Michigan Section PGA

Northern Chapter Fall Meeting
2021-10-13 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Traverse City Golf & Country Club

Eastern Chapter Fall Meeting
2021-09-28 17:00 - 18:00
Franklin Hills Country Club

Western Chapter Fall Meeting
2021-09-15 14:00 - 15:00
Kalamazoo Country Club

Tournament of Champions Registration Deadline
2021-07-19 17:00 - 2021-07-21 17:00
Registration Deadline: July 19, 2021 at 5pm

Format
Event: 54 holes Stroke Play. The field will be cut following the second round based on the total number of players at the start of the event (first starting time Monday morning). If under 100 players the field will be cut to the low 50 and ties and 100 – 120 players cut to 60 and ties and over 120 entries the field is cut to the low 70 and ties.
A tie for first place will be decided by a sudden death playoff immediately following the completion of the final round. Purse Payout is for those who return a 54-hole score.
(REMINDER – Rounds 1 and 3 will be played on The Alpine Course, Round 2 will be played on The Monument.)

Eligibility Change:
All exempt players are eligible to participate regardless of residency.

Tournament of Champions Invite List
Tees:
NEW: Senior Women’s tee has been added for those women that are 50 & over – Age on July 26 (approx. 5600 yards)
NEW: Super Senior (Legends) age is changed from 70 to 65:
Legends (65 & over – Age on July 26) will play the SILVER tees. (approx. 5900 yards)
Seniors (50 & over – Age on July 26) and male juniors not yet graduated from High School will play the ORANGE tees. (approx. 6500 yards)

Club Car Senior Open Registration Deadline
2021-07-06 17:00
Club Car Senior Open
Supported by ADN Medicare Solutions
July 13 & 14, 2021
Bedford Valley Golf Club

Register Now

Deadline to register is Tuesday, July 6 at 5pm!

Entry Fee: $205 / Player
Entry fee includes automotive golf car and range balls for the Championship rounds.
Format
36-Hole Stroke Play event.
Starting field will be limited to the first 156 eligible contestants.
Age Divisions
Players will compete in two age divisions, 50-64 and 65 and older.
An overall champion will be decided from the 50-64 age division and anyone 65 and older electing to play from the back tees and compete in the younger age division.

Eligibility Guidelines:
Open to all MALE golfers age 50 and older as of July 13, 2021 who have established and maintain a Domicile in the State of Michigan thirty (30) days prior to the Championship, any Life Member of the Michigan Section, 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.

Applicants may be requested to provide three (3) documents to prove domicile.

Firekeepers Casino Hotel Lodging Info:
Firekeepers Casino Hotel is offering a discounted room rate of $100/night for Senior Open participants.
To receive this rate please email Kathy George at kgeorge@firekc.com with names, arrival and departure date, phone number and one bed or two.

*** Reserve your discounted room ASAP as the hotel will sellout! ***

Michigan Women's Open
2021-06-28 - 2021-06-30
The Michigan PGA Women’s Open will once again take place at Crystal Mountain Resort-Mountain Ridge Course on June 28-30.
EVENT: 54 holes. Stroke Play. Starting field will consist of 144 maximum contestants. If more than 78 players tee off in round 1: Field will be cut to low 70 & ties after 36 holes. There will be
no cut if 78 players or less tee off in Round 1.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all female golfers who were
females at birth. Maximum index cannot exceed 15.0.
VIEW THE LEADERBOARD

Michigan Open 3 Spot Qualifier Deadline
2021-06-09 17:00 - 2021-07-07 17:00
Registration deadline is June 9, 2021 at 5pm.
Register today!

QUESTIONS:
Contact Justin Phillips, Director of Tournament Operations
jphillips@michiganpga.com or 517.214.3823

Callaway 2021 Product & Fitting Experience Virtual Seminar
2021-03-22 13:30 - 2021-04-08 15:00 | Online
When: Monday, March 22, 2021
Time: 1:30pm-3pm
Registration: Click here to register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the seminar.
Live Q&A w/Product and fitting expert, Chris Montion (bio)

Recommended fitting protocols for:

Epic woods
Apex irons and hybrids
Odyssey Whog & tens

Fitting Golf Balls:

CSX VS CSX LS VS CS
ERC VS SS

Available Fitting Technologies:

Callaway Fits
Odyssey Fits

Limited release items:

Cannot be named at this time

Member Service Requirements (MSR) Credits
Three (3) PGA credits

Michigan PGA Spring Membership Meeting
2021-03-22 08:30 - 11:30 | Online

Teaching with SIMulation Webinar
2021-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Mike Fay, PGA, & Jeff Goble, PGA

Skramble House of Golf/Virtual Golf Lessons Webinar
2021-03-03 11:00 - 12:00
Featuring Justin Rinas, Jordan Young, PGA, and Mike Fay, PGA

Video Analysis, Lighting & Boditrak Webinar
2021-02-17 11:00 - 12:00
Bryan Finnerty & Mandy Von See of V1 Sports

PGA Jr. League -Covid 19 Guidelines and Best Practices
2021-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Meeting ID

meet.google.com/dtb-wuxj-ikx

Phone Numbers

(‪US‬)‪+1 650-781-1164‬

PIN: ‪387 390 221#‬

PGA Jr. League -The Power of In-House Leagues
2021-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Meeting ID

meet.google.com/nms-qjug-yyx

Phone Numbers

(‪US‬)‪+1 929-367-6429‬

PIN: ‪482 284 798#‬

Teaching Studio/SIMulation Webinar
2021-02-03 11:00 - 12:00
Jordan Young, PGA, and Jason Guss, PGA

Trump National Doral Travel Pro Am
2021-01-29 18:00 - 2021-02-01 09:00

PGA Jr. League - Review of New Changes for the 2021 Season
2021-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Meeting ID

meet.google.com/zgb-xfai-pxz

Phone Numbers

(‪US‬)‪+1 501-697-9575‬

PIN: ‪920 716 932#‬

Myth Busters Webinar
2021-01-20 11:00 - 12:00
Special Guest Harry Brandt

Special Awards Interviews
2021-01-12 13:00 - 2021-01-14 17:00
Each year we recognize Members in our Section who excel in their role as golf professionals. Michigan is home to some of the very best, most innovative professionals in golf!
We received a record number of nominations for the 2021 Special Awards. To ensure our best qualified candidates move to the interview stage, please read the bios below and decide who you think deserves to make it to the next round!
The week of November 16 eligible voters will be sent an email with a link to the ballot. At that time, Members will be able to vote for two nominees in each category. The top two candidates will move forward to the Special Award Committee interviews January 12-14, 2021.
If you have any questions please contact Anna Epkey at aepkey@michiganpga.com or 517.580.5258.

Intro to SIMulation Webinar
2021-01-06 11:00 - 12:00

Value Added Programming and How to Capitalize-Webinar
2020-12-18 10:00 - 23:30
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.
WHEN: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST December 18, 2020
How to Join:
meet.google.com/qhi-addn-ugk
or Dial In:
(‪US‬)‪+1 319-423-8823‬
PIN: ‪883 926 484#‬

2021 Summer Tournament Intern Application Deadline
2020-12-14

Grant Summary Report Deadline
2020-12-06 23:30
If you received a grant in 2020 you must submit a summary before the deadline.

Special Awards Voting
2020-11-16 08:00 - 2020-11-21 23:59

Drive, Chip & Putt Host Site Application Deadline
2020-11-13
