BAY MILLS RESORT AND CASINO/WILD BLUFF GOLF COURSE
Video: 2005 Bay Mills Open Players Tournament Preview
-with Rob Lussenhof
http://www.michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/baymillsopenpreview/

SHANTY CREEK RESORT & CLUB
Golf Packages http://www.shantycreek.com/golf/package.html
Web:http://www.shantycreek.com/golf/package.html

MARSH RIDGE & THE NATURAL-TWO GAYLORD LEGENDS NOW STAY AND PLAY
Stay-Marsh Ridge Web: http://MARSHRIDGE.COM/pages/942232/index.htm
Play-The Natural Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/natural/

OTSEGO CLUB & RESORT-GAYLORD
Home of the 54 Hole Blowout Golf Package
Web: http://otsegoclub.com

TREETOPS RESORT
Web: http://treetops.com
Golf Packages http://treetops.com/golf_rates.php

Edited by Art McCafferty-Producer/Publisher, GLSP
http://glsp.com

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CONTENTS
__/ MG ON THE ROAD
Birmingham
Park City, Utah
__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
Shanty Creek and the Michigan PGA Champions-with Tim Hygh
Grayling Golf Stay and Play
__/ MICHIGAN GOLF RADIO
__/ THE JERRY MATTHEWS PROJECT
__/ CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN CONDUCTS "WINTER OUTERWEAR DRIVE" FOR MICHIGAN-BASED KATRINA VICTIMS
__/ GCSAA ANNOUNCES RELIEF PROGRAMS
__/ HOLE IN ONE CLUB
___/ HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION BREAKS 7 MILLION MARK
__/ BENDLE CUP AT OLD CHANNEL TRAIL GC NEXT WEEK
__/ UPCOMING SHOWS ON MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
__/ ARCHIVES-MICHIGAN GOLFER
__/ CALENDAR OF GOLF EVENTS
__/ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES
__/ ASSOCIATION LINKS

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MG ON THE ROAD
Birmingham-The Greatest Game Ever Played
The Disney PR team blew into town this week to create some buzz for their upcoming film, "The Greatest Game Ever Played." The screening took place at the Uptown Palladium Theater and Director Bill Paxon, writer Mark Frost and actor Shila LaBeouf were on hand to meet with the media, young golfers, coaches and other special invites. The story centers on Francis Quimet, a 20 year old amateur player in 1913 that shocked the golf world by beating England's renowned Harry Vardon and Ted Frey in the U.S. Open.

The film is excellent in every way and we give it an "eagle" rating. Our reporter Mike Shiels interviewed all three of the individuals involved in the film and we hope to have those interviews on MGTV in the next week. The film opens September 30.

The media on hand included Vartan Kupelian of the Detroit News, Tim Hygh of Michigan Talk Radio, Skip DeWall and Jim Edwards of Ann Arbor Media Group and the new Executive Producer of Michigan Talk Radio, Mike Shiels. Shiels, formerly the producer of the J.P. McCarthy Morning Show on WJR and one of Michigan's best writers, is heading back to the airwaves. He will executive produce the 6:00 -10:00 morning show on the Michigan Talk Radio Network, which debuts, later this month.

http://www.hollywood.com/movies/mm/nav/1/id/2440701 Trailer
http://michigantalkradio.com

Park City, Utah
We were in Park City working on a project for our sister channel, Michigan Runner Television, and fell in love with the place. Park City has great weather and the economy is exploding. Our host for the event, was Carol Potter, former Director of the Cadillac CVB. She indicated that there is no unemployment in Park City. The golf is not yet bountiful as in Michigan, but the Mountain Dell 36 hole course is a great test of golf and the 6,000 foot altitude will allow your golf drives to soar. Besides the two Mountain Dell courses there are a number of others in the Salt Lake City area, Bonneville, Forest Dale, Glendale, Nibley Park, Rose Park and Wingpointe

http://slc-golf.com

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MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
Shanty Creek and the Michigan PGA Championship-with Tim Hygh Shanty Creek Resort is one of Michigan's premier destinations. It has four golf courses, three ski areas, hiking, biking and cross country ski trails, Lake Bellaire and the great little get a way town of Bellaire with its movie house, brew pub and scenes of the Cedar River all contribute to time well spent there.

Our show brings you some of that charm as well as the stirring finish for this year's Michigan PGA Championship. John DalCorobbo, director of golf at Michigan State University's Forest Akers Golf Club, won the $80,000 Michigan PGA Championship by shooting 65 in the final round. Jordan Young, an assistant professional from Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club, finished second and Brad Dean, teaching guru at Crystal Mountain, finished a shot back for 3rd. Join our host Tim Hygh and Michigan PGA COO Kevin Helm as they bring you the action of the championship and the closing awards ceremony.

http://www.michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/michiganopen/2005michiganpgachampionship

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Grayling Stay and Play Golf Packages
Fall golf is now in the air and Grayling has some terrific Stay and Play packages. MGTV offers a glimpse of these properties that are located in Michigan's pathway to the North.

Grandview Golf Club-debuted in 1993
http://michigantravel.tv/2005grayling/grandview/

Twin Birch Golf Club-a Joe Roeski design in 1974
http://michigantravel.tv/2005grayling/twinbirch/

Grayling Country Club-first nine built in 1924 back nine designed by Jeff Gorney
http://michigantravel.tv/2005grayling/graylingcountryclub/

Fox Run Country Club-designed by Jeff Gorney opened in 1990
http://michigantravel.tv/2005grayling/foxrun/

http://michigantravel.tv/2005grayling/index.html

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THE JERRY MATTHEWS PROJECT
During the past couple of years, the Michigan Golfer Internet Television Show has captured and archived some of the work that Jerry Matthews and his Natural Course Design have done. We thought we would assemble them here for your edification. We also thought we would highlight the traffic that the shows have accumulated from the time period August 15, 2004 and September 15, 2005. Enjoy.

The Natural with Jerry Matthews
http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/natural/
Show Date: May-2005
Traffic: 904

The Natural with Larry Bowden
http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show13/index.html
Show Date: May 2002
Traffic: 4,946

The Majestic at Lake Walden with Bill Fountain and Jerry Matthews
http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/majestic/
Show Date: May-2005
Traffic: 1,091

The Majestic at Lake Walden with Bill Fountain and Tim Hygh
http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show21/index.html
Show Date: August 2004
Traffic: 1,257

Timberstone with Jerry Matthews
http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/timberstone/
Show Date: July-2005
Traffic :982

Timberstone with Susie Fox
http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show25/index.html
Show Date: August 2002
Traffic: 1,690

A Preview of Sundance with Jerry Matthews
http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show24/index.html
Show Date: October 2004
Traffic: 1,913

Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2005
Jerry Matthews with Jack Berry
http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/ghf/
Show Date:
Traffic: 3,980

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CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN CONDUCTS "WINTER OUTERWEAR DRIVE" FOR MICHIGAN-BASED KATRINA VICTIMS
Crystal Mountain is conducting a "Winter Outerwear Drive" for the Katrina Hurricane victims that were relocated to Michigan earlier this week.

"Chances are, Katrina evacuees who were flown to Michigan earlier this week are accustomed to warmer climates," said Crystal's Communication's Manager, Joan O'Neill. "We figured they may be in for a shock when the cold Michigan winter arrives in the not too distant future. Crystal has a few uniforms from previous winters -- ski school jackets, fleece vests, etc. -- that will keep many people warm. Plus, if we can tap into the winter outwear that people have at home that they no longer wear, we'll be able to be ahead of the ball on filling this need that will inevitably arise."

Crystal Mountain is collecting adult, teen and children's winter coats of all sizes, plus snow pants, boots, mittens, hats, gloves, fleeces, etc. now through the end of September, at which time the items will be dispersed to the state organizations assisting the victims. All donations must be clean/washed and in very good condition, and can be dropped off at the Front Desk at Crystal Mountain through September 30.

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GCSAA ANNOUNCES RELIEF PROGRAMS
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has announced a multi-faceted relief program aimed at assisting both the public and its members who were affected by Hurricane Katrina.

³The golf industry as a whole and GCSAA in particular has a history of benevolence,² said GCSAA President Tim O¹Neill, CGCS. ³Our members know all too well the force and destruction that Mother Nature can deliver. We feel it is our responsibility to help those affected and the contributions will be significant.²

Just as it did for the Southeast Asia Tsunami earlier this year, GCSAA is participating with its golf brethren in the U.S. Golf Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. A goal of $5 million has been established. Read more about the program.

The association also has its Emergency Relief Fund for member distribution. These monies are set aside annually for GCSAA members who suffer personal loss. To apply for these funds, members should contact Scott Woodhead, GCSAA senior manager of governance, at (800) 472-7878, ext. 4418.

Supplementing the funds available for members is the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Program. Administered through GCSAA¹s philanthropic organization ­ the Environmental Institute for Golf ­ these monies will be distributed to members for personal loss. O¹Neill indicated that donations would be sought from members, affiliated chapters and the golf industry. For more information on this fund and to download the donation form, click here.

Lastly, working with its partners who conduct the Golf Industry Show, GCSAA will organize a variety of fundraising activities around the show, Feb. 9-11 in Houston. It was originally scheduled to be conducted in New Orleans, but officials announced the move to Houston Sept. 8 after all conventions through March in the affected area were canceled. More details on this program will be announced at a later date. http://www.gcsaa.org.

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HOLE IN ONE CLUB
Leo Wesley of Manitou Beach aced No. 13, Mary Ramker aced No. 2, Brian Pittsford aced No. 13 and Mary Ann Langenderfer aced No. 13 at Devil's Lake Golf Club. Congrat to all and a Tip of the Tam.

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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION BREAKS 7 MILLION MARK
The number of participants in high school athletics increased for the 16th consecutive year in 2004-05 and topped 7 million for the first time in history. Participation rose by 115,157 students, to 7,018,709, according to the 2004-05 High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The survey also determined that nearly 53% of students enrolled in high schools participate in athletics.

The girls participation total of 2,908,390 set an all-time record. The boys total also increased, reaching 4,110,319, the highest participation in 27 years. This year¹s boy¹s participation figure is second only to the record 4,367,442 in 1977-78.

Basketball remained the most popular sport for girls with 456,543 participants, followed by outdoor track and field (428,198), volleyball (386,022), fast pitch softball (364,759), soccer (316,104), cross country (170,450), tennis (169,292), swimming and diving (148,154), competitive spirit squads (84,416) and golf (64,245).

The complete 2004-05 Participation Survey will be available soon on the NFHS Web site http://www.nfhs.org.

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BENDLE CUP AT OLD CHANNEL TRAIL GC NEXT WEEK
The Bendie Cup at Old Channel Trail Golf Course will be held Saturday, September 24th at Old Channel Trail. The four-person, 18-hole event benefits the Montague High School Golf Team.

Call 231-894-5076 to register
http://oct.com

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MICHIGAN GOLF RADIO --JOHN DALY VS. NIAGARA FALLS
HTTP://JOHNDALY.COM

Wednesdays at 1:35 pm with Tom Gibson on CHOK 1070, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada http://chok.com
Fridays at 10:40 am with Shawn Peterson on the Michigan Talk Radio Network http://www.michigantalkradio.net/
Fridays at 10:40 to 11:00 on MLive http://www.mlive.com/talkradio/

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UPCOMING SHOWS ON MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION

Courses
Buck's Run Golf Club-with Jerry Matthews
Old Channel Traill
The Tribute Golf Course-with Gary Koch, Rick Robbins and Keith Gornick-Gaylord

Tournament Coverage
Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational- Treetops Resort
MGCOA- 2005 Michigan Golf League Championship- Eagle's Eye GC

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ARCHIVES-MICHIGAN GOLFER
Michigan Golfer Magazine-1996-Present
http://www.michigangolfer.com/#pastissues
Michigan Golf News-2003-Present
http://www.michigangolfer.com/news.html
Michigan Golfer Television-2001-Present
http://michigangolfer.tv/archives.html

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MICHIGAN GOLF CALENDAR 2005
http://michigangolfer.com/calendar.html

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MICHIGAN TOURNAMENTS
http://michigangolfer.com/tournaments.html

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.com
Michigan Publinx Seniors Golf Association
http://mpsga.net
National Golf Course Owners Association
http://ngcoa.org
National Golf Foundation
http://ngf.org
National High School Golf Coaches Association
http://www.nhsgca.org

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