EAST LANSING, MI  – One new member has been inducted into the Michigan PGA Hall of Fame. Lee Houtteman was announced as the sole member of the 2024 Induction Class. He was recognized at the Michigan PGA President’s Dinner on Sunday, October 20th at The Country Club of Lansing as well as the Section’s Fall Meeting on Monday, October 21st at Eagle Eye Golf Club.

Houtteman has been a PGA Member since 1991 and is the Director of Golf at Leland Country Club.

Lee’s playing accomplishments include winning the:

  • Michigan PGA Match Play
  • Tournament of Champions
  • Michigan PGA Championship
  • Two (2) Michigan Senior PGA Championships

Houtteman was also an 18-time qualifier for the PGA Professional Championship and 12-time qualifier for the U.S. Senior Open, three Senior PGA Championships, and since turning 63 in 2024, has shot his age or better five times. For the last 10 years, Houtteman has been serving as the Head Golf Coach at Glen Lake High School and as the coach for three PGA Jr. League teams.

The Michigan PGA Hall of Fame was founded in 2011 and exists to recognize and acknowledge those PGA Professionals who have excelled in their profession, achieved remarkable accomplishments, and made significant contributions to the game, the industry, and the Michigan PGA.

The 2024 Michigan PGA Special Award winners, who were announced this past spring, were also recognized at the President’s Dinner on Sunday night.

Click here to read the 2024 Michigan PGA Special Awards Press Release

Click here to download the 2024 Michigan Section PGA Special Awards group photo.

Individual award winners with their awards:

Doug Brody, Golf Professional of the Year
Chris Whitten, Golf Executive of the Year
Kyle Martin, Teacher & Coach of the Year
Kevin McKinley, Bill Strausbaugh Award
Jeff Stalcup, Merchandiser of the Year – Public
Tyler Jablonski, Merchandiser of the Year – Resort
Dean Kolstad, Patriot Award
Kelly Kuhlman, Player Development Award
Joe Hatch, Professional Development Award
Kevin McKinley, Youth Development Award
Renee Fluker, Distinguished Service Award
Lee Houtteman, Hall of Fame Inductee