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EAST LANSING – The Stoatin Brae Golf Course at Gull Lake View Golf and Resort in Augusta, Mich., has been named the National Golf Course of
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The 2020 pandemic efforts of the Michigan Golf Alliance have been recognized with the Champion Award by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)!
CONGRATULATIONS to Stoatin Brae Golf Course at Gull Lake View Golf and Resort in Augusta, MI! They were named the National Golf Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)!
Read the full article here: http://bit.ly/NGCOAawards2020
Congratulations to the Michigan PGA's own John Lindert, PGA who was elected PGA of America Vice President today! John will serve a two-year term. We are so proud!
The Officers and staff are here at the Country Club of Lansing watching what is sure to be a great PGA of America virtual meeting! Where are you watching the meeting?!
We're proud to announce that Stephanie Jennings, PGA, is the first female officer elected to the Michigan PGA Board of Directors!
Jennings will serve as the Section’s Secretary and is the Head Women’s Golf Coach at Eastern Michigan University.
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Tune in to @wjrradio (AM-760 Detroit) at 9:18 am today! Guy Gordon will be interviewing our Executive Director, Kevin Helm, on the latest Michigan PGA news including our @TCCasino Michigan Open Championship that kicks off Monday @GTResort!
Listen Live at https://www.wjr.com/2019/06/18/listen-live/
Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and the Michigan sports community as we remember Vartan Kupelian.
via @detroitnews
Legendary Detroit News golf writer Vartan Kupelian dies at 73
Kupelian was regarded as one of the most respected golf writers in the country. He worked for The News for 38 years.
www.detroitnews.com
Registration ends TOMORROW! Don't miss your chance to compete in the 2020 Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open Pro-Am 5 Person Scramble to be held August 28-29 at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa!
Join our defending Michigan Open Champion, Eric Lilleboe, at the 2020 Michigan Open Pro Am! Register by August 7 or you'll miss all the FUN! Visit our website for more info.
Registration ends TOMORROW! Don't miss your chance to compete in the 2020 Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open Pro-Am 5 Person Scramble to be held August 28-29 at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa! @GTResort
Email entry form to nick.ladrig@gtbindians.com or call (231) 534-8814.
We wish Michigan PGA Members, Ben Cook and Jeff Roth,
the best of luck at the 102nd PGA Championship held August 6-9 at TPC Harding Park Golf Course, San Francisco, CA!
Ben tees off Thursday at 12:36 PM
Jeff tees off Thursday at 12:30 PM
We are excited to announce the 2021 Drive Chip and Putt Local Qualifier dates and locations!
In 2019 Michigan hosted 10 Local qualifiers, this year we will be almost doubling that number with 16. We are looking forward to bringing back Drive, Chip & Putt and excited to be able to offer the opportunity to more of Michigan's kids.
Save the date, registration will open soon!
REGISTER TODAY!
Time is running out to sign up for PGA HOPE at Topgolf.
For $75 enjoy an afternoon at Topgolf. On February 28th from 12-3 PM. Price of admission includes Lunch and game play!
Sign up is quick and easy just follow the link below!
bit.ly/PGAHOPE
Come hear first hand about PGA HOPE Michigan and support the program in the process!
Tickets are $75 and includes:
3 hours of gameplay ($111 value)
lunch with soft drink ($14)
Total value of $125!!
Sign up Today: bit.ly/PGAHOPE
PGA HOPE Michigan and Topgolf are teaming up to bring you a unique experience with family and friends.
When: February 28th, 2021
Where Topgolf Auburn Hills
Price: $75 (Includes food and soft drinks)
All proceeds go back to local veterans through the PGA HOPE Michigan program.
Give the gift of Topgolf this holiday season!
$75 gets you 3 hours of gameplay, lunch and soft drinks!
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Give the gift of Topgolf and support a great cause!
All proceeds benefit PGA HOPE Michigan and its host sites.
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The 2020 pandemic efforts of the Michigan Golf Alliance have been recognized with the Champion Award by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)!
“Each year the NGCOA recognizes those that have helped preserve the tradition of the game while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the golf business, and it’s wonderful that they see the same thing we see – that the teamwork of the Alliance on behalf of the Michigan golf industry truly exemplified those things,” said Jada Paisley, executive director of the MI Golf Course Association in announcing the honor today.
Read the press release here: bit.ly/NGCOAawardsMGA
CONGRATULATIONS to Stoatin Brae Golf Course at Gull Lake View Golf and Resort in Augusta, MI! They were named the National Golf Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)!
Read the full article here: bit.ly/NGCOAawards2020
PGA Member Webinar Alert!
"Value Added Programming and How to Capitalize"
Friday, December 18 / 10:00 am-11:30 am EST
Want to learn about value-added programming you can utilize at your facility?
How about learning how to capitalize on the current and future value you are bringing or will be bringing to the facility?
How about both?
Join Regional League Managers, Kim Shafer, PGA, LPGA, and Kristi Egnot along with Career Consultants Todd Smith, PGA, and Keith Fisher, Certified PGA Professional to learn about proven programming that adds value to your facility along with how to capitalize on that value in driving compensation and staffing.
Don't miss tomorrow's webinar!
Link to join: bit.ly/MPGAWebinar
Enjoy winter golf at its best!
When: February 28, 2021
Where: Topgolf
Cost: $75 Per person
Includes three hours of game play, a lunch buffet, soft drinks, and a cash bar!
PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of PGA of America. The free 5-8 week long instructional sessions teach the game of golf to our Nations Veterans.
Sign Up Today at:
bit.ly/PGAHOPE
PGA HOPE Michigan and Topgolf are teaming up to bring you a unique experience with family and friends.
When: February 28th, 2021
Where Topgolf Auburn Hills
Price: $75 (Includes food and soft drinks)
All proceeds go back to local veterans through the PGA HOPE Michigan program.
EAST LANSING – The 2020 pandemic efforts of the Michigan Golf Alliance have been recognized with the Champion Award by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA).
“Each year the NGCOA recognizes those that have helped preserve the tradition of the game while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the golf business, and it’s wonderful that they see the same thing we see – that the teamwork of the Alliance on behalf of the Michigan golf industry truly exemplified those things,” said Jada Paisley, executive director of the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA) in announcing the honor today.
The NGCOA’s Champion Award is bestowed upon individuals or entities that have succeeded in working on behalf of a group of owners and have garnered significant victory for its members.
The Michigan Golf Alliance, a cooperative body of five state golf associations formed in 2008, worked and lobbied on behalf of the golf industry in 2020 communicating with government officials through the pandemic to clarify industry needs, safety protocols and executive order compliance.
“The Alliance stepped up and led the way when the pandemic response was changing dramatically day-by-day,” Paisley said. “It was a tremendous example of teamwork for all the golf courses and the golfers in our state, as well as a great industry that benefits Michigan in so many important ways beyond its $4.2 billion in economic impact.”
Alliance members include the Michigan Golf Course Association, the Golf Association of Michigan, the Michigan Section PGA, the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association, and the Greater Michigan Club Management Association. Although the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation (MTF) could not be part of the government advocacy due to its non-profit status, Paisley said the Alliance would like to recognize the MTF for information the group collects and continues to provide regarding turf research.
CONGRATULATIONS to Stoatin Brae Golf Course at Gull Lake View Golf and Resort in Augusta, MI! They were named the National Golf Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)!
PGA Member Webinar Alert!
"Value Added Programming and How to Capitalize"
Friday, December 18 / 10:00 am-11:30 am EST
Want to learn about value-added programming you can utilize at your facility?
How about learning how to capitalize on the current and future value you are bringing or will be bringing to the facility?
How about both?
Join Regional League Managers, Kim Shafer, PGA, LPGA, and Kristi Egnot along with Career Consultants Todd Smith, PGA, and Keith Fisher, Certified PGA Professional to learn about proven programming that adds value to your facility along with how to capitalize on that value in driving compensation and staffing.
Don't miss tomorrow's webinar!
Link to join: bit.ly/MPGAWebinar
Enjoy winter golf at its best!
When: February 28, 2021
Where Topgolf
Cost: $75 Per person
Includes 3 hours of gameplay, a lunch buffet, soft drinks, and a cash bar!
PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of PGA of America. The free 5-8 week long instructional sessions teach the game of golf to our Nations Veterans.
Sign up today at:
bit.ly/PGAHOPE
Congratulations to the Michigan PGA's own John Lindert, PGA who was elected PGA of America Vice President today! John will serve a two-year term. We are so proud!
The Officers and staff are here at the Country Club of Lansing watching what is sure to be a great PGA of America virtual meeting! Where are you watching the meeting?!
The Michigan PGA is proud to announce that Stephanie Jennings, PGA, is the first female officer elected to the Michigan PGA Board of Directors!
Jennings will serve as the Section’s Secretary and is currently the Head Women’s Golf Coach at Eastern Michigan University. In her spare time, she works with a good friend and assists a PGA Junior League team out of Bay Pointe Golf Club in West Bloomfield, MI.
We caught up with Stephanie and asked her, "As the first female officer, what influence do you feel you may have on other females to run for the Board of Directors going forward?
Jennings replied, "I am friends with a few of the female members in our Section. However, my goal is to build rapport with more of our female members and associates and to encourage them to get involved in some capacity. Whether it's volunteering at an event, serving on a committee, or running for a Board position, I feel that you receive a more complete experience with your Section when you give a little of your time."
"I feel that my diverse background and work experience brings a different perspective to our Board. From working for a national women's golf association to building and executing player development programs for three public facilities, I've been fortunate to gain very valuable experience that I feel will aid in the decision-making process with my fellow Board members."
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This morning, the @wjjrradio team (AM-760 Detroit), along with Guy Gordon, interviewed our Executive Director, Kevin Helm, on the latest Michigan PGA news including our @turtlecreekcasino Michigan Open Championship that kicks off Monday at @grandtraverseresort!
Registration ends TOMORROW! Don't miss your chance to compete in the 2020 Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open Pro-Am 5 Person Scramble to be held August 28-29 at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa!
Entry Fee Includes:
-Golf on The Wolverine & The Bear
-Two nights lodging in the Tower at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
-Opening night cocktail reception at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
-Breakfast & Lunch
-Cocktail & awards reception and banquet at Turtle Creek Casino
-Prizes to include golf packages, golf equipment & MORE!
Link in our bio has the entry form and more info!
We wish Michigan PGA Members, Ben Cook and Jeff Roth,
the best of luck at the 102nd PGA Championship held August 6-9
at TPC Harding Park Golf Course, San Francisco, CA!
Ben tees off Thursday at 12:36 PM
Jeff tees off Thursday at 12:30 PM
View the leaderboard: https://www.pgachampionship.com/leaderboard
Registration ends this Friday for our Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open Pro-Am!
Register TODAY for the August 28-29 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Michigan Open Pro Am that takes place in conjunction with our Michigan Open Championship at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa!
This exciting NEW Pro Am features:
- Two Nights Lodging in the Tower at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
- Two 18 Hole Rounds on The Wolverine and The Bear
- Cocktail Parties, Awards Dinners, Tee Gifts, Awards, and MORE!
Don't miss your chance to visit Traverse City and experience this great event at Grand Traverse Resort! Each team will consist of one Professional and 4 Amateurs in this 5 person scramble format.
Visit our website for more info!
Register TODAY for the August 28-29 Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open Pro Am that takes place in conjunction with our Michigan Open Championship at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa!
This exciting NEW Pro Am features:
- Two Nights Lodging in the Tower at Grand Traverse Resort
- Two 18 Hole Rounds on The Wolverine and The Bear
- Cocktail Parties, Awards Dinners, tee gifts, awards, and MORE!
Don't miss your chance to visit Traverse City and experience this great event at Grand Traverse Resort! Each team will consist of one Professional and 4 Amateurs in this 5 person scramble format.
Registration link in our bio!
The deadline to register for the Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open and Qualifiers is today at 5pm! You don’t want to miss this year’s Championship event with our largest purse ever—over $115,000!
Register NOW at the link in our bio.
Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-147 today mandating masks for individuals and businesses that are open to the public.
Visit our COVID-19 page in our bio to find out how they apply to your golf operation.
Don't Miss the Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open Entry Deadline next Wednesday, July 15 at 5pm!
The 2020 Michigan Open Championship’s will feature the largest purse ever thanks to a new sponsorship agreement reached with Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. The 103rd edition of the state championship will have a purse of over $115,000.
The Championship is set for Aug. 31-Sept. 3 on The Bear course at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.
Michigan Open Qualifiers:
July 20–Country Club of Lansing
July 21–Quail Ridge Golf Club, Ada
July 23–Marriott at Eagle Crest, Ypsilanti
July 31–Forest Lake Country Club, Bloomfield Hills (PGA Member Only)
August 4–Pheasant Run Golf Club, Canton
August 7–Black Lake Golf Club, Onaway
August 7–Spring Meadows Country Club, Linden
August 21–Forest Akers West, East Lansing
August 29–(3) Spot Qualifier, Traverse City Country Club
Entry Fees:
$180 - Amateur golfers
$205 - Michigan PGA Professional
$355 - Non-PGA professional
Eligibility:
Open to all male golfers who have established and maintained a domicile in the state of Michigan thirty (30) days prior to the championship, or any Michigan Section member in good standing having been employed for no less than thirty (30) days at a recognized golf facility prior to the championship.
REGISTER for the qualifiers at the link in our bio!
Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Justin Riegel, PGA, Philmont CC and the Philadelphia PGA.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help support Justin's family. To donate, visit the link in our bio.
Executive Order 2020-110 Rescinds Executive Orders 2020-69 and 2020-96.
Golf Clarifications for Michigan Golf Operations include: -Restaurants
-Golf Carts
-Gatherings
-Retail
-Instruction
Click the link in our bio to read the full article.
We're gearing up for the 2020 Michigan PGA Women's Open!
Sponsoring host Crystal Mountain Resort is offering a special 50% reduced lodging rate for players, and tournament play and spectator precautions have been put in place in light of COVID-19 concerns for the 27th Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship scheduled for June 29-July 1.
The field is being limited to the first 78 golfers entered to help manage safety for all involved, and the entry deadline is Monday, June 22 at 5 p.m. Click here for tournament information and to enter.
The championship does not require Michigan residency. For years, including 17 consecutive years at Crystal Mountain, it has featured an international field including Michigan teaching professionals, LPGA, Symetra Tour, and mini-tour professionals as well as top amateurs representing multiple states.
Read the full article by visiting the link in our bio!
Applications for Phase 2 of the Golf Emergency Relief Fund are now open! The relief fund is limited and will be dispersed as applications are approved on a rolling basis. Apply today at the link in our bio!