September 12, 2003, Vol. 3, No. 37

Sponsored by:

__/ MGN ON THE ROAD

Huron, Ohio
__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER SEPTEMBER/NOVEMBER NOW ONLINE
http://michigangolfer.com

__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
__/ NGF ISSUES A TIMELY BOOK: MARKETING YOUR GOLF COURSE: BIG HITS MARKETING
__/ 17TH GAM SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
__/ APPLES, SOFTIES AND TRAINS
__/ NAME IS SORTA THE SAME
__/ QUOTE OF THE WEEK
__/ GOLF CALENDAR

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JIM NEFF, ONE OF MICHIGAN'S SUPERB WRITERS SUPPLIES US WITH OUR MGN

LEAD THIS MORNING, "How to truly be happy in this old crazy world."

http://www.palletmastersworkshop.com/happy.html

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MGN ON THE ROAD

Huron, Ohio

We stopped by to see Chris Bleile, Director of Golf at Sawmill Creek Golf Club.
Sawmill Creek, not to be confused with Sawmill Creek of Sarnia, Ontario, is a
Tom Fazio course. I had a nice tour from Ron Wilson, a retired GM
employee, who works at the course. The course, which butts up to Lake Erie,is
excellent as you may have guessed, with Fazio involved. I highly recommend
the golf course and the hotel complex. a href= "http://sawmillcreek.com

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MICHIGAN GOLFER SEPTEMBER/NOVEMBER NOW ONLINE

http://michigangolfer.com

Our printer has some new software, and as a result we are a couple of days late
in getting out our fall issue. For those that can not wait for the print
edition, you can click on http://michigangolfer.com and read the online
edition. Enjoy.

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MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION-DOUBLE FEATURE: OUTSTATE GOLF GETAWAYS AND MICHIGAN FALL GOLF

OUTSTATE GOLF GETAWAYS

Our cameras capture the basic pitch of those outstate golf destinations that
want Michigan's business. Join Thad Gutowski as he interviews all these nice folks and finds out why we should make that journey outside our borders to golf.

Arkansas

Hot Springs, Arkansas
Video
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/getaways/hotsprings
Web
http://www.hotspringsvillage.com/

Indiana

Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show4/index.html

French Lick Resort and Spa
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show3/index.html
Web:
http://frenchlick.com

Kentucky

Harrodsburg
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/getaways/brightleafgolf
Web:
http://www.brightleafgolfresort.com

Louisville
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show2/index.html
Web:
http://quailchase.com
and
http://gotolouisville.com

Park City
Diamond Caverns Resort
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/getaways/diamondcaverns
Web:
http://www.mammothcave.com/dcrgolf.htm

Perry Park Golf Resort
Video
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/getaways/perrypark
Web:
http://www.perryparkgolfresort.com/

Nevada

Mesquite
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/getaways/mesquite
Web:
http://www.visitmesquite.com/golfing/index.html

Primm
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/getaways/primvalley
Web:
http://www.primmvalleyresorts.com/pages/pvr_frameset.asp

North Carolina

Maggie Valley
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/getaways/maggievalley
Web:
http://www.maggievalleyresort.com/

Tennessee

Tazewell
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/getaways/woodlake
Web:
http://www.woodlakegolf.com

Canada

Forest Golf & Country Resort
Web:
http://www.xcelo.on.ca/~foregolf

Monterra Golf
Web:
http://www.bluemountain.ca

Ontario

Ultimate Golf Vacations
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/getaways/ugv
Web
http://www.ugv.net

Muskoka
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show15/index.html
Web:
http://www.golfmuskoka.com/golfmuskoka/

Quebec
Video:
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/getaways/merit
Web:
http://www.merit.ca

MICHIGAN FALL GOLF

Fall golf packages is the theme for this week's show. Bill Shelton's guests are
Peter Fitzsimons from Boyne-Harbor Springs and Petoskey CVB and Darin
Philport from Hidden River Golf and Casting Club.

http://michigangolfer.tv
24/7 Always On

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NGF ISSUES A TIMELY BOOK: MARKETING YOUR GOLF COURSE: BIG HITS MARKETING

The latest book published by the NGF (National Golf Foundation), focuses on tools
and techniques that can be used to boost rounds and revenues
immediately. The book addresses how to gain more business from new and
existing customers through improved customer service, an involved staff and
course enhancements.

A recent NGF survey found that only one in three golf courses showed growth in
rounds played. The courses that showed rounds growth shared similar
characteristics:

* A detailed understanding of their customers and competition
* A creative staff committed to making the golf course successful
* Strong operations aimed at keeping the course in prime condition
* Significant investments in electronic marketing
* Targeted marketing efforts with measurable results

For more information on Marketing Your Golf Course: Big Hits Marketing and
other NGF publications, contact the NGF at 1-888-NGF-2500.
http://www.ngf.org

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17TH GAM SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Sponsored by Standard Federal Wealth Management
Lakewood Shores Resort (Gailes and Serradella)
Par 72 and 72 = 144
Oscoda, MI
September 3-4, 2003

Roger Kuhl, Jackson 75-74--149
Stuart Young, West Bloomfield 76-77--153
Dave Crocker, Midland 77-76--153
Mark Christenson, Flint 76-77--153
George Dillon, Midland 71-83--154
Fred Cahall, Grand Rapids 76-78--154
David Harris, Troy 79-76--155
Bill McDonald, Troy 78-77--155
Jim Wirtz, North Street 75-80--155
Kerry Cunningham, Grosse Pointe Woods 79-77--156
Thomas Watrous, Bloomfield Hills 78-78--156
Joe Hill, Shelby Twp. 76-80--156
Jack Klein, Bloomfield Hills 76-80--156
Kyu Kim, Bloomfield Hills 76-81--157
Chuck Rapolevich, Grand Rapids 76-81--157
Rayme Martin, Rochester 78-79--157
Michael Kukes, Birmingham 81-77--158
Mike Zimmerman, Manistee 77-81--158
Steve Gasper, Birmingham 80-78--158
Ron Hartman, Grand Blanc 77-82--159
Claud Johnston, Westland 79-81--160
Tim Redmond, Dexter 79-81--160
Mike Dalton, Riverview 77-84--161
Roy Vomastek, Marion 80-81--161
George Beeman, Clarkston 78-83--161
James Acocks Jr, Marquette 83-79--162
Dan Gregg, Ann Arbor 77-85--162
Roger Loeffelbein, Traverse City 80-82--162
Information supplied by Chris Hoel of the GAM
http://gam.org

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APPLES, SOFTIES AND TRAINS

Three Apple engineers and three Microsoft employees are traveling by train to a
conference. At the station, the three Microsoft employees each buy
tickets and watch as the three Apple engineers buy only a single ticket. "How
are three people going to travel on only one ticket?" asks a Microsoft
employee. "Watch and you'll see," answers the Apple engineer.
They all board the train. The Microsoft employees take their respective seats
but all three Apple engineers cram into a restroom and close the door
behind them. Shortly after the train has departed, the conductor comes around
collecting tickets. He knocks on the restroom door and says,
"ticket, please." The door opens just a crack and a single arm emerges with a
ticket in hand. The conductor takes it and moves on.

The Microsoft employees saw this and agreed it was quite a clever idea. So after
the conference, the Microsoft employees decide to copy the Apple
engineers on the return trip and save some money (being clever with money,
and all that). When they get to the station, they buy a single ticket for the
return trip. To their astonishment, the Apple engineers don't buy a
ticket at all. "How are you going to travel without a ticket" says one perplexed
Microsoft employee. Watch and you'll see," answers an Apple engineer. When
they board the train the three Microsoft employees cram into a restroom
and the three Apple engineers cram into another one nearby.

The train departs. Shortly afterward, one of the Apple engineers leaves his
restroom and walks over to the restroom where the Microsoft employees are
hiding. He knocks on the door and says, "Ticket, please..."

Ripped off from the Internet Advisor newsletter of Sept 6,
http://internetadvisor.net

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NAME IS SORTA THE SAME

Rolling Hills Golf Course Milan
Rolling Hills Golf Course Cass City
Rolling Hills Golf Course Hudsonville
Rolling Hills Golf Course Lapeer
Rolling Meadows Whitmore Lake

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"You've got to think you can win, no matter what age you are." Arnold Palmer

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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 Publinx Golf Association
http://mwpga.com

Michigan State Amateur Golf Association
skillplay@aol.com

Upper Peninsula Golf Association
http://upga.org

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GOLF CALENDAR

September

09/13-14 Michigan Net Amateur Championship, Pilgrim's Run
09/20-21 Atlas Matches, The Loon, Gaylord
http://www.theloongolfclub.com/
09/28-30 Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational, Treetops, Gaylord
http://treetops.com
09/30 Tournament of Club Champions (Men and Women) Egypt Valley, Ada

October

10/17-18 Fall Golf, Ski and Travel Show- Novi Expo
http://michigangolfshow.com
10/19-21 The GOLF 20/20 Conference, World Golf Village, Florida
http://wgv.com

November

11/14-16 The International Golf Show is November 14-16, 2003 at the Toronto Congress Centre.
http://golf-show.com
11/30-12/02 MGCOA Annual Conference Lansing

2004

January

01/23-25 Atlanta Golf Show
01/29-02/02 PGA Merchandise Show-Orlando, Florida
Web:http://www.pgamerchandiseshow.com
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show1/index.html

February

02/06-8 West Michigan Golf Show, DeVos Place
http://showspan.com
02/13-15 London Golf and Travel Expo at the Western Fair Event Centre
Web: http://golf-show.com
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show5/index.html

March

03/05-07 12th Annual Michigan Golf Show- Novi Expo
Web: http://michigangolfshow.com
03/19-21 6th Annual Lansing Golf Show- Lansing
http://michigangolfshow.com
03/19-21 Chicago Golf Show
http://golf2020.com

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Tour and Association Calendars

Associations

Golf Association of Michigan
http://www.gam.org/champ/schedule.cgi
Michigan Section PGA
http://www.Michigan.PGA.com
Michigan Golf Course Owners Association
http://mgcoa.org
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
http://www.gcsaa.org

Tours

Canadian Tour- http://www.cantour.com/schedule.php
European Tour- http://www.europeantour.com
Hooters Tour- http://www.ngahooterstour.com
Futures Tour - http://www.futurestour.com/Schedules.html
PGA - http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/pgatour.html
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