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Governor Whitmer announced the following updates: Restaurant capacity indoor increasing to 50% or 100 max, and curfew extended to 11 PM.
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Black Women in Golf: Celebrating Renee Fluker and 20 Years of Midnight Golf
The PGA of America and GoodSport Media has launched the ONYX Video Series – Standouts: Black Women in Golf, five videos that will air now
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Team from Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Win the 2021 Trump Doral Pro Am Presented by Anderson Ord
Miami, FL -Congratulations to our 2021 Michigan PGA Trump Doral Pro Am presented by AndersonOrd winners from Ann Arbor Golf & Outing with
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WATCH NOW! Black Women in Golf: Celebrating Renee Fluker and the Midnight Golf Program's 20th Anniversary! ⛳️🎉👏🏼🥳
Meet @MidnightGolf founder Renee Fluker and hear the inspiring story behind Midnight Golf & its incredible impact on 3,500+ Detroit youth over the last 20 years.
The Michigan PGA is proud to be a part of the Michigan Golf Alliance and it is very nice for the MGA to be recognized by the NGCOA for its efforts this past year!
Watch the Champion Award video now! http://ow.ly/rv6650DjUAb
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.
@PGAGolfChic
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 for the 104th Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open Championship is underway ! The Championship returns to Grand Traverse Resort and Spa and will take place June 14-17. With the addition of the new title sponsor in Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel the event played for a record purse of $115,000 last year !
There are nine qualifiers throughout the state to register for with the first one taking place on May 18. The entry deadline is May 12 and you must be a Michigan resident to enter.
For a list of the qualifiers and to register please click below :
mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mipga21/schedule/sectionschedule/index.htm?display=champ
It’s time to tee up ⛳ for #DriveChipandPutt. Registration for this summer’s local qualifiers is now open. Head over to DriveChipandPutt.com to find a local qualifier near you and we’ll see you there!
We are excited to announce that Tournament Registration for the Michigan PGA 2021 season is now open ! Register today for Michigan PGA Section Events, Turtle Creek Casino Michigan Open Qualifiers, Michigan Women's and Senior Open, PGA Tour's Rocket Mortgage Qualifiers and many more ...
For more info and to register for an event please visit :
mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mipga21/schedule/index.htm
WATCH NOW! Black Women in Golf: Celebrating Renee Fluker and the Midnight Golf Program's 20th Anniversary! ⛳️🎉👏🏼🥳
Get prepared for the 2021 PGA Jr. League with webinars hosted by Kim Shafer the regional league manager!
Kim is hosting the following events for the entire region providing a great opportunity to network with other professionals and learn what’s new for the 2021 season! No registration required! just click the link below to join.
Feb 5th @ 10:00 AM - meet.google.com/nms-qjug-yyx
Feb 12 @ 10:00 AM - meet.google.com/dtb-wuxj-ikx
Congratulations to our 2021 Michigan PGA Trump Doral Pro Am presented by AndersonOrd Apparel winners from Ann Arbor Golf & Outing with professional Brian Stange and his amateurs Jim Hawker, Nate Hawker and John Szczypka ! They had 3 great rounds finishing at -28 under par for the tournament in this format that featured two rounds of 2 net and 1 round of one gross/ one net.
They finished 7 shots ahead of the team from Carl’s Golfland with professional Tom Harding and his amateurs Ninos Andrews, Jim Richter and Dave Deutsch. Finishing 3rd overall was the team from Brookwood Golf Club with professional Kevin Kaczocha and his amateurs Nic Camargo, Jason Carpenter and Jon Sheard.
All the teams played 3 rounds in what was a great event at Trump National Doral. Thank you to all of the staff at the resort for all of their help and hard work.
We would also like to thank our new sponsor of this event AndersonOrd Apparel. Their staff was onsite this week and added to the event and we appreciate their support !
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Round 2 of the Michigan PGA Trump National Doral Pro Am presented by AndersonOrd Apparel is currently underway on the famed Blue Monster Course.
The team from Ann Arbor Golf & Outing with professional Brian Stange and amateurs Jim Hawker, Nate Hawker and John Szczypka had the low round of the day on Saturday with a 133 (-9 under ) on the Golden Palm Course in the 2 net best ball format.
For the leaderboard click the link below:
mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mipga20/event/mipga2034/contest/25/leaderboard.htm
Awesome first round Coach Scott Wilson! We are routing for you!
The Blue Monster Awaits!
The Michigan PGA Trump Doral Pro Am presented by AndersonOrd Apparel kicks off tonight with the opening cocktail party at 6:00pm!
Teams will then play three rounds of golf on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, including one round on the famed Blue Monster Course. The weather is 70’s and sunny which will make for a great week!
The Michigan PGA is proud to be a part of the Michigan Golf Alliance and it is very nice for the MGA to be recognized by the NGCOA for its efforts this past year!
Kevin Helm, Executive Director of the Michigan PGA said, "It was my pleasure working with the leaders from the allied associations who make up the MGA. Together, we were able to represent the golf industry as we communicated with the state government representatives and help interpret and communicate the various executive orders and how they applied to golf operations."
It’s time to tee up ⛳️ for #DriveChipandPutt. Registration for this summer’s local qualifiers is now open. Head over to drivechipandputt.com to find a local qualifier near you and we’ll see you there!
WATCH NOW! Black Women in Golf: Celebrating Renee Fluker and the Midnight Golf Program's 20th Anniversary! ⛳️🎉👏🏼🥳
http://ow.ly/DbEi50DzdZC
The Michigan PGA is proud to be a part of the Michigan Golf Alliance and it is very nice for the MGA to be recognized by the @ngcoa for its efforts this past year! Check out the link in our bio to view the video!
Kevin Helm, Executive Director of the Michigan PGA said, "It was my pleasure working with the leaders from the allied associations who make up the MGA. Together, we were able to represent the golf industry as we communicated with the state government representatives and help interpret and communicate the various executive orders and how they applied to golf operations."
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.
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