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Michigan Golf News September 28, 2007 - Vol. 7, No. 39 __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/__/ __/ __/ __/ BLACK DIAMOND REAL ESTATE Come join other Michiganders who have madeBlack Diamond Ranch FL's #1 Golf Community. Contact: Linda Thomas, Black Diamond Realty, Inc. 352-464-4881 THE NATURAL / MARSH RIDGE: CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF GREAT GOLF-JOIN US IN 2007 Season Preview/ Larry Bowden http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/naturalpreview/thenaturalqt.html Web: Golf Packages http://www.thenaturalgolf.com/rates.php Video of The Natural Golf Course: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/natural/ TREETOPS RESORT- CELEBRATING THE 20TH YEAR OF THE JONES MASTERPIECE Fall Golf RatesTreetops Resort http://treetops.com/index.php?method=packagesandrates&subpage=golfpackages&theme=Golf 2007 TREETOPS PAR 3 AMATEUR VIDEONOW PLAYING http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/par3/ COMING ATTRACTIONS: 20th Anniversary of thePEPSI FALL CHARITY INVITATIONAL 18th Anniversary Show http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/treetops/ GOLF OSPREY Courses: Ridgeview, Manistee National, Black Forest, Otsego Club, Medalist, Grand Blanc GC http://www.golfospreyonline.com/page/290-12546.htm Fall Golf Rates Black Foresthttp://blackforestgolf.com/?page=18153 Manistee Nationalhttp://manisteenational.com/page/307-15105.htm Otsego Clubhttp://otsegoclub.com/allpackages.php Ridgeview Golf Coursehttp://www.ridgeviewgolf.com/page/308-15328.htm The Medalisthttp://themedalist.com/page/377-19075.htm Edited by Art McCafferty artmccaf@glsp.com http://glsp.com _/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/ __/__/ __/ __/ __/ __/ MGN ON THE ROAD Archadia, Gaylord, Manistee, Acme and Ludington __/EXECUTIVE/PAR 3 GOLF COURSES __/AUGUST GOLF WEATHER HURTS Y-T-D PERFORMANCE __/ASHER GOLF PROGRAM RECEIVESGROWTH OF THE GAME GRANT FROM THE PGA OF AMERICA __/ZOELLER NAMED HONORARY RYDER CUP CHAIRMAN __/ CORRECTIONS __/MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION __/FALL GOLF PACKAGES __/GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD __/MICHIGAN GOLF TELEVISION SHOWS ON YOU TUBE __/ MICHIGAN GOLF CALENDAR __/COURSE VIDEOS ON MICHIGAN GOLFER & YOU TUBE TELEVISION __/ ASSOCIATION LINKS ================= MGN ON THE ROAD ================= Acme Grand Traverse Resort & Spa The parking lot was jammed with members of the MASA (Michigan Association of School Administrators. We saw a lot of suits walking around. Hopefully, they changed into golf gear later on in the day. Archadia Archadia Bluff We stopped by to enjoy a refreshing Bloody Mary on the porch of the Archadia Bluff Clubhouse. It is certainly one of Michigan's great views in golf. http://archadiabluff.com Gaylord Otsego Club The new meeting room and lodging facility that is under construction at Otsego Club iis coming along and should hit its completion date of mid-December. http://otsegoclub.com Ludington This town is really getting its act together. They have new condos on the water, a new streetscape, new parking areas and most importantly new businesses. We also had the opportunity to talk with co-owner of the Hemlock Golf Course, John Kennedy. Kennedy indicated that rounds were up for the year and have increased every year since the course came online. http://hemlockgolfclub.com Manistee Manistee National's two courses, Cutter's Ridge and Canthooke Valley was bathed in beautiful sunlight when we checked in. Doug Bell, GM of Manistee National, indicated that the resort saw the other side of weather last October. They had one of those storms where the wind comes straight down and on contact with the ground shears anything around it. Bell said the Canthooke Valley course lost over a thousand trees and was immediately shut down.Ian Ziska's name was prominent on the resort sign, as he just won the Norhtern Chapter of the Michigan PGA championship. http://manisteenational.com Treetops The 20th Annual Pepsi Charity Fall Invitational drew nearly 400 golfers to the Smith, Jones and Fazio courses of Treetops this weekend. This is a massive tournament that draws a quality field of talented golfers. Kudos to Mike Fernandez, Kevin McKinley, Gene Bone and other staffers who make this one of Michigan's great tournaments. We will have the tournament video up on You Tube early next week. http://treetops.com ======================================== EXECUTIVE/PAR 3 GOLF COURSES-FEEDBACK ======================================== Last week, we asked for some help in identifying executive and par 3 courses in Michigan and received the following: --- Hi Art, Here's one for your list: Cascade Short Course (formerly Hill's Brothers, named after Dave and Mike Hill) 2360 Denton Rd, Jackson Patrick Kerwin-MGCOA Graphic Designer --- Art, Northville has a fine par 3 course called Bushwood. (9)Dearborn Hills is one of thosemostly par 3s mixed in with several par 4s that are not too long nor daunting. (18) Tom Lang ---- Art, You forgot the best one...The Dunes Club.There are 2 sets of tees, but its the only par 3 in the top 100. I believe golf digest. Dave Richards-Golf and Resort Marketing ---- Hi Art , The Cuff Links at Boyne Highlands, par 3 course 800-462-6963 (Not sure what the policy on play is . . . not advertised much). Also, Boyne Rapids in Boyne City has an 18 hole, par 3 chip-n-putt. Michigan's shortest 18 hole golf course! www.boynerapidsgolf.com ~ 231-582-3505 Diane Dakins-Petoskey-Harbor Springs-Boyne Country CVB ---- Hey Art... one of the best kept secrets in Monroe County is the Old Town Course, on Dixie Hwy, in Frenchtown, North of Monroe... after a busy summer of opening our new waterpark, i was able to stop by the course on my way home, and get in a round of 9 holes, playing 2 balls, in just an hour! The course is in fabulous shape, being maintained by the owner who also owns a landscaping business... You should definitely include Old Town on your list of great par 3 courses! Bill Knopp-Director of Sales -Splash Universe Water Park Resort ---- HI ART- BUSHWOOD GOLF CLUB, NORTHVILLE,....YES, AFTERCADDYSHACK....BUILT ON THE OLD DUN ROVIN WHICH SOLDOUT TO PULTE HOMES AWHILE AGO THANKS-BOB HIRZEL ---- Revised List Bald Mountain Golf Course-Lake Orion 9 Bushwood-Northville 9 Cascade's Short Course-Jackson 9 Cuff Links-Boyne Mountain 9 Dearborn Hills 18 Earhart Par 3- Ann Arbor 9 Fox Hills Strategic Fox- Plymouth 18 Homestead-Glen Arbor 9 Huron Clinton Metro Parks -18 Lakewood Shores Resort "Wee Links" Oscoda 9 Marsh Point Par 3 Bay City 9 Mistwood "Little Nine" Lake Ann 9 Old Town Course, Monroe 9 Threetops @ Treetops -Gaylord 9 Westwind Golf Course-Muskegon 9 Thanks and a Tip of the Tam to Bob, Bill, Diane, Patrick and Tom. =============================================== AUGUST GOLF WEATHER HURTS Y-T-D PERFORMANCE =============================================== Mother Nature has not been as benign to the golf industry as in 2006, according to the Pellucid Corp. report on Golf Playable Hours (GPH) for August. At the national level, GPH declined 4.4% compared to last year. The unfavorable month breaks a string of positive "comparable weather" months this summer. August results dragged year-to-date (YTD) GPH measure down to -2.9% compared to 2006. Performance across Pellucid's 24 weather-based regions showed the decline was concentrated in seven regions, which suffered significant declines versus August 2006. As a result of the relatively narrow band of regions impacted however, the regional breadth figures for August YTD actually improved slightly to 1:1.4 (five regions with favorable GPH versus seven regions with unfavorable GPH and 12 neutral versus a year ago). On an encouraging note, the July rounds played results reported by Golf Datatech showed demand outperforming weather for the third consecutive month. This positive trend brought the YTD weather-adjusted rounds differential to +1.3 points (each point translates to outperforming or lagging weather by roughly 5MM rounds nationally on an annual basis). Info provided by Jim Koppenhaver of thePellucid Corporation =================================================================================== ASHER GOLF PROGRAM RECEIVESGROWTH OF THE GAME GRANT FROM THE PGA OF AMERICA =================================================================================== The 9th and 10th cycles of PGA Growth of the Game grants totaling $63,438 have been awarded from The PGA of America's Growth of the Game Grant program. The Asher Golf Program of Southgate, Mich., received a grant for $7,000 toward its golf program which helps in the development and guidance of at-risk students ages 16-19. The PGA Growth of The Game Grant Programs, which touch nine states, involve juniors, inner-city young adults, at-risk students, college students and the physically challenged. The program highlights The PGA of America's commitment to partner with its PGA Professionals to grow participation in golf. ASHER GOLF PROGRAM Location: Southgate, Mich. PGA Section: Michigan PGA Professional: David Corrado, PGA Program Director: Ruth Kemp Grant Amount: $7,000 Southgate Adult and Community Education's Advantage Academy is an alternative high school that was developed to meet the needs of at-risk students ages 16-19 who had not been successful in traditional high school. It has grown from 25 students to 310 students. The golf program was added in 2006. ============================================== ZOELLER NAMED HONORARY RYDER CUP CHAIRMAN ============================================== Southern Indiana native and golf legend Fuzzy Zoeller wasnamed as the "2008 Honorary Ryder Cup Chairman" during a press conferenceannouncing the festivities surrounding the Ryder Cup which will be held atValhalla Golf Club September 16th – 21st, 2008. Zoeller grew up in NewAlbany, IN – just fifteen minutes from downtown Louisville. "What a great honor to be associated with The Ryder Cup here in my homeregion, which we call "Kentuckiana. This Ryder cup will probably be biggerthan The Kentucky Derby, and that's saying a lot," said Zoeller. "I know Fuzzy will be America's good luck charm when those golf balls startflying at The 2008 Ryder Cup," said Louisville mayor Jerry Abramson. Zoeller was then presented with a Louisville Slugger bat engraved with hisname, The Ryder Cup logo and the years he competed (79, 83 and 85) as amember of the Ryder Cup. ============== CORRECTIONS ============== Jack Berry pointed out that we have inconsistent in our spelling or Glenn Johnson's name in our information regarding the Kircher Cup. Glenn has two n's and we shall mend our ways. Berry pointed out that our story about the video we did on Adare Manor also needed some repair. We had indicated that Adare Mamor was the home of the Irish Open. Actually, The Irish Open is a tournament that moves around Ireland and has only recently been played at Adare Manor. Thanks and a Tip of the Tam to Jack Berry for keeping us on our golfing toes. ============================ MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION ============================ Gaylord -Treetops Par-3 Amateur Shootout Threetops at Treetops has become a famous golf course in America. Just as people travel to Pebble Beach, Kohler and Pinehurst, they are now traveling to Gaylord, Michigan to play this delighful Rick Smith creation. In our show, Kevin McKinley, Treetops Director of Golf, shows us around the Treetops Amateur Par-3 Shootout, their clinic, their version of the "Little Break" and then observing players shooting for a $10,000 hole in one. Jennie McCafferty is our host. Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/par3/ Web: http://treetops.com Harbor Springs- Kircher Cup The 33rd Annual Kircher Cup television show is now online athttp://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/kircher_cup/ . Look for the Steve Kircher victory lap when his partner Grant Bruce eagled the final hole. Our host for the show, Jennie McCafferty, chats with tournament originator and fabled Michigan golfer, Glenn Johnson. There is some serious golf played by the 150-180 golfers that visit Boyne Highlands each year for this Labor Day weekend tournament. This year's tournament was played on The Heather http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/boynegolf/heather/, The Ross and The Hill courses. http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/kircher_cup/ ==================== FALL GOLF PACKAGES ==================== We hope you have seen the great Travel Michigan video now showing on television. If not check them out athttp://www.michigan.org/index.asp?m=0 Basically, the ads show the spectacular color that is everywhere. All one really needs to make it better is to put a golf club in your hands and enjoy some great fall golf. Here are some of the deals that are now available. Cheers. A-Ga-Ming http://www.a-ga-ming.com/rates.php Antrim Dells http://www.antrimdellsgolf.com/rates.htm Black Forest http://blackforestgolf.com/?page=18153 Boyne http://www.boyne.com/Golf/Eight_Courses/Golf_Rates.html Harbor Point Golf Club http://www.harborpointassociation.com/golf/rates-61/ Hemlock Golf Club http://www.hemlockgolfclub.com/golf/proto/hemlockgolfclub/rates/rates.htm Manistee National http://manisteenational.com/page/307-15105.htm Michaywe Pines http://www.michaywe.com/golf/2007-golf-rates--18/ Otsego Club http://otsegoclub.com/allpackages.php Ridgeview Golf Course http://www.ridgeviewgolf.com/page/308-15328.htm Rustic Glen http://www.rusticglen.com/content.php?link=rates.php The Emerald http://www.emeraldgolfcourse.com/rates.aspx The Medalist http://themedalist.com/page/377-19075.htm The Natural http://www.thenaturalgolf.com/rates.php Treetops Resort http://treetops.com/index.php?method=packagesandrates&subpage=golfpackages&theme=Golf ====================================== GLSP TELEVISION NETWORK ON THE ROAD ====================================== -- September 28, Dick Beardsley at Playmakers, Okemos -- September 30, Boyne 2 Boyne Marathon, Harbor Springs -- September 30, Big House Big Heart5K, Ann Arbor -- October 1, A-Ga-Ming, Kewadin -- October 1, Antrim Dells, Ellsworth -- October 2, Manistee National-Manistee -- October 2, The Emerald at Maple Creek-St. Johns -- October 21, Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Marathon, Detroit & Windsor -- October 28, Grand Rapids Marathon -- October 28, Niagara Falls International Marathon, Niagara Falls, ON -- November 3, U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Men's Marathon, New York City -- November 4, ING New York City Marathon- -- November 9, NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, IN -- November 11, Big Bird Run Roseville -- November 22, Fifth Third Bank, Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Detroit ============================================= MICHIGAN GOLF TELEVISION SHOWS ON YOU TUBE* ============================================= *Viewing reminder- We have gone to more robust video presentations on You Tube and the need to downsize the screen is less important. However, you will still need to downsize the You Tube screen on some of our earlier renderings for better viewing. Treetops Par-3 Amateur Shootout Threetops at Treetops has become a famous golf course in America.Just as people travel to Pebble Beach, Kohler and Pinehurst, they are now traveling to Gaylord, Michigan to play this delighful Rick Smith creation.Kevin McKinley, Treetops Director of Golf, shows us around with the Treetops Amateur Par-3 Shootout, their clinic, a shot at the "Little Break"and players shooting for a $10,000 hole in one. Jennie McCafferty is our host. Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/par3/ Web: http://treetops.com Adare Golf Club with Cathal O'Sulivan Ireland's Adare Manor was the site for Robert Trent Jones final major golf course design. It is now the home of the Irish Open and was recently extended to its 7453 yards. The Maigue River and a 14 acre lake provide the usual water hazards that Robert Trent Jones so loved to create. Web: http://www.adaregolfclub.com/ You Tube Video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7m5bqfpy1oI Lahinch Golf Club with Jennie McCafferty and Bob McCavery Lahinch Golf Links almost has it all. They have the history, built in 1892, designer blood lines in Old Tom Morris and Alister MacKenzie, a storied hole in No. 5 and a location on the Atlantic Ocean. What they don't have, according to professional Bob McCavery, is the infrastructure to support a major tournament. It is not near a major city, they have narrow roads and there are few hotels. Our video gives you a nice look at the town, course and a recounting of the history by Bob McCavery, who has been the pro since 1959 after he took over from his dad, who was there for a couple of decades himself. Enjoy Web: http://www.lahinchgolf.com/ You Tube Video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4Z91FkG-H8o Ryder Cup Memories- Cathal O'Sullivan interviews Doug Bell and Mike Biber of Osprey Management Our travel planner for our Ireland trip was Cathal O'Sullivan. In our show, O'Sullivan chats with Mike Biber and Doug Bell of Osprey Management about their experience at the Ryder Cup and their impressions of Ireland. They were two of almost a hundred people from the Osprey Management Group that attended the event. Our show host, Cathal O'Sullivan of Sullivan Golf & Travel, discusses the Ryder Cup and some of the memories of the event that the Osprey people brought back. You Tube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mf4-Stx_3g 2007 Michigan Open-presented by Lincoln Mercury Andy Rutkowski took first at this year's presentation. Kevin Helm handles the podium and Jennie McCafferty interviews Scott Hebert and Grand Traverse Resort's Mike DeAgostino. http://youtube.com/watch?v=3m6CBV4inyQ Father and Son Tournament-Myrtle Beach Bill and Brad Shelton have been part of the Father and Son tournament the past five years and brought back some hardware this year, capturing a first in the Liezke Flight. This is largest Father and Son Tournament in the U.S. and one of the largest tournaments in the U.S. overall. Join us as Bill and Brad share their memories of the 10th anniversary of the event. http://youtube.com/watch?v=7fohqvMz71Q Kentucky Golf and the Ryder Cup Brad and William Shelton discuss Kentucky golf as a background for the upcoming Ryder Cup. In addition, Susan Bairley chats with the V.P. of the Louisville CVB, Karen Williams about visitors can expect during Ryder Cup week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_b8ZF-804Y Western Amateur Memories with Tim Cronin Tim Cronin is the main man when it comes to Western Am history, he wrote the book. Cronin took on the challenge of writing the history to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the WGA. He continues to add to his research at various stops along the way, as the Western Am has literally been played around the country in its 106 years. The tournament has had stops in Chicago, New Orleans and three stops in Michigan, Oakland Hills, Red Run CC and now Point O'Woods here in Benton Harbor. http://youtube.com/watch?v=BtSzkKHC_v8 Osprey Ryder Cup Scholarships Susan Bairley is on hand at the 2006 Ryder Cup to interview two golf coaches who received scholarships from Osprey Recreational Management and attended the event. http://youtube.com/watch?v=WqXiD3dGZ2s =============================== 2007 MICHIGAN GOLFER CALENDAR =============================== OCTOBER 1 GAM Chrysler Club Championship - Men Eagle Eye Golf Club http://gam.org 1- GAM Chrysler Club Championship - Women- Hawk Hollow Golf Course http://gam.org 2-3 Michigan Players Tour -Hawk Hollow Resort, Bath http://michiganplayertour.com 7 MIAGT at The Orchards GC, Romeo http://www.miagt.com/Schedule 19-20 Michigan High School Girls Golf Championships Division 1 at The Meadows, GVSU Division 2 at Forest Akers West, MSU Division 3 at Forest Akers East, MSU http://www.mhsaa.com/sports/ggf/07fallgirlsreg.html NOVEMBER 16-18 17th Annual Indiana Golf Show, Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds http://golfexpos.com =============================== 2008 MICHIGAN GOLFER CALENDAR =============================== JANUARY 17-19 PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando County Convention Center, Orlando http://www.pgamerchandiseshow.com/ FEBRUARY 2-4 Hamilton Golf & Travel Show http://golf-show.com 9-11 London Golf & Travel Show Web: http://golf-show.com Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/londongolfshow/ 22-24- 20th Anniversary West Michigan Golf Show, Grand Rapids, DeVos Center MARCH 7-9 Michigan Golf Show, Rock Financial Showplace, Novi http://michigangolfshow.com 14-16 Lansing Golf Show, Lansing Center, Lansing http://michigangolfshow.com ======================================================== COURSE VIDEOS ON MICHIGAN GOLFER & YOU TUBE TELEVISION ======================================================== Buck's Run with Jerry Matthews GLSP Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/bucksrun/ You Tube: Coming Soon Harbor Point GC with Shaun Bezilla GLSPVideo: http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/harborpoint/ You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBcAwcgu-EU Hemlock Golf Club with John Kennedy GLSP Video http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/hemlock/index.html You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvZC6-aUvWk Rose Creek-with Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest GLSP Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/rosecreek/index.html Timberstone @ Pine Mountain with Jerry Matthews GLSP Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/timberstone/ The Bull at Pinehurst with Jack Nicklaus GLSP Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/thebull/index.html You Tube http://youtube.com/watch?v=4IhWyADkGoU The Heather at Boyne Highlands GLSP http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/boynegolf/heather/ You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16eijvNKfSQ The Loon Golf Course with Mike Husby GLSP Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/Loon/index.html You Tube http://youtube.com/watch?v=qyFYB4GfwLw The Majestic at Lake Walden with Jerry Matthews GLSP Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/majestic/ You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUVXolhXROg The Natural at Gaylord with Jerry Matthews GLSP Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/natural/ You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4nKgMii7QM True North with Jack Berry and Jim Engh GLSP Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/truenorth/ You Tube http://youtube.com/watch?v=8xB_ne5wG34 The Tribute with Gary Koch, Rick Robbins and Keith Gornick GLSP Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2007shows/tribute/ You Tube http://youtube.com/watch?v=vEKkWCxAgyA Wild Bluff Golf Course GLSP http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show6/ You Tube http://youtube.com/watch?v=c9BfiJ7Gv38 ================== ASSOCIATION LINKS ================== American Association of Golf Course Architects http://asgca.org Golf Association of Michigan http://www.gam.org/ Golf Course Superintendents Association of America http://www.gcsaa.org Michigan Section PGA http://www.Michigan.PGA.com Michigan Golf Course Owners Association http://mgcoa.org Michigan High School Athletic Association http://www.mhsaa.com/ Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association http://migca.org Michigan Publinx Seniors Golf Association http://mpsga.net Michigan Women's Golf Association http:// www.mwgolf.org. 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