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Bay Mills Resort and Casino/Wild Bluff-Brimley
Web: http://www.4baymills.com
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show11/index.html
Celebrate Ryder Cup 2004, September 14-19-Oakland Hills CC
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Video: http://www.michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show8/
Treetops: Home of "Rick Smith and The Big Break" and "The Tylenol Par-3 Shootout"
Web: http://treetops.com
Video: Rick Smith and The Big Break
http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show5/index.html
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Edited by Art McCafferty-Publisher, Michigan Golfer
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ONTARIO, CANADA
London-Thomas McBroom and the new Fire Rock
Sarnia-Phil Winch-Sarnia's Golf Guru
Winsor- The Ambassador Club-2005
USA
Ann Arbor-Vanessa and Tim
Cadillac-The Neffer
Grand Blanc-The New Tiger Town
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http://michigangolfer.tv
__/ 19TH HOLE- ELECTION YEAR CHRONICLES-THE WOODIE GUTHRIE REMIX
__/ ROUNDS ARE UP ACCORDING TO NGF
__/ VANESSA AND TIM
__/ HUNTMORE GOLF CLUB NEW NAME FOR FORMER GOLF CLUB OF MICHIGAN
__/ SPADAFORA WINS MICHIGAN JUNIOR AMATEUR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
__/ STACY SNIDER WINS MICHIGAN PGA WOMEN'S OPEN IN PLAYOFF
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KIDS PLAy FREE FAMILY GOLF PROGRAM IN THREE CITIES
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http://michigangolfer.com
__/ 26TH MICHIGAN JUNIOR AMATEUR STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
__/ SUMMER READING LIST
__/ EMAIL TO THE EDITOR
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__/ CALENDAR OF GOLF EVENTS
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MGN ON THE ROAD
CANADA
Sarnia, Ontario-Bonnie Doon GC, Huron Oaks CC and Sawmill Creek GC
Bonnie Doon GC
Dave and Sarah Anderson have put together a pretty impressive golf
property in the past 10 years. They build Bonnie Doon as a nine and
then 18 hole course. Recently, they tripled their clubhouse area and
also developed a par 3 course and driving range. The course is
sloped at 133 and Dave Anderson could not be prouder of the rating.
Huron Oaks CC
The Mike Weir/Dino Ciccarelli Charity Golf Classic featured more than
50 celebrity golfers, and the Mike Weir All-Star Challenge, featured
Mike Weir, Wayne Gretzky, Adam Oates and Dino Ciccarelli. They have
raised over a half million dollars for charities during the nine year
duration of the event. Sue Storr and Tom Gibson of Sarnia's CHOK we
on hand for interviews of players and celebrities.
Dennis Walters and his dog Benji were a hoot or perhaps I should say a bark at the event. You can check out a show we did on him a couple of years ago at the PGA Merchandise Show.
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/clocktower/index.html
Phil Winch of the Sarnia-Lambton CVB was in charge of the media for the event. Phil is not only Mr. Golf in the area, but also Mr. Tall Ships. Here is a show we did with Phil at last year's Tall Ships visit...
http://michigantravel.tv/2003tallshipssarnia/
Sawmill Creek GC
Bill Gerritis sold Sawmill Creek CC to a group of Toronto investors.
Bill had the vision to build a pretty amazing facility at Sawmill
Creek CC, but was running out of time and money. The new ownership
has both. They have redone the Bed and Breakfast part of the complex,
added a spa, changed a number of holes to accommodate new condo sites
and revamped the food and beverage areas. They have romantic weekend
packages that are doing very well.
Matt Alexander is the GM and Paul Mikelbrencis the Head Professional at the club.
London, Ontario-Fire Rock GC
Walt Spivak, a successful Canadian businessman, held court at the
grand opening on London's brand spanking new golf course, Fire Rock.
Media from all over the area were on hand to hear the story first
hand from Spivak and architect, Thomas McBroom. It is an exciting golf
course, that has reclaimed the land that once was a source of
aggregate for the province.
Thomas McBroom is the most prolific golf architect in Canada and has received a ton of awards for some of the following courses. Bell Bay Golf Club, Baddeck, Nova Scotia The Links at Crowbush Cove, Morell, P.E.I. Le Géant, Mont Tremblant, Québec Deerhurst Highlands, Muskoka The Lake Joseph Club, Port Sandfield, Ontario The Links at Crowbush Cove, Morell, P.E.I. Camelot Golf Club, Cumberland, Ontario National Pines Golf Course, Barrie, Ontario Oak Ridge Golf Club at Oak Hills Estates
USA
Ann Arbor
Vanessa Bell, MG reporter, missed the cut in the last qualifier for
the Women's British Open. However, all was not lost as her fiance,
Tim Broe won the 5000 meter U.S. Olympic Trials in Sacramento.
Cadillac
Jim Neff, Michigan Golfer and Michigan Skier writer, was recently
featured on the VH1 show, "When Kiss Ruled the World". Jim chatted
about the time the band came to Cadillac and all the craziness of
that day.
Grand Blanc
This is the second day of the big one, as Brand Blanc turns into
Tiger Town for the duration of the Buick Open. Tiger and many of the tours
great players are on hand in Michigan's premier golf event. Many will
be trying to land those last Ryder Cup points to make the team.
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19TH HOLE- ELECTION YEAR CHRONICLES-THE WOODIE GUTHRIE REMIX
http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/contentPlay/shockwave.jsp?id=this_land
*Note, you will need shockwave software to open this.
Thanks and a Tip of the Tam to Alan Gerson
MGN is apolitical
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ROUNDS ARE UP ACCORDING TO NGF
Rounds played in the U.S. were up 2.5% for the first six months of
the year as compared to the same period last year, according to NGF's
latest Quarterly Rounds Played Report. Rounds increased 0.9% in the
second quarter and 6.9% in the first quarter (revised upward from the
5.3% shown in the April 15, 2004, report due to 400 additional
facilities reporting).
April was a strong month nationwide as rounds increased 4.9%. May (-0.1%) and June (-0.8%) were down marginally. The near one percent gain for the quarter compares to an almost three percent loss in second quarter 2003 vs. 2002.
The region posting the strongest gain for the quarter was the Mid Atlantic (10.5%), which was hard hit by inclement weather during the same period last year. Regions with the largest declines in the quarter were the Upper Midwest (-5.5%) and the Gulf Coast (-4.5%), both of which suffered from above average precipitation during the quarter.
This marks the third consecutive quarter that rounds played have increased over the previous year. NGF estimates that about one-third of rounds in the U.S. occur in each of the second and third quarters. So, the next quarter will have a significant impact on whether the six-month gains can be held for the year.
For the full second quarter rounds played report, visit
http://www.ngf.org
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HUNTMORE GOLF CLUB NEW NAME FOR FORMER GOLF CLUB OF MICHIGAN
Ron Contese wanted golfers to know that they have reopened the
Brighton based, Golf Club of Michigan under the name of Huntmore GC.
For further information, you can check out their website
http://www.huntmoregolfclub.com
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SPADAFORA WINS MICHIGAN JUNIOR AMATEUR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
The Glacier Club-Sponsored by GMAC Mortgage
Round of 16
(1) Andrew Ladwig (E. Grand Rapids) def. (16) Patrick Wong (Ann
Arbor)
.... 4&2
(8) Nick Pumford (St. Charles) def. (9) Ben Landgraf (Niles) ... 5&3
(12) Aaron Peterson (Ann Arbor) def. (5) Jeff Bickley (Birmingham)
... 3&2
(4) Luigi Spadafora (Milford) def. (13) Brian Hayward (Grand Rapids)
.... 4&2
(14) Samuel LaMantia (Trenton) def. (3) Sam Burman (Haslett) ... 2&1
(11) Robby McNiff (Muskegon) def. (6) Brett Common (Chelsea) ... 6&4
(7) Aaron Warring (Highland) def. (10) Alex Lorencz (Chesaning) ... 3&2
(2) Billy McKay (Grand Blanc) def. (15) Payne Gniewek (Trenton) ... 6&5
Quarterfinals
Pumford def. Ladwig ... 5&4
Spadafora def. Peterson ... 2&1
McKay def. Warring ... 6&5
McNiff def. LaMantia ... 8&7
Semifinals
Spadafora def. Pumford ... 1up
McKay def. McNiff ... 1up
Finals
Spadafora def. McKay ... 3&2
Chris Hoel Asst. Director of Rules and Competitions http://gam.org
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GLSP Newsletters
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STACY SNIDER WINS MICHIGAN PGA WOMEN'S OPEN IN PLAYOFF
Stacy Snider shot 71 in the final round to win the $40,000 Michigan
PGA Women's Open Wednesday on Crystal Mountain Resort's Mountain
Ridge course. Snider, a 24-year-old Michigan State University grad who
turned professional last year, posted rounds of 72-70-73 215. After
bogeying the 16th and 17th holes, she holed a ten-foot birdie putt on
the 482-yard, par-five 18th hole to play her way into a playoff at
six-under-par - a playoff she won by making an eight-foot birdie putt
on the very same hole moments later.
Elaine Crosby, a former LPGA player from Jackson, began the day a stroke behind Malinaric, but the two-time Michigan Women's Open champion, who serves as Crystal Mountain's Golf Ambassador, closed with a 73 that left her a shot out of the playoff at 5-under-par. MSU golf coach Stacy Slobodnik finished as low-amateur at 1-over-par.
Taken and edited from a press release from Jennifer O'Neil
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MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION http://michigangolfer.tv
"Mike Shiels and A Work of Art"
One of Michigan's most prolific writers, Mike Shiels, chats with Tim
Hygh about his latest, "The Works of Art", a book chronicling the
career of Art Hills. Mike is now working on, "The Short Game for
Dummies", with former Michigan professional, Mike Kernicki.
"The Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest Michigan Golf Trail"
Join our reporter Jack Berry as he interviews golf architect
extraordinare, Arthur Hills about the footprint his firm has left on
Michigan golf architecture. Among his Michigan courses are, Complete
Course Listing
Double JJ Resort Rothbury 18
Bay Harbor Golf Club Bay Harbor 18
Hawkshead Links South Haven 18
Fieldstone Golf Club Auburn Hills 18
Lyons Oaks Wixom 18
Taylor Meadows GC Taylor 18
Red Hawk Golf Club East Tawas 18
Stonebridge Ann Arbor 18
Boyne Highlands Boyne 18
Pheasant Run Golf Club Canton 27
Fox Hills Plymouth 18
Lakes of Taylor GC Taylor 18
MGTV Viewers per show in 2003=====1952
MGTV Viewers per show in 2004=====3004
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PGA OF AMERICA, NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION LAUNCH KIDS
PLAY FREE FAMILY GOLF PROGRAM IN THREE CITIES
The PGA of America and the National Recreation and Park Association
(NRPA) have teamed to promote Kids Play Free at America's Courses, a
nationwide family golf program at municipal courses in three cities.
The joint effort is part of The PGA's Play Golf America marketing
campaign to increase participation in golf.
The grass roots pilot program, "Kids Play Free at America's Courses," is being conducted this year through the support of park system management and PGA Professionals at municipal facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fairfax County, Va., and Milwaukee, Wis. The program involves juniors playing free of charge when accompanied by a full paying adult.
Contact: Jamie Carbone jcarbone@pgahq.com
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*Note- Part 1 & 2 of Terry Moore's Q & A with Mike Furyk
http://michigangolfer.com/mikefuryk/index.html
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LPGA TIP OF THE WEEK
This week's tip courtesy of Kathleen Gook, Paradise Valley Country
Club, Paradise Valley, AZ
What's a foolproof way of getting out of a greenside bunker?
Get into a practice bunker, and instead of having a ball in front of you, draw a 6-inch oval that is pointing towards your target. Set up to this oval, so that the back of the oval is in the middle of your stance, and the front of the oval closer to the target. Have 60 percent of your weight on your target-side foot. Your goal is to 'splash' the sand that is in the oval, all the way to your target. Finish with your weight on the target side foot, and continue practicing splashing the oval out. When you feel ready, draw another oval, and then place a golf ball within the oval, approximately 2 inches from the back. Again, your goal is to splash the sand within that oval to the target. Your golf ball will ride out on that magic carpet of sand!
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MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE - JULY/AUGUST
Average Monthly Reader Sessions 20,262
Eagles, Birdies, Elk and Cool-Granholm Discovers Thunder Bay -by Art
McCafferty Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://www.webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-2.pdf
Michigan Golfer Television
http://michigantravel.tv/2004thunderbay/index.html
The Architects of the Gaylord Golf Mecca- by Paul Bairley
Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://www.webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-4.pdf
Michigan Golfer Television
http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show32/index.html
http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show19/index.html
Auditioning for The Big Break III-by Vanessa Bell
Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-18.pdf
Michigan Golfer Television
http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show5/index.html
Slice of Life-by Terry Moore
Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://www.webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-26.pdf
New for 2004 Angels Crossing- by Jason Deegan
Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://www.webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-20.pdf
Michigan Golfer Television
http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show9/index.html
New for 2004 Greywalls- by Art McCafferty
Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://www.webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-22.pdf
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MGN RADIO
For those who like their golf news over the radio, MGN is now heard on many of the Michigan Talk Radio Network shows on Friday's at 10:35-10:55 A.M. Host of the Charlevoix based show, is Shawn Peterson.
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26TH MICHIGAN JUNIOR AMATEUR STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
The Glacier Club-6589 Yards, Par 71-Washington, MI
Sponsored by GMAC Mortgage
TOP 15
Andrew Ladwig, E. Grand Rapids 71-70--141
Billy McKay, Grand Blanc 68-77--145
Luigi Spadafora, Milford 75-73--148
Sam Burman, Haslett 75-73--148
Jeff Bickley, Birmingham 75-74--149
Brett Common, Chelsea 77-72--149
Aaron Warring, Highland 75-76--151
Ben Landgraf, Niles 79-73--152
Nick Pumford, St. Charles 76-76--152
Alex Lorencz, Chesaning 77-76--153
Aaron Peterson, Ann Arbor 73-80--153
Robby McNiff, Muskegon 81-72--153
Brian Hayward, Grand Rapids 76-78--154
Samuel LaMantia, Trenton 77-78--155
Payne Gniewek, Trenton 78-78--156
Submitted by Chris Hoel
Golf Association of Michigan http://gam.org
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SUMMER READING LIST
"AIM of Golf: Visual-Imagery Lessons to Improve Every Aspect of Your
Game"
by Mitchell Spearman with Harry Hurt III ISBN 1-57954-805-9
Rodale Press http://rodalestore.com
$25 U.S. /$37 Canadian
Mitchell Spearman, starts off his book by quoting Jack Nicklaus who says each of his shots is like "going to the movies." In essence, Jack creates a self-produced movie of the shot he is about to make and then, takes his stance and hits it.
Spearman then practices what he preaches by giving the readers a comprehensive supply of photographs to make his points. He uses many props in his teaching style, and most contribute quite a bit to effectively making his points. "Stick a Popsicle Stick through Your Watchband", "Slalom on Snow Skis", "Drop a Marble on Your Ball" are all phrases and photos that should help your game.
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"When Golf is a Ball: A Lifetime of Fun and Adventure in the Game"
by Dr. Gary Wiren
Gary Wiren has led a wonderful life in his life in golf. He has traveled to 36 countries in teaching about golf. His mantra concerns six elements that influence one's play; Biomechanical Technique, Psychological Strength, Physical Fitness, Quality and Quantity of Practice, Game Knowledge and Correct Equipment.
However, you really want to buy this book because of the stories that appear in it. Wiren has brought to the table some terrific stories that make this a real page turner. I got the Prepress copy from Clock Tower Press, started thumbing through it and wound up an hour later, finally putting it down. Great stuff.
It is a great read that acquaints you with wonderful stories of games, instructions, players and rounds with the rich and famous.
While the book is not out yet, you can keep track of the launch date at http://clocktowerpress.com
Finally, for those that want to get a signed copy of "How to Quit
Golf", the golf book that was such a hit two years ago, Craig Brass
indicated that he will be signing copies at the Saturn Bookstore in
Gaylord on Saturday, July 31 around 11:30, as part of their Michigan
authors day.
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EMAIL TO THE EDITOR
Art, thanks for the nice words re InvernessCC/Chelsea. I've been a member there for nearly 30 years. It is not a "cake" course. In fact, it gets tougher and longer as I get older...I wonder why.
Art Dils
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MGN RADIO NOW ON WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS
For those who like their golf news over the radio, MGN is now heard on many of the Michigan Radio Network shows on Friday's at 10:35 -10:55 A.M. Host of the Charlevoix based show, is Shawn Peterson.
For our Canadian neighbors, the show is carried by CHOK in Sarnia and
is on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 2:45. The host of the Canadian Golf
Show is Tom Gibson.
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MICHIGAN GOLF WEEKLY SCHEDULE
hosted by Jeff Lesson and Janina Jacobs
Saturdays at 11:00 -WWJ, CBS Detroit, Channel 62.
Jul 31 True North, Harbor Springs.
Aug 14 Dearborn Hills GC, Dearborn
Aug 21 Buck's Run GC, Mt. Pleasant
MICHIGAN GOLF NEWS ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIBERS
Golf Association of Michigan
http://www.gam.org
Michigan Golf Course Owners Association
http://mgcoa.org
Michigan PGA
http://michigan.pga.com
Michigan Women's Golf Association, MWGA
http://www.mwgolf.org
Michigan State Amateur Golf Association
Dick Loring- skillplay@aol.com
mailto: skillplay@aol.com
Upper Peninsula Golf Association
http://upga.org
GOLF CALENDAR 2004
JULY
07/26-08/01 Buick Open, Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc
07/27 Mike Weir All-Star Challenge, Huron Oaks GC, Sarnia, Ont.
http://www.tourismsarnialambton.com
07/28-08/1 Western Amateur-Point O' Woods CC, Benton Harbor
AUGUST
08/2-8 Jamie Farr LPGA Owens Corning Classic presented by Kroger,
Highland Meadows GC, Sylvania, OH
http://jamiefarrowenscorning.com
08/05 32nd Michigan State Junior Golf Championship, A-GA-MING
08/9-10 GAM Championship,Plum Hollow CC http://gam.org
08/16 Paul W. Smith: Pals for Pal, Detroit Golf Club
http://www.palsforpal.org/
08/16-17 GAM Women's Championship, Owosso CC
http://gam.org
08/19 MGCOA Summer Meeting and Outing, Gull Lake View, Augusta
http://mgcoa.org
08/20-23 PGA Championship Pro Am-Shanty Creek
http://michigangolftour.com
08/23-29 Bay Mills Open Player Championship,Wild Bluff GC - Brimley
Web: http://baymillsopen.com
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show10/index.html
08/3-0 Arnold Palmer Turning Point Invitational, Country Club of Detroit
http://turningpointinvitational.com
08/30-31 GAM Women's Senior Amateur, Mt. Pleasant CC
http://gam.org
SEPTEMBER
09/04-05 Par-3 Amateur Shootout
http://treetops.com
09/8-9 GAM Senior Amateur, Belvedere GC
http://gam.org
09/11-12 Michigan Net Amateur, The Loon
09/14-19 The Ryder Cup -Oakland Hills CC
http://rydercup.com
09/15 The Ryder Cup Captains Challenge, Detroit Golf Club
09/16 The Ryder Cup Champions Invitational, Oakland University
09/16 Irish Night and Ryder Cup Celebration at The Henry Ford
09/25-26 Atlas Trophy Matches (Men & Women), Yarrow GC
09/25-27 Pepsi® Fall Charity Invitational
http://treetops.com
09/28 GAM Tournament of Champions Egypt Valley CC
http://gam.org
OCTOBER
10/07-9 Boys Golf Regionals -- October 7, 8 or 9
10/15-16 Boys Gol MHSAA Finals -- October 15-16
http://www.mhsaa.com/
NOVEMBER
11/28-30 MGCOA Annual Meeting at the Somerset Inn in Troy
http://mgcoa.org
Michigan Golf Calendar 2005
JANUARY
01-27-30 PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, FL
Web: http://pgamerchandiseshow.com
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show2/index.html
FEBRUARY
02/04-06 West Michigan Golf Show, DeVos Center, Grand Rapids
http://westmichigangolfshow.com
02/11-13 London Golf and Travel Show, London, Ontario
Web: http://golf-show.com
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show3/index.html
02/25-27 Lansing Golf Show, Lansing Center, Lansing
http://michigangolfshow.com
MARCH
03/05 Midland Golf Show, Valley Plaza Resort
03/26-27 Lakeshore Golf Show and Travel Show
Contact: SueNielsen@whitehall.k12.mi.us
http://websiteiscoming
03/11-13 Michigan Golf Show, Novi Expo, Novi
Web: http://michigangolfshow.com
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show1/index.html
ASSOCIATION LINKS American Association of Golf Course Architects
http://asgca.org
Golf Association of Michigan
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Michigan Section PGA
Michigan Golf Course Owners Association
Michigan High School Athletic Association
Hichigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association
National Golf Course Owners Association
National Golf Foundation
http://www.gcsaa.org
http://www.Michigan.PGA.com
http://mgcoa.org
http://www.mhsaa.com/
http://migca.com
http://ngcoa.org
http://ngf.org
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