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AMERICA'S VALUE GOLF DESTINATION
Golf Packages From $47.00 Per Day
Santee South Carolina http://www.santeetourism.com THINK SPRING: THE OSPREY COLLECTION OF FINE COURSES
PLAN NOW TO PLAY IN 2007 http://www.golfospreyonline.com/
Black Forest, Canthooke Valley, Cutter's Ridge, Ridgewood,
The Medalist and Wilderness Valley

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WEST MICHIGAN GOLF SHOW-FEBRUARY 9-11
Web: http://westmichigangolfshow.com

LONDON GOLF SHOW - FEBRUARY 9-11
Web: http://golf-show.com

MICHIGAN GOLF SHOW-MARCH 10-12
Web: http://michigangolfshow.com

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__/ TREVINO ON PALMER'S FINAL ROUND
__/ MG ON THE ROAD
Windsor-Ambassador
__/MICHIGAN GOLF & SKI DESTINATION BRINGS $4 MILLION
__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER-TV-Double Bill
Interview with Keith Gornick on the launch of The Tribute
The Otsego Club in the Winter
__/ PAUL AZINGER TAKES ON RYDER CUP CAPTAINCY
__/5.2 MILLION CONSUMERS PARTICIPATE IN PLAY GOLF AMERICA 2006
__/ BOOK REVIEW:
"GOLF HEAVEN: INSIDERS REMEMBER THEIR FIRST TRIP TO AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB"
__/GOT 10?
__/ HOLE IN ONE CLUB
__/ ARCHIVES-MICHIGAN GOLFER
__/FALL EDITION: MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE
__/LOVERS OF HYPOCRISY AND AMBIGUITY-Part II
__/ 2006-07 MICHIGAN GOLF CALENDAR
__/ ASSOCIATION LINKS
__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER ONLINE RESOURCES
__/ COURSE VIDEOS

TREVINO ON PALMER'S FINAL ROUND
"When he putted out, I grabbed the ball, and I had the Sharpie in my back pocket. Then while he had the Sharpie, I said, 'Sign the glove, too.' We didn't take his shoes." Lee Trevino who played with Palmer during his final round.

The above quote was taken from Golf World, October 27. Credit should go to their staff.
http://golfworld.com

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MG ON THE ROAD
Windsor-Ambassador
We were in town as part of our coverage the of the 29th Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon and enjoyed our visit. The Canadians are friendly, provide good value for our dollar and have a variety of golf courses for your wallet and talent. Thad Gutowski wrote about the new Ambassador Golf Club in our Summer MG

http://www.michigangolfer.com/summer06/index.html

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MICHIGAN GOLF & SKI DESTINATION BRINGS $4 MILLION
By Thad Gutowski
For almost 70 years the Otsego Club near Gaylord has been one of Michiganıs premier vacation destinations. With two highly-regarded championship golf courses, seven comfortable Alpine style lodges, 27 ski slopes, five chairlifts, and outstanding dining, the Otsego Club is a very special year-round resort.

The original Classic golf course designed by William Diddle is as the name implies a no-nonsense but enjoyable golf experience. Regrettably, the contemporary golf market looks for more than this, and in 2002 the Tribute was introduced to satisfy the demand for a tougher test. Mission accomplished! Spread out over 700 wooded acres with incredible elevation changes, and heart-thumping greens, the Tribute designed by Rick Robbins and former PGA tour player and noted television golf analyst Gary Koch, was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the ³top ten new golf courses in the world!² Equally impressive is dining at Otsego, especially in the highly acclaimed Pontresina Restorante.

When the auctioneerıs gavel dropped on October 25th owner Keith Gornick exited this exceptional property after 50 years to spend quality time with his family, here and abroad. Truly a class act, the Michigan golf and skiing industries will miss Keith and his elegant and enviable style.

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MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION CHANNEL
Gaylord-The Otsego Club
We thought we would feature The Otsego Club this week on our Michigan Golf Channel. We bring two show to you, the first is theinterview Bill Shelton had with Keith Gornick and architect Rick Robbins during the soft opening of The Tribute in 2001

http://www.michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show32/index.html

Our second show is hosted by Jim Neff, our Michigan Skier Television editor. Neff is able to point out all of the fine amenities of the popular winter resort i.

http://michigangolfer.tv/miskier/season_1/show9/index.html

Editor's Note: We will be featuring Keith Gornick in an upcoming Michigan Golfer Television showin December.

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PAUL AZINGER TAKES ON RYDER CUP CAPTAINCY
Paul Azinger, who is back on the golf course after his ABC gig terminated, has been awarded the 2008 Ryder Cup captaincy. Here are his thoughts on whether the selection process has to be tweaked again, after a major overhaul in 2004:

"The bottom line is the players have to perform, And you have to have players that are playing well enough to get it done. If you have a team that's running cold against a team that's running blazing hot, then you have to look at the system to determine how you can change the system to get the best players - the hottest players - on your team at that event."

Taken from Golf.com

5.2 MILLION CONSUMERS PARTICIPATE IN PLAY GOLF AMERICA 2006

Play Golf America has shattered its 2005 total numbers and has outdriven the course it set for 2006. PGA Professionals, golf facilities and, most importantly, consumers have participated in Play Golf America programs at record levels during 2006.

With a record number of 6,725 facilities serving as host sites for Play Golf America programs, preliminary numbers indicate there were a record 935,281 participants in group lessons at these facilities, and a record 5.2 million total participants in organized play related to Play Golf America, announced Roger Warren, president of The PGA of America. In 2005, there were 6,018 facilities serving as host sites for Play Golf America programs with more than 556,000 participants in group lessons and 4.9 million total participants.

Taken and edited from a PGA release.

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BOOK REVIEW:
"GOLF HEAVEN: INSIDERS REMEMBER THEIR FIRST TRIP TO AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB"
Edited by John Andrisanti
"GolfHeaven", a Thunder's Mouth Press book, will be published after the first of the year. John Andrisant, editor, has brought together a cadre of great story tellers that discuss their first visit to the course. The stories by the contributing authors, Nathanial Crosby and Brian McCallen among them, are a fast and satisfying read. I started to leaf through the book, but got caught up in the great writing and could not put it down.

To be sure, Augusta is a tough ticket, one of the hardest in sports to obtain, and once you step you visit, you will not soon forget the experience. My visit, was courtesy of Terry Moore, who rewarded me with a visit on my 50th birthday. It was one of the best birthday presents ever. Thanks again, for thinking of me, Terry.

Thunder's Mouth Press http://thundermouth.com

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GOT 10?
The Michigan Golfer is looking for a few good writers. We are gathering material for our 4th Annual Michigan Golfer Top 10 List. If you have a Top 10 list you would like to submit we will pay you the princely sum of $10 for permission if we publish it. Besides that tidy sum, you will also gain the thrill of being a golf writer that can be "googled". Send submissions to Art McCafferty artmccaf@glsp.com with mailing address for your check, should you be chosen.

Last year's lists are at http://www.michigangolfer.com/win05-06/index.html

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HOLE IN ONE CLUB
Seung Woo of Troy, hit a 7-iron on to the 2nd hole of Greystone GC in Romeo and watched it trickle into the hole for his second ace. He has been playing for 14 years.

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FALL EDITION: MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE - NOW ONLINE
http://www.michigangolfer.com/fall06/index.html

Catching Up With Calvin Peete: Motor City Miracle-byJohn Berkovich
Detroit's own Calvin Peete is kicking back in Jacksonville, enjoying his second family and helping out his wife Pepper with the area's First Tee Program. Ontario writer,John Berkovich, caught up with Calvin and brings up this story.
http://www.michigangolfer.com/fall06/index.html

Jud Heathcoat and Idaho Golf-Jason Deegan
Jason Deegan continues his golf travel and brings us a story about Idaho golf and a visit with Sparty, Jud Heathcoat. Jason matches his prose with pictures in this delightful read. You will also encounter a floating island green, just the thing for an aquaphob.

http://www.michigangolfer.com/fall06/index.html Golfing Gaylord-by Dr. Sam Fullerton, Photos by Kevin Frisch
Sam Fullerton, spends most of his time teaching Eastern Michigan University students about his specialty, Sports and Event Marketing. However, Sam is just as comfortable with a putter as a podium. Sam tells the story and Kevin Frisch of Resort and Golf Marketing supplies the photos as we take yet another look at the Gaylord Golf Mecca.
http://www.michigangolfer.com/fall06/index.html

Sip and Chip-by L'Anse Bannon
The American pairing at the Ryder Cup will soon be forgotten. However, there is a new pairing, wine and golf or Sip and Chip that might last a little longer in your memory. L'Anse Bannon checks our the vineyards of the Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Point and pairs them up with some great golf destinations.
http://www.michigangolfer.com/fall06/index.html

Tournament Roundup
We have more roundups then Roy Rogers and Gene Autry combined. Everything you wanted to know about tournament golf is brought to you by a stable of writers from the Michigan Golfer, the Michigan Section PGA and Summer Tournament Wrapup-Kelly Hill
v Gregg Davies Wins the 2006 Michigan Amateur-by Jack Berry
Mike Harris Wins the Tournament of Champions-Michigan PGA Staff
Kris Tamulis WinsMichigan Womenıs Open
Scott Hebert Wins his 6th Michigan Open-by Jack Berry
Final Ford-John Wukovits
http://www.michigangolfer.com/fall06/index.html

Our Michigan Television Show also brings you coverage of these tournaments:
Native American Cup http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/nativeamericancup/
Michigan Amateur http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/boynegolf/
Michigan Women's Golf Association http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/mwga/
Michigan Open http://michigangolfer.tv/2006shows/michiganopen/
Michigan Golf Course Owners Association http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/mgcoaleaguetournament/

Slice of Life-Terry Moore
Terry Moore takes us through a tour of his golf bag and muses about the decisions he has made in creating an awesome arsenal of worthy weapons for golf's challenges.
http://www.michigangolfer.com/fall06/index.html

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LOVERS OF HYPOCRISY AND AMBIGUITY-Part II
1. Where do forest rangers go to "get away from it all?"
2. What do you do when you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?
3. If a parsley farmer is sued, can they garnish his wages?
4. Would a fly without wings be called a walk?
5. Why do they lock gas station bathrooms? Are they afraid someone will clean them?
6. If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked?
7. Can vegetarians eat animal crackers?
8. If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent?
9. Why do they put Braille on the drive-through bank machines?
10. How do they get deer to cross the road only at those yellow road signs?
Thanks and a Tip of the Tam to Jack Minzey for this list. Part III is next week.

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2006 WINTER MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE
COMING-DECEMBER 22
THE 4TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN GOLFER TOP 10 LIST
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2006 MICHIGAN GOLF CALENDAR
http://michigangolfer.com/calendar.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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MICHIGAN GOLFER ONLINE RESOURCES
Website: http://glsp.com
Ezine http://michigangolfer.com
News: http://www.webgolfer.com/news.html
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv
Podcast: http://glsp.com/podcasts.html

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