to $800,00 worth of damage.”

But for the most part, the golf course itself was spared.

“It left pretty quick,” Deiters says. “We had some debris and some rocks

driving back down, so I decided to go through there on the road just towards the course, and I said, ‘Oh, my God.’”

Cairns approach Young to say, “We need to do something.” Cairns also got in touch with Deiters, who said, “Yeah, we need help.”

“There were a lot of people living in their driveways and tents for a long

“There were a lot of people living in their driveways and tents for a long time in Midland. They were suffering. It hit me hard.”

—Brian Cairns, PGA professional

along our creek that we had to adjust, but I don’t think anything major that shut us down like Currie did. We were really, really fortunate and really lucky.”

Relief Efforts

Detroit-area PGA club professionals Brian Cairns and Jordan Young had no ties to Midland, but they immediately mobilized to coordinate a fundraising effort alongside Michigan PGA Executive Director Kevin Helm.

Over Memorial Day weekend 2020, they partnered with Southeast Michigan businesses and PGA members to aid families affected by the flood.

“It’s funny, because I kind of lived my golf life here in Michigan where they always take care of the golf people,” says Cairns, who is one of the most accomplished tournament club pros in the state. “I saw pictures when I was up at Forest Dunes that weekend when they got all that rain, and then the dams broke. I was

time in Midland,” Cairns says. “They were suffering. It hit me hard.”

Young contacted Mark Laske of APAC Paper and Scott Christie of CMAC Transportation, who donated a full semitrailer and a half-sized semitruck to Fox Hills. Young was also able to get the word out through social media and local radio shows that supplies were being collected at Fox Hills.

Helm hooked them up with the Midland Area Community Foundation, which was well organized and had set up different distribution sites.

“They were in hurricane mode,” Cairns says. “They had everything in place and going within the week. It was pretty impressive what happened up there.”

For Young, the endeavor was worth the time and energy.

“We just used our friendships and relationships to make a difference and hopefully help some people in need,” Young says. “I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”

Paul Milholland

Below, Cascade Hills Country Club will host the 110th Michigan Amateur Championship; right, Saginaw Country Club is the site of the 2021 Michigan Women’s Amateur.

‘The Perfect Hosts’

Michigan Amateur Among Centennial Year Highlights at Cascade Hills

BY GREG JOHNSON

John Barbour, president emeritus of the Golf Association of Michigan (GAM), and Dr. Thomas Hicks, a rules official and GAM governor, give back to the game of golf through service annually.

The duo from Grand Rapids — members at Cascade Hills Country Club — decided to take that service a step further in what will be a historic 100th year for their home club. Cascade Hills, founded in 1921, will host the 110th Michigan Amateur Championship sponsored by Carl’s Golfland in June.

Cascade Hills features an original 18-hole course designed by turn-of-thecentury golf professional and architect Jack Daray Sr., and a new nine-hole par3 course recently completed by W. Bruce Matthews III. Matthews has worked with the club on bunker renovation, new tees and other improvements on the 18-hole course as well.

The club, with more than 700 members, includes a state-ofthe-art practice center, tennis, pool and fitness facilities, dining options, hiking trails and more.

“It’s always in great condition with great greens that can be as fast as you want them.”

—Ken Hartmann, GAM

The original designer, Daray was one of the first U.S.-born teaching golf professionals who also worked in classic course design across the country and is one of the 14 founding members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. In 1920, the New Orleans native lived in Grand Rapids and was the head professional at The Highlands Country Club, which no longer exists.

Many of the classic design elements he created remain on what today is a par-71, 6,800-yard course.

Daray reportedly was a protégé of famed architect Willie Park Jr., and he is also known

for designing several more golf courses in California, including the popular Coronado municipal classic in San Diego.

Ken Hartmann, director of competitions and USGA services for the GAM, says the competing golfers in the Amateur will find a course similar in design to other classic gems around the state, including some past hosts of the Michigan Amateur.

“It is the older, traditional golf course where the defense is in the greens,” he says. “The winner will be determined on the greens, on who can keep the ball below the hole and handle some of the more difficult hole locations the greens offer.”

Hartmann expects that the long-hitters who make up a large part of the Amateur field will aggressively go after the course that is relatively short by modern standards.

“We are going to ask for thicker rough

around the greens so that when you miss a green, it is tougher to get up and down, and we will ask for the standard taller rough for an Amateur championship so the premium will still be on putting the tee shots in the fairway,” he says. “We won’t trick anything up. You don’t need to do that. It’s a strong enough golf course on its own. It’s always in great condition with great greens that can be as fast as you want them. (Superintendent) Al Bathum and his staff do a great job. We’ve held qualifiers here for the U.S. Amateur and the Michigan Amateur and other championships before.”

Hicks says the club members are excited to see the state’s top players take on their course, and they won’t be concerned if good scores result.

“Nobody is worried about some number,” he says. “I think the membership is anxious to have the best players in the state visit and see this course and enjoy it. If they play spectacular golf, more power to them.” photos:

courtesy of the clubs

Saginaw CC: What You See Is What You Get

Michigan Women’s Amateur returns in 2021

BY GREG JOHNSON

How long until we can host again?” Saginaw Country Club head golf professional Chad Boyce says members have frequently asked about that since the club hosted the 101st Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship in 2017.

Boyce has an answer now. The historic course will host the 105th Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship sponsored by Carl’s Golfland in June 2021.

This will be the third time the club serves as host of the Michigan Women’s Amateur. The first was 102 years ago in 1919. Lucille Desenberg of Kalamazoo, who won the championship four times, was victorious for a third consecutive year after finishing first in 1917 at Bloomfield Hills Country Club and in 1918 at Detroit Golf Club. She

beat Mrs. L.J. Robinson of Bloomfield Hills CC in the final at Saginaw.

The second occasion was 98 years later in 2017, when Aya Johnson of Muskegon and the University of Wisconsin topped Grand Valley State University golfer Katie Chipman of Plymouth in the final match.

“We realize with the distance of our course that we couldn’t host the men again, but we are a great yardage for the women and senior events, too, and especially for our membership,” Boyce says. “It’s fun for the club to host a GAM championship, and our members take a lot of pride in the golf course.”

The classic lines of the course date to the first nine holes (front nine) being developed in 1898 by Charles H. Davis, a devotee of the game who purchased a farm and built a course. By 1902, the club had more than 100 members. The second nine, designed by Tom Bendelow and called the “new course,” formally opened in 1912. Bendelow is famous for his design of the Medinah Country Club courses in suburban Chicago, as well as Birmingham Country Club and The Jewel on Mackinac Island.

Saginaw CC’s course was remodeled in the 1960s, and Michigan golf course architect Jerry Matthews redid parts again in 1983. The clubhouse dates to 1969. A landmark bridge over Gratiot Road connects the two nines.

The course can be played at yardages between 6,143 and 4,905 with five tee positions. Ken Hartmann, GAM senior director of competition and USGA services, says it will favor the consistent golfer who keeps the ball out of the tree lines and demonstrates a strong short game.

“It’s a great old-style country club because the course is a ‘what you see is what you get’ course,” Hartmann says. “It’s not tricked up. The greens are the course’s defense. You have to play more cautious on the ones with severe undulations and can be more aggressive on a few of the others.

“It’s a great golf course for the women who will play for the championship.”

The club has a long relationship with Golf Association of Michigan tournaments, having hosted the Michigan Amateur Championship for men eight times from 1907 to 1936. As an eight-time host, it is second only to Belvedere Golf Club for the number of times it has presented the men’s state championship.

—Chad Boyce, Saginaw Country Club

“The scoring side is maybe the back nine, and on the front you hang in there, keep your ball out of the trees and make pars.”

Boyce concurs.

“There’s nothing tricky, it’s right in front of you and it rewards great shots as a good golf course should,” he says. “It’s very fair, but you do have to hit good shots.”

A B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

2021 Course Directory

On the following pages, the Golf Association of Michigan presents our members with a comprehensive listing of Michigan golf courses that range from some of the state’s best-known to its many hidden gems. Keep this 2021 Michigan Links Course Directory and refer to it when venturing out to play. Check it out:

• Basic information on every course in Michigan.*

• Expanded listings for GAM member clubs.

* Information is provided by club and/or course representatives. The GAM has made every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy. Please call ahead to obtain the latest details on fees, etc.

Indicates course participation in Youth on Course. See page 57 to find out more.

AA-GA-MING GOLF RESORT

627 A-Ga-Ming Dr. Kewadin, MI 49648

Web: a-ga-ming.com

Facebook: A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort

Twitter: @agaminggolf

Type: Resort

Torch Course

General Manager/Owner: Mike Brown

PGA Director of Golf/Owner:

Larry Lavely

Superintendent: Nick Michalek

Architects: Chick Harbert/Bill Siebenthaler

Holes: 18

Phone: (231) 264-5081

Sundance Course

General Manager/Owner: Mike Brown

PGA Director of Golf/Owner: Larry Lavely

Superintendent: Nick Michalek

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

Phone: (231) 264-5081

Antrim Dells Course

PGA General Manager/Owner: Dave Hill

Superintendent: Dan Stonex

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

Phone: (231) 599-2679

Charlevoix Country Club

Clubhouse Manager: Don Peck

PGA Head Golf Professional: Keith Grunch

Superintendent: Carl Vaniman

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

Phone: (231) 547-9796

ALPENA GC

1135 Golf Course Rd.

Alpena, MI 49707

Pro Shop: (989) 354-5052

Web: alpenagolfclub.com

Facebook: Alpena Golf Club

Type: Public

Founded: 1928

Architect: Warner Bowen

Manager/Superintendent: Steve

Goike

Holes: 18

Walking Permitted

ALPINE GC

6320 Alpine Ave. NW

Comstock Park, MI 49321

Club: (616) 784-1064

Type: Public

Web: alpinegolfmichigan.com

Facebook: Alpine Golf Michigan

Instagram: @alpinegolf

Owner: Jerry Kamis

General Manager: James Buhler

Superintendent: Mark Murphy

Architect: Mark Devries

Founded: 1967

Holes: 18

ALWYN DOWNS GC

Marshall (269) 781-3905

AMERICAN DUNES GC

17000 Lincoln St.

Grand Haven, MI 49417

Pro Shop: (616) 842-4040

Web: americandunesgolfclub.com

Facebook: American Dunes Golf Club

Twitter: @americandunes

General Manager: Doug Bell

Professional: Ian Ziska

Superintendent: Joe VerDuin

Holes: 18 (May 2021 open expected)

Architect: Jack Nicklaus

ANGELS CROSSING GC

3600 East W Ave.

Vicksburg, MI 49097

Pro Shop: (269) 649-2700

Web: golfangelscrossing.com

Facebook: Angels Crossing Golf Club

Type: Public

General Manager/Head

Professional: David Mocini

Superintendent: Jason Culver

Holes: 18

ANN ARBOR GOLF & OUTING

400 E. Stadium Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Pro Shop: (734) 663-4044

Web: aagoc.org

Facebook: Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club

Type: Private

Manager/Professional: Brian Stange

Superintendent: Russ Auger

Holes: 9

Walking Permitted

ANTIOCH HILLS GC

Mesick (231) 885-1220

APPLE MOUNTAIN GC

4519 N. River Rd.

Freeland, MI 48623

Pro Shop: (989) 781-6789

Web: applemountain.com

Facebook: Apple Mountain

Twitter: @AppleMountain

Type: Public

Owner: Mike Bierlein

Manager: Russ Chanin

Director of Golf: D.J. DiBlasi

Professional: Chad J. Maxim

Superintendent: Chris Ballosh

Architect: John Sanford

Founded: 1998 Holes: 18

ARBOR HILLS GC

1426 Arbor Hills Rd.

Jackson, MI 49201

Club: (517) 750-1400

Web: arborhillsgolfclub.com

Facebook: Arbor Hills Golf Club

Twitter: @ArborHills

Type: Public

General Manager/Superintendent:

Chris Cummings (517) 750-3871

Architect: Arthur Ham

Holes: 18

Walking Permitted

ARCADIA BLUFFS GC

14710 Northwood Hwy.

Arcadia, MI 49613

Club: (800) 494-8666

Pro Shop: (231) 889-3001

Web: arcadiabluffs.com

Facebook: Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course

Twitter: @Arcadia_Bluffs

Type: Public

President & CEO: William Shriver

VP of Operations: Zach Chapin

Director of Golf: Chris Sivier

Director of Lodge Operations: Ketty

Zamora

Director of Agronomy: Jim Bluck

The Bluffs

Architect: Warren Henderson

Founded: 1999

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

Caddies Available

The South Course

Architect: Fry/Straka Global Golf

Founded: 2017

Holes: 18

Superintendent: Cody Kuhn

MTESP Certified

Caddies Available

ARCADIA HILLS GC

Attica (810) 724-6967

ARROWHEAD GOLF & GRILL

Caro (989) 673-2017

ARROWHEAD GC

2170 Alden Nash NE Lowell, MI 49331

Pro Shop: (616) 897-7264

Web: arrowheadontheweb.com

Facebook: Arrowhead Golf Course –Lowell, MI

Twitter: @GolfArrowhead

Type: Public

Owner: Randall Bruwer

General Manager/Superintendent: Josh Bruwer

Holes: 18

Architect: Gene Kay

ARTHUR HILLS

THOROUGHBRED GC

5900 S. Water Rd.

Rothbury, MI 49452

Club: (231) 894-4444

Pro Shop: (231) 894-3939

Web: thoroughbredgolf.com

Facebook: @ThoroughbredGolf

Twitter: @TbredGolf_JJ

Type: Resort

Head Professional: Chris Cullen

Founded: 1993

Holes: 18

Architect: Arthur Hills

ATLAS VALLEY GC

8313 Perry Rd.

Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Club: (810) 636-9501

Pro Shop: (810) 636-7977

Type: Public

Web: atlasvalleygolf.com

Facebook: Atlas Valley Golf Club

Owner: Dave Parker

General Manager: Ryan Parker

Director of Golf: Rick Howles

Founded: 1912

Holes: 18

BBAHLE FARMS GC

9505 E. Otto Rd.

Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Pro Shop: (231) 271-2020 ext. 1

Web: traversecitygolf.com

Facebook: Bahle Farms

Twitter: @BahleFarmsGolf

Type: Public

Owner: Bahle Farms LLC

General Manager: Jessie Pavelek

Superintendent: Kevin Brown

Architect: Gary Pulsipher

Holes: 18

BARTON HILLS CC

730 Country Club Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Club: (734) 663-8511

Pro Shop: (734) 662-4955

Fax: (734) 663-0611

Web: bartonhillscc.com

Facebook: The Barton Hills Country Club

Type: Private

Manager: Mark Klinger

Professional: Pat Markley

Superintendent: Colin Seaberg, (734) 662-8359

Founded: 1919

Architect: Donald Ross

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

BATTLE CREEK CC

318 Country Club Dr. Battle Creek, MI 49015

Club: (269) 962-8734

Pro Shop: (269) 962-6121

Web: battlecreekcc.com

Type: Private

Manager: Maribeth Szlaga

Professional: Doug Kreis

Superintendent: Marc Chappell

Architect: Willie Park Jr.

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

BAY COUNTY GC

584 W. Hampton Rd. Essexville, MI 48732

Pro Shop: (989) 892-2161

Web: baycounty-mi.gov/golfcourse

Type: Public

Recreation Manager: Dan Neering

Superintendent: Jeremy LaPratt

Founded: 1966

Holes: 18

BAY HARBOR GC/ BOYNE RESORTS

3600 Village Harbor Dr. Bay Harbor, MI 49770 Club: (231) 439-4028

Web: bayharborgolf.com

Facebook: BOYNE Golf

Twitter: @BOYNE_golf

Instagram: @Boyne.golf

Type: Resort

Operations Manager: Rob Fuhrman

Director of Membership: Keriann

Lonnee

Director of Golf: Josh Richter

Professional: Steve Niezgoda

Superintendent: Todd Kauffman

Architect: Arthur Hills/ Stephen Kircher

Holes: 27

BAY MEADOWS

FAMILY GC

5550 Bay Meadows Dr.

Traverse City, MI 49684

Pro Shop: (231) 946-7927

Web: baymeadowsgfc.com

Type: Public

Owner: Mike Husby

Founded: 1994

Holes: 9

BAY POINTE GC

4001 Haggerty

West Bloomfield, MI 48323

Club: (248) 360-0600

Pro Shop: (248) 360-0603

Web: baypointegolfcourse.com

Facebook: Bay Pointe Golf Club

Twitter: @BayPointeGolf

Type: Public

General Manager: Justin Post

Director of Golf: Danny Zywick

Superintendent: Gary Brookshire, (248) 363-0144

Architect: Fuller Family

Holes: 18

BAY VALLEY RESORT

2470 Old Bridge Rd.

Bay City, MI 48706

Club: (888) 241-4653

Pro Shop: (989) 686-5400

Web: bayvalley.com

Facebook: Bay Valley Resort & Conference Center

Type: Public

General Manager: Eric Piorkowski

Director of Golf: Thomas Napieralski

Superintendent: Ralph Malocha

Architect: Desmond Muirhead

Holes: 18

BEACON HILL GC

6011 Majestic Oaks Dr.

Commerce Twp., MI 48382

Pro Shop: (248) 684-2200 ext. 1

Web: beaconhillgolf.com

Facebook: Beacon Hill Golf Club and Banquet Center

Type: Public

Owner: Bob Breitmeyer

General Manager: Jerry Domeneck

Event Coordinator: Ashlynn

Antenucci

Superintendent: Todd Arnott, (248) 684-1148

Holes: 18

BEAR LAKE HIGHLANDS

11685 Chippewa Hwy. Bear Lake, MI 49614

Club: (231) 398-3980

Type: Public

Web: bearlakehighlands.com

Facebook: bearlakehighlands

Twitter: @blhighlands

Instagram: @blhighlands

Owner: Little River Casino Resort

General Manager: Steven Biehl

Pro Shop Manager: Elizabeth Mayle

Superintendent: Steven Biehl, (231) 510-3003

Holes: 18

Founded: 1965

BEAVER ISLAND GC

Beaver Island (231) 448-2301

BEDFORD HILLS GC Temperance (734) 854-4653

A B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

BEECH HOLLOW GC

7494 Hospital Rd.

Freeland, MI 48623

Club: (989) 695-5427

Type: Public

Owners: Karl & Kraig Weiss

Director of Golf: Terry Weiss

Architect: Elmer Kloha

Founded: 1969

Holes: 18

BEECH WOODS HEATED TEES

Southfield (248) 796-4655

BEECHES GC

9601 68th St.

South Haven, MI 49090

Club: (269) 637-2600

Web: beechesgolfclub.com

Facebook: @BeechesGolfClub

Type: Public

Owner: Lawrence Bodtke

Manager: Aaron Mohr

Superintendent: Tony Souders

Architect: Bruce Matthews III

Founded: 2006 Holes: 18

BEECHWOOD GREENS

Mt. Morris (810) 686-4200

BELLA VISTA GC

608 One Straight Dr.

Coldwater, MI 49036

Club: (517) 238-6085

Web: bellavistagolf.org

Facebook: Bella Vista Golf Course of Coldwater

Twitter: @BellaVistaGolf1

Type: Public

Owners: Tony Lasky/Ron Cary

Professional: Alan Brennan

Superintendent: Dan Drennan

Architect: Ernie Schrock

Holes: 18

Walking Permitted Weekdays ONLY

BELLAIRE CENTENNIAL GC

3388 W. Eddy School Rd.

Bellaire, MI 49615

Pro Shop: (231) 533-6886

Web: golfthecentennial.com

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Michael Dean

Founded: 1996 Holes: 18

BELLE ISLE GC

Detroit (313) 926-6008

BELLE RIVER GC

Memphis (810) 392-2121

BELLO WOODS GC

Macomb (586) 949-1200

BELVEDERE GC

5731 Marion Center Rd. Charlevoix, MI 49720

Club: (231) 547-2512

Toll Free: (866) 547-2611

Pro Shop: (231) 547-2611

Web: belvederegolfclub.com

Facebook: Belvedere Golf Club

Type: Semiprivate

Manager: David Gray

Professional: Dennis “Marty” Joy II

Superintendent: Jordan Caplan (231) 547-2047

Architect: William Watson

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

BENONA SHORES GC

3410 Scenic Dr. Shelby, MI 49455

Club: 231-861-2098

Type: Public

Facebook: Benona Shores Golf Course

Director of Golf: Marc Inglis

Pro Shop Manager: LuAnne

Kennedy

Superintendent: Dan Roberts

Founded: 1974

Architect: Bob Hukill

Holes: 18

BENT PINE GC

Whitehall (231) 766-2045

BINDER PARK GC

7255 B Drive S. Battle Creek, MI 49014

Pro Shop: (269) 979-8250

Web: binderparkgolf.com

Facebook: Binder Park Golf Course

Twitter: @BinderParkGolf

Type: Public

General Manager/Professional: Ron Osborne

Teaching Professional: Paul Hawkins

Superintendent: Ryan Dingman (269) 966-3459

Holes: 27

Founded: 1963

BIRCH POINTE GC

St. Helen (989) 389-7009

BIRCH VALLEY GC

Sears (269) 734-9112

BIRCHWOOD FARMS G&CC

600 Birchwood Dr. Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Pro Shop: (231) 526-6245

Web: birchwoodcc.com

Facebook: Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club

Twitter: @birchwoodcc

Type: Private

General Manager/COO: Paul

Marazzo

Director of Golf: Cris Cavitt

Superintendent: Tom Brogger, (231) 526-2683

Architects: Bruce Matthews/ Jerry Matthews

Founded: 1972

Holes: 27

BIRD CREEK GC

7850 N. Van Dyke

Port Austin, MI 48467

Pro Shop: (989) 738-4653

Web: birdcreekgolf.com

Facebook: Bird Creek Golf Club

Twitter: @BirdCreekGolf

Type: Public

General Manager: Trent Donakowski

Superintendent: Shane Ginther

Architect: Bruce Matthews

Founded: 1990

Holes: 18

BIRMINGHAM CC

1750 Saxon Dr. Birmingham, MI 48009

Club: (248) 644-4111

Pro Shop: (248) 220-5144

Web: bhamcc.com

Type: Private

General Manager: Taras Strychar

Professional: David Drisko

Golf Services Manager: Scott Coleman

Superintendent: Dan Dingman, (248) 220-5163

Founded: 1916

Architect: Tom Bendelow

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

BLACK BEAR GC

Vanderbilt (989) 983-4441

BLACK LAKE GC

2800 Maxon Rd. Onaway, MI 49765

Pro Shop: (989) 733-4653

Web: blacklakegolf.com

Facebook: @UAWEvents

Type: Public

Owner: United Auto Workers

Professional: Mike Pearson

Superintendent: Chris Elwell

Architect: Rees Jones

Founded: 2000

Holes: 27

BLACK RIVER GC

3300 Country Club Dr. Port Huron, MI 48060

Pro Shop: (810) 982-5251

Web: blackrivercountryclub.com

Facebook: Black River Country Club

Twitter: @BlackRiverCC330

Type: Public

Owners: Henry Mehta

Director of Golf: Matt Falls

Superintendent: Jim Smedley, (810) 982-7056

Founded: 1926

Architect: William Diddel

Holes: 18

BLACKHEATH GC

3311 N. Rochester Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48306

Pro Shop: (248) 601-8000

Web: blackheathgolfclub.com

Type: Public

Owner: Vito Munaco

Manager& Professional: Tom Wojciechowski

Superintendent: Bo Buzzell

Founded: 1994

Architect: Kevin Aldrich

Holes: 18

BLOOMFIELD HILLS CC

350 W. Long Lake Rd.

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Club: (248) 644-6262

Pro Shop: (248) 646-2626

Web: bloomfieldhillscc.org

Twitter: @BHCCdining

Type: Private

Manager: Jerod Chorney

Superintendent: Dan Billette, (248) 644-6262

Golf Services Manager: Yale Miller

Head Professional: Garrett

Campbell

Founded: 1909

Architect: H.S. Colt

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

BLOSSOM TRAILS GC

Benton Harbor (269) 925-4951

BLYTHEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

5801 Northland Dr. Belmont, MI 49306

Bucks Run GC

Club: (616) 361-2661

Pro Shop: (616) 363-1902

Web: blythefieldcc.org

Facebook: Blythefield Country Club

Type: Private

General Manager: Robert P. Crissman, CCM

Head Professional: Juan Martinez, PGA

Superintendent: Collin Romanick, (616) 363-5945

Founded: 1928

Architect: Langford/Moreau

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

BONNIE VIEW GC

Eaton Rapids (517) 663-4363

BOULDER CREEK GC

5750 Brewer Ave. NE

Belmont, MI 49306

Pro Shop: (616) 363-1330

Web: bouldercreekgolfclub.com

Facebook: Boulder Creek Golf Club (Belmont MI)

Type: Public

Director of Golf/Professional: Amy Pollack

Superintendent: Richard Krampe

Founded: 1998

Architect: Mark DeVries

Holes: 18

BOULDER CREEK GC

Bessemer (906) 932-9066

BOULDER POINTE GC

One Champions Circle

Oxford, MI 48371

Pro Shop: (248) 969-1500

Web: boulderpointe.net

Facebook: Boulder Pointe Golf

Club and Banquet Center

Twitter: @BoulderPointe

Instagram: @BoulderPointeMI

Type: Semiprivate

Manager: Mike Selden

Professional: Eric Suran

Superintendent: Scot Gardiner, (248) 969-0001

Founded: 2000

Architects: Conroy/Dewling Holes: 27

BOYNE HIGHLANDS RESORT/BOYNE RESORTS

600 Highlands Dr. Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Heather Golf Shop: (231) 526-3029

Heather Hills-Ross-Moor Golf Shop: (231) 526-3028

Web: boynehighlands.com

Facebook: BOYNE Golf

Twitter: @BOYNE_golf

Instagram: @Boyne.golf

Type: Resort

Director of Golf: Josh Richter

Professionals: John Myers, David Trudell

Superintendents: Nick Shaw, Shaun Osborne

Arthur Hills Course

Architect: Arthur Hills

Founded: 2000 Holes: 18

The Heather Course

Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr. Holes: 18

Donald Ross Memorial Course Holes: 18

Moor Course

Architect: Bill Newcomb Holes: 18

BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT/BOYNE RESORTS

1 Boyne Mountain Rd. Boyne Falls, MI 49713

Golf Shop: (231) 549-6028

Web: Boynegolf.com

Facebook: BOYNE Golf

Twitter: @BOYNE_golf

Instagram: @Boyne.golf

Type: Resort

Director of Golf: Josh Richter

Professional: Casey Powers

Superintendents: Kurt Fisher, Chris Burnett

The Alpine Course

Architect: Bill Newcomb Holes: 18

The Monument Course

Architect: Bill Newcomb/Everett Kircher Holes: 18

BRAE BURN GC

10860 W. 5 Mile Rd.

Plymouth, MI 48170

Pro Shop: (734) 453-1900

Pro Shop: (800) 714-6700

Web: braeburngc.com

Facebook: Brae Burn Golf Club

Twitter: @BraeBurnGolf

Type: Public

Owner: Rosenthal Family

General Manager: Brett Davis

Superintendent: William Maher

Holes: 18

BRANSON BAY GC

Mason (517) 663-4144

BRENTWOOD GOLF CLUB & BANQUET CENTER

2450 Havenwood

White Lake, MI 48383

Pro Shop: (248) 684-2662

Web: brentwoodgc.com

Facebook: Brentwood Golf Club

and Banquet Center

Type: Public

Owner: Bob Breitmeyer

Manager: Jerry Domeneck

Event Coordinator: Jacqueline Yarmak

Superintendent: Todd Arnott,

(248) 684-1148

Architect: Jim Ludwig

Holes: 18

BRIAR RIDGE GC

11099 W. Dodge Rd.

Montrose, MI 48457

Pro Shop: (810) 639-4653

Web: briarridgegolf.com

Facebook: Briar Ridge Golf Course

Type: Public

Owner: George Shkreli

Manager: Rick Shkreli

Holes: 18

BRIARWOOD GC

Caledonia (616) 698-8720

BROADMOOR CC

Caledonia (616) 891-8000

BROOKSHIRE INN & GC

Williamston (517) 655-4694

BROOKSIDE GOLF & GRILL

1518 S. Johnson Rd. Gowen, MI 49326

Pro Shop: (616) 984-2381

Web: brooksidegolf.com

Facebook: BrooksideGolfandgrill

Twitter: @BrooksideGolf

Type: Public

Owner: Trent Schroeder

Professional: Brian Corwin

Holes: 18

BROOKSIDE GC

6451 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Saline, MI 48176

Pro Shop: (734) 429-4276

Web: brooksidesaline.com

Facebook: Brookside Golf Course Saline

Twitter: @BrooksideSaline

Type: Public

Owner: Ronald Hopkins

Manager/Superintendent: Mike

Johnson

Golf Academy Director: Debi

Williams-Hoak

Founded: 1960

Architect: Ron Hopkins

Holes: 18

BROOKWOOD GOLF CLUB

998 Brookwood Lane

Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Pro Shop: (248) 651-4820

Web: brookwood.golf

Facebook: Brookwood Golf Club

Type: Private

Professional: Kevin Kaczocha

Superintendent: Gerald Coggins

Founded: 1976

Architect: William Newcomb

Holes: 9

BROOKWOOD GOLF COURSE

1339 Rynearson Rd.

Buchanan, MI 49107

Pro Shop: (269) 695-7818

Web: golfbrookwood.com

Facebook: Brookwood Golf Course

Twitter: @GolfBrookwood

Type: Public

Owner/Professional: Joseph Thomas

Manager: Renee Ruth

Holes: 18

BRUCE HILLS GC

6771 Taft Rd.

Romeo, MI 48065

Pro Shop: (586) 752-7244

Web: golfbrucehills.com

Facebook: Bruce Hills Golf Course

Twitter: @vargogolf

Type: Public

Owner: Rob Vargo

General Manager: Justin Dahin

Superintendent: Dathon Skelton

Architect: Pete Hahn

Holes: 18

BUCKS RUN GC

1559 S. Chippewa Rd.

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Pro Shop: (989) 773-6830

Web: bucksrun.com

Facebook: Bucks Run Golf Club

Twitter: @bucksrungc

Type: Public

General Manager: Jon Conklin

Professional: Emily Rohdy

Superintendent: Craig McKinley

Founded: 2000

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

BURNING TREE G&CC

22871 21 Mile Rd.

Macomb, MI 48044

Club: (586) 493-9500

Pro Shop: (586) 463-3661

Web: burningtreegolf.com

Facebook: Burning Tree Golf & Country Club

Twitter: @BurningTreeGolf

Type: Private

Professional: Mark Johnson

Superintendent: Dale Bauer

Founded: 1958

Architect: Lou Powers

Holes: 18

BURR OAK GC

Parma (517) 531-4741

BUSHWOOD GC

Northville (734) 420-3200

CCABERFAE PEAKS SKI & GOLF RESORT

Cadillac (231) 862-3000

CADILLAC CC

5510 E. M-55

Cadillac, MI 49601

Club: (231) 775-8586

Pro Shop: (231) 775-9442

Web: cadillaccountryclub.org

Facebook: Cadillac Country Club

Type: Semiprivate

Professional: Jim Boyle

Founded: 1910

Holes: 18

CALDERONE GC

4490 Willis Rd.

Grass Lake, MI 49240

Pro Shop: (517) 522-6661

Web: calderonegolfclub.com

Facebook: Calderone Golf Club

Twitter: @CalderoneGolf

Type: Public

Manager: Laura Spink

Superintendent: Jon Bechtel

Architect: William Newcomb

Holes: 18

CANADIAN LAKES CC

6898 Clubhouse Dr. Stanwood, MI 49346

Pro Shop: (231) 972-8979

Web: canadianlakes.org

Type: Private

General Manager: Greg Babbitt

Professional: Dennis Wolfe

Superintendent: William Hull

Founded: 1982

Holes: 36

CANDLESTONE

GOLF & RESORT

8100 N. Storey Rd.

Belding, MI 48809

Club: (616) 794-1580

Pro Shop: (616) 608-0681

Web: candlestone.com

Facebook: Candlestone Resort

Type: Resort

Owner: Steve Leach

General Manager: Henry Bouthiette

Director of Golf/Pro Shop

Manager: Grant Hansen

Superintendent: Kyle Slocum

Architect: Bruce Matthews

Founded: 1978

Holes: 18

CAPTAIN’S CLUB AT WOODFIELD

10200 Woodfield Dr. Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Pro Shop: (810) 695-4653

Web: captainsclubatwoodfield.com

Facebook: The Captains Club at Woodfield

Twitter: @CaptainsGolf

Type: Public

Owner: Brian Mansour

Director of Golf/Superintendent: Jeremy McAbee

Manager: Denny Dowdall

Founded: 1994

Architects: Harry Bowers/ Raymond Floyd

CARL’S GOLFLAND/ BLOOMFIELD HILLS

1976 Telegraph Rd.

F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48032

Business: (248) 335-8095

Web: carlsgolfland.com

Facebook: Carl’s Golfland

Twitter: @carlsgolfland

Type: Pro Shop/Driving Range

CARL’S GOLFLAND/ PLYMOUTH

44135 5 Mile Rd.

Plymouth, MI 48170

Business: (734) 354-9274

Web: carlsgolfland.com

Facebook: Carl’s Golfland

Twitter: @carlsgolfland

Type: Pro Shop/Driving Range

CARLETON GLEN GC

13470 Grafton Rd.

Carleton, MI 48117

Pro Shop: (734) 654-6201

Web: carletonglengolf.com

Type: Public

Manager: Matthew Milosch

Founded: 1960

Architect: Robert “Bob” Milosch

Holes: 18

CARO GC

Caro (989) 673-7797

CARRINGTON GC

911 St. James Park Ave.

Monroe, MI 48161

Pro Shop: (734) 241-0707

Web: golfcarrington.com

Facebook: Carrington Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner: Ted Pasko III

Manager/Superintendent: Ted Pasko III, (734) 242-4895

Founded: 1998

Architect: Brian Huntley

Holes: 18

CASCADE HILLS CC

3725 Cascade Rd. SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Club: (616) 949-0810

Pro Shop: (616) 949-0740

Web: cascadehillscc.com

Facebook: Cascade Hills Country Club

Type: Private

Manager: Ryan Wells

Professional: Adrian Jolliffe

Superintendent: Al Bathum

Founded: 1921

Holes: 27

Caddies Available

CASCADE SHORT COURSE & DRIVING RANGE

Jackson (517) 768-5846

CASCADES GC

1992 Warren Ave.

Jackson, MI 49203

Pro Shop: (517) 788-4323

Business Office: (517) 768-2916

Web: cascadesgolfcourse.com

Facebook: Cascades Golf Course Twitter: @CascadesGolf

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Phil Fischmeister

S uperintendent: Chuck Koboldt

Founded: 1929

Architect: Tom Bendelow Holes: 18

CASEVILLE GC

Caseville (989) 856-2613

CASTLE CREEK GC

Attica (810) 724-0851

CATTAILS GC

57737 9 Mile Rd.

South Lyon, MI 48178

Pro Shop: (248) 486-8777

Web: cattailsgolfclub.com

Facebook: Cattails Golf Club

Twitter: @CattailsGC

Type: Public

Owner: Tony Moscone

General Manager: Jim Gorney

Superintendent: Doug Palm

Founded: 1991

Architects: Don Childs/Doug Palm Holes: 18

CEDAR CHASE GC

7551 17 Mile Rd. NE

Cedar Springs, MI 49319

Pro Shop: (616) 696-2308

Web: cedarchasegolfclub.com

Facebook: Cedar Chase Golf Club

Twitter: @CedarChaseGC

Type: Public

Owner: Dick Card

General Manager: Michael Card

Superintendent: Connor Smith

Architect: Bruce Matthews III Holes: 18

CEDAR CREEK

GOLF CLUB

14000 Renton Road

Battle Creek, MI

Pro Shop: (269)-965-6423

Web: cedargolfclub.com

Facebook: Cedar Creek Golf Course

Type: Public

Owners: Cris & Kriste Vocke

Superintendent: Tim Hesselink

Founded: 1974

Architect: Robert Beard

Holes: 18

CEDAR GLEN GC

36860 25 Mile Rd.

New Baltimore, MI 48047

Pro Shop: (586) 725-8156

Web: cedarglengolfclub.com

Facebook: Cedar Glen

Type: Public

Owner/Manager: Spud Wolfe

Superintendent: Tim O’Linn (586) 725-9868

Founded: 1976

Architect: Jerry Matthews Holes: 18

CEDAR VALLEY GC

Comins (989) 848-2792

CENTENNIAL ACRES

12485 Dow Rd.

Sunfield, MI 48890

Pro Shop: (517) 566-8055

Web: vacres.com

Facebook: Centennial Acres Golf Course

Type: Public

Director of Golf: John Nagel

Superintendent: Bruce Elliott

Founded: 1979

Architect: Warner Bowen

Holes: 27

CENTURY OAKS PUBLIC GOLF COURSE

P.O. Box 154

4570 Pigeon Rd. Elkton, MI 48731

Pro Shop: (989) 375-4419

Facebook: @

Centuryoakspubicgolfcoursellc

Type: Public

Owner: Brett McBride

Superintendent: Jeff

Rosenthal

Architect: Jim & Tom Matteson

Holes: 9

CHAMPION HILL GC

501 N. Marshall Rd. Beulah, MI 49617

Pro Shop: (231) 882-9200

Web: championhill.com

Facebook: Champion Hill Golf Course

Twitter: @championhill

Type: Public

Owner: Lee Stone

Clubhouse Operations Manager:

Shellie Giglio

Director of Golf: Amy Stone

Superintendent: Jim Cole

A rchitects: Jim Cole/Lee Stone

Holes: 18

CHANDLER PARK GC

12801 Chandler Park Dr. Detroit, MI 48213

Pro Shop: (313) 331-7755

Web: www.chandler.golf

Facebook: Chandler Park Golf

Course

Twitter: @chandlerpark

Type: Public

Manager: Lisa Woodcox

Superintendent: Ben Neuman

Founded: 1929

Architect: William Grill Holes: 18

CHARLEVOIX GC

400 Fairway Dr. Charlevoix, MI 49720

Pro Shop: (231) 547-3268

Web: cityofcharlevoix.org/156/ Golf-Course

Facebook: Charlevoix Golf Club

(Municipal)

Type: Public

Course Supervisor: Brian Livingston, (231) 547-3269

Clubhouse Manager: Cheryl Shanahan, (231) 547-3268

Holes: 9

Walking Permitted (pull carts available)

No motorized carts available

CHASE HAMMOND GC

Muskegon (231) 766-3035

CHEBOYGAN G&CC

1431 Old Mackinaw Rd. Cheboygan, MI 49721

Pro Shop: (231) 627-4264

Web: cheboygangolf.com

Facebook: Cheboygan Golf & Country Club

Type: Semiprivate

Manager: Olwyn Hancock

Superintendent: Jeff Mushlock

Founded: 1921

Holes: 18

CHEMUNG HILLS GC Howell (517) 546-4230

CHERRY CREEK GC

52000 Cherry Creek Dr. Shelby Twp., MI 48316

Pro Shop: (586) 254-7700

Web: cherrycreekgolf.com

Facebook: Cherry Creek Golf Club and Banquet Center

Type: Public

Charlevoix GC

Owner: Golf Facilities Inc.

Manager/Partner: Erle Webber

Director of Golf: Will Hewett

Superintendent: Tim Jenkins

Founded: 1995

Architects: Lanny Wadkins/Mike

Bylen Holes: 18

CHERRYWOOD GC

Ottawa Lake (734) 856-6669

CHESHIRE HILLS GC

3829 102nd Ave.

Allegan, MI 49010

Pro Shop: (269) 673-2882

Web: cheshirehills.com

Type: Public

Manager: Melissa Johnson

Superintendent: Alan Johnson

Architects: Herb and Ken Johnson Holes: 27

Children 10 and under play free

CHESTNUT HILLS GC Bear Lake (231) 864-2458

CHESTNUT VALLEY GC

1875 Clubhouse Dr.

Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Club: (231) 526-9100

Web: chestnutvalleygolf.com

Facebook: Chestnut Valley Golf Course

Type: Public

General Managers: Matt and Gail

Bedtelyon

Superintendent: Kevin Brasseur

Architect: Larry Mancour Holes: 18

THE CHIEF GC

5085 Shanty Creek Rd. Bellaire, MI 49615

Pro Shop: (231) 533-9000

Web: golfthechief.com

Type: Public

Owner: Chris Corbett

Director of Golf: Michael Dean

Founded: 2000 Holes: 18

CHIKAMING CC

15029 Lakeside Rd.

Lakeside, MI 49116

Club: (269) 469-5141

Pro Shop: (269) 469-5484

Web: chikamingcc.org

Type: Private

Club Manager: Casey Caid

Professional: Tom McMichael

Teaching Professional: John Phillips

Superintendent: Eric Rank, (269) 469-4348

Founded: 1913

Architect: Harry Collis Holes: 18

CHISHOLM HILLS GC

Lansing (517) 694-0169

CLARK LAKE GC

Brooklyn (517) 592-6259

CLEAR LAKE GC

Big Rapids (231) 796-8200

CLEARBROOK GC

Saugatuck (269) 857-2000

CLIO CC

13141 N. Linden Rd.

Clio, MI 48420

Club: (810) 686-0211

Pro Shop: (810) 687-0340

Web: cliocountryclub.com

Facebook: Clio Country Club

Twitter: @cliocountryclub

Type: Private

General Manager/Head

Professional: Scott Glynn

Superintendent: Mark Wildeman, (810) 686-7441

Holes: 18

COLDWATER GC

270 Narrows Rd.

Coldwater, MI 49036

Pro Shop: (517) 279-2100

Web: coldwatergolfcourse.com

Facebook: The Coldwater Golf Course

Type: Public

Manager/Director of Golf: Joe Drennan

Superintendent: Aaron Stevens Holes: 18

COLLEGE FIELDS

3800 Hagadorn

Okemos, MI 48864

Pro Shop: (517) 332-8100

Web: collegefields.net

Facebook: College Fields Golf Club

Twitter: @CollegeFieldsGC

Type: Public

Director of Operations: Carey Mitchelson

Professional: Chris Hallead

Superintendent: Greg Bishop

Founded: 2006

Architect: David Savic Holes: 18

COLONIAL GC

Hart (231) 873-8333

CONCORD HILLS GC

Concord (517) 524-8337

COPPER CREEK GC

Farmington Hills (248) 489-1777

COPPER HILLS G&CC

2125 Lakeville Rd. Oxford, MI 48370

Club: (248) 969-9808

Web: copperhills.com

Facebook: Copper Hills Golf & Country Club

Type: Public

Owner: Donna Wright

Manager: Glenn Busam

Superintendent: Scott Rouse

Architect: Curtis Wright

Holes: 27

COPPER RIDGE GC

Davison (810) 658-7775

CORUNNA HILLS GC

Corunna (989) 277-0477

COUNTRY CLUB OF DETROIT

220 Country Club Dr. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Club: (313) 881-8000

Pro Shop: (313) 881-8779

Web: ccofd.com

Type: Private

Manager/COO: Craig Cutler, CCM

Director of Golf: George J. Forster

Jr., PGA

Superintendent: Ross Miller

Founded: 1897

Architects: H.S. Colt & C.H.

Alison

Holes: 18 (Championship Course)

9-hole short course

Caddies Available

COUNTRY

CLUB OF JACKSON

3135 Horton Rd. Jackson, MI 49203

Club: (517) 783-2661

Pro Shop: (517) 782-5347

Web: countryclubofjackson.com

Facebook: Country Club of Jackson

Type: Private

Manager: Richard Schaefer

Director of Golf: Ron Beurmann

Professional: Henry Thompson

Superintendent: James Simmons (517) 787-0650

Caddie Master: Tom Benner

Founded: 1926

Architects: Arthur Hamm/ Arthur Hills

Holes: 27

Caddies Available

COUNTRY CLUB OF LANSING

2200 Moores River Dr. Lansing, MI 48911

Club: (517) 484-4567

Pro Shop: (517) 318-5219

Web: cclansing.org

Facebook: Country Club of Lansing

Type: Private

Director of Golf/Professional: John Lindert

Superintendent: Drew Peddie (517) 318-5241

Assistant Golf Professionals: Logan Simmonds, Kevin Corbett, Gavin Schmidtmann

Founded: 1908

Architect: William Langford

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

COUNTY LINE GC

Reese (989) 868-4991

COYOTE GC

28700 Milford Rd.

New Hudson, MI 48165

Pro Shop: (248) 486-1228

Web: coyotegolfclub.com

Facebook: Coyote Golf Club

Twitter: @GolfCoyote

Type: Public

Professional/Manager: Jason Raney

Superintendent: Pat Naszradi, (248) 486-1983

Architect: Scott Thacker

Holes: 18

COYOTE PRESERVE GC

9218 Preserve Dr. Fenton, MI 48430

Pro Shop: (810) 714-3206

Web: coyotepreserve.com

Facebook: Coyote Preserve Golf Club

Twitter: @GolfPreserveGC

Type: Public

Professional/Manager: Jason Raney

Superintendent: Eric Breil

Architect: Arnold Palmer

Holes: 18

CRACKLEWOOD GC

18215 24 Mile Rd. Macomb, MI 48042

Pro Shop: (586) 781-0808

Web: cracklewood.com

Facebook: @Cracklewood

Type: Public

Owners: Jerry & Tom Penzien

Manager: Kevin Nicholl

Director of Golf: Paul Penzien

Professional: Mike Price

Superintendent: Joe Orczykowski, (586) 781-3437

Founded: 1989

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

CREST VIEW GC

Zeeland (616) 875-8101

CRESTVIEW GC

900 W. D Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Pro Shop: (269) 349-1111

Web: crestviewgolfclubofkzoo.com

Facebook: Crestview Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner/Superintendent: Marvin

Burger

General Manager/Professional: Brian Bonzheim

Founded: 1965

Architect: Duane Anson

Holes: 18

CROOKED CREEK GC

Saginaw (989) 781-4653

CROOKED TREE GC/BOYNE RESORTS

600 Crooked Tree Dr. Petoskey, MI 49770

Club: (231) 439-4030

Web: boyne.com/bayharbor

Facebook: BOYNE Golf

Twitter: @BOYNE_golf

Instragram: @Boyne.golf

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Josh Richter

Head Professional: Corey May

Superintendent: Matt Novenske

Holes: 18

A rchitect: Arthur Hills (2013 redesign)

THE CROWN GC

2430 W. Crown Dr. Traverse City, MI 49684

Club: (231) 946-2975

Web: golfthecrown.com

Facebook: The Crown Golf Club

Twitter: @crowngolfcourse

Type: Public

Owner: Rick Grizzel

Superintendent: Pete McCall

Founded: 1998 Holes: 18

CRYSTAL DOWNS CC

249 E. Crystal Downs Dr. Frankfort, MI 49635

Club Office: (231) 352-9933

Pro Shop: (231) 352-7979

Type: Private

Clubhouse Manager: Rick Rhynard

Professional: Matt Smith

Superintendent: Michael Morris, (231) 352-4241

Architect: Alister MacKenzie

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified Guest of member only

CRYSTAL LAKE GC

8493 Fairway Dr. Beulah, MI 49617

Pro Shop: (231) 882-4061

Facebook: Crystal Lake Golf

Type: Public

Owner: Art Keillor

Superintendent: Dan Kelly

Architects: Bruce Matthews/Jerry Matthews/Justin Keillor Holes: 18

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN

12500 Crystal Mountain Dr. Thompsonville, MI 49683

Pro Shop: (888) 968-7686 ext. 4000

Web: crystalmountain.com

Facebook: Crystal Mountain

Twitter: @CrystalMountain Type: Resort

Owners: Jim and Chris MacInnes

Professional: Greg Babinec

Superintendent: Jason Farah (231) 378-2000 ext. 4501

MTESP Certified

Mountain Ridge

Architect: Bill Newcomb Holes: 18

Betsie Valley

A rchitect: Renovated by Paul Albanese Holes: 18

A B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

CRYSTAL VIEW GC

Crystal Falls (906) 214-4727

CURRIE MUNICIPAL GC

1006 Currie Pkwy.

Midland, MI 48640

Pro Shop: (989) 839-9600

Web: curriegolf.com

Twitter: @curriegolf

Type: Public

Manager: Paul Milholland

Superintendent: Jerome A. Blahnik

Founded: 1954

West Course

Architect: Gilbert Currie

Holes: 18

East Course

Holes: 9

Par 3 Course

Holes: 9

CUSTER GREENS GC

Battle Creek (269) 968-7398

DDAVISON CC

9512 E. Lippincott Blvd.

Davison, MI 48423

Club: (810) 658-5211

Pro Shop: (810) 653-5301

Web: dccdac.com

Type: Private

General Manager: Ryan Minto

Professional: John Miles

Superintendent: Kurt Minto

Architects: Ellis/Arndt/Truesdale

Holes: 18

DEARBORN CC

800 N. Military

Dearborn, MI 48124

Club: (313) 561-0800

Pro Shop: (313) 561-4433

Web: dearborncountryclub.net

Facebook: Dearborn Country

Club

Type: Private

Professional: Blake Nienhuis

Superintendent: Fred Green, (313) 565-5145

Golf Services Manager: Tim Papich

Architects: Donald Ross/ C.E. Robinson

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

(An additional .50 is added to all cart fees for caddie welfare)

DEARBORN HILLS GC

Dearborn (313) 563-4653

DEER RUN GC

Horton (517) 688-3350

DEER RUN GC

Lowell (616) 897-8481

DEER VIEW GC

Imlay City (810) 395-1821

DEME ACRES GC

Petersburg (734) 279-1151

DETROIT GC

17911 Hamilton Rd.

Detroit, MI 48203

Pro Shop: (313) 345-1818

Web: detroitgolfclub.org

Facebook: Detroit Golf Club

Twitter: @DGCGolfClub

Type: Private

General Manager: Derek Jacques

Clubhouse Manager: Zach Hintalla

Professional: Josh Upson

Superintendent: Jake Mendoza

South Course

Architect: Donald Ross Holes: 18

Caddies Available Pull carts in off season

North Course

Architect: Donald Ross

Holes: 18

Caddies Available Pull carts in off season

DEVIL’S KNOB GC

Harrison (989) 539-5662

DEVILS LAKE GC

Manitou Beach (517) 547-3653

DEVIL’S RIDGE GC

3700 Metamora Rd.

Oxford, MI 48371

Pro Shop: (248) 969-0100

Web: devilsridgegolfclub.com

Facebook: Devil’s Ridge Golf Course

Type: Public

Manager/ Professional: Brad Keast

Superintendent: Bob Blitchok, (248) 628-7911

Holes: 18

DIAMOND LAKE GC

Cassopolis (269) 445-3143

DIAMOND SPRINGS GC

3400 34th St.

Hamilton, MI 49419

Pro Shop: (269) 751-4545

Web: diamondspringsgolf.com

Facebook: Diamond Springs Golf

Course

Type: Public

G eneral Manager: Mike Schrotenboer

Architects: Kris Shumaker/ Mike DeVries

Holes: 18

DOWAGIAC ELKS GC

Dowagiac (269) 782-3889

DOWNING FARMS GC

Northville (248) 486-0990

THE DREAM GC

5266 Old 76 (West M-55)

West Branch, MI 48661

Pro Shop: (877) 345-6300

Web: thedream.golf

Facebook: The Dream The Nightmare

Type: Public

Owner: Dan Courtemanche

General Manager: Darcy Courtemanche

Professional: Kyle Middleton

Superintendent: Justin Bickel

Architect: John Gorney

Holes: 18

DRUMMOND ISLAND GC

29901 E. Fairchild Ln.

Drummond Island, MI 49726

Club: (906) 493-5406

We b: drummondislandfallfestival.com

Manager: Ray Whiteman Holes: 9

DUCK LAKE CC

2827 Country Club Way

Albion, MI 49224

Pro Shop: (517) 629-6000

We b: ducklakecc.com

Type: Private

General Manager: Alex Coss

Founded: 1922 Holes: 18

DUNDEE GC

Dundee (734) 529-2321

THE DUNES GC

New Buffalo (269) 469-5539

DUNES GC

Empire (231) 326-5390

DUNHAM HILLS GC

13561 Dunham Rd.

Hartland, MI 48353

Pro Shop: (248) 887-9170

Web: dunhamhills.com

Facebook: Dunham Hills Golf Club

Twitter: @DunhamHillsGolf

Type: Public

General Manager: Lee Kempisty

Superintendent: Tom Stark

Founded: 1967

Holes: 18

DUNMAGLAS GC

9031 Boyne City Rd.

Charlevoix, MI 49720

Pro Shop: (231) 547-4653

Web: dunmaglas.com

Facebook: Dunmaglas Golf Club

Type: Public

Owners: Mike Pung/Mike Pung Jr.

Club Manager: Jay Green

Superintendent: Steve Kniat

Founded: 1991

Architect: Larry Mancour

Holes: 18

DUTCH HOLLOW GC

Durand (989) 288-3960

EEAGLE CREST GC

1275 S. Huron St.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Club: (734) 487-2441

Web: eaglecrestresort.com

Twitter: @EagleCrestgolfresort

Type: University/Resort

Owner: Eastern Michigan University

Director of Golf: Wes Blevins, PGA

Superintendent: Joel Krause

Founded: 1989

Architect: Carl Litten

Holes: 18

EAGLE EYE GC

15500 Chandler Rd.

Bath, MI 48808

Pro Shop: (517) 903-8063

Web: eagleeyegolfclub.com

Facebook: Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center

Twitter: @eagleeyegolf

Type: Public

Owner: Darryl Kesler

General Manager: Cory Amendt

Director of Golf: Luke Thode

Superintendent: Steve Fiorillo

Golf Services Manager: Terry Kildea

Founded: 2003

Architects: Chris Lutzke/Pete Dye

H oles: 18

EAGLE GLEN GC

1251 Clubhouse Dr. Farwell, MI 48622

Pr o Shop: (989) 588-4424

Facebook: Eagle Glen Golf Club

Twitter: @GolfEagleGlen

Type: Public

M anager: Keith Yats

S uperintendent: James Halstead

Architect: Jerry Matthews

H oles: 18

M andatory carts on weekends, holidays until 1 p.m.

EAGLE ISLAND GC

Muskegon (231) 773-7171

EAGLE RIDGE GC

Glennie (989) 735-3500

Dearborn CC, Hole No. 13

photo: courtesy of the course

EAGLE VIEW GC

Mason (517) 676-5366

EAGLE’S NEST GC

Nahma (906) 644-2728

EASTERN HILLS GC

6075 East G Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49004

Pr o Shop: (269) 385-8175

We b: kmgagolf.com

Facebook: KMGA–Milham Park, Eastern Hills & Red Arrow Golf

Courses

Twitter: @kmgagolf

Type: Public

D irector of Golf: Dean Marks

Professional: Paul Simonds

S uperintendent: Brian Morgan , (269) 385-3005

Founded: 1959

H oles: 27

EDGEWOOD CC

8399 Commerce Rd.

Commerce Twp., MI 48382

Cl ub: (248) 363-7112

Pr o Shop: (248) 363-6189

Web: edgewoodcountryclub.org

Facebook: Edgewood Country Club

Type: Private

M anager: Brian Bach

Pr ofessional: Brent Kish

S uperintendent: Brian Hilfiger

Golf Services Manager: Mike Roberts

Architect: Ernest W. Way

H oles: 18

Caddies Available

EGYPT VALLEY CC

7333 Knapp NE Ada, MI 49301

Cl ub: (616) 676-2626

Pr o Shop: (616) 676-3989

We b: egyptvalley.com

Facebook: Egypt Valley Country Club

Type: Private

General Manager: Kyle Lundy

Professional: Mike McGonigal

S uperintendent: Jeff Holmes , (616) 676-2280

MTESP Certified

Founded: 1921

Ridge Course

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

Valley Course

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

ELDORADO

7839 E. 46 1/2 Rd.

Cadillac, MI 49601

Pro Shop: (231) 779-9977

Web: golfeldorado.com

Facebook: Eldorado Golf Course

Type: Public

Owner: Bob Meyer Jr.

General Manager: Patrick Kochanny

Director of Golf: Don Smith

Superintendent: Mark Cockeram

Founded: 1996

Architect: Bob Meyer

Holes: 18

ELDORADO GC

3750 W. Howell Rd. Mason, MI 48854

Pro Shop: (517) 676-2854

Web: eldorado27.com

Facebook: Eldorado Golf Course

Type: Public

General Manager: Mike Bell

Professional: Tom Stuewe

Superintendent: Tom Pavik , (517) 676-0550

Founded: 1966

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 27

ELK RAPIDS GC

724 Ames St. Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Pro Shop: (231) 264-8891

Web: golfelkrapids.com

Type: Semiprivate

General Manager/

Superintendent: Gene Davis

Pro Shop Manager: Jodie

Perrault

Founded: 1922

Architect: Donald Ross

Holes: 9

ELLA SHARP PARK GC

2800 4th St. Jackson, MI 49203

Pro Shop: (517) 788-4066

Web: ellasharppark.com

Type: Public

Professional: Eric Terrian

Superintendent: James Snipes

Founded: 1924

Architects: Tom Bendelow/Harry Bowers

Holes: 18

ELMBROOK GC

1750 Townline Rd.

Traverse City, MI 49696

Pro Shop: (231) 946-9180

Web: elmbrookgolf.com

Facebook: Elmbrook Golf Course

Type: Public

Owners: Carolyn Olson/John Olson/Wes Nelson/Arlene Nelson

Professional: Greg Lewis

Founded: 1964

Holes: 18

THE EMERALD GC

2300 W. Maple Rapids Rd.

St. Johns, MI 48879

Pro Shop: (989) 224-6287

Web: emeraldgolfcourse.com

Facebook: The Emerald Golf Course

Twitter: @Emerald_Golf

Type: Public

General Manager: Katie Eccleton

Superintendent: Troy Looney

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

EMERALD VALE GC

Manton (231) 824-3631

ENGLISH HILLS CC LTD

Grand Rapids, (616) 784-3420

EPWORTH HEIGHTS GC Ludington (231) 843-6355

ESCANABA CC

1800 11th Ave. S.

Escanaba, MI 49829

Pro Shop: (906) 786-4430

Web: escanabacc.com

Facebook: Escanaba Country Club

Type: Public

Director of Golf/Head

Professional: Jeff Rae

Manager: Merry Dufresne

Superintendent: Tyler Finch

Founded: 1915

Holes: 18

ESSEX G&CC

7555 Matchette Rd.

LaSalle, ONT, N9J 2S4, Canada Club: (519) 734-1251

Pro Shop: (519) 734-7816

Toll Free: (855) 213-1251

Web: essexgolf.com

Facebook: Essex Golf & Country Club

Twitter: @EssexGolfCC

Type: Private

Director of Golf: Alex McIntyre

Superintendent: Chris Andrejicka, (519) 734-1228

Golf Services Manager: Dan

Charette

Architect: Donald Ross

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

EVERGREEN GC

Hudson (517) 448-8174

EVERGREEN HILLS GC

26000 Evergreen Rd.

Southfield, MI 48076

Pro Shop: (248) 796-4666

Web: cityofsouthfield.com/departments/parks-recreation/golf

Facebook: @Evergreenhillsgolfcourse

Twitter: @Southfield_Gov

Instagram: @city_of_southfield

Type: Public

Golf Operations Manager: Chris Riley

Professional: Terri Anthony-Ryan

Founded: 1972

Architect: Bruce Matthews III

Holes: 9

Walking Permitted

EVERGREEN RESORT

7880 Mackinaw Trail

Cadillac, MI 49601

Phone: (231) 942-7021

Web: evergreenresortmi.com

Facebook: Evergreen Resort

Twitter: @evergreenmi

Manager/Professional: Phil Himes

Holes: 27

FFAIRVIEW HILLS GC

Mio (989) 848-5810

FALCON GC

Bath (517) 371-3484

FALCON HEAD GC

Big Rapids (231) 796-2613

THE FALLS AT BARBER CREEK

16030 Barber Creek

Kent City, MI 49330

Pro Shop: (616) 675-7345

Web: thefallsatbc.com

Facebook: @thefallsatbarbercreek

Type: Public

Manager: Bruce Hawley

Professional: Christian Thompson

Superintendent: Harvey Cole

Founded: 2007

Architect: Harvey Cole

Holes: 18

Walking NOT Permitted

FARMINGTON HILLS GC

37777 11 Mile Ct.

Farmington Hills, MI 48335

Pro Shop: (248) 476-5910

Web: fhgov.com

Facebook: City of Farmington Hills, Michigan – Municipal Government Type: Public

Professional/Manager: Jamie Cole

Superintendent: Dave Montgomery

Founded: 2003

Architect: Don Childs

Holes: 18

FAULKWOOD SHORES GC

300 S. Hughes Rd. Howell, MI 48843

Pro Shop: (517) 546-4180

Web: faulkwoodshoresgolf.com

Facebook: Faulkwood Shores

Golf Club

Twitter: @FaulkwoodShores Type: Public

General Manager/Professional: Mark Doughty

Superintendent: Mike Daily, (517) 546-5765

Founded: 1969

Architect: Ralph Banfield Holes: 18

FAWN CREST GC

Wellston (231) 848-4174

FELLOWS CREEK GC

2936 Lotz Rd.

Canton, MI 48188

Pro Shop: (734) 728-1300

Web: fellowscreekgolf.com

Facebook: Fellows Creek Golf Club

and Banquet Facility

Twitter: @FellowsCreek_GC

Type: Public

General Manager: Jeff LeBlanc

Superintendent: Jason Mcintyre

Founded: 1963

Architects: Bruce Matthews/Jerry Matthews Holes: 27

FENTON FARMS GC

12312 Torrey Rd.

Fenton, MI 48430

Pro Shop: (810) 629-1212

Web: fentonfarms.com

Facebook: Fenton Farms Golf Club

Type: Public

General Manager: Doug McManus

Director of Golf: Christopher White

Professional: Chris Moore

Superintendent: Paul Woodward, (810) 750-6098

Founded: 1930

Architect: George Crane Holes: 18

FERN HILL GC

Clinton Twp. (586) 286-4700

FIELDS GC

Ithaca (989) 875-4612

FIELDSTONE GC OF AUBURN HILLS

1984 Taylor Rd.

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Pro Shop: (248) 370-9354 ext. 2

Web: fieldstonegolfclub.com

Facebook: Fieldstone Golf Club of Auburn Hills

Type: Public

General Manager: Chip Hierlihy

PGA Professional: Pete Driscoll

GCSAA Superintendent: Myles Sprague

Founded: 1998

Architect: Arthur Hills Holes: 18

FIREFLY GOLF LINKS

Clare (989) 386-3510

FLINT ELKS GC

7177 E. Maple Ave. Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Club: (810) 743-9440

Pro Shop: (810) 743-0730

Web: flintelks222.com

Type: Private

Professional: Boyd Barth

Founded: 1970

Architect: Larry Mancour Holes: 18

FLINT GC

3100 Lakewood Dr. Flint, MI 48507

Club: (810) 743-6100

Pro Shop: (810) 743-6750

Web: flintgolfclub.com

A B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

Facebook: Flint Golf Club (closed group)

Twitter: @FlintGolfClub

Type: Private

Food & Beverage Manager:

Andrea Bailey

General Manager/Head

Professional: Scott Brotebeck, PGA

Superintendent: Alex Lincoln

Golf Services Manager: Eric Hyde

Founded: 1910

Architect: Willie Park Jr.

Holes: 18

Only club-owned pull carts allowed

FLUSHING VALLEY G&CC

1124 E. Main St. Flushing, MI 48433

Club: (810) 487-0792

Facebook: Flushing Valley Country Club & Golf

Type: Semiprivate

Owner: Eugene Kleemann, Kevin Carnaghi, Angelo Arca, Michael Rawlins, Jason Pearsall

Manager/Professional: Michael Rawlins

Superintendent: Eric Goodman, (810) 659-8021

Founded: 1959

Architects: Wilfrid Reid/William Connellan

Holes: 18

FOREST AKERS GC

3535 Forest Rd., Suite C88A

Lansing, MI 48910

Club: (517) 355-1635

Web: golf.msu.edu

Facebook: Forest Akers Golf Course

@ Michigan State University

Twitter: @ForestAkersGC

Type: University

General Manager/Professional: Bryan Harris

Superintendent: Ron Lewis, (517) 355-1635

MTESP Certified Founded: 1958

East Course

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

MSU students and alumni enjoy discounted rates

West Course

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

MSU students and alumni enjoy discounted rates

FOREST DUNES GC

6376 Forest Dunes Dr. Roscommon, MI 48653

Pro Shop: (989) 275-0700

Web: forestdunesgolf.com

Facebook : Forest Dunes Golf Club

Twitter: @forestdunesgolf

Type: Semiprivate

Director of Operations: Don Helinski

Professional: Elliott Oscar

Superintendent: John Wessels

Founded: 2000

Architect: Tom Weiskopf Design

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

Forest Dunes Course The Loop

Architect: Tom Doak

Superintendent: Rob Falconer Holes: 18/36

FOREST LAKE CC

1401 Club Dr. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Club: (248) 332-8300

Pro Shop: (248) 332-7070

Web: flcc.us

Facebook: Forest Lake Country Club

Twitter: @ForestLakeCC

Type: Private

Head Golf Professional: Jeff Rachar

Superintendent: Ryan Moore, (248) 335-1410

Founded: 1926

Architect: William Diddle

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified Caddies Available

Pull carts not allowed

THE FORTRESS

950 Flint St. Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Pro Shop: (989) 652-0460

Web: zehnders.com

Facebook: The Fortress

Twitter: @TheFortressGolf

Type: Public

Owner: Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth

Director of Golf: Nick Shelton

Professional: Kyle Martin

Superintendent: Scott Sabgash (989) 652-0581

Founded: 1992

Architect: Dick Nugent Holes: 18

THE FOX GC

Roscommon (989) 422-2497

FOX HILLS GOLF & BANQUET CENTER/ FOX HILLS LEARNING CENTER

8768 N. Territorial

Plymouth, MI 48170

Pro Shop: (734) 453-7272

Web: foxhills.com

Facebook: Fox Hills Golf & Banquet

Center

Twitter: @FoxHillsGolf

Type: Public

Owners: Kathy Aznavorian/ Sandy Mily

Director of Golf: Mark Runchey

Professional: Jordan Young

Superintendent: Eric Niemur

Strategic Fox

Architect: Ray Hearn Holes: 18

Golden Fox

Architect: Arthur Hills Holes: 18

Fox Classic

Architect: Wilfrid Reed Holes: 27

THE FOUNTAINS GOLF & BANQUET CENTER

6060 Maybee Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346

Club: (248) 625-3731

Web: fountainsgolf.com

Facebook: The Fountains!

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Al Kuhn

Superintendent: Mark Galbraith, (248) 625-1805

Founded: 1967

Architects: William Newcomb/ Kevin Aldridge Holes: 18

FOUR LAKES CC

22786 U.S. Highway 12 Edwardsburg, MI 49112

Club: (269) 699-5701

Web: fourlakescc.com

Type: Private

Director of Golf: Tom Mortola

FOX CREEK GC

36000 7 Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48152

Pro Shop: (248) 471-3400

Web: golflivonia.com

Facebook: Golf Livonia

Twitter: @Golf Livonia

Type: Public

Professional: Tom Welsh

Superintendent: Doug Ware, (248) 442-8830

Founded: 1988

Architect: Mark DeVries Holes: 18

FOX RUN CC

Grayling (989) 348-4343

FRANKLIN HILLS CC

31675 Inkster Rd.

Franklin, MI 48025

Club: (248) 851-2200

Pro Shop: (248) 851-6632

Web: franklinhills.com

Type: Private Manager: Scott Cummings

Professional: Jeff Ferry

Superintendent: Brian Schweihofer, (248) 737-8051

G olf Services Manager: Bob Janik

Architect: Donald Ross Holes: 18

MTESP Certified Caddies Available

Walking Permitted (With Caddie Only)

Pull carts not allowed

FRUITPORT GC

Muskegon (231) 798-3355

GGARLAND LODGE

RESORT

4700 N. Red Oak Rd.

Lewiston, MI 49756

Club: (877) 442-7526

Pro Shop: (989) 786-1444

Web: garlandusa.com

Facebook: Garland Lodge and Resort

Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center photo:

Twitter: @GarlandLodge

Type: Resort

Director of Golf: Bill VanBuskirk

Superintendent: Mike Zajas

Fountains

Architect: Ron Otto

Founded: 1995 Holes: 18

Monarch

Architect: Ron Otto

Founded: 1990 Holes: 18

Reflections

Architect: Ron Otto

Founded: 1992 Holes: 18

Swampfire

Architect: Ron Otto

Founded: 1990 Holes: 18

GARVER LAKE GC

Edwardsburg (269) 663-6463

GAUSS GREEN VALLEY GC

Jackson (517) 764-0270

GAYLORD GC

4893 M-32 W.

Gaylord, MI 49735

Pro Shop: (231) 546-3376

Web: gaylordgolfclub.com

Facebook: Gaylord Country

Club

Type: Public

Professional: J.T. Aude

Superintendent: Paul Holmes, (231) 546-3233

Founded: 1924

Architect: Don Childs

Holes: 18

GENESEE VALLEY GC

5499 Miller Rd.

Swartz Creek, MI 48473

Pro Shop: (810) 732-1401

Web: geneseevalleygolf.com

Facebook: @ GeneseeValleyGolfCourse

Type: Public

Owner: Lesh Shkreli

General Manager: Tommy Shkreli

Superintendent: Doug LaBarge, (810) 908-0503

Founded: 1959 Holes: 18

GENTZ’S HOMESTEAD GC

Marquette (906) 249-1002

GEORGETOWN CC

Ann Arbor (734) 971-5500

GIANT OAK GC

1024 Valetta Dr. Temperance, MI 48182

Pro Shop: (734) 847-6733

Web: giantoakgolfclub.com

Facebook: Giant Oak Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner/Superintendent: Frank Simone

General Manager: Carol Simone

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

Founded: 1969

GLACIER CLUB

8000 Glacier Club Dr. Washington, MI 48094

Pro Shop: (586) 786-0800

Web: glacierclub.com

Facebook: Glacier Club Golf Course

Type: Public

Owner: Vito Munaco

Manager: Tom Wojciechowski

Professional: Wes Koons

Superintendent: Beau Buzzell

Holes: 18

GLADWIN HEIGHTS GC

Gladwin (989) 426-9941

GLEN OAKS GC

30500 13 Mile Rd.

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Pro Shop: (248) 851-8356

Web: OaklandCountyParks.com

Type: Public

Manager/Superintendent: Doug Ammon, (248) 851-1174

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

GLENBRIER GC

Perry (517) 625-3800

GLENEAGLE GC

6150 14th Ave.

Hudsonville, MI 49426

Pro Shop: (616) 457-8800

Web: gegolfclub.com

Facebook: Gleneagle Golf Club

Type: Public

General Manager: Joanne Jesnek

Pro Shop Manager: Erin Walkotten

Superintendent: Paul Jesnek

Founded: 1997

Architect: Mike Shields

Holes: 18

GLENHURST GC

25345 W. 6 Mile Rd.

Redford, MI 48240

Pro Shop: (313) 592-8758

Web: redfordtwp.com/community/glenhurst-golf-course

Facebook: @GolfRedford

Type: Public

M anagers: John and Nick

Hawthorne

Superintendent: Chris Rhodes

Founded: 1932

Architect: George McLain

Holes: 18

GLENKERRY GC

1413 E. Kent Rd.

Rockford, MI 48838

Club: (616) 225-4653

Web: golfglenkerry.com

Facebook: Glenkerry Golf Course

Twitter: @glenkerrygolf

Type: Public

Owner: Ryan Lothian

Manager: Maris Brennan

Superintendent: Jeff Moorehead

Founded: 1997

Holes: 18

GOGEBIC CC

Ironwood (906) 932-2515

GOLDEN SANDS GC

Mears (231) 873-4909

GOLDEN HAWK GC

9861 Meisner Ln. Casco Twp., MI 48064

Pro Shop: (586) 727-4681

We b: goldenhawkgolfcourse. com

Facebook: Golden Hawk Golf Club & Banquet Center

Type: Public

General Manager: Ryan Miller

Superintendent: Dathon Skelton

Founded: 1995

Architect: John Grissim

Holes: 18

GOODRICH CC

10080 Hegel Rd. Goodrich, MI 48438

Pro Shop: (810) 636-2493

Web: goodrichcountryclub.com

Facebook: Goodrich Country Club

Twitter: @goodrich_cc

Type: Semiprivate Manager/Superintendent: John Helms Holes: 18

GOWANIE GC

24770 S. River Rd. Harrison Twp., MI 48045

Club: (586) 468-1431

Pro Shop: (586) 468-1374

Web: gowaniegolfclub.com

Facebook: Gowanie Golf Club

Type: Private

Manager: Kathy Babbish

Professional: Paul Prigel

Superintendent: Chad Palicke, (586) 469-2114

Architect: Ross Axford

Holes: 18

GRACEWIL CC

Grand Rapids (616) 784-2455

GRAND

BEACH MUNICIPAL GC

48200 Perkins Blvd. Grand Beach, MI 49117

Pro Shop: (269) 469-4888

Web: grandbeach.org

Type: Public D

irector of Golf/Manager: Don

Butler

Superintendent: Kevin Dolson

Holes: 9

Founded: 1912

GRAND LEDGE CC

Grand Ledge (517) 627-2495

GRAND PRAIRIE GC

Kalamazoo (269) 388-4447

GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT & SPA

100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd. Acme, MI 49610

Club: (231) 534-6000

Pro Shop: (231) 534-6470

We b: grandtraverseresort.com

Facebook: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

Twitter: @GTResort

Type: Resort

Owner: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

Director of Golf Operations: Tom McGee

Director of Golf Instruction: Mark Hill

Head Golf Professional: Mike Alpers

Assistant Golf Professional: Tyler Jablonski

Director of Golf and Grounds

Maintenance: Paul Galligan

Superintendent: Seth Britton

MTESP Certified

The Bear

Architect: Jack Nicklaus

Holes: 18

Spruce Run

Architect: William Newcomb Holes: 18

The Wolverine

Architect: Gary Player Holes: 18

GRAND VIEW GC New Era (231) 861-6616

THE GRANDE GC

1579 Floyd Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

Pro Shop: (517) 768-9494

Web: grandegolfclub.com

Facebook: Grande Golf Club

Twitter: @GrandeGolfClub

Instagram: @grandegolfclub

Type: Public

Owner: Doug O’Rourke

Director of Golf/Professional: Steven Saari

Superintendent: Matt Uhl

Founded: 2000

Architect: Ray Hearn Holes: 18

Gaylord GC

B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

GRANDVIEW GC

3003 Hagni Rd NE

Kalkaska, MI 49646

Pro Shop: (231) 258-3244

Email: Play@grandviewgolfkalkaska.com

Web: grandviewgolfkalkaska. com

Facebook: Grandview Golf Club

Type: Public

General Manager: Laura Peters

Director of Golf: Jared Argyle

Superintendent: Bryan Klebba

Holes: 18

GRAYLING CC

2122 S I-75 Business Loop

Grayling, MI 49738

Club: (989) 348-5618

Web: graylingcountryclub.com

Facebook: Grayling Country Club

Type: Public

General Manager: Andrew Vernon

Pro Shop Manager: Joseph

Greenway

Superintendent: Robert Grimm, (231 )564-0824

Founded: 1924

Holes: 18

GREAT OAKS CC

777 Great Oaks Blvd.

Rochester, MI 48307

Club: (248) 651-5200

Pro Shop: (248) 651-6566

Web: greatoakscc.com

Facebook: Great Oaks Country Club

Type: Private

General Manager: Shawn Schroeder

Professional: Mark Maras

Superintendent: Don Knop, (248) 651-9140

Golf Services Manager: Corbin Webb

Founded: 1971

Architect: McCumber & Associates

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

Pull carts not allowed

GREEN ACRES GC

7323 Dixie Hwy.

Bridgeport, MI 48722

Club: (989) 401-6100

Web: greenacresgolfcoursemi.com

Type: Public

Facebook:

@GreenAcresBridgeport

Instagram: @GolfGreenAcres

Owners: Herb & Alana

Jankowsky

General Manager: Alana Jankowsky

Director of Golf: Herb Jankowsky

Superintendent: Brian Tanner

Architect: Ernie Wohlfeill

Founded: 1960

Holes: 18

GREENBRIER GC

Mayville (989) 843-6575

GREENBUSH GC

Greenbush (989) 724-6356

GREEN HILLS GC

Pinconning (989) 697-3011

GREEN MEADOWS GC

1555 Strasburg Rd. Monroe, MI 48161

Pro Shop: (734) 242-5566

Web: greenmeadowsgolf.com

Facebook: Green Meadows

Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner: A.J. Gianino

PGA Head Professional: Tim Katanski

Superintendent: A.J. Gianino

Holes: 18

GREEN OAKS GC

1775 E. Clark Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48198

Pro Shop: (734) 485-0881

Web: golfgreenoaks.com

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Kirk Sherwood

Superintendent: Tim Smith

Founded: 1970

Architect: R.W. Bills

Holes: 18

GREEN VALLEY GOLF & HEALTH CLUB

Sturgis (269) 651-6331

GREYSTONE GC & BANQUET CENTER

67500 Mound Rd. Washington, MI 48095

Pro Shop: (586) 752-7030

Web: golfgreystone.com

Facebook: Greystone Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner: Bob Breitmeyer

Professional/Manager: David Graulau

Event Coordinator: Amanda Pete

Superintendent: Doug Mozal (586) 337-6251

Founded: 1992

Architect: Jerry Matthews Holes: 18

GREYWALLS/ MARQUETTE GC

1075 Grove St. Marquette, 49855 Club: (906) 225-0721

Web: golfgreywalls.com

Facebook: Marquette Golf Club

Twitter: @MarquetteGolf

Type: Semiprivate

Professional: Marc Gilmore

Superintendent: Craig Moore

Greywalls

Architect: Mike DeVries

Founded: 2005 Holes: 18

The Heritage

Architects: William B. Langford/

Founded: 1926/1969 Holes: 18

GROESBECK GC

1523 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.

Lansing, MI 48906

Pro Shop: (517) 483-4333

Web: groesbeckgolfcourse.com

Facebook: Groesbeck Golf Course

Twitter: @GroesbeckGolf

Type: Public

Owner: City of Lansing

Professional: Greg Webber

Superintendent: Tom Stouffer

Architects: Jack Doray/ Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

GROSSE ILE G&CC

9339 Bellevue Rd.

Grosse Ile, MI 48138

Club: (734) 676-1166

Pro Shop: (734) 676-1169

Web: gigcc.com

Facebook: Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club

Instagram: @Grosseilegcc

Type: Private

General Manager: John Paul

Head Professional: Eric M. Ganzberger

Superintendent: Todd Probert, (734) 341-7175

Founded: 1919

Architect: Donald Ross

Holes: 18

Caddies Available No Pull Carts Allowed

GULL LAKE CC

9725 W. Gull Lake Dr. Richland, MI 49083

Club: (269) 629-9714

Pro Shop: (269) 629-9311

Web: gulllakecc.com

Facebook: Gull Lake Country Club

Twitter: @GullLakeCC

Type: Private

General Manager: Tim Ward

Professional: Dan Urban

Superintendent: Jesse Shaver (269) 629-9866

Founded: 1911

Architect: Tom Bendelow

Holes: 18

GULL LAKE VIEW GOLF CLUB & RESORT

7417 N. 38th St. Augusta, MI 49012

Club: (800) 432-7971

Pro Shop: (269) 731-4149

Web: gulllakeview.com

Facebook: Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort

Twitter: @GullLakeView

Type: Public

Owners: Charles Scott

Director of Golf: Dean Kolstad

Professional: Adam Howe

Superintendent: Doug Moller

West Course

Architects: Darl Scott family

Founded: 1963

Holes: 18

East Course

Architects: Darl, Charles and Jim Scott

Founded: 1973

Holes: 18

BEDFORD VALLEY GC

23161 Waubascon Rd.

Battle Creek, MI 49017

Pro Shop: (269) 965-3385

Web: gulllakeview.com

Facebook: Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort

Twitter: @GullLakeView

Type: Public

Owners: Charlie Scott

Professional: John Westoff

Superintendent: Bill Walters

Architect: William Mitchell

Holes: 18

STOATIN BRAE GC

15579 E. Augusta Dr. Augusta, MI 49012

Pro Shop: (269) 220-3976

Web: gulllakeview.com

Facebook: Gull Lake View Golf

Club & Resort

Twitter: @GullLakeView

Type: Public

Architect: Renaissance Golf Design

Holes: 18

STONEHEDGE GC

15530 M-89

Augusta, MI 49012

Pro Shop: (269) 731-2300

Web: gulllakeview.com

Facebook: Gull Lake View Golf

Club & Resort

Twitter: @GullLakeView

Type: Public

North Course

Architects: Charles Scott/Jon Scott

Founded: 1995

Holes: 18

South Course

Architect: Charles Scott

Founded: 1988

Holes: 18

GUN RIDGE GC

Hastings (269) 948-8366

Theodore Moreau/David Gill

Greywalls / Marquette GC

photo: courtesy of the course

HHADLEY ACRES GC Hadley (810) 797-4820

HAMPSHIRE CC

29592 Pokagon Hwy.

Dowagiac, MI 49047

Pro Shop: (269) 782-7476

Web: hampshire36.com

Facebook: Hampshire Country Club

Type: Public

Manager/Professional/

Superintendent: Steve Wells

Architect: Edward Lawrence Packard

Holes: 18

Walking Permitted

Dogwood Trail

Architect: Duane Dammeyer Holes: 18

HAMPTON GC

Rochester (248) 852-3250

HANKERD HILLS GC Pleasant Lake (517) 769-9156

HARBOR BEACH GC

Harbor Beach (989) 479-3423

HARBOR POINT GC

8475 S. Lakeshore Dr. Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Pro Shop: (231) 526-2951

Web: harborpointgolfclub.com

Facebook: Harbor Point Golf Club

Type: Semiprivate

Manager: Eric Blesi

Professional: Shaun Bezilla

Superintendent: Clayton Novak, (231) 526-9337

Founded: 1896

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified Members Only Dates Vary Contact Pro Shop for details

HARBOR SHORES

201 Graham Ave.

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Club: (269) 927-4653

Web: harborshoresgolf.com

Facebook: Harbor Shores

Twitter: @HarborShores

Type: Public

PGA General Manager: Joshua Doxtator

Golf Operations Manager: Jackson Davison

Superintendent: Nate Herman, (269) 363-4481

Architect: Jack Nicklaus

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

HARBOUR CLUB GC Belleville (734) 697-6845

HARTLAND GLEN GC

12400 Highland Rd.

Hartland, MI 48353

Pro Shop: (248) 887-3777

Web: hartlandglen.com

Facebook: Hartland Glen Golf Course

Twitter: @HartlandGlen

Type: Public

Manager: Steven Sherff

Professional: Nicolas Thompson

Superintendent: Dustin O’Neil

North Course Founded: 1972 Holes: 18

South Course Founded: 1996 Holes: 18

HAWK HOLLOW

GC

15101 Chandler Rd.

Bath, MI 48808

Pro Shop: (517) 641-5944

Web: eagleeyegolfclub.com

Facebook: Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center

Twitter: @hawkhollowgolf

Type: Public

Owner: Daryl Kesler

Director of Golf: Luke Thode

Superintendent: Jeff Zeman

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 27

HAWK MEADOWS

Howell (517) 546-4635

HAWK’S EYE GOLF RESORT

2620 Hawk’s Eye Dr. Bellaire, MI 49615

Pro Shop: (231) 533-4295

Web: golfbellaire.com

Facebook: Hawks Eye Golf Resort

Twitter: @HawksEyeGolf

Type: Public

Owner: Grant Rowe

Director of Golf: Nick Lockman

Superintendent: Terry Geelhoed (231) 350-6216

Hawk’s Eye

Architect: John Robinson

Founded: 2004

Holes: 18

Driving Range

HAWKSHEAD

523 Hawksnest Dr.

South Haven, MI 49090

Pro Shop: (269) 639-2121

Web: hawksheadlinks.com

Facebook: HawksHead Links

Twitter: @HawksHeadLinks

Type: Public

Owner: Al Ruppert

General Manager: Greg Ruppert

Director of Golf: Kevin Brinks

Superintendent: Kevin Lamb, (269) 637-1222

Founded: 1996

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

HEATHER HIGHLANDS

11450 E. Holly Rd.

Holly, MI 48442

Pro Shop: (248) 634-6800

Web: heatherhighlands.com

Facebook: Heather Highlands GC

Twitter: @HHGC

Type: Public

Manager: Debbie Niemiec

PGA Professional: George “Buzz”

Morgan

Superintendent: Ralph Shultz, (248) 634-5910

Founded: 1965

Architect: Robert Bruce Harris

Holes: 18

HEATHER HILLS GC

3100 McKail Rd.

Romeo, MI 48065

Pro Shop: (810) 798-3971

Web: heatherhills.net

Facebook: Heather Hills Golf Club

Type: Public

Manager: Hilary Rayl

Superintendent: Joe Rayl

Founded: 1978

Architect: Gunnar Hemstrom

Holes: 18

THE HEATHERS CLUB OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS

900 Upper Scotsborough Way

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Club: (248) 334-9770

Pro Shop: (248) 334-4494

Web: heathersclub.com

Facebook: Heathers Club of Bloomfield

Twitter: @HeathersClub

Type: Private

Owner: Garry Carley

Manager: Jeff Carley

Professional: Paul Fichter

Superintendent: Davey Golf

Course Maintenance

Architect: William Newcomb

Holes: 9

HEATHLANDS

6444 Farr Rd.

Onekama, MI 49675

Pro Shop: (231) 889-5644

Web: heathlands.com

Type: Public

Owner/Manager: John Read

Professional: Eric Ross

S uperintendent: Randy Teichman

Architect: Jeff Gorney

Holes: 18

HEMLOCK GC

5105 W. Decker

Ludington, MI 49431

Club: (888) 490-3673

Pro Shop: (231) 845-1300

Web: hemlockgolfclub.com

Facebook: Hemlock Golf Club

Twitter: @thehemlockgolf

Type: Public

Professional: Michael Rey

Superintendent: Adam Boyn, (231) 845-5899

Architect: Raymond Hearn Holes: 18

HERITAGE GLEN GC

29795 Heritage Ln. Paw Paw, MI 49079

Pro Shop: (269) 657-2552

Web: heritageglengolf.com

Facebook: Heritage Glen Golf Club in Paw Paw, MI

Twitter: @Heritage_GlenGC

Type: Public

Owner: Rick Depauw

General Manager: Tim Cavanagh

Superintendent: Brian Larsen

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

A B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

Hawk Hollow GC, Hole No. 17

N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

HESSEL RIDGE GC

Hessel (906) 484-2107

HIAWATHA

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB

Engadine (906) 477-6592

HICKORY CREEK GC

3625 Napier Rd.

Superior Twp., MI 48198

Pro Shop: (734) 454-1850

Web: hickorycreekgolf.com

Facebook: Hickory Creek Golf

Course

Type: Public

Manager: John Speer

Superintendent: David Plummer, (734) 454-9693

Holes: 18

HICKORY HILL GC

Wixom (248) 624-4733

HICKORY HILLS GC

Jackson (517) 750-3636

HICKORY HILLS GC

Fenwick (989) 248-3042

HICKORY HOLLOW GC

Macomb (586) 949-9033

HICKORY KNOLL GC

Whitehall (231) 894-5535

HICKORY RIDGE GC

Galesburg (269) 382-6212

HIDDEN OAKS GC

St. Louis (989) 681-3404

HIDDEN RIVER GOLF &

CASTING CLUB

7688 Maple River Rd.

Brutus, MI 49716

Pro Shop: (231) 529-4653

Web: hiddenriver.com

Facebook: @hiddenrivergolf

Type: Public

Owner: Tom & Lisa Foster

Professional: Matt Shalhoup

Superintendent: Kevin Graf

Holes: 18

HIGHLAND GC

Escanaba (906) 466-2791

HIGHLAND HILLS GC

Highland (248) 887-4481

HILLS HEART OF THE LAKES GC

Brooklyn (517) 592-2110

HILLSDALE G&CC

1990 Ash-Te-Wette Dr. Hillsdale, MI 49242

Club: (517) 437-7538

Pro Shop: (517) 437-2201

Type: Private

Manager: Steve Ross

Director of Golf: Jeff Balogh

Superintendent: Dennis Bautell

Founded: 1910

Holes: 9

HILLTOP GC

47000 Powell Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170

Pro Shop: (734) 453-9800

Type: Public

Web: hilltopgc.com

Facebook: Hilltop Golf Course

General Manager: Jim Gorney

Superintendent: Doug Palm Holes: 18

HOLIDAY MEADOWS GC

Durand (810) 621-5454

HOLLAND LAKE GC

Sheridan (989) 291-5757

HOLLY MEADOWS GC

4855 Capac Rd. Capac, MI 48014

Pro Shop: (810) 395-4653

Web: hollymeadows.com

Facebook: Holly Meadows Golf

Bowling Restaurant & Banquet Center

Type: Public

Owners/Managers: Nathan Hollenbeck and Jason Hollenbeck

Superintendent: Rex Stevenson

Founded: 1994

Architect: Don Childs

Holes: 18

HUCKLEBERRY CREEK GC

Pewamo (989) 593-3305

HUDSON MILLS METROPARK GC

4800 Dexter-Pinckney Rd. Dexter, MI 48130

Pro Shop: (734) 426-0466

Web: golf.metroparks.com

Facebook: Hudson Mills, Delhi & Dexter-Huron Metroparks

Twitter: @MIMetroparks

Type: Public

Golf Manager: Don Naggie

Superintendent: Mark Jackson

Architect: Sue Nyquist

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

HUNTMORE GC

9595 Estancia Dr. Brighton, MI 48114

Pro Shop: (810) 225-4498

Web: huntmoregolfclub.com

Facebook: Huntmore Golf Club

Twitter: @HuntmoreGC

Type: Public

Owner: Dean Horn

Manager: Matt Horn

Superintendent: Corey Seedorf, (810) 229-8406

Founded: 2000

Architect: Patrick Grelak

Holes: 18

Walking not allowed

HURON BREEZE GC

5200 Huron Breeze Dr. Au Gres, MI 48703

Pro Shop: (989) 876-6868

Web: huronbreeze.com

Type: Public

M anager/Professional: Thomas Ham

Superintendent: Greg Riley

Founded: 1988

Architect: William Newcomb & Associates

Holes: 18

HURON HILLS GC

3465 E. Huron River Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Pro Shop: (734) 794-6246

Web: a2golf.org

Facebook: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation

Twitter: @A2Parks

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Doug Kelly

Manager: Andrew Walton

Superintendent: Scott Spooner

Founded: 1922

Architect: Thomas Bendelow

Holes: 18

HURON MEADOWS METROPARK GC

8765 Hammel Rd. Brighton, MI 48116

Pro Shop: (810) 231-4084

Web: golf.metroparks.com

Facebook: Huron Meadows

Metropark

Twitter: @MIMetroparks

Type: Public

Manager: Al Gapske

Superintendent: Brad Lazroff

Founded: 1984

Architect: Sue Nyquist

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

HURON SHORES GC

1441 N. Lakeshore Rd. Port Sanilac, MI 48469

Pro Shop: (810) 622-9961

Web: huronshoresgolfclub.com

Facebook: Huron Shores Golf

Club

Type: Public

Manager: Jeremy Hurley

Superintendent: Jeff Kosal

Holes: 18

IIDYL WYLD GC

35786 5 Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48154

Pro Shop: (734) 464-6325

Web: golflivonia.com

Facebook: Golf Livonia

Twitter: @GolfLivonia

Type: Public

Director of Golf Services: Tom Welsh

Manager/Professional: Jeremy Busscher

Superintendent: Ryan Maxwell Holes: 18

IMA BROOKWOOD GC

6045 Davison Rd. Burton, MI 48509

Pro Shop: (810) 742-4930

Web: brookwoodgolfclub.com

Facebook: IMA Brookwood Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner: IMA Recreation

Director of Marketing: Diane Wojciechowski, (810) 249-7060

Director of Golf/Superintendent: Chris Allard, (810) 742-3140

Founded: 1938

Holes: 18

INDIAN HILLS GC

Okemos (517) 349-1010

INDIAN HILLS GC

Stephenson (906) 753-4781

photo:

Indianwood G&CC, New Course, Hole No. 5

INDIAN LAKE G&CC

Manistique (906) 341-5600

INDIAN LAKE HILLS GC

Eau Claire (269) 782-2540

INDIAN RIVER GC

3301 Chippewa Beach Rd.

Indian River, MI 49749

Club: (231) 238-7011

Pro Shop: (231) 238-7011

Web: indianrivergolfclub.com

Facebook: Indian River Golf Club

Type: Semiprivate

Manager/Head Professional: Corey Crowell

Superintendent: Pat Whitman

Founded: 1923

Architects: Warner Bowen/ Wilfrid Reid

Holes: 18

INDIAN RUN GC

Scotts (269) 327-1327

INDIAN SPRINGS METROPARK

5100 Indian Tr.

White Lake, MI 48386

Pro Shop: (248) 625-7870

Web: golf.metroparks.com

Facebook: Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Twitter: @MIMetroparks

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Jerry Cyr

Golf Manager: Joe Fulton

Superintendent: Troy Rice

Founded: 1989

Architect: Sue Nyquist

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

INDIAN TRAILS GC

2776 Kalamazoo Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Pro Shop: (616) 245-2021

Web: indiantrailsgc.org

Type: Public

Superintendent: Craig Kooeinga Holes: 18

Founded: 1928

INDIANWOOD G&CC

1081 Indianwood Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48361

Club: (248) 693-9100

Pro Shop: (248) 693-8049

Web: iwgcc.com/home/

Type: Private

Owner: Stan Aldridge

Club Manager: Samantha Strozynski

Director of Golf: David Zink

Golf Services Manager: Val Bragen

Professional: Jody Berklich

Superintendent: Dave Makulski

New Course

Architects: Jerry Pate/Bob Cupp

Holes: 18

Old Course

Architect: Wilfred Reid

Holes: 18

INKSTER VALLEY GC

2150 Middlebelt Rd.

Inkster, MI 48141

Pro Shop: (734) 722-8020

Web: inkstervalleygolf.com

Twitter: @inkstergolf

Type: Public

Manager: Eric Bergsrud

Superintendent: Bill Paul

Founded: 1998

Architect: Harry Bowers

Holes: 18

THE INN AT ST. JOHN’S

44045 5 Mile Rd.

Plymouth, MI 48170

Club: (734) 414-0600

Pro Shop: (734) 453-1047

Web: theinnatstjohns.com

Facebook: The Inn at St. Johns

Twitter: @theinnatstjohns

Type: Public

Manager: Paul Wegert

Director of Golf: Jim Mrozinski

Superintendent: David Pawluk

Holes: 27

INTERLOCHEN GC

10586 US 31 S Interlochen, MI

Pro Shop: (231) 275-7311

Facebook: @InterlochenGolf

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Brad Dean

Founded: 1965

Architect: Hubert Morris

Holes: 18

THE INTIMIDATOR

Reed City (231) 832-5616

INVERNESS CC

13893 N. Territorial Rd.

Chelsea, MI 48118

Pro Shop: (734) 475-8746

Web: inverness-mi.com

Facebook: Inverness Country Club

Type: Private

Clubhouse Manager: Natalie Burke

Professional: Doug Otto

Superintendent: Wes Keister

Founded: 1926

Architect: Dan Denton

Holes: 9

IRISH HILLS GC

Onsted (517) 467-2997

IRISH OAKS GC

Gladstone (906) 428-2616

IRON HORSE GC AT DOUBLE R RANCH

Belding (877) 794-0520

IRON RIVER CC

Iron River (906) 265-3161

IRONWOOD GC

6902 E Highland Rd.

Howell, MI 48843

Pro Shop: (517) 546-3211

Web: golfironwood.com

Facebook: @IronwoodGolfClub.

HowellMI

Twitter: @GolfironwoodMI

Type: Public

Owner: John Pardun

Director of Golf: John Utter

Superintendent: Larry Garagiola

Founded: 1990

Holes: 18

IRONWOOD GC

Byron Center (616) 538-4000

IRONWOOD LINKS GC

Mason (517) 676-3116

ISLAND HILLS GC

23510 Island Hills Dr. Centreville, MI 49032

Pro Shop: (269) 467-7261

Web: islandhillsgolf.com

Facebook: Island Hills Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner: Island Hills, LLC.

Professional: Mark Versteeg

Founded: 1999

Architect: Raymond Hearn Golf

Designs Holes: 18

IYOPAWA ISLAND GC

Coldwater (517) 238-2216

JJAWOR’S GRATIOT GOLF CENTER

Roseville (586) 293-9836

THE JEWEL

Mackinaw Island (906) 847-3331

THE JEWEL OF GRAND BLANC

5270 Perry Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Pro Shop: (810) 694-5960

Web: jewelgolf.com

Type: Public

Owners: Jerry Drudi/Mark

Hopkins

Manager: Mark Hopkins

Superintendent: Chris Lewandowski

Architects: Jerry Matthews/Larry Mancour

Holes: 36

KKALAMAZOO CC

1609 Whites Rd.

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Club: (269) 345-6149

Pro Shop: (269) 344-0752

Web: kalamazoocountryclub.com

Facebook: Kalamazoo Country Club

Twitter: @kzoocc

Type: Private

Professional: Kyle Horton

Superintendent: John Fulling, (269) 345-5013

Founded: 1909

Architect: Tom Bendelow

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified Caddies Available

KATKE GC

1003 Perry Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307

Pro Shop: (231) 591-3765

Web: katkegolf.com

Facebook: Katke Golf Course, Ferris State University

Twitter: @KatkeGolfCourse

Instagram: @KatkeGolf

Type: University/Public

Director of Golf: Chris Bigford

Professional: Brian Corwin

Superintendent: Tony Geib

Architect: Frank Beard

Holes: 21

Practice Range and Golf Learning Center

KAUFMAN GC

4807 Clyde Park SW Wyoming, MI 48509

Pro Shop: (616) 538-5050

Web: kentcountyparks.org/ kaufman

Facebook: Kaufman Golf Course

Type: Public

Owner: Kent County Parks

Clubouse Manager: Ben Rabourn, (616) 538-7647

Superintendent: Mike Leavitt, (616) 538-7790

Architect: Bruce Matthews Holes: 18

KEARSLEY LAKE GC

4266 E. Pierson Rd. Flint, MI 48506

Club: (810) 736-0930

Web: flintcitygolfllc.com

Facebook: Kearsley Lake Golf Course

Twitter: @KearsleyLakeGolf

Type: Public

Owner: Frank Preketes

Superintendent: Joseph Glynn

Holes: 18

KENSINGTON

METROPARK GC

13760 High Ridge Dr. Brighton, MI 48114

Pro Shop: (810) 227-8916

Web: golf.metroparks.com

Facebook: Kensington Metropark

Twitter: @MIMetroparks

Type: Public

Golf Manager: Paul Deluca

Superintendent: Paul Dushane

Founded: 1961

Architect: Hugh Lamley

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

KENT CC

1600 College Ave. NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Club: (616) 363-6811

Pro Shop: (616) 363-6112

Web: kentcountryclub.com

Twitter: @KentCountryClub

Type: Private

Clubhouse Manager: Scott Ninemeier

Head Golf Professional: Matt Swan

Founded: 1896

Architect: Donald Ross

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

KEWEENAW MOUNTAIN LODGE & GOLF COURSE

Copper Harbor (906) 289-4403

KINGSLEY CLUB

600 Niblick Tr. Kingsley, MI 49649

Pro Shop: (231) 263-3000

Web: kingsleyclub.com

Twitter: @kingsleyclub

Type: Private

Owners: Edward C. Walker

General Manager/Professional:

Justin Mack

Superintendent: Dan Lucas, (231) 263-3009

Architect: Mike DeVries

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

KLINGER LAKE CC

21050 W. US 12 Sturgis, MI 49091

Club: (269) 651-7453

Pro Shop: (269) 651-4653

Web: klingerlakecc.com

Facebook: Klinger Lake Country Club

Type: Private

Manager/Professional: Patrick Hagerty

Superintendent: Rick Freske

Holes: 18

KNOLL VIEW GC

AuGres (989) 876-4653

KNOLLWOOD CC

5050 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Club: (248) 855-1800

Pro Shop: (248) 855-0825

Web: knollwoodcountryclub.net

Facebook: Knollwood Country Club

Twitter: @KnollwoodCC

Type: Private

Manager: Tracy Wilson

Professional: Tom Fortuna

Superintendent: Andy Keilen

A B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

(248) 855-9716

Golf Services Manager: Jeff

Gniewek/Chris Zito

Founded: 1925

Architect: Arthur Ham / George McLean

Holes: 18

LL’ANSE GC

Hancock (906) 524-6600

LAC VIEUX DESERT GC

Watersmeet, (906) 358-0303

LAKE CORA HILLS GC

56640 Country Rd. 671

Paw Paw, MI 49079

Pro Shop: (269) 657-4074

Web: LakeCoraGolf.com

Facebook: Lake Cora Hills Golf Club

Twitter: @LakeCoraHills

Type: Public

Owner: Bert Cooper

Manager: Matt Smith

Superintendent: Jim Johnson (269) 657-2526

Holes: 18

LAKE DOSTER GC

116 Country Club Blvd.

Plainwell, MI 49080

Pro Shop: (269) 685-5308

Web: lakedostergolf.com

Facebook: Lake Doster Golf Club

Twitter: @LakeDosterGC

Type: Semiprivate

Owner: Todd Hartson

Manager: Tim Hartson

Professional: Matt Rayman

Superintendent: Dan Haagsma

Architect: Charlie Scott

Holes: 18

LAKE ERIE

METROPARK GC

14786 Lee Rd.

Brownstown, MI 48173

Pro Shop: (734) 379-0048

Web: golf.metroparks.com

Facebook: Lake Erie Metropark

Twitter: @MIMetroparks

Type: Public

Park Operations Manager: Jeff Linn

Superintendent: Brian Banyai

Architect: Sue Nyquist

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

LAKE FOREST GC

3110 W. Ellsworth

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Pro Shop: (734) 994-8580 ext. 1

Web: lakeforestgc.com

Facebook: Lake Forest Golf Club & Practice Center

Twitter: @LakeForestGC

Type: Public

Owner/Manager: Gilda Johnson

Director of Golf: Buzz Argersinger

PGA Teaching Professional: Doug White

Superintendent: Timothy Schumacher

Founded: 1999

Architect: Golf Services Group

Holes: 18

Walking Permitted (except Sat. and Sun. before noon)

LAKE LEANN GC

Somerset Center (517) 688-3445

LAKE MICHIGAN

HILLS GC

2520 Kerlikowske Rd. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Pro Shop: (269) 849-2722

Web: lakemichiganhills.com

Facebook: Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club

Twitter: @TheHillsGolf

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Paul Cornwell

Superintendent: Kevin Krohne

Holes: 18

LAKE MONTEREY GC AT SANDY PINES RESORT

Dorr (616) 896-8118

LAKE O’ THE HILLS GC

Haslett (517) 339-9445

LAKE ST. CLAIR

METROPARK GC

Harrison Twp. (586) 463-4581

LAKELAND HILLS GC

Jackson (517) 764-5292

LAKELANDS G&CC

8760 Chilson Rd.

Brighton, MI 48116

Club: (810) 231-3000

Pro Shop: (810) 231-3010

Web: lakelandsgolf.com

Facebook: Lakelands Golf and Country Club

Type: Private

Manager: Joanne Dinser

Professional: Eric Martin

Superintendent: Christian Koval

Founded: 1922

Holes: 18

LAKES OF TAYLOR GC

25505 Northline Rd.

Taylor, MI 48180

Pro Shop: (734) 287-2100

Web: taylorgolf.com

Facebook: Lakes of Taylor Golf Club

Type: Public

General Manager: Ian Walker

Golf Services Manager: Kelsey

Sutyak

Director of Golf: George Sutherland

Assistant Golf Director: Ian Walker

Superintendent: Robert Makowski

Founded: 1995

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

LAKES OF THE NORTH GC

8151 Pineview Dr. Mancelona, MI 49659

Pro Shop: (231) 585-6800

Web: lakesofthenorthgc.com

Type: Public

Manager: Jeff Kohl

Professional: Robert Diroff

Superintendent: Scott Brown

Holes: 18

LAKESIDE GC

Gladwin (989) 426-1664

LAKESIDE LINKS GC

5369 W. Chauvez Rd. Ludington, MI 49431

Pro Shop: (231) 843-3660

Web: lakesidelinks.com

Facebook: Lakeside Links Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner/Superintendent: George Towns

Professional: Scott Ashley

Founded: 1987

Holes: 27

LAKEVIEW HILLS GOLF RESORT

6560 E. Peck Rd. Lexington, MI 48450

Club: (810) 359-7333

Pro Shop: (810) 359-8901

Web: lakeviewhills.com

Facebook: Lakeview Hills Golf

Resort

Twitter: @Lakeviewhills

Type: Semiprivate

Owner: Thomas Fabbri

Manager: Sue Willis

Professional: Dennis Fabbri

Superintendent: Rick Fabbri

Holes: 36

LAKEWOOD ON THE GREEN Cadillac (231) 468-3344

LAKEWOOD SHORES RESORT

7751 Cedar Lake Rd. Oscoda, MI 48750

Pro Shop: (989) 739-2073

Web: lakewoodshores.com

Facebook: Lakewood Shores Resort

Type: Resort

Owner: Stan Aldridge

Professional: Craig Peters

Superintendent: Rick York, (989) 739-2311

Blackshire

Architect: Kevin Aldridge Holes: 18

The Gailes

Architects: Kevin Aldridge/Bob Cupp Holes: 18

The Serradalla

Architect: Bruce Matthews Holes: 18

Wee Links Holes: 9

LAPEER CC

Lapeer (810) 664-2442

LEANING TREE GC

Wales (810) 367-3528

LEDGE MEADOWS GC

1801 E. Grand Ledge Hwy. Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Pro Shop: (517) 627-7492

Web: ledgemeadowsgolfcourse.com

Facebook: Ledge Meadows Golf Course

Type: Public

Owners: Harold Weeks/Scott Kelly

Manager: Harold Weeks

Superintendent: Scott Kelly Holes: 18

THE LEGACY

Ottawa Lake (734) 854-1101

THE LEGACY AT HASTINGS

1550 N. Broadway Hastings, MI 49058

Pro Shop: (269) 945-2756

Web: legacyathastings.com

Facebook: The Legacy at Hastings

Type: Private

General Manager: Matt Kirkendall

Director of Golf: Luke Poholski

Professional: Stu Spyker

Founded: 1921

Architect: Jack Deray/Bruce Matthews (Redesign) Holes: 18

LELAND CC

184 N. Fifth St. Leland, MI 49654

Club: (231) 256-9721

Web: lelandcc.com

Type: Private

Manager: Andrew Palmer

Professional: Lee Houteman

Founded: 1914

Architects: Charles Wilder/C.D.

Wagstaff (Bruce Hepner redesign) Holes: 18

LENAWEE CC

Adrian (517) 265-8227

LES CHENEAUX CLUB

Cedarville (906) 484-3606

photo: nile young

Kingsley Club, Hole No. 16

LESLIE PARK GC

2120 Traver Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Pro Shop: (734) 794-6245

Web: a2golf.org

Facebook: Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation

Twitter: @A2Parks

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Doug Kelly

Manager: Andrew Walton

Founded: 1967

Architects: E. Lawrence Packard/ Arthur Hills Holes: 18

MTESP Certified Audubon International Certified

LITCHFIELD GREENS GC

Litchfield (517) 542-3121

LINCOLN CC

Grand Rapids (616) 453-6348

LINCOLN GC

4907 Whitehall Rd.

Muskegon, MI 49445

Club: (231) 766-3636 ext. 2

Pro Shop: (231) 766-3636 ext. 1

Web: lincolngolfcourse.com

Facebook: Lincoln Golf Club

Type: Semiprivate

Professional: Jeff Gowell

Superintendent: Steve Schultz

Founded: 1927

Holes: 18

LINCOLN HILLS GOLF CLUB

1527 N. Lakeshore Dr. Ludington, MI 49431

Pro Shop: (231) 843-4666

Web: lincolnhillsgc.com

Facebook: Lincoln Hills Golf Club

Type: Semiprivate

Director of Golf: Erica Reed

Superintendent: Dan Contreras

Holes: 18

LINCOLN HILLS GOLF COURSE

2666 W. 14 Mile Rd.

Birmingham, MI 48009

Pro Shop: (248) 530-1670

Web: golfbirmingham.org

Facebook: City Government of Birmingham, MI

Twitter: @bhamgov

Type: Semiprivate

Director of Golf Operations: Jacky Brito, PGA

Superintendent: Bryan Grill

Founded: 1964

Holes: 9

LINKS AT BOWEN LAKE

12990 Bradshaw Dr. Gowen, MI 49326

Mailing: P.O. Box 99 Gowen, MI 49326

Pro Shop: (616) 984-9916

Web: linksatbowenlake.com

Facebook: The Links at Bowen

Lake

Type: Public

Owner: Wayne & Vicki Korson –

Links at Bowen Inc.

General Manager: Vicki Korson

Superintendent: Bob Klingbeil

Founded: 1998

Architect: William Newcomb Holes: 18

Carts Mandatory

THE LINKS AT CRYSTAL LAKE

800 Golf Dr. Pontiac, MI 48341

Phone: (248) 758-3966

Web: tlacl.com

Facebook: The Links at Crystal Lake

Twitter: @TLACL

Manager: Ryan Parker

Superintendent: John Lewis Holes: 18

THE LINKS AT GATEWAY

33290 Gateway Dr. Romulus, MI 48174

Pro Shop: (734) 721-4100

Web: linksatgateway.com

Facebook: Links at Gateway Golf Course

Type: Public

Owners: Daniel & Dennis Ross

Professional: James Finch

Superintendent: Carol Gerulis

Founded: 2000

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

THE LINKS AT HUNTERS RIDGE GC

8101 Byron Rd. Howell, MI 48855

Pro Shop: (517) 545-4653

Web: golfhuntersridge.com

Facebook: @golfhuntersridge

Type: Public

Owner: Cohoctah Golf Inc.

General Manager: Peter Kendra

Founded: 1995

Holes: 18

LINKS OF LAKE ERIE GOLF & BANQUET

Monroe (734) 384-1177

LINKS AT ROLLING MEADOWS

Holland (616) 395-5926

LINKS OF EDMORE

Edmore (989) 427-3241

LINKS OF NOVI

50395 10 Mile Rd.

Novi, MI 48374

Pro Shop: (248) 380-9595

Web: linksofnovi.com

Facebook: Links of Novi

Twitter: @linksofnovi

Type: Public

Owner: Singh Development

General Manager/Professional:

Ken Johnston

Superintendent: Mike Daily, (248) 380-9595

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 27

LOCHENHEATH GC

7951 Turnberry Circle

Williamsburg, MI 49690

Pro Shop: (231) 938-9800

Web: lochenheath.com

Facebook: LochenHeath Golf

Club

Twitter: @lochenheathgolf

Type: Private

General Manager: Kevin O’Brien

Professional: Terry Crick

Superintendent: Joe

Ettawageshik

Holes: 18

LOCHMOOR CLUB

1018 Sunningdale

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Club: (313) 886-1010

Pro Shop: (313) 884-3820

Web: lochmoorclub.com

Facebook: Lochmoor Club

Twitter: @LochmoorC

Type: Private

General Manager: Tom Hauff

Professional: Kyle Martin

Superintendent: Dylan

MacMaster, (313) 881-8112

G o lf Services Manager: Steve

Backon

Founded: 1917

Architects: John S. Sweeney/ Walter Travis

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

Caddies Available

LOGGERS TRACE AT SPRINGPORT HILLS

5184 E. Springport Rd.

Harrisville, MI 48740

Pro Shop: (989) 724-5611

Web: loggerstrace.net

Facebook: Loggers Trace/ Springport Hills Golf Course

Type: Public

Owner: Steve Ashford

Professional: Sue Treciak

Founded: 1972

Springport Hills GC Holes: 9

Loggers Trace Holes: 18

LOON GOLF RESORT

4400 Championship Dr.

Gaylord, MI 49735

Pro Shop: (989) 732-4454

Web: loongolfresort.com

Facebook: Loon Golf

Resort

Twitter: @LoonGolf

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Rob Schrader

Superintendent: Dave Bebble

The Loon

Founded: 1994

Architect: Mike Husby

Holes: 18

The Lakes 1233 Opal Lake Rd. Gaylord, MI 49735

Founded: 1988

Holes: 18

Architect: Jerry Matthews

The Ridge

4815 Old US-27 South Gaylord, MI 49735

Holes: 18

Architect: Mike Husby

Walking Not Permitted

LOST LAKE WOODS

CLUB

4243 Lost Lake Tr. Lincoln, MI 48742

Club: (989) 736-8197

Pro Shop: (989) 736-8412

Web: lostlakewoodsclub.com

Facebook: Lost Lake Woods Club

Type: Private

Professional: Jim Dennis

Superintendent: Brian Holmes, (989) 736-6493

Architects: Killian/Nugent Holes: 18

Founded: 1926

THE LYNX GC

900 Lincoln Rd. Otsego, MI 49078

Pro Shop: (269) 694-5969

Web: lynxgc.com

Facebook: LynxGC

Type: Public

Owner/Manager: Jim Szilagyi

Superintendent: Bill Eitel

Architects: Charles & Jon Scott

Founded: 1997

Holes: 18

LYON OAKS GC

52251 Pontiac Tr. Wixom, MI 48393

Pro Shop: (248) 437-1488

Web: OaklandCountyParks.com

Facebook: Lyon Oaks Golf Course

Type: Public

Pro Shop General Manager/PGA

Professional: Aaron Bush

Superintendent: Shayne Skolnik

Architect: Arthur Hills Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

MMACATAWA GC

4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd. Holland, MI 49424

Pro Shop: (616) 212-2600

Web: macatawagc.com

Facebook: @MacatawaGolfClub

Twitter: @MacatawaLegends

Type: Semiprivate

Professional: Michael Prior

Superintendent: Kevin Haack

Architect: Ray Hearn Design

Founded: 2005

Holes: 18

THE MACKINAW CLUB

Carp Lake (231) 537-4955

THE MAJESTIC GC

9600 Crouse Rd. Hartland, MI 48353

Pro Shop: (810) 632-5235

Web: majesticgolf.com

Facebook: The Majestic @ Lake Walden Golf Course

Type: Public

Owner/Manager: Bill Fountain

Professional: Steve Tannar

Superintendent: Justin Peckens

Founded: 1994

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 27

MALLARD GC East Jordan (231) 536-3636

MANISTEE G&CC

500 Cherry Rd. P.O. Box 487

Manistee, MI 49660

Pro Shop: (231) 723-2509

Web: manisteegolfandcc.com

Facebook: Manistee Golf & Country Club

Type: Semiprivate

Professional: Zack Robison

Superintendent: Jordan Tiefenthal

Founded: 1901

Architects: Thomas Bendelow/ H.B. Matthews Holes: 18

MANISTEE NATIONAL GOLF & RESORT

4797 US-31 S. Manistee, MI 49660

Pro Shop: (231) 398-0123

Web: manisteenational.com

Facebook: Manistee National Golf and Resort

Type: Public/Resort

Owner: Harbor Golf

Director of Golf/PGA

Professional: Denis Meikle

Superintendent: Joel Swanson

Canthooke Valley

Architect: Gary Pulsipher

Holes: 18

Cutter’s Ridge

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

A B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

MANITOU PASSAGE GC

4600 S. Club Dr.

Cedar, MI 49621

Club: (888) 656-7572

Pro Shop: (231) 228-6000

Web: manitoupassagegolfclub.com

Facebook: Manitou Passage Golf Club

Twitter: @ManitouGolfClub

Type: Public

Owner: Hickory Sticks LLC

Manager: Kevin Grubb

Superintendent: Jack Wilhelm

Architect: Arnold Palmer Design Co.

Holes: 18

MAPLE BROOK GC

681 Lansing St.

Charlotte, MI 48813

Pro Shop: (517) 543-1570

Facebook: Maple Brook Golf Club

Owner: Jim Cicorelli

General Manager: Chris Mann

Superintendent: Brent Collins, (517) 719-8404

Type: Public

Holes: 9

MAPLE CREEK GC

8400 S. Genuine Rd.

Shepherd, MI 48883

Golf Shop: (989) 828-6315 ext. 2

Web: maplecreekgolf-shepherd.com

Facebook: Maple Creek Golf - Shepherd

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Nicholas Cononico Jr.

Holes: 18

MAPLE GROVE GC

Lambertville (734) 854-6777

MAPLE HILL GC

Wyoming (616) 538-0290

MAPLE HILL LAKESHORE

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE

Fruitport (231) 865-3379

MAPLE HILLS GC

Augusta (616) 731-4430

MAPLE LANE GC

33203 Maple Lane Dr.

Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Pro Shop: (586) 795-4000 ext. 2

Web: maplelanegolf.com

Facebook: Maple Lane Golf Club

Twitter: @MapleLaneGC

Type: Public

Holes: 54

Owners: Moceri Cos.

Food & Beverage Manager: Lisa Parak

General Manager/Professional: Chad Byron

Superintendent: Robert Faria, (586) 268-2130

West Course

Architects: Clarence Wolfrom/ Carl P. Roehl

Founded: 1926

Holes: 18

East Course

Architects: Clarence Wolfrom/ Carl P. Roehl

Founded: 1926 Holes: 18

North Course

Architects: Clarence Wolfrom/ Carl P. Roehl

Founded: 1926 Holes: 18

MAPLE LEAF GC

158 N. Mackinaw

Linwood, MI 48634

Pro Shop: (989) 697-3531

Web: golfmapleleaf.com

Facebook: Maple Leaf Golf Course – MI

Twitter: @golfmapleleaf

Type: Public

Owner: Jezowski Family

Managers: Deb Beson/Dee Jezowski

Superintendent: Dan Jezowski, (989) 697-3930

Architect: Bill Childs

Founded: July 1963 Holes: 27

MAPLE RIVER RESORT

Brutus (231) 529-6574

MARLETTE GC

Marlette (989) 635-3009

MARQUETTE TRAILS GC

Baldwin (231) 898-2450

MARSHALL CC

151 Lyon Lake Rd.

Marshall, MI 49068

Pro Shop: (269) 781-1182

Web: marshallcountryclub.com

Facebook: Marshall Country Club

Type: Private Manager: Tom Sowles

Superintendent: Josh Coles, (269) 832-9577

Holes: 18

MARYSVILLE GC

2080 River Rd.

Marysville, MI 48040

Pro Shop: (810) 364-4653

Web: cityofmarysvillemi.com

Type: Public

Director of Golf/Superintendent: Brian Lents

Professional: Ken Oles

Architect: Lions Club/Don Childs

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

MARYWOOD GC

Battle Creek (269) 968-1168

MEADOWBROOK CC

40941 W. 8 Mile Rd.

Northville, MI 48167

Club: (248) 349-3600

Pro Shop: (248) 349-3606

Web: meadowbrookcountryclub.com

Twitter: @Meadowbrook_CC

Type: Private

Professional: Mark Stevens

Architect: Willie Park Jr.

(restoration by Andy Staples, 2016)

Founded: 1916

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

THE MEADOWS GC AT GVSU

4645 W. Campus Dr. Allendale, MI 49401

Pro Shop: (616) 331-1004

Web: gvsu.edu/meadows

Type: University/Public

Manager: Don Underwood, PGA

Professional: Steve Milewski, PGA

Superintendent: Ron Dahlin

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

THE MEDALIST GC

15701 N. Drive North Marshall, MI 49068

Pro Shop: (269) 789-4653

Web: themedalist.com

Facebook: The Medalist Golf Club

Type: Public

Manager: Lowell Weaver

Superintendent: Alan Blonde, (269) 789-0408

Founded: 1996

Architect: William Newcomb

Holes: 18

MERIDIAN SUN GC

1018 Haslett Rd. Haslett, MI 48840

Pro Shop: (517) 339-8281

Web: meridiansungc.com

Facebook: Meridian Sun Golf Club

Twitter: @MeridianSunGC

Type: Public

Owner/Director of Golf/

Manager: Bill Mory

Managers: Matt & Stephanie Wagemann

Superintendent: Josh Fitzgerald

Founded: 1964

Holes: 18

METAMORA G&CC

1600 Club Dr. Metamora, MI 48455

Club: (248) 969-2120

Web: metamoragolf.com

Facebook: Metamora Golf and Country Club

Twitter: @MetamoraGolf

Type: Semiprivate

Manager/Director of Golf: Rick Fleming

Superintendent: Andrew Dalton

Founded: 1990

Architect: Don Childs & Associates

Holes: 18

MICHAYWE PINES GC

1535 Opal Lake Rd.

Gaylord, MI 49735

Pro Shop: (989) 939-8911

Web: michaywepines.com

Facebook: Michaywe

Type: Public

Manager: Mary Woodhouse

Director of Golf: Judy Mason

photo:

Manistee National Golf & Resort

Superintendent: Mike Normand, (989) 939-8714

Architect: Don Childs

Holes: 18

Walking Permitted Mon.-Thur. Only

MICHIGAN MEADOWS GC Casco (586) 727-7029

MICHIGAN TECH/ PORTAGE LAKE GC

46789 N. Hwy. US-41

Houghton, MI 49931

Pro Shop: (906) 487-2641

Web: mtu.edu/golfcourse

Facebook: Michigan Technological University

Type: Public

General Manager/Head

Professional: Mark Maroste

Superintendent: John Williamson, (906) 487-3423

Holes: 18

MIDLAND CC

1120 W. St. Andrews

Midland, MI 48641

Club: (989) 832-8866

Golf Shop: (989) 832-3074

Web: midlandcc.net

Facebook: Midland Country Club

Twitter: @midlandcc

Type: Private

General Manager: Todd Beals

Professional: Jim Deiters

Superintendent: Kevin Welp

Architects: Jerry Matthews (original design)/Craig Schreiner (2008)

Holes: 18

MILES OF GOLF/ KENDALL ACADEMY

3113 Carpenter Rd.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Business: (734) 973-9004

Web: milesofgolf.com

Facebook: Miles of Golf

Twitter: @milesofgolf

Type: Golf Shop/ Driving Range/ Teaching Academy

Owner: Chris Mile

Professional: Dave Kendall

Manager: Doug Davis/Brent Norton/Conor Dillon

MILHAM PARK GC

4200 Lovers Lane

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Pro Shop: (269) 344-7639

Web: kmgagolf.com

Facebook: KMGA – Milham Park, Eastern Hills & Red Arrow Golf Courses

Twitter: @Kmgagolf

Type: Public

Manager/Director of Golf: Dean Marks

Professional: Joe Prior

Superintendent: Ron Williams/ Rick Laux

Architect: Bob Millar

Founded: 1931

Holes: 18

MILL RACE GC

Jonesville (517) 849-9439

THE MINES GC

330 Covell Ave. SW

Grand Rapids, MI 49534

Pro Shop: (616) 791-7544

Web: minesgolfcourse.com

Facebook: The Mines Golf Course

Twitter: @GolfMines

Instagram: @minesgolf

Type: Public

General Manager/Head Golf

Professional: Brad Steffen

Architect: Mike DeVries

Founded: 2005

Holes: 18

MISSAUKEE GC

Lake City (231) 839-2901

MISTWOOD GC

7568 Ole White Dr.

Lake Ann, MI 49650

Pro Shop: (231) 275-5500

Web: mistwoodgolf.com

Facebook: Mistwood Golf Course

Type: Public

Owner: Abel Ellingson

Architects: Jerry Matthews/ Ray Hearn

Holes: 27

MONROE G&CC

Monroe (734) 241-5190

THE MOORS GC

7877 Moorsbridge Rd.

Portage, MI 49002

Pro Shop: (269) 323-8873

Web: moorsgolf.com

Facebook: The Moors Golf Club

Type: Private

Director of Golf: Eric Smith

Professional: Chris Bathje

Superintendent: Mark Ostrander, (269) 323-2680

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

MOOSE RIDGE GC

11801 Doane Rd.

South Lyon, MI 48178

Pro Shop: (248) 446-9030

Web: mooseridgegolfcourse.com

Facebook: Moose Ridge Golf

Course & Grille

Twitter: @MooseRidgeGolf

Type: Public

General Manager: Ryan Erxleben

Superintendent: Scott DePuydt

Architect: Ray Hearn

Holes: 18

MORRISON LAKE CC

Saranac (616) 642-9528

MOSS RIDGE GC & BANQUET CENTER

13545 Apple Ave.

Ravena, MI 49451

Pro Shop: (231) 853-5665

Web: mossridge.com

Type: Public

Owner: Rich Kent

General Manager: David Ingles

Superintendent: Jake Huizenga

Founded: 1997

Holes:18

MOUNT PLEASANT CC

3686 E. River Rd.

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Club: (989) 772-1591

Web: mtpleasantcc.com

Facebook: Mt. Pleasant Country Club

Twitter: @MtPleasantCC

Type: Private

General Manager/Professional: Rex Wiggins

Founded: 1921

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

MOUNTAIN FLOWERS GC (AT THE HOMESTEAD)

Glen Arbor (231) 334-5505

MUELLER'S VALLEY VIEW

FARM GC

Saginaw (989) 781-1248

MULBERRY HILLS GC

3530 Noble Rd. Oxford, MI 48370

Pro Shop: (248) 628-2808

Web: mulberryhills.com

Facebook: Mulberry Hills Golf Club

Twitter: @GolfMulberry

Type: Public

Owner: Gail Clayton

Director of Golf: Todd Moore

Superintendent: Ron Stafford

Founded: 1962

Architect: Franklin Clayton Holes: 18

MULLENHURST GC

9810 Mullen Rd. Delton, MI 49046

Pro Shop: (269) 623-8383

Type: Public

Facebook: Mullenhurst Golf Course

Owner: Richard Enyart

Manager/Superintendent: Kent Enyart

Founded: 1974

Architect: Richard Enyart

Holes: 18

MULLETT LAKE CC

7475 Mullett Lake Rd.

Mullett Lake, MI 49761

Club: (231) 627-5971

Type: Semi-Private Web: mullettlakecc.com

Facebook: Mullett Lake Country Club

Manager: Vickie Berden-Huyck

Superintendent: Rich Malenfant

Founded: 1921

Holes: 9

MUNOSCONG GC

Pickford (906) 647-9812

MUSKEGON CC

2801 Lakeshore Dr. Muskegon, MI 49441

Club: (231) 755-3737

Pro Shop: (231) 755-1841

Web: muskegoncc.com

Facebook: Muskegon Country Club

Twitter: @MuskegonCC1908

Type: Private

Director of Golf: Stephany Pawlowski

Superintendent: Jeff Hopkins, (231) 759-0694

Architect: Donald Ross

Holes: 18

MYSTIC CREEK GOLF & BANQUET CENTER

One Champions Circle

Milford, MI 48380

Pro Shop: (248) 684-3333

Web: mysticcreekgolfclub.com

Facebook: Mystic Creek Golf Club & Banquet Center

Twitter: @dearbornrec Moors GC

B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

Type: Public

Owner: City of Dearborn

Manager/Professional: Trent Smith

Superintendent: (248) 684-7886 Holes: 27

THE MYTH GOLF & BANQUET CENTER

850 Stoney Creek Rd.

Oakland, MI 48363

Pro Shop: (248) 693-7170

Web: golfthemyth.com

Facebook: Myth Golf and Banquets

Twitter: @MythGolfCourse

Type: Public

Manager: Matthew Miller

Superintendent: Dave Christensen

Holes: 18 N

NAHMA RESORTS GC

Rapid River (906) 644-2648

THE NATURAL AT BEAVER CREEK RESORT

4706 W. Otsego Lake Dr.

Gaylord, MI 49735

Pro Shop: (989) 732-1785

Web: thenaturalgolfcourse.com

Type: Public

Owner: Steven Lamb

Manager/Superintendent: Kevin Henley

Founded: 1992

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

NEWBERRY CC

5073 M-123

Newberry, MI 49868

Pro Shop: (906) 293-8422

Web: newberrycountryclub.com

Facebook: Newberry Country Club

Type: Public

Owner: Lance Byrns

Architect: Mike Husby

Founded: 1997 Holes: 18

THE NIGHTMARE

5745 Old 76 (M-55) West Branch, MI 48661

Pro Shop: (989) 345-1500

Web: thenightmare.golf

Facebook: The Dream The Nightmare

Type: Public

Owner/General Manager: Dan Courtemanche

Professional: Kyle Middleton

Superintendent: Justin Bickel, (989) 345-4628

Architect: John J. Gorney

Founded: 2003 Holes: 18

NORM’S GOLF CENTER

Portage (269) 321-6676

NORTH KENT GC

Rockford (616) 866-2659

NORTH SHORE GC

Menominee (906) 863-3026

NORTH STAR GC

Ithaca (989) 875-3841

NORTHERN MICHIGAN

UNIVERSITY GC

125 Chocolay Downs Golf Dr.

Marquette, MI 49855

Pro Shop: (906) 227-3111

Web: nmu.edu/golfcourse

Facebook: NMU Golf Course

Twitter: @nmugolfcourse

Manager: Glen Rochester

Superintendent: Mike Osier

Type: University/Public

Founded: 1993 Holes: 18

NORTHPORT CREEK GC

355 8th St.

Northport, MI 49670

Pro Shop: (231) 386-1088

Web: northportcreek.com

Facebook: Northport Creek Golf

Course

Type: Public

Owner: Village of Northport

Professional: Chris McCann

Superintendent: Brad Krolik

Founded: 2014

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 9

NORTHPORT POINT GC

Northport (231) 386-5871

NORTHVILLE HILLS GC

15565 Bay Hill Dr. Northville, MI 48168

Pro Shop: (734) 667-4653

Web: northvillehillsgolfclub.com

Facebook: Northville Hills Golf Club

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Jason Conlin

Superintendent: Andy Thoresen (734) 404-5197

Founded: 2000

Architect: Arnold Palmer

Holes: 18

NORTHWOOD GC

Fremont (231) 924-3380

OOAK CREST GC Norway (906) 563-5891

OAK LANE GC

800 N. Main

Webberville, MI 48892

Pro Shop: (517) 521-3900

Web: oaklanegolf.com

Facebook: Oak Lane Golf Course

Type: Public

Owner: James & Richard Simons

General Manager: Susan Simons

Holes: 18

OAK POINTE CC

4500 Club Dr. Brighton, MI 48116

Club: (810) 229-4554

Pro Shop: (810) 227-9194

Web: oak-pointe.com

Facebook: Oak Pointe Golf and Country Club

Type: Private

Director of Golf: Jason Rammler

Director of Golf Course

Maintenance: Lance Leonard (810) 227-4597

Honors Course

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

Championship Course

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

Walking Permitted (at club’s discretion)

OAK RIDGE GC

513 W. Pontaluna Rd.

Muskegon, MI 49444

Pro Shop: (231) 798-3660

Web: golfoakridgegc.com

Facebook: Oak Ridge Golf Club

Muskegon

Type: Public

Managers: Bud and Carla Grossnickle

Superintendent: Bud Grossnickle

Holes: 18

OAK RIDGE/MARSH

OAKS GC

35035 26 Mile Rd. Lenox, MI 48048

Pro Shop: (586) 749-5151

Web: oakridgegolf.com

Type: Public

Owners: Jim & John Amatangelo

Manager: Matt Amatangelo

Professional: Corky Marcinkowski

Superintendent: Glenn S. Korhorn

Holes: 36

OAKHURST G&CC

7000 Oakhurst Ln.

Clarkston, MI 48348

Club: (248) 391-3300

Pro Shop: (248) 391-3900

Web: oakhurstgolf.com

Facebook: Oakhurst Golf & Country Club

Type: Private Manager: Nick Trias

Professional: George Bowman

Superintendent: Adam Hosler, (248) 393-3353

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

OAKLAND HILLS CC

3951 W. Maple Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Club: (248) 644-2500

Pro Shop: (248) 433-0671

Web: oaklandhillscc.com

Type: Private

General Manager: Christine Pooler

Professional: Steve Brady

Golf Services Manager: Bob Byerlein, (248) 443-0674

North Course

Architects: Donald Ross/

Robert Trent Jones Holes: 18

Caddies Available

South Course

Architects: Donald Ross/ Robert Trent Jones Holes: 18

Caddies Available

OAKLAND HILLS GC Battle Creek (269) 965-0809

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY GOLF & LEARNING CENTER

480 S. Adams Rochester, MI 48309

Pro Shop: (248) 364-8360

Web: oakland.edu/ougolf.com

Type: Private

Manager: Bill Rogers

Professional: Perry Busse

Superintendent: Tom Schall, (248) 364-6322

MTESP Certified

R & S Sharf Course Holes: 18

Katke Cousins GC Holes: 18

THE OAKS AT KINCHELOE Kincheloe, (906) 495-5706

THE OASIS GOLF CENTER

Plymouth (734) 420-4653

OCEANA GC

3333 W. Weaver Rd. Shelby, MI 49455

Pro Shop: (231) 861-4211

photo: courtesy of the course

Muskegon CC, Hole No. 7

Web: oceanagolfclub.com

Facebook: @OceanaGolfClubPage

Twitter: @OceanaGolfClub

Instagram: oceanagolfclub

Type: Public

Owner: Jason Wenk

Professional: Marc Inglis

Superintendent: Corey Parmalee

Founded: 1962

Holes: 18

OLD CHANNEL TRAIL GC

8325 N. Old Channel Trail

Montague, MI 49437

Pro Shop: (231) 894-5076

Web: golfoct.com

Owner: Meriam Leeke

Superintendent: Dylan Smith

Founded: 1927

Holes: 27

Architects: Robert Bruce Harris/ Bruce Matthews/Jerry Matthews

OLD TOWN GOLF & SPORTLAND

Monroe (734) 242-4476

OLDE MILL GC

6101 West XY Ave.

Schoolcraft, MI 49087

Club: (269) 679-5625

Web: oldemillgolf.com

Facebook: OldeMillGolfCourse

Type: Public

Owner: Dean Marks

General Manager: Bob Bales

Holes: 18

Founded: 1958

Architect: Gil Stiver

ON THE DUNES SPORTS

Commerce Twp. (248) 313-9713

ONTONAGON GC

Ontonagon (906) 884-4130

ORCHARD HILLS CC

2841 Niles-Buchanan Rd. Buchanan, MI 49107

Club: (269) 695-5991

Pro Shop: (269) 695-5722

Web: orchardhillscc.com

Facebook: Orchard Hills Country Club

Twitter: @OHCCbuchanan

Type: Private Manager: Bill Loux

Superintendent: Scott Curtis (574) 276-0347

Holes: 18

ORCHARD HILLS GC

Shelbyville (269) 672-7096

OWOSSO CC

4200 N. Chipman Rd.

Owosso, MI 48867

Club: (989) 723-1470

Pro Shop: (989) 723-2592

Web: owossocountryclub.com

Facebook: @owossocountryclub

Type: Private

Director of Golf: Steve Wakulsky

Superintendent: Don Hartman

Founded: 1923

Architect: Tom Bendelow

Holes: 18

OXFORD HILLS GC

300 E. Drahner

Oxford, MI 48371

Pro Shop: (248) 628-2518

Web: oxfordhillsgolf.com

Facebook: Oxford Hills

Twitter: @OxfordHillsGolf

Type: Public

General Manager: Tim Kalohn

Assistant Manager: Jordan Quick

Superintendent: Jim Williamson, (248) 628-5558

Architect: John Hubbard

Holes: 18

PPAINT CREEK CC

2375 Stanton Rd.

Lake Orion, MI 48362

Club: (248) 693-4695

Pro Shop: (248) 693-9292

Web: paintcreekgolf.com

Facebook: Paint Creek Country Club

ORCHARD LAKE CC

5000 West Shore Dr.

Orchard Lake, MI 48324

Club: (248) 682-0100

Pro Shop: (248) 682-2500

Web: orchardlakecountryclub.com

Facebook: Orchard Lake Country Club

Twitter: @OrchardLakeCC

Type: Private

Superintendent: Aaron McMaster, (248) 682-2150

Golf Services Manager: John Gilbert

Head Professional: Brian Sleeman

Architects: Colt/Alison

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

THE ORCHARDS GC

62900 Campground Rd.

Washington, MI 48094

Pro Shop: (586) 786-7200

Web: orchards.com

Facebook: The Orchards Golf Club

Type: Public

Director of Golf: Jeff Stalcup

Superintendent: Robert King

Founded: 1993

Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Holes: 18

Type: Private

General Manager: Steve Rochon

Professional: Steve Vickery

Superintendent: Ryan Schlesselman (248) 693-9471

Architect: Don Childs Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

PAW PAW LAKE GC

Watervliet (269) 463-3831

PEBBLEWOOD CC

Bridgman (269) 465-5611

PETOSKEY-BAY VIEW CC

2328 Country Club Rd. Petoskey, MI 40770

Club: (231) 347-2402

Pro Shop: (231) 347-3394

Type: Private

Web: pbvcc.com

Facebook: @PBVCC

Professional: Brian Sanderson

Superintendent: John Mastenbrook

Holes: 18

Founded: 1915

PHEASANT GC

Zeeland (616) 875-4653

PHEASANT RUN GC

46500 Summit Pkwy.

Canton, MI 48188

Pro Shop: (734) 397-6460

Web: golfprgc.org

Facebook: Pheasant Run Golf Club

Type: Public

Manager/Professional: Paul Simpson

Founded: 1995

Architect: Arthur Hills Holes: 27

PICTURED ROCKS GC

Munising (906) 387-3970

PIERCE LAKE GC

1175 S. Main St.

Chelsea, MI 48118

Pro Shop: (734) 475-5858

Web: piercelakegolf.com

Facebook: Pierce Lake Golf Course

Twitter: @PierceLakeGolf

Type: Public

General Manager/

Superintendent: Brian Klender

Clubhouse Manager: Dan Cooperrider

Architect: Harry Bower Holes: 18

PIGEON CREEK GC

10195 120th Ave.

West Olive, MI 49460

Pro Shop: (616) 875-4300

Web: golfpigeoncreek.com

Facebook: Pigeon Creek Golf

Course

Type: Public

Owner/Manager: Chase Kuyers and Mike Kuyers

Director of Golf/PGA

Professional: Chase Kuyers

Superintendent: Mike Kuyers Holes: 18

PILGRIM’S RUN GC

11401 Newcosta Ave.

Pierson, MI 49339

Pro Shop: (888) 533-7742

Web: pilgrimsrun.com

Facebook: Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner: Judith VanKampen

Professional: Jeffrey S. O’Malley

Superintendent: Kenneth G. Hunt

Architects: Kris Shumaker/Mike DeVries Holes: 18

PIN HIGH GC

Lawton (269) 624-4653

PINE GROVE CC

1520 W. Hughitt

Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Web: pinegrovecc.org

Club: (906) 774-2994

Pro Shop: (906) 774-3493

Type: Semiprivate

Founded: 1902

Architect: Lawrence Packard Holes: 18

A B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

Oakland University

B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

PINE HILLS GC

Laingsburg (517) 651-9700

PINE HOLLOW GC

Jackson (517) 764-4200

PINE KNOB GC

5580 Waldon Rd.

Clarkston, MI 48348

Club: (248) 625-0700

Pro Shop: (248) 625-4430

Web: pineknobmansion.com/golf/

Type: Public

Owner: Anthony Catenacci

Managers: Diane Foraker & Angie

Streby

Director of Golf: Shawn Weeks

Superintendent: Rod Wilson, (248) 625-0700

Holes: 27

PINE LAKE CC

3300 Pine Lake Rd.

Orchard Lake, MI 48324

Club: (248) 682-1300

Pro Shop: (248) 682-2121

Web: pinelakecc.com

Type: Private

General Manager: Greg Colombo

Superintendent: Terry Poley, (248) 681-1322

Golf Services Manager: Kevin Stires/Chris Fraga, (248) 682-2191

Founded: 1902

Architect: Willie Park Jr.

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

PINE RIVER CC

1400 W. Superior Alma, MI 48801

Club: (989) 463-4610

Web: pinerivercc.net

Facebook: Pine River Country Club

Type: Private

Superintendent: Warren Burhans

Founded: 1926

Holes: 18

PINE RIVER GC

Standish (989) 846-6819

PINE SHORES GC

St. Clair (810) 329-4294

PINE TRACE GC

3600 Pine Trace Blvd.

Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Pro Shop: (248) 852-7100

Web: pinetrace.com

Facebook: Pine Trace Golf Club

Twitter: @PineTrace

Type: Public

Owner/Manager: Mike Bylen

Founded: 1989

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

PINE VIEW GC

52065 Pulver Rd.

Three Rivers, MI 49093

Club: (269) 279-5131

Web: pineviewgolf.com

Type: Public

Owner: Steven Scott

Manager: Lisa Boyle

Superintendent: Paul Rench

Holes: 36

Founded: 1965

PINE VIEW GC

5820 Stony Creek Rd.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Pro Shop: (734) 481-0500

Web: pineviewgc.com

Facebook: Pine View Golf

Course

Type: Public

Manager: Scott Schimmoeller

Professional: Scott Schimmoeller

Superintendent: Kyle Reece, (734) 481-1150

Founded: 1989

Architect: Harley Hodges Holes: 18

PINECROFT GC

8260 Henry Rd. Beulah, MI 49617

Pro Shop: (231) 882-9100

Web: pinecroftgolf.com

Facebook: Pinecroft Golf

Twitter: @pinecroftgolf

Type: Public

Owner: Narrow Gauge

Management Group

Clubhouse Operations Manager: Shellie Giglio

Director of Golf: Amy Stone

Superintendent: Jim Cole

Founded: 1992

Architects: L. Stone/J. Cole/A. Norman/C. Carlson Holes: 18

THE PINES GC

Wyoming (616) 538-8380

THE PINES GC AT LAKE ISABELLA

1022 Clubhouse Dr.

Lake Isabella, MI 48893

Club: (800) 741-3435

Pro Shop: (989) 644-2300

Web: thepinesgolfcourse.com

Facebook: The Pines Golf Course

Twitter: PinesGC@Lake Isabella

Type: Public

Owner: Dick Figg

General Manager: Joseph Conway

Professional: John Summerville

Superintendent: (989) 644-2422

Architect: Bruce Matthews Holes: 18

PINEVIEW HIGHLANDS GC

4671 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Pro Shop: (989) 366-7726

Web: pineviewhighlands.com

Facebook: Pineview Highlands

Golf Course

Type: Public

Owner/Manager: Gordon LaFontaine

Superintendent: Mike Barnum Holes: 18

PIPESTONE CREEK GC

6768 Naomi Rd. Eau Claire, MI 49111

Pro Shop: (269) 944-1611

Facebook: @pipestonecreekgc

Type: Public

Owner: Bruce Dustin

Manager: Darcy Dustin Holes: 18

PLEASANT HILLS GC

4452 E. Millbrook Rd.

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Pro Shop: (989) 772-0487

Web: pleasanthillsgolfcourse.com

Facebook: Pleasant Hills Golf Club

Type: Public

Professional: Joe Recker

Architect: Richard Krauss Holes: 18

PLEASANT VIEW GC Saginaw (989) 791-4768

PLUM BROOK GC

13390 Plumbrook Dr. Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Pro Shop: (586) 264-9411

Type: Public

Owner: Charlie Beaupre

Superintendent: Richard Jax, (586) 264-9410

Founded: 1927

Architects: Michael Beaupre/ William Beaupre Holes: 18

PLUM HOLLOW CC

21631 Lahser Rd. Southfield, MI 48033

Club: (248) 357-5353

Pro Shop: (248) 353-3553

Web: plumhollowcc.com

Pilgrim's Run GC, Hole No. 9 photo:

Facebook: Plum Hollow Country Club

Twitter: @PHCCturf

Type: Private

PGA Golf Director: John Jawor

Professional: Jason LePage

Superintendent: John Sabat

G olf Services Manager: Benjamin Leach

Founded: 1921

Architect: C. H. Alison and Harry

S. Colt

Holes: 18

Caddies Available

PLYM PARK GC

Niles (269) 861-3507

THE POHLCAT CHAMPIONSHIP GC

6595 E. Airport Rd.

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Pro Shop: (989) 773-4221

Web: pohlcat.net

Facebook: PohlCat Golf Course

Twitter: @golfpohlcat

Type: Public

General Manager: Dean Paesens

Professional: Dan Pohl

Superintendent: Dudley Strauch

Architect: Dan Pohl

Holes: 18

POINT O’ WOODS G&CC

1516 Roslyn Rd.

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Club: (269) 944-1433

Pro Shop: (269) 944-5851

Web: pointowoods.com

Facebook: Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club

Twitter: @ThePointGolf

Type: Private

Professional: Matt Flaherty

Superintendent: Adam Roels (269) 944-1800

Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr. Holes: 18

MTESP Certified Caddies Available

POINTE AUX BARQUES GC

1846 Bayview Dr.

Port Austin, MI 48467

Club: (989) 738-7585

Pro Shop: (989) 738-7922

Type: Private Manager: Daniel Pratt Founded: 1896 Holes: 18

POLO FIELDS G&CC

5200 Polo Fields Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Club: (734) 998-1555

Pro Shop: (734) 998-3456

Web: polofieldsccmi.com

Facebook: The Polo Fields Golf & Country Club

Type: Private

Owner: Regi Kurien

General Manager: Rob Schryer

Superintendent: Michael Brown

Architect: William Newcomb Holes: 18

PONTIAC CC

4335 Elizabeth Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328

Pro Shop: (248) 682-6333

Web: pontiaccountryclub.com

Facebook: Pontiac Country Club

Type: Public

Owner: Lloyd Syron

Manager: Mark Syron

Director of Golf: Michael Syron

Superintendent: Bruce Smith, (248) 682-5570

Holes: 18

PORT HURON ELKS GC

3292 Beach Rd.

Port Huron, Michigan 48060

Pro Shop: (810) 984-1204

Web: phelkslodge343.com/golfing

Facebook: Port Huron Elks

Lodge 343

Type: Private

Professional: Brian Bowman

Superintendent: Mark Pringle

Holes: 18

PORT HURON GC

4101 Fairway Dr. Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

Club: (810) 385-4447

Pro Shop: (810) 385-3881

Web: phgc.net

Facebook: Port Huron Golf Club

Type: Private

Club Manager: Peter Gaglio

Professional: Joel Peattie

Superintendent: John Nowakowski (810) 385-3091

Architect: Captain C. H. Allison

Holes: 18

PORTLAND CC

Portland (517) 647-4521

PRAIRIE CREEK GC & BANQUET CENTER

DeWitt (517) 669-1958

THE PRAIRIES

5303 W. Main

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Club: (269) 343-3906

Type: Public

Web: prairiesgolf.com

Facebook: The Prairies Golf Club

Director of Golf: Dan Cameron

Holes: 18

PRESTWICK VILLAGE GC

136 Inverness

Highland, MI 48357

Club: (248) 887-1762

Pro Shop: (248) 887-4334

Web: pvgcc.com

Facebook: Prestwick Village Golf Course

Twitter: @PVGCC

Type: Private

General Manager: Shane Pringle

Director of Golf: Brent Goulding

Professional: Chris Tompkins

Superintendent: Eric Davey (248) 889-8353

Architect: Ron Garl

Holes: 18

QQUAIL RIDGE GC

8375 36th St. E.

Ada, MI 49301

Club: (616) 676-2000 ext. 1

Web: quailridgegc.com

Facebook: Quail Ridge Golf Club

Ada & Grand Rapids MI

Twitter: @Quail_RidgeGC

Type: Public

Superintendent: Tim Topolinski, GCSAA

Founded: 1999

Architect: Ray Hearn

Holes: 18

QUARRY RIDGE GC

Ottawa Lake (734) 888-1020

THE QUEST GC

119 Questview Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Pro Shop: (989) 422-4516

Web: questgolfcourse.com

Facebook: The Quest Golf Club –

Houghton Lake

Instagram: @questgolfclub

Twitter: @questgolfclub

Type: Public

Founded: 1994

Architects: John Sanford Jr./ Ken Green

Holes: 18

QUINCY GC

Quincy (517) 639-4491

RRACKHAM GC

10100 W. 10 Mile Rd.

Huntington Woods, MI 48070

Pro Shop: (248) 543-4040

Web: rackham.golf

Type: Public

Manager: Adam Bailey

Superintendent: Doug Melton

Founded: 1923

Architect: Donald Ross

Holes: 18

RADRICK FARMS

4875 Geddes Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Golf Shop: (734) 998-7040

Web: radrick.umich.edu

Instagram: umichradrick

Type: Semiprivate

Owner: University of Michigan

General Manager: Paul Scott

Clubhouse Manager: Danielle

Sanna

Superintendent: Matt Weiland

Architect: Pete Dye

Founded: 1965

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified Certified Audubon International

Cooperative Sanctuary

RAILSIDE GC

2500 76th St. SW

Byron Center, MI 49315

Club: (616) 878-1140

Pro Shop: (616) 878-0202

Web: railsidegolf.com

Facebook: Railside Golf Club

Twitter: @RailsideGolf

Type: Private

Owner: Jim Engen

General Partner: Jim Bultema

Plum Hollow CC, Hole No. 16

B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

Professional: Matt Koets

Superintendent: Jeff Smith

Architect: Matthews Assn.

Holes: 18

RAISIN VALLEY GC

Tecumseh (517) 423-2050

RAMMLER GC

38180 Utica Rd.

Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Pro Shop: (586) 264-4101

Web: rammlergolf.com

Facebook: RammlerGolfClub

Twitter: @RammlerGolfClub

Type: Public

Owner: Joann G. Stewart Trust

Manager: Paul Duda

Director of Golf: Drew Pisha

Founded: 1929

Holes: 18

Rammler Par 3 Course

RATTLE RUN GC

7163 St. Clair Hwy.

East China, MI 48054

Pro Shop: (810) 329-2070

Web: rattlerun.com

Facebook: Rattle Run Golf Course

Twitter: @RattleRunGolf

Type: Public

Manager: Martin Shkreli

Superintendent: Joe Bouman

Founded: 1978

Architect: Lou Powers

Holes: 18

RAVENNA CREEKS GC

Ravenna (231) 853-6736

RAVINES GC

3520 Palmer Dr.

Saugatuck, MI 49453

Pro Shop: (269) 857-1616

Web: ravinesgolfclub.com

Facebook: Ravines Golf Club

Twitter: @RavinesGolfClub

Type: Public

General Manager: John T. Kuenzli, PGA

Superintendent: John Tuckerman, (269) 857-4211

Architect: Arnold Palmer

Holes: 18

RED ARROW GC

Kalamazoo (269) 492-7800

RED FOX RUN GC

Gwinn, (906) 346-7010

RED HAWK GC

350 W. Davison

East Tawas, MI 48730

Pro Shop: (989) 362-0800

Web: redhawkgolf.net

Facebook: Red Hawk Golf Club

Type: Public

General Manager: Todd Kaems

Superintendent: Jason Roznowski, (989) 362-1072

Holes: 18

RED OAKS GC

29600 John R Rd.

Madison Heights, MI 48071

Pro Shop: (248) 541-5030

Web: OaklandCountyParks.com

Facebook: Oakland County Parks and Recreation

Twitter: @OCParksAndRec

Type: Public

Manager: Matt Pardy

Superintendent: Tom Garvey Holes: 9

RED RUN GC

2036 Rochester Rd.

Royal Oak, MI 48073

Club: (248) 548-7500

Pro Shop: (248) 548-8423

Web: redrungolfclub.com

Type: Private

COO: Joseph D. Marini

Director of Golf: Wally Sierakowski

Head Professional: Steve Naelon

Superintendent: Rob Steger

Golf Services Manager: Pat McGaughey, (248) 548-0553

Founded: 1914

Architect: Willie Park Jr. Holes: 18

Caddies Available

Walking Permitted (Walking w/ out caddie available certain times only)

No pull carts allowed

REDWOOD GC

Roscommon (989) 821-9821

RICHMOND FOREST GC

33300 32 Mile Rd. Lenox, MI 48050

Pro Shop: (586) 727-4742

Web: richmondforestgolf.com

Type: Public

Owners: Robert Wiegand

Manager: Len Dolan

Architect: Bruce Matthews III Holes: 18

RIDGE GC

Breckenridge (989) 842-1510

RIDGEVIEW GC

Belding (616) 794-1860

RIDGEVIEW GC

10360 W. Main

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Pro Shop: (269) 375-8821

Web: ridgeviewgolf.com

Facebook: Ridgeview Golf Course

Twitter: @RidgeviewGCkzoo

Type: Public

Manager: Michael Halpin

Superintendent: Dan Waggoner

Holes: 18

RIPPLING RAPIDS GC

Cheboygan (231) 625-2770

RIVER FOREST CC

Flint (810) 732-9240

RIVER’S EDGE GC

6373 Werth Rd. Alpena, MI 49707

Club: (989) 354-5558

Pro Shop: (989) 354-4312

Web: riversedgealpena.com

Facebook: River’s Edge Golf Club

Type: Public

Professional: Jerry McConnell

Superintendent: Rick Warren (989) 356-3740

Architect: Bruce Matthews

Holes: 18

RIVERBANK GC

South Lyon (248) 486-6251

RIVERSIDE GC & BANQUET CENTER

245 Columbia Ave. E

Battle Creek, MI 49015

Pro Shop: (269) 964-0291

Web: bcriverside.com

Type: Public

Owner/Manager: Cris Vocke

Superintendent: Chad Hively

Founded: 1926

Architects: Bruce & Jeffery

Matthews

Holes: 18

RIVERSIDE GC

Menominee (906) 863-4837

RIVERVIEW HIGHLANDS

15015 Sibley Rd.

Riverview, MI 48193

Pro Shop: (734) 479-2266

Web: riverviewhighlands.com

Facebook: Riverview Highlands

Golf Course

Twitter: @RviewHighlands

Instagram: Riverview Highlands

Type: Public

General Manager: Mike Kettler, (734) 281-4255

Founded: 1973

Architects: William Newcomb/

Arthur Hills Holes: 27

RIVERWOOD RESORT

1313 E. Broomfield Rd.

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Club: (989) 772-5726

Pro Shop: (989) 773-7063

Web: riverwoodresort.com

Facebook: Riverwood/Nine Eight

Nine

Twitter: @Riverwood_989

Type: Resort

Owner: Richard Figg

General Manager: Terri Sommerville

Director of Golf: John Sommerville

Founded: 1932

Architect: Harley Hodges Holes: 27

THE ROCK

33494 S. Maxton Rd. Drummond Island, MI 49726

Red Hawk GC, Hole No. 16

photo: courtesy of the course

Club: (906) 493-1000

Web: drummondisland.com

Facebook: Drummond Island Resort

Type: Public

General Manager: Tavi Dumitrescu

Architect: Harry Bowers

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

ROGERS CITY CC

4796 Golf Course Rd. Rogers City, MI 49779

Club: (989) 734-4909

Web: rogerscitygolfclub.com

Facebook: RogersCityCC

Type: Public

Pro Shop Manager: Rich Wozniak

Superintendent: John Ewasek

Holes: 18

Founded: 1971

ROLLING HILLS GC

Lapeer (810) 664-2281

ROLLING HILLS GC

Cass City (989) 872-3569

ROLLING MEADOWS GC

6484 Sutton Rd.

Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Pro Shop: (734) 662-5144

Web: rmgolfcourse.com

Facebook: Rolling Meadows Golf Course

Type: Public

Owners: Tony & Susan Ianni

Manager: Tony Ianni Jr.

Superintendent: Matt Fielek, (734) 662-7844

Holes: 18

Founded: 1978

ROUGE PARK GC

11701 Burt Rd. Detroit, MI 48228

Pro Shop: (313) 837-5900

Web: rouge.golf

Type: Public

Manager: Nick Macy

Assistant Manager & Professional: John Underwood

Superintendent: Ben Neuman Holes: 18

ROYAL OAK GOLF CENTER

3500 Edgar

Royal Oak, MI 48073

Pro Shop: (248) 549-4653

Web: royaloakgolfcenter.com

Facebook: Royal Oak Golf Center

Twitter: @ROGolfCenter

Manager: Glenn A. Pulice

Type: Driving Range/Miniature Golf/Golf Learning Center

ROYAL OAK GC

3417 Don Soper Dr.

Royal Oak, MI 48073

Pro Shop: (248) 554-0019

Web: ci.royal-oak.mi.us

Facebook: Tee Time Grille at Royal Oak Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner: City of Royal Oak

Manager: Joe Spatafore

Founded: 1958

Holes: 9

MTESP Certified

ROYAL SCOT GC

4722 W. Grand River Ave. Lansing, MI 48906

Pro Shop: (517) 321-6220

Web: royalscot.net

Facebook: Royal Scot Golf & Bowl

Twitter: @RSGolfBowl

Type: Public

Owner: Paul Kwiecien

Manager: Dave Greeley

Superintendent: Steve Young

Architects: Thingsted/Hearn Holes: 27

MTESP Certified

RUSH LAKE HILLS GC

3199 Rush Lake Rd.

Pinckney, MI 48169

Pro Shop: (734) 878-9790

Web: rushlakehills.com

Facebook: Rush Lake Hills Golf Club

Twitter: @RushLakeHillsGC

Type: Public

General Manager: Corey Bloxom

Superintendent: Mike Harwood

Holes: 18

Rustic Glen GC

12090 W. Michigan Ave.

SAGINAW VALLEY

PUBLIC GC

Bay City (989) 684-2611

SALEM HILLS GC

8810 W. 6 Mile Rd.

Northville, MI 48168

Pro Shop: (248) 437-2152

Web: salemhillsgolfclub.com

Facebook: Salem Hills Golf Club

Type: Public

Owners: Frank and Veronica Godwin

Manager: Veronica Godwin

Director of Golf: Jim Grant

Superintendent: Jon Shreve

Architect: Bruce Matthews Holes: 18

SANCTUARY LAKE GC

1450 E. South Blvd.

Troy, MI 48085

Pro Shop: (248) 619-7600

Web: golftroy.com

Facebook: Sanctuary Lake Golf Course

Twitter: @sanctuary_lake

Type: Public

General Manager: Derick Marcum

Superintendent: Jim

Vandenberghe (248) 526-5143

Founded: 2004

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

SAND CREEK GC

Marne (616) 677-3379

Saline, MI 48176

Pro Shop: (734) 429-7679

Web: rusticglen.com

Facebook: Rustic Glen Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner/Professional: Greg Hodges

Manager: Hamilton Hodges

Superintendent: Doug Rusiecki

Holes: 18

SSAGE RUN GC

W1824 Co. Road 400

Bark River, MI 49807

Club: (906) 466-2941

Web: islandresortandcasino.com

Type: Public Holes: 18

SAGINAW CC

4465 Gratiot Ave.

Saginaw, MI 48638

Club: (989) 793-2860

Pro Shop: (989) 793-3461

Web: saginawcountryclub.com

Facebook: Saginaw Country Club

Twitter: @SagCountryClub

Type: Private

Manager: Chris Alexander

Head Golf Professional: Chad Boyce

Superintendent: Kevin Risch

Holes: 18

SAND WEDGE GC

Ottawa Lake (734) 854-4909

SANDY CREEK GC

3177 Heiss Rd. Monroe, MI 48162

Pro Shop: (734) 242-7200

Web: sandycreekgolf.com

Facebook: Sandy Creek Golf Course

Twitter: @golfsandycreek

Type: Public

O wner/Manager: Louise Blancke

Director of Golf: Louise Blancke

Superintendent: Scott Sauppe

Architect: John F. Gorney

Holes: 18

SANDY PEBBLES GC

Ahmeek (906) 337-3516

SANDY RIDGE GC

2750 W. Lauria Rd.

Midland, MI 48641

Pro Shop: (989) 631-6010

Web: golfsandyridge.com

Facebook: Sandy Ridge Golf Course

Twitter: @golfsandyridge

Type: Public

Owner: Edward Clark

Managers: Vicki Clark/Denny

Millman

Superintendent: Ray Kleinbriel

Founded: 1964

Holes: 18

The Rock

B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

SASKATOON GC

9038 92nd St. SE

Alto, MI 49302

Pro Shop: (616) 891-9229

Web: saskatoongolf.com

Facebook: Saskatoon-Golf-Club

Twitter: @saskatoongolf

Type: Public

Head Golf Professional: Jeff Thiessen, PGA

Holes: 36

SAUGANASH CC

61270 Lutz Rd.

Three Rivers, MI 49093

Pro Shop: (269) 278-7825

Web: golfsauganash.com

Facebook: Sauganash Country Club

Type: Public

Architect: A.W. Tillinghast

Founded: 1924 Holes: 18

SAULT STE. MARIE CC

1520 Riverside Dr.

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Club: (906) 632-9771

Pro Shop: (906) 632-7812

Superintendent: (906) 632-8252

Web: saultstemariecc.com

Facebook: ssmcountryclub

Type: Semi-Private

General Manager/Director of Golf: Alex Kowalski

Founded: 1901

Architect: Jerry Matthews Holes: 18

THE SAWMILL GOLF COURSE

19 Sawmill Blvd.

Saginaw, MI 48603

Pro Shop: (989) 793-2692

Web: TheSawmill.com

Facebook: The Sawmill Golf and Pub & Grill

Type: Public

Professional: Adam Fairchild

Superintendent: Jeff Tencza

Founded: 1997

Architect: John Sanford Jr.

Holes: 18

SCENIC G&CC

8364 W. Filion Rd.

Pigeon, MI 48755

Pro Shop: (989) 453-3350

Web: scenicgcc.com

Type: Public

Professional: Michael Guza

Superintendent: Nathan Beach

Architect: Ron Ferris Golf

Design

Holes: 18

SCOTT LAKE CC

Comstock Park (616) 202-5354

SEIFERT GOLF CENTER

Grand Blanc (810) 655-8070

SELFRIDGE GC

Building 570

Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045

Club: (586) 239-4344

Pro Shop: (586) 239-4653

Web: detroit.armymwr.com

Facebook: Selfridge Golf Club

Type: Government/Military

Manager: George MacKool

Superintendent: James Blauvelt Holes: 18

SHADOW RIDGE GC

Ionia (616) 523-6704

SHAMROCK HILLS GC

31071 County Rd. 390 Gobles, MI 49055

Pro Shop: (269) 628-2070

Web: shamrockhillsgolf.com

Facebook: Shamrock Hills Golf Club

Type: Public

Manager: Jeana Cooper

Founded: 1969

Holes: 18

Architect: W. Bruce Matthews

SHANTY CREEK RESORTS

5780 Shanty Creek Rd. Bellaire, MI 49615

Club: (231) 533-8621

Web: shantycreek.com

Facebook: Shanty Creek Resorts

Twitter: @ShantyCreek

Type: Public

Professionals: Mike Mooney/Dan McGinnis/Scott McDowell

Superintendents: Jordan Norville/ Mike Richards/Tom Murton/ Matt Haberkorn/Alex Piotrowski/ Ryan Holmes

Cedar River GC

Architect: Tom Weiskopf Holes: 18

Summit GC

Architect: William Diddel Holes: 18

Schuss Mountain GC

Architects: Warner Bowen/ William Newcomb Holes: 18

The Legend GC

Architect: Arnold Palmer Holes: 18

SHENANDOAH CC

5600 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48323

Pro Shop: (248) 682-4300

Web: shenandoahgolfclub.com

Facebook: Shenandoah Country Club

Type: Private Manager: Lee Sharkas

Professional: Guy Samples

Superintendent: Nick Johnson

Architect: Bruce Matthews Sr. Holes: 18

SHEPHERD’S HOLLOW GC

9085 Big Lake Rd.

Clarkston, MI 48346

Pro Shop: (248) 922-0300

Web: shepherdshollow.com

Facebook: Shepherd’s Hollow

Golf Club

Twitter: @SH_golf

Type: Public

Manager: Mike Bylen

Professional: Chris Osentoski

Superintendent: Tim Asselin, (248) 625-3521

Architects: Arthur Hills/Mike

Bylen

Holes: 27

SHERWOOD ON THE HILL

Gagetown (989) 665-9971

SILVER LAKE CC

Rockford (616) 874-7595

SILVER LAKE GC

Waterford (248) 673-1611

SILVER LAKE GC

Brooklyn (517) 592-8036

SINGING BRIDGE GC

Tawas City (989) 362-0022

SNOW SNAKE SKI &

GOLF

3407 E. Mannsiding Rd.

Harrison, MI 48625

Pro Shop: (989) 539-6583

Web: snowsnake.net

Facebook: Snow Snake Ski and Golf

Twitter: @SkiSnowSnake

Type: Public

Owners: Jann Cleary & Jeff Brockway

Manager: John Cleary

Superintendent: Jeff Brockway

Architect: Jeff Gorney

Holes: 18

SOLITUDE LINKS GC & BANQUET CENTER

5810 Flinchbaugh Rd. Kimball, MI 48074

Pro Shop: (810) 982-3673 ext. 1

Web: solitudelinksgolf.com

Facebook: @solitudelinks

Type: Public

Owner/General Manager: Paul D’Anna

Superintendent: Martin Brandt

Founded: 2000

Architect: Torello Group Ltd. Holes: 18

SOMERSET GC

Troy (248) 643-8737

SOUTH WINDS GOLF CLUB

Southgate (734) 258-3004

photo: courtesy of the course

Spring Meadows CC, Hole No. 13

SOUTHMOOR GOLF BAR & GRILL

Burton (810) 422-5061

SPARKS BROADWAY GC

Charlotte (517) 543-6723

SPARTA MOOSE FAMILY

CENTER & GOLF COURSE

Sparta (616) 887-9126

SPRING LAKE CC

17496 Fruitport Rd.

Spring Lake, MI 49456

Club: (616) 842-4200

Pro Shop: (616) 850-1153

Web: springlakecc.com

Facebook: Spring Lake Country Club

Twitter: @SpringLakeCC

Type: Private

Manager: Kevin Green

Professional: Josh Lathwell

Superintendent: Drew Paxton, (616) 842-4840

Holes: 18

SPRING MEADOWS CC

1129 Ripley Rd.

Linden, MI 48451

Club: (810) 735-7836

Pro Shop: (810) 735-4363

Web: springmeadowscountryclub.com

Facebook: Spring Meadows

Country Club

Type: Private

Professional: Rick P. Slaght Jr.

Superintendent: Craig Henderson, (810) 735-4271

Architect: Larry Packard

Holes: 18

SPRING VALLEY GC

Hersey (231) 832-5041

SPRING VALLEY GC

Kawkawlin (989) 686-0330

SPRINGBROOK GC

Walloon Lake (231) 535-5155

SPRINGBROOK GC & GRILL

Springfield (269) 441-7529

SPRINGDALE GC

316 Strathmore

Birmingham, MI 48009

Pro Shop: (248) 530-1660

Web: golfbirmingham.org

Facebook: City Government of Birmingham, MI

Twitter: @bhamgov

Type: Semiprivate

Golf Manager: Jacky Brito, PGA

Teaching Professional: Matt Pesta

Holes: 9

SPRINGFIELD OAKS GC

12450 Andersonville Rd.

Davisburg, MI 48350

Pro Shop: (248) 634-2261

Web: oaklandcountyparks.com

Facebook: Oakland County Parks and Recreation

Twitter: @OCParksAndRec

Instagram: @oaklandcountyparks

Type: Public Manager: Laurie Cooper

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

SQUIRREL HOLLOW GC

Battle Creek (269) 979-7277

ST. CLAIR GC

1714 N. River Rd.

St. Clair, MI 48079

Club: (810) 329-7300

Pro Shop: (810) 329-7458

Web: stclairgolfclub.com

Facebook: St. Clair Golf Club

Type: Private

Director of Golf and Operations:

Scott Rich

Superintendent: Jeff Fisette, (810) 329-6813

A rchitects: Donald Ross/Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

Unaccompanied guest must get permission to play from the golf professional

ST. CLAIR SHORES GC

22185 Masonic Blvd.

St. Clair Shores, MI 48082

Pro Shop: (586) 294-2000 ext. 1

Web: scsgolf.com

Facebook: St. Clair Shores Golf Club

Type: Public

Holes: 18

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Director of Golf: Rob Spinazzola

Superintendent: Sal Sulolli

*St. Clair Shores residents receive discounted rates

Senior and junior rates available M-F before noon

ST. IGNACE G&CC

W. 223 W. US-2

St. Ignace, MI 49781

Club: (906) 643-8071

Web: stignacegolf.com

Type: Public

Manager: Ben Brown

Superintendent: Justin Bird

Founded: 1927

Holes: 9

ST. JOE VALLEY GC

Sturgis (269) 467-6275

STATES GC

Vicksburg (269) 649-1931

STONEBRIDGE GC

1825 Clubhouse Dr.

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Pro Shop: (734) 429-8383

Web: stonebridgegolfclub.net

Facebook: Stonebridge Golf Club –

Ann Arbor, MI

Twitter: @GolfStonebridge

Type: Public

Owner/Manager: Doug Mervis

Superintendent: Matt Groth

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

STONEGATE GC

4100 Sweeter Rd.

Twin Lake, MI 49457

Pro Shop: (231) 744-7200

Web: stonegategolfclub.com

Facebook: Stonegate Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner: Carl Munson

Professional: Derek Thornberry

Superintendent: Garret Waller

Architect: Pat Grelak

Founded: 2004

Holes: 18

Walking Not Permitted

STONEWATER CC

7177 Kalamazoo Ave.

Caledonia, MI 49316

Pro Shop: (616) 656-9898

Web: stonewatercc.com

Facebook: StoneWater Country Club

Type: Private

Owner: RedWater Golf

General Manager: Kim Obrien

Club Manager: Chris Sobieck

Professional: Luke Emrich

Superintendent: Patrick Tighe

Holes: 18

STONY CREEK METROPARK GC

5140 Main Pkwy.

Shelby Twp., MI 48316

Pro Shop: (586) 781-9166

Web: golf.metroparks.com

Facebook: Stony Creek Metropark

Twitter: @MIMetroparks

Type: Public

Club Manager: Ron Paschal

Superintendent: Clay Montgomery

Architect: William Newcomb

Holes: 18

STONY POINT GC

Manistique (906) 341-3419

STONYCROFT HILLS

CLUB

1960 Stonycroft Ln.

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Pro Shop: (248) 647-1294 ext. 1

Web: stonycroft.com

Type: Private

Manager/Professional: Ryan Reynolds, (248) 647-1294 ext. 5

Superintendent: John Gray, (248) 647-1294 ext. 3

Holes: 9

STORMY CREEK GC

Grand Rapids, 616-942-1330

SUGAR SPRINGS GC

1930 W. Sugar River Rd.

Gladwin, MI 48624

Web: sugarsprings.net

Pro Shop: (989) 426-4391

Professional: Mark Bayer

Superintendent: Dwight McCann

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

Type: Public

SUGARBUSH GC

One Sugarbush Dr. Davison, MI 48423

Club: (810) 653-3326

Pro Shop: (810) 653-1124

Web: sugarbushgolf.com

Facebook: Sugarbush Golf

Club

Type: Public

Owner: Donald J. Williamson

General Manager: Brian Williamson

Pro Shop Manager: Eric Trevino

Superintendent: Damon Murphy

Architect: Dave Mancour

Founded: 1995

Holes: 18

Walking not permitted

SUGAR LOAF/THE OLD COURSE

4512 S. Townline Rd. Cedar, MI 49621

Pro Shop: (231) 228-2040

A B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

Stonebridge

B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

Web: sugarloaftheoldcourse.com

Facebook: Sugar Loaf The Old Course

Type: Public

Owners: Edward Fleis

Manager: Kris Wakeman

Professional: Rich Dubs

Superintendent: Kris Wakeman, (231) 228-2030

Holes: 18

SUMMER BREEZE PAR 3 GC

Fremont (231) 924-9759

SUNNYBROOK CC

624 Port Sheldon Ave.

Grandville, MI 49418

Club: (616) 457-1100

Pro Shop: (616) 457-1102

Web: sunnybrookcc.com

Facebook: Sunnybrook Country

Club – Golf & Pool

Type: Private

General Manager: Chris Sobieck, PGA

Professional: Rob Charter, PGA

Superintendent: Ryan Glunz

Architect: Bruce Matthews

Founded: 1958

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

SWAN VALLEY GC

9521 Highland Green Dr. Saginaw, MI 48609

Pro Shop: (989) 781-4653

Club: (810) 766-7043

Web: swanvalleygolf.com

Type: Public

Owner: Leonard LeFevre

Director of Golf: Joe LeFevere

Manager: David Buko

Holes: 18

Founded: 1959

Architect: Jerry Matthews

SWARTZ CREEK GC

1902 Hammerburg Rd. Flint, MI 48507

Club: (810) 766-7043

Web: flintcitygolfllc.com

Facebook: Swartz Creek Golf Course

Twitter: @SwartzCreekGolf

Type: Public

Owner: Frank Preketes

Superintendent: Joseph Glynn

Holes: 18

Swartz Creek Executive Course

Holes: 9

SWEETGRASS GC

W399 Hwy. 2 & 41 Harris, MI 49845

Pro Shop: (906) 723-2251

Web: islandresortgolf.com

Facebook: Island Resort & Casino

Twitter: @IslandResortMI

Type: Public

Professional: Dave Douglas

Superintendent: John Holberton, (906) 723-2281

MTESP Certified Holes: 18

SYCAMORE HILLS GC

48787 North Ave.

Macomb, MI 48042

Pro Shop: (586) 598-9500

Web: sycamorehills.com

Facebook: Sycamore Hills Golf

Club and Banquet Center

Type: Public

Owner: Tom Schwark

Director of Golf: Matthew Schwark

Professional: Max Adani

Superintendent: Craig Roggeman/ Mike Emerick

Architect: Jerry Matthews Holes: 27

SYLVAN GLEN GC

5725 Rochester Rd. Troy, MI 48085

Pro Shop: (248) 619-7600

Web: golftroy.com

Twitter: @SylvanGlenGolf

Type: Public

General Manager: Derick Marcum (248) 524-3584

Superintendent: Jim Vandenberghe, (248) 526-5143

Founded: 1922 Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

TTAM O’SHANTER CC

5051 Orchard Lake Rd.

West Bloomfield, MI 48323

Club: (248) 855-1900

Pro Shop: (248) 855-0655

Web: tamoshantercc.org

Type: Private Manager: Bashar Tobia

Professional: Dennis Spaulding

Superintendent: Patrick Stranahan, (734) 915-4458

Golf Services Manager: Jeremy Gladstone

Architect: Captain C.H. Alison Holes: 18

Caddies Available

THE TAMARACKS

Harrison (989) 539-5441

TANGLEWOOD GC

22805 Country Club Dr.

South Lyon, MI 48178

Pro Shop: (248) 486-3355

Web: tanglewoodlion.com

Facebook: Tanglewood Golf Club

& Restaurant

Twitter: @TanglewoodGolf

Type: Public

Professional: Brad Stedry

Professional: Mark Stevenson

Superintendent: Matt Mader

Architect: William Newcomb

Holes: 27

TANGLEWOOD MARSH GC

Sault Ste. Marie (906) 635-7651

TAWAS CREEK GC

Tawas City (989) 362-6262

TAYLOR MEADOWS GC

25360 Ecorse Rd.

Taylor, MI 48180

Pro Shop: (734) 287-2100

Web: taylorgolf.com

Facebook: Taylor Meadows Golf Club

Type: Public

General Manager: Ian Walker

Golf Services Manager: Nic Torres

Director of Golf: George Sutherland

Assistant Golf Director: Ian Walker

Superintendent: Scott Schellpfeffer

Architect: Arthur Hills

Holes: 18

TECUMSEH GC

5200 Milwaukee Rd.

Tecumseh, MI 49286

Pro Shop: (734) 730-1506

Club: (517) 423-2070

Web: tecumsehgolfclub.com

Type: Private Owner: Tim Simpson

General Manager: Kevin Osworth

Founded: 1948

TERRA VERDE GC & BANQUET CENTER

Nunica (616) 837-8249

TERRACE BLUFF GC

Gladstone (906) 428-2343

THORNAPPLE POINTE

7211 48th St.

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Pro Shop: (616) 554-4747

Web: thornapplepointe.com

Facebook: Thornapple Pointe

Golf Club

Twitter: @ThornapplePte

Type: Public

Manager: Chris Sobieck, PGA

Professional: Scott Cook

Superintendent: Jack Thomasma, (616) 554-1489

photo: courtesy of the course

Sycamore Hills GC

Architect: William Newcomb

Holes: 18

THORNE BROTHERS AT LILAC GC

Newport (734) 586-7555

THORNE HILLS GC

Carleton (734) 587-2332

THOUSAND OAKS GC

4100 Thousand Oaks Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Pro Shop: (616) 447-7750 ext. 2

Web: thousandoaksgolf.com

Facebook: Thousand Oaks Golf Club

Type: Private

Owner: RedWater Golf Clubs

Director of Golf: Jeff Carlson

Professional: Eric Conroy

Superintendent: Steve Southard

Architect: Rees Jones

Holes: 18

THUNDER BAY GOLF & RV RESORT

Hillman (989) 742-4875

TIMBER RIDGE GC

16339 Park Lake Rd.

East Lansing, MI 48823

Pro Shop: (517) 940-8095

Web: eagleeyegolfclub.com

Facebook: Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center

Twitter: @TimberGolf

Type: Public

General Manager: Jason McCutcheon

Superintendent: Bob Stipcak

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

TIMBER TRACE GC

One Champions Circle

Pinckney, MI 48169

Club: (734) 878-1800

Web: timbertracegc.com

Facebook: TimberTraceGolf

Twitter: @timbertrace

Type: Public

Owners: Doug O’Rourke/James Dewling

Manager: Marc Dingman

Architect: Conroy/Dewling

Associates

Holes: 18

TIMBER WOLF GC

Kalkaska (231) 258-5685

TIMBERS GC

7300 Bray Rd. Vassar, MI 48768

Pro Shop: (989) 871-4884

Web: timbersgolfclub.com

Type: Public

General Manager: Robert Zientek

Manager: Patricia Tanner

Holes: 18

TIMBERSTONE GC

Iron Mountain (906) 776-0111

TIMBERWOOD GC

23700 31 Mile Rd. Ray, MI 48096

Club: (586) 784-6000

Web: timberwoodgc.com

Facebook: Timberwood Golf Club

Type: Public

Owners: Alan Trainor/Tom Penzien

Professional: Don Deblouw

Superintendent: Gary Brohl, (586) 405-5648

Architect: Laura Viola

Holes: 18

Founded: 2006

TOMAC WOODS GC Albion (517) 629-8241

TPC MICHIGAN

One Nicklaus Dr. Dearborn, MI 48120

Club: (313) 436-3000

Pro Shop: (313) 436-3100

Web: tpcmichigan.com

Type: Private

Owner: ClubCorp

General Manager: Aaron Spokaeski

Professional: Heath Morden

Superintendent: Kevin Brooks, (313) 441-2182

Architect: Jack Nicklaus

Holes: 18

TRAVERSE

1725 S. Union

CITY G&CC

Traverse City, MI 49684

Club: (231) 947-9140

Pro Shop: (231) 947-3553

Web: tcgcc.com

Type: Private

Head Professional: Scott Hebert

Superintendent: Steven Hammon (231) 947-0487

Architect: Tom Bendelow

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

TRAVERSE CITY GOLF CENTER

6270 Secor Rd.

Traverse City, MI 49685

Pro Shop: (231) 947-1185

Web: tcgolfcenter.com

Facebook: TCGolf Center

Owner: Toby Boynton-Fisher

Manager/Professional: Jeff Eccleston

TRAVIS POINTE CC

2829 Travis Pointe Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Club: (734) 662-2582

Pro Shop: (734) 662-5703

Web: travispointe.com

Facebook: Travis Pointe Country Club

Type: Private

Manager: Guy Guarino

Professional: Rocky Mullendore

Superintendent: Dan Graft, (734) 662-4662

Architect: William Newcomb

Holes: 18

TREETOPS RESORT

3962 Wilkinson Rd.

Gaylord, MI 49735

Pro Shop: (989) 732-6711

Web: treetops.com

Facebook: Treetops Resort

Twitter: @TreetopsMich

Type: Resort

Manager: Barry Owens

Director of Golf: Kevin McKinley, PGA

Superintendent: Doug Hoeh

Smith Signature Architect: Rick Smith

Holes: 18

Smith Tradition

Architect: Rick Smith

Holes: 18

Fazio Premier

Architect: Tom Fazio

Holes: 18

Jones Masterpiece

Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Holes: 18

Threetops Par 3 Course

Architect: Rick Smith

Holes: 9

TRUE NORTH GC

2500 True North Dr.

Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Club: (231) 526-3300

Web: truenorthgolf.com

Facebook: True North Golf Club

Twitter: @TrueNorthGolf

Type: Private

Owner: The Highlander Golf, LLC

General Manager: Frank Bower

Professional: Jimmy Liss, PGA

Superintendent: Steve Sump

Architect: James Engh

Holes: 18

TULLYMORE GOLF RESORT

9900 St. Ives Dr. Stanwood, MI 49346

11969 Tullymore Dr.

Thornapple Pointe

F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

Stanwood, MI 49346

Pro Shop: (231) 972-4837

Web: tullymoregolf.com

Facebook: Tullymore Golf Resort

Twitter: @TullymoreResort

Type: Resort/Semi-private

Owner: Peter Ministrelli

Professionals: Gary Lewandowski/ Jarrett Dore/Dan Peterson

Superintendent: Ryan Riesenberg/Matt Gaver

St. Ives

Architect: Jerry Matthews

Holes: 18

Tullymore

Architect: James Engh

Holes: 18

TURTLE CREEK GC

Burlington (517) 765-2232

TUSTIN TRAILS GC

Tustin (231) 829-5455

TWIN BEACH CC

7625 Glascott Ave. West Bloomfield, MI 48323

Pro Shop: (248) 363-3335

Web: twinbeachcc.com

Facebook: Twin Beach Country Club

Type: Private General Manager/PGA

Professional: Jim McGuigan

Superintendent: Brian Gentner

Holes: 18

TWIN BIRCH GC

Kalkaska (231) 258-9691

TWIN BROOKS GC

1005 N. McKeighan Rd.

Chesaning, MI 48616

Pro Shop: (989) 845-6403

Web: twinbrooksgolfclub.com

Facebook: Twin Brooks Golf Course

Type: Public

Manager/Professional: Dean Schirle

Superintendent: Dallas Tithof Holes: 18

TWIN LAKES GOLF & SWIM CLUB

455 Twin Lakes Dr.

Oakland, MI 48363

Pro Shop: (248) 650-4960

Web: twinlakesgc.com

Facebook: Twin Lakes Golf Club

Twitter: @TwinLakesGC

Type: Public

Owner: Sam Cottone

Professional: Jeff Coble

Architects: Jerry Matthews/Ray

Hearn

Holes: 27

TWIN OAKS GC

Freeland (989) 695-9746

TWIN OAKS GC

St. Johns (989) 224-7342

TYLER CREEK GC & CAMPGROUND

Alto (616) 868-6751

TYRONE HILLS GC

8449 Old US 23

Fenton, MI 48430

Pro Shop: (810) 629-5011

Web: tyronehillsgolf.com

Facebook: Tyrone Hills Golf Club

Type: Public

Professional: Denis Husse

Superintendent: Steven Murphy (810) 629-7201

Architect: Bruce Matthews

Holes: 18

UUBLY HEIGHTS G&CC

2400 E. Atwater Rd.

Ubly, MI 48475

Pro Shop: (989) 658-2374

Web: ublyheights.com

Faceook: Ubly Heights Golf & Country Club

Type: Public

Professional: Dave Hanson

Superintendent: Brad Hunt

Architect: Bruce Matthews III

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

UNION LAKE GC

Commerce Twp. (248) 363-4666

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN GC

500 E. Stadium Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Pro Shop: (734) 615-GOLF

Web: umgolfcourse.umich.edu

Facebook: umichgolfcourse

Twitter: @umichgolfcourse

Type: University/Semiprivate

Director of University of Michigan

Golf Courses: Corbin Todd

Walnut Creek CC, Hole No. 4

General Manager: Chantel Jackson

Golf Operations Manager: Andrew

Romig

Superintendent: Scott Rockov

Architect: Alister MacKenzie

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

UNIVERSITY PARK GC

Muskegon (231) 773-0023

VVASSAR G&CC

Vassar (989) 823-7221

VERONA HILLS GC

3175 Sand Beach Rd.

Bad Axe, MI 48413

Club: (989) 269-6380

Pro Shop: (989) 269-8132

Web: veronahillsgolf.com

Facebook: Verona Hills Golf Club

Twitter: @VeronaHillsGC

Type: Semiprivate

Professional: Phil Gornowich

Superintendent: Scott Adams

Architects: Arnat/Ellis/Trusdale Holes: 18

VIENNA GREENS GC Clio (810) 686-1443

VILLAGE GREEN GC

Newaygo (231) 652-6513

WWAABOOZ RUN GC

Mt. Pleasant (989) 817-4802

WABEEK CC

4000 Clubgate Dr. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Club: (248) 855-0700

Pro Shop: (248) 539-7109

Web: wabeekcc.org

Facebook: Wabeek Country Club

Twitter: @WabeekWeddings

Type: Private

Director of Operations: Matthew Peterson

Superintendent: Rich Kaiser, (248) 855-0716

Architects: Pete Dye/Jack Nicklaus Holes: 18

No pull carts

WALLINWOOD SPRINGS GC

Jenison, (616) 457-9920

WALLOON LAKE CC

05995 Country Club Shores Petoskey, MI 49770

Pro Shop: (231) 535-2992

Web: walloonlakecc.com

Facebook: Walloon Lake Country Club

Type: Private Manager: Harry Dixon

Professional: Pete Kelbel, PGA

Holes: 18

WALNUT CREEK CC

25501 Johns Rd.

South Lyon, MI 48178

Club: (248) 437-7337

Pro Shop: (248) 437-7470

Web: walnutcreekcc.net

Type: Private

Manager: Kevin Frantz

Professional: A.J. Partenio

Superintendent: Scott Rettmann, (248) 437-0430

G olf Services Manager: Travis Tubbs

Architect: Brian Huntley

Holes: 27

Caddies Available

Full driving range and short-game practice facility available

WARFIELD GREENS GC

Fraser (586) 293-9887

WARREN VALLEY GC

26116 Warren

Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Pro Shop: (313) 561-1040

Web: warrenvalleygolf.com

Facebook: Warren Valley Golf and Banquet Center

Twitter: @warrenvalleygc

Type: Public Manager: Eric Bergsrud

Superintendent: Greg Schmidt

East Course

Architect: Donald Ross

Holes: 18

West Course

Architect: Donald Ross Holes: 18

WARWICK HILLS G&CC

G-9057 S. Saginaw Rd.

Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Club: (810) 694-4103

Pro Shop: (810) 694-92 51

Web: warwickhills.org

Type: Private

Club Manager: Kevin Cunningham

Professional: Doug Brody

Superintendent: Chris Kuciemba, (810) 694-4952

Golf Services Manager: Jake Rogers

Architect: Joe Lee

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

Caddies Available

WASHAKIE GC & RV RESORT

North Branch (810) 688-3235

WASHTENAW

GOLF CLUB

2955 Packard Rd.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Club: (734) 434-2150

Pro Shop: (734) 434-2040

Web: washtenawgolfclub.com

Type: Public

Owner: Dave Kendall, Nick Ma, Steve Davis

Manager: Tim Czerniawski

Professional: Zach Szawara

Superintendent: Mark Pappas

Holes: 18

WATERLOO GC

Grass Lake (517) 522-8527

WATERMARK CC

1600 Galbraith Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Club: (616) 949-0570

Pro Shop: (616) 949-0570 ext. 2

Web: watermarkcc.com

Facebook: Watermark Country Club

Type: Private

Owner: RedWater Golf

Director of Golf: Chris Sobieck, PGA

Professional: Mick DeKorver

Superintendent: Jeremy Pearson

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

WATER’S EDGE GC

1100 Ramshorn Dr. Fremont, MI 49412

Pro Shop: (231) 924-2640

Web: watersedgefremont.com

Facebook: @watersedgegolfclub

Type: Public

Manager & Professional: Rick Content

Architect: Jerry Matthews & Raymond Hearn

Holes: 18 & Practice Facility

WATER’S EDGE CC

Grosse Ile (734) 675-0777

WAWASHKAMO GC

3723 British Landing Rd. Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Pro Shop: (906) 847-3871

Web: wawashkamo.com

Facebook: Wawashkamo Golf Club

Type: Semiprivate

Professional: Chuck Olson

Superintendent: Karen O’Dell, (810) 987-8340

Holes: 9

WAWONOWIN CC

3432 County Rd. 478

Champion, MI 49814

Club: (906) 485-5660 f

Pro Shop: (906) 485-1435

Web: wawonowin.com

Facebook: Wawonowin Country Club

Twitter: @WawonowinCC

Type: Semiprivate

Manager: Andrea Jackson

Superintendent: Andy Hakkarinen

Holes: 18

WEQUETONSING GC

5543 M-119

Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Club: (231) 526-5351

Web: wequegolfclub.com

Type: Private

Professional: Andy Bell

Superintendent: Greg Goecker

Founded: 1896

Holes: 18

WESBURN G&CC

Rockwood (734) 379-3555

WEST BRANCH CC

1905 Fairview

West Branch, MI 48661

Club: (989) 345-2501

Web: westbranchcountryclub.com

Facebook: West Branch Country Club

Type: Public

General Manager: Tom Hornbacher

Professional: Kyle Middleton

Superintendent: Justin Bickel, (989) 345-1434

Holes: 18

WEST OTTAWA GC

Holland (616) 399-1678

WEST SHORE G&CC

22843 W. River Rd. Grosse Ile, MI 48138

Club: (734) 676-1944

Pro Shop: (734) 676-0330

Web: westshoregcc.com

Facebook: West Shore Golf and Country Club

Type: Private

General Manager: Joe Wilson

Head Golf Professional: Enrique

Camarada

Manager/Superintendent: James Houston (734) 676-1947

Architect: George Ferry Holes: 18

WESTERN G&CC

14600 Kinloch

Redford, MI 48239

Club: (313) 531-1240

Pro Shop: (313) 531-2323

Web: westerngcc.com

Facebook: Western Golf & Country Club

Type: Private Manager: Jason Iding

Professional: Brandon DiPaola

Superintendent: Michael Montney

Architect: Donald Ross Holes: 18

MTESP Certified Caddies Available

WESTERN GREENS GC

2475 Johnson St. Marne, MI 49435

Pro Shop: (616) 677-3677

Web: westerngreensgolfcourse.com

Facebook: @westerngreensgolf

Type: Public

General Manager: Patrick May

Golf Services Manager: Jeanne

Hastings Holes: 18

WESTLAND

MUNICIPAL GC

Westland (734) 721-6660

WESTWIND GOLF COURSE

Muskegon (231) 773-8814

WESTWYND GC

4161 N. Adams Rd.

Rochester Hills, MI 48306

Pro Shop: (248) 608-7820

Web: westwyndgolf.com

Facebook: Westwynd Golf & Grille

Twitter: @WestWyndGolf

Type: Public

Manager: Joe Tignanelli

Director of Golf: Kevin Muir

Superintendent: Ron Betz (248) 652-3451

Golf Services Manager: Jimmy

Mehlberg Holes: 18

WHEATFIELD

VALLEY GC

1600 Linn Rd. Williamston, MI 48895

Pro Shop: (517) 655-6999

Web: wheatfieldvalley.com

Facebook: Wheatfield Valley Golf

Course

Type: Public

Professional: Trey Herrington Holes: 18

WHIFFLETREE HILL GC

Concord (517) 524-6655

WHISPERING PINES GC

2500 Whispering Pines Dr. Pinckney, MI 48169

Pro Shop: (734) 878-0009

Web: whisperingpinesgc.com

Facebook: Whispering Pines Golf Club

Twitter: @WPGolfClub

Type: Public

Owner: Vargo Golf

General Manager: John Moll

Superintendent: Alex Piotrowski

Architect: Donald Moon Holes: 18

WHISPERING

WILLOWS GC

20500 Newburgh Rd. Livonia, MI 48152

Pro Shop: (248) 476-4493

Web: golflivonia.com

Facebook: Golf Livonia

Twitter: @GolfLivonia

Type: Public

Manager: Paul Worley

Director of Golf: Tom Welsh

Superintendent: Skip Connolly

Architect: Mark DeVries

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

A B J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

J F N R V D L H P T X C K G O S W E M I Q U Y Z

WHITE BIRCH HILLS GC

Bay City (989) 662-6523

WHITE DEER CC

1309 Bright Angel Dr. Prudenville, MI 48651

Pro Shop: (989) 366-5812

Web: whitedeercc.com

Type: Public

Owner/Professional: Sean Connett

Manager: Dick Brown

Superintendent: Kelly Vany

Architect: Glen Gulder

Founded: 1967

Holes: 18

WHITE LAKE GC

6777 S. Shore Dr. Whitehall, MI 49461

Pro Shop: (231) 893-4232

Web: whitelakegolfclub.com

Facebook: White Lake Golf Club

Twitter: @WhiteLakeGC

Type: Private

Manager/Professional: Bill Borgman

Superintendent: Dylan Barry

Holes: 18 & Practice Facility

Architects: Tom Bendelow & Al Seckel

Founded: 1916

Lessons: PGA Golf Lessons

available to members and nonmembers

Guest Play: Must be a guest of a member; reciprocal privileges with other private clubs, non-member outings welcome

WHITE LAKE OAKS GC

991 S. Williams Lake Rd.

White Lake, MI 48386

Pro Shop: (248) 698-2700

Web: OaklandCountyParks.com

Twitter: @OCParksAndRec

Type: Public

Architect: Van Tine family

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

WHITE OAKS GC Hillsdale (517) 437-3434

WHITE OAKS GC Goodells (810) 325-9292

WHITE PINE NATIONAL

GOLF RESORT

3450 N. Hubbard Lake Rd. Spruce, MI 48762

Pro Shop: (989) 736-3279

Web: whitepinenational.com

Facebook: White Pine National Golf

Twitter: @WPNational Type: Resort

General Manager: Tyler Wolfrom Club Manager: Bruce & Donna Wolfrom

Architects: Bruce Wolfrom/Clem Wolfrom Holes: 18

WHITEFISH LAKE

GOLF & GRILL

Pierson (616) 636-5260

WHITEFORD VALLEY GC Ottawa Lake (734) 856-4545

WHITMORE LAKE

GOLF LINKS

1111 6 Mile Rd. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Pro Shop: (734) 449-4653

Web: whitmorelakegolflinks.com

Facebook: Whitmore Lake Golf Links

Type: Public

Owner: Larry Megdall

General Manager: Eric Delano

Superintendent: Eric Delano

Architect: William Newcomb

Holes: 18

WHITTAKER WOODS GC

New Buffalo (269) 469-3400

WICKER HILLS GC

7287 Wickert Rd.

Hale, MI 48739

Pro Shop: (989) 728-9971

Web: wickerhillsgolf.com

Facebook: Wicker Hills Golf Club

Twitter: @WickerHillsGC

Instagram: WickerHills

Type: Public

Owner: William Baker

Manager: Cathy Baker

Superintendent: Cathy Baker

Holes: 18

WILD BLUFF GC

11335 W. Lakeshore Dr. Brimley, MI 49715

Pro Shop: (906) 248-5860

Web: baymillscasinos.com

Facebook: Wild Bluff Golf Course

Type: Resort

Owner: Bay Mills Indian

Community

Director of Golf: Matt Phipps

Superintendent: Larry Buchholtz III

Architect: Mike Husby

Holes: 18

WILD PINES GC

Hermansville (906) 295-0373

WILDERNESS GC

Carp Lake (231) 537-4973

WILDWOOD LAKES GC

Wolverine (231) 525-8949

WILLOW BROOK GC

Byron (810) 266-4660

WILLOW METRO

PARK GC

22900 Huron River Dr. New Boston, MI 48164

Pro Shop: (734) 753-4040

Web: golf.metroparks.com

Facebook: Lower Huron, Oakwoods & Willow Metroparks

Twitter: @MIMetroparks

Type: Public

Superintendent: Eryck Stahr Holes: 18

WILLOW RIDGE GC

Fort Gratiot (810) 982-7010

WILLOW SPRINGS GC

Vassar (989) 871-9703

WILLOW TREE GC

Melvin (810) 387-4001

WILLOW WOOD GC

12227 Sandborn Rd. Portland, MI 48875

Pro Shop: (517) 647-1984

Web: willowwoodgc.com

Facebook: Willow Wood Golf Club & Banquet Facility

Type: Public

Manager: Kenzee Hoffman Holes: 18

Founded: 1998

Wild Bluff GC

photo: courtesy of the course

WINDING CREEK GC

4514 Ottogan St.

Holland, MI 49423

Pro Shop: (616) 396-4516

Web: windingcreekgolfclub.com

Facebook: Winding Creek Golf Club

Type: Public

Owners: Jake and Ben Wiersema

Professional: Jeff Vandenbeldt

Superintendent: Jake Wiersema

Architects: Matthews/Eakley/ Wiersema

Holes: 27

WOLF CREEK GC

Adrian (517) 265-3944

WOODLAND HILLS GC

320 N. Gates

Sandusky, MI 48471

Pro Shop: (810) 648-2400

Web: woodlandhillsclub.com

Facebook: Woodland Hills Golf Club

Type: Public

Owner: Bob and Lisa Kolar

Manager: Audrey Essenmacher

Superintendent: Jeremy Radloff

Holes: 18

WOODLANDS OF VAN BUREN

Wayne (734) 729-4477

WOODLAWN GC

Adrian (517) 263-3288

WOODSIDE GC

Bath (517) 641-4570

WOODSIDE MEADOWS GC

Romulus (734) 782-5136

WUSKOWHAN PLAYERS CLUB

16111 Blair

West Olive, MI 49460

Pro Shop: (616) 738-6000

Web: wuskowhan.com

Facebook: Wuskowhan Players Club

Type: Private

Manager: Paul Townsend

Teaching Professional: Kirk

Scheerhorn

Superintendent: Ryan Osborn, (616) 738-6001

Architect: Rick Smith & Warren

Henderson

Holes: 18

MTESP Certified

Caddies Available

WYANDOTTE HILLS GC & RESORT

Toivola (906) 288-3720

WYANDOTTE SHORES GC

3625 Biddle Ave.

Wyandotte, MI 48192

Pro Shop: (734) 324-7270

Web: wyandotte.net

Type: Public

Owner: City of Wyandotte

Founded: 1996

Holes: 9

MTESP Certified

THE WYNDGATE

1975 W. Gunn Rd.

Rochester Hills, MI 48306

Pro Shop: (248) 608-7805

Web: thewyndgate.com

Facebook: The Wyndgate Country Club

Type: Private

Owner: Larry Winget

Director of Golf: Kevin Muir

Manager: Joe Tignanelli

Superintendent: Phil Hopper (248) 608-7806

Holes: 18

YYANKEE SPRINGS GC

12300 Bowens Mill Rd. Wayland, MI 49348

Pro Shop: (269) 795-0030

Web: playyankeegolf.com

Facebook: @ YankeeSpringsGolfCourse

Twitter: @yankeespringsgc

Owner: Joni Masselink & Yankee Springs Acquisitions

Holes: 27

Founded: 1963

Architects: Frank Tichvon/Evan Seifert

YE NYNE OLDE HOLES GC

East Jordan (231) 582-7609

YE OLDE COUNTRY CLUB

Roscommon (989) 275-5582

YOUNG’S GOLF COURSE

159 Young’s Lane

Hwy. 424

Iron River Township, MI 49935

Pro Shop: (906) 265-3401 ext. 1

Web: experienceyoungs.com

Facebook: @YoungsIronCounty

Twitter: YoungsIronCo

Instagram: youngsironcounty

Type: Public

Manager: Jason Rivard

Founded: 1984 Holes: 18

GAM Allied Associations

Association of Golf Presidents (810) 938-4500

President — Dean Angott, Edgewood CC

Secretary — Tom Bollinger, Spring Meadows CC

Callaway/Meijer Junior Tour (517) 278-4892

Rolla Frisinger, PGA juniorgolf.org

Greater Michigan Club Management Association (248) 973-7943

President — Derek Jacques, Detroit Golf Club

Managing Director — Tammy Carter mdgmcma@gmail.com

Men’s District Golf Association (248) 855-8427

Michigan Golf Course Association (800) 860-8575

President — Gilda Johnson

Executive Director — Jada Paisley jpaisley@michigangca.org michigangca.org

Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association (616) 834-0450

President — Doug Ware, City of Livonia

Executive Director — Adam Ikamas, CGCS adamikamas@migcsa.org migcsa.org

Michigan Golf Hall of Fame

Chair — Greg Johnson Gregeeee24@gmail.com

Administrator — Loretta Larkin (248) 719-0650 llarkin@michigan-golffoundation.com mghof.org

Michigan Professional Golf Association (517) 641-7421

President — Bob Bales Executive Director — Kevin Helm khelm@michiganpga.com michigan.pga.com

Michigan Publinx Golf Association (248) 672-1641

President — Scott Jaschuk mipublinx.com

Michigan Publinx Seniors Golf Association (734) 207-7888

President — Thomas Ahern

Vice President — Brian Kuehn

Membership Director/Treasurer — Jim Mlynarczyk

GAM Club Rep — Thomas Ahern mpsgagolf@aol.com mpsga.org

Michigan Seniors Golf Association (248) 642-8470 msga@sbcglobal.net

President — Jeff Leib

Executive Director — Al Hibbert michiganseniorsgolf.org

Michigan Senior Women’s Golf Association (248) 540-8467

President — Maggie Allesee

MSU Turf Team

Dr. Kevin Frank (517) 353-0147 frankk@msu.edu

Dr. David Gilstrap (517)-353-0140 gilstrap@msu.edu

Dr. Emily Merewitz-Holm (517)-353-0203 Merewitz@msu.edu

Dr. Thom Nikolai (517)-353-0133 nikolait@msu.edu

Dr. John N. Rogers III (517)-353-0136 rogersj@msu.edu

Dr. Joe Vargas (517)-353-9082 vargas@msu.edu

Dr. David Smitley (517) 355-3385 smitley@msu.edu

Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program

Program Director — Adam Ikamas, CGCS (616) 773-1192 adam@mtesp.org www.mtesp.org

Michigan Turfgrass Foundation (517) 392-5003

President — Curt Boak

Executive Director — Carey Mitchelson Contact Person — Britney Vanderkodde miturfgrass@gmail.com michiganturfgrass.org

Michigan Women’s Golf Association (248) 227-8170

President — Cynthia Pinkard pinkard@mwgolf.org

Membership — Kathryn Stellema stellema@mwgolf.org

United States Golf Association (908) 234-2300 (800) 222-8742 usga@usga.org

USGA Agronomist — Bob Vavrek (262) 797-8743 rvavrek@usga.org

Director of Regional Affairs for Midwest Region — Joe Foley (484) 868-1252 jfoley@usga.org usga.org

Western Golf Association (Evans Scholars) (847) 724-4600

Executive Director — John Kaczkowski wgaesf.org

Chapter Houses

• Michigan State University (517) 355-1635

Chapter House Advisors — Steve Ruthenberg Dr. Kati Ruger

• University of Michigan (734) 764-6283

Chapter House Advisors — Paul Robinson Lisa Emery

Women’s District Golf Association

President — Mary Ellen Miller (248) 705-5394 Maryellen_miller@yahoo.com

Women’s Metropolitan Golf Association

President — Barb Porter (248) 231-4221 ultraBLP@aol.com

Let’s Keep the Lemonade Flowing

/ by chris whitten

How what we learned in 2020 can inform the path forward

2020 was a year that required a different kind of perseverance and adaptation from all of us.

As we collectively took precautions and adjusted daily routines, some golfers could not participate as they once did. Still, many more golfers found ways to fit their favorite game into new schedules. Suddenly, the reasons we love our time on the course became clearer than ever.

As Tom Rademacher described in this issue’s “Pivoting in a Pandemic,” the Michigan golf industry moved quickly and creatively with an approach centered around safety. You read about many of Michigan’s golf industry leaders in this issue — colleagues who lead groups such as the Michigan PGA, Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association, Michigan Golf Course Association, the Greater Michigan Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America and the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. All approached 2020 with unique perspectives, and our teamwork yielded results that made us all proud.

“2020 will always be remembered as a year of significant challenges, but golf proudly and positively responded.”

GAM Executive Director Chris Whitten

Looking ahead, the number of Americans who have not played golf yet, but suggest they are “very interested” in playing soon is at an all-time high.

So where does golf go from here? Looking to 2021 and beyond, incoming GAM President Mark Bultema has said, “for the GAM to continue to grow and be relevant to a wider audience, it must extend itself and be more inclusive.”

I couldn’t agree more.

Similar conversations were going on between peers in every state and the golf industry found solutions that worked.

Research from the National Golf Foundation tells an incredible story about the growth of the game in 2020 and the opportunities ahead:

Compared to the previous year, 2020 rounds of golf played finished up 7 percent in Michigan and 14 percent nationally despite closures and restrictions in March and April.

Total golf participation was up 8 percent nationally at 36.9 million participants.

The number of on-course golfers grew by 500K, the largest lift in 17 years.

Golf course closures were down significantly.

As we all head to the first tee once again this year, the GAM will continue to partner with our friends and leaders in the Michigan Golf Alliance to promote a game accessible to and for everyone. Many organizations and initiatives have already improved golf’s openness and diversity close to home — the Evans Scholars Foundation, Midnight Golf, PGA Hope, First Tee chapters across the state and Youth on Course Michigan, which is funded through the GAM Foundation. We can support, promote and “pay it forward” even more — together.

2020 will always be remembered as a year of significant challenges, but golf proudly and positively responded. Some saw the game’s benefits for the first time, and others were clearly reminded.

Let’s continue to enjoy our beautiful Michigan golf courses, while appreciating each shot a little bit more.

Chris Whitten is executive director of the Golf Association of Michigan.

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