After a close runner up finish last year Baker Stevenson from Meadowbrook Country Club was able to get it done this year and capture the 2025 Michigan Section Assistants Championship on Monday.
46 Michigan PGA Section Assistants teed it up on Monday August 4th at Travis Pointe Country Club, competing not only for the trophy but also four spots in the National Assistants PGA Professional Championship taking place November 13th-16th at PGA Golf Club in Port St Lucie, Florida.
After shooting an even par 72 the first round Baker found himself three shots back of Wyatt Vogel from Prestwick Village Golf Club who shot -3 under, 69 the first round. It was the back nine the second round that Baker turned it on with birdies at #10,#11,#13 and #14 to shoot 32 on the back nine for a round of 67 to win by four shots over Michael Carrillo of Gull Lake Country Club, Sean Vann from the Country Club of Jackson and Brandon Petzak from Eagle Crest Golf Club.
Both Baker and Brandon are still Level 1 Associates and are not eligible to advance to the National Assistants Championship.
Matthew Leti from the Country Club of Detroit finished at 1 over par for the tournament and picked up the 3rd qualifying spot joining Michael and Sean in representing the Michigan Section at the National Assistants Championship.
The last qualifying spot came down to a playoff between Justin McPhail of Traverse City Golf & Country Club, and Parker Fanning from Oakland Hills Country Club. Both players were tied for fourth place at four over par for the day. The playoff took five holes but Fanning came out on top capturing the last qualifying spot and Justin claimed the first alternate.
We also would like to give a huge thank you to Travis Pointe Country Club for being such an incredible host venue. The golf course was in great shape and all of the club staff was very welcoming and did a great job putting on the event.
Thank you as well to our presenting sponsors Srixon, Cleveland and the PGA Tour.
For final results Click HERE