Sponsored by:

Bay Mills Resort and Casino/Wild Bluff-Brimley
Web: http://www.4baymills.com
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/show11/index.html

Otsego Club-Gaylord
Home of the 54 Hole Blowout
http://otsegoclub.com

Shanty Creek Resort & Club
August 9-21 Detroit Newspapers Michigan PGA Pro-Am
http://www.michigangolftour.com/pga.html
Golf Packages http://www.shantycreek.com/golf/package.html

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

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• Acme-Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
• Grayling- Golf and Canoes
• Traverse City-Park Place Hotel Turns 75
• Williamsburg- HighPointe GC
• Ypsilanti-Washtenaw CC

• Boyne's New Mountain Grand Lodge and Avalanche Bay- A Preview
• 2005 Bay Mills Open Players Tournament-A Preview

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Michigan Golfer Magazine-

• Spring Issue -April 29th-
• Arnold Palmer: 50 Years of Michigan Memories-Text and Video
• 2005 Michigan Tournament Play-Kelly Hill
• Slice of Life- Terry Moore
• 50 Years of Golf -Art McCafferty
• Coming to Computer Screens Everywhere -April 29th-

Grayling and Kalkaska
Grayling's theme this year is Golf and Canoe Adventures. On the golf side, the group consists of the Graying Country Club, Fox Run, Twin Birch and Grandview. We stopped by to chat with owner Mark Hill at Twin Birches and he indicated that they created six new tee areas last year, thus adding another couple hundred yards. Their slope rating increased from 117 to 127 on this 6300 yard course. Paula Ryan, GM of Grandview, and her crew are looking to increase their rounds for the year. One only has to look out the back door of the clubhouse to see the inspiration for their name.

Traverse City
Amy Parker, GM, Bill Knopp, Director of Sales and the entire Park Place Hotel are gearing up for their Diamond Jubilee Celebration in May. Parker indicated that they have spent over a million dollars in room upgrades for this venerable property. The rooms and furnishing are indeed spectacular. The Park Place Hotel has some great stay and play packages for the TC area.
http://park-place-hotel.com

Williamsburg
Ben Croftchik, GM of High Pointe GC, indicated that they are coming off a good year and that the early spring has been great for golf. He also indicated that they are moving into the entertainment area with their Savoy Swings in the summer. High Pointe was the setting for "An Evening With Tom Doak", the designer of the course and now recognized as a world class golf course designer. Michigan Golfer Television will be showing those festivities a little later this year.

Ypsilanti-Washtenaw C.C.
I live by one of Michigan's century old golf courses, Washtenaw CC. My son got his first golf lesson from Randy Ersksine and my daughter got her first job there. The course has been a steady influence and great neighbor during the 25 years I have lived near it. I have been watching the change of seasons for decades as I go for my running workouts. It is my Dorian Grey, as superintendent John Durant keeps the course forever young, while I continue my own journey toward the century mark. Listed below are some of our Michigan Centurions.

1896
Harbor Springs. Designed by Dave Foulis
Harbor Beach Golf Course (Private)
Wequetonsing Golf Club (Private)

1898
Kent Country Club (Private). Designed by Donald Ross
Les Cheneaux Club & Golf Link (Public)
Saginaw Country Club (Private) Designed by Tom Bendelow
Wawashkamo Golf Club (Semi-Private) by Alex Smith

1899
Washtenaw Country Club (Private)

1900
Silver Lake Golf Club (Public

1901
Grand Hotel Golf Course (Resort)
Manistee Golf and CC (Semi-Private) Designed by Tom Bendelow

1902
Pine Grove Country Club (Semi-Private)

1903
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club (Private)
Sault Ste. Marie Country Club (Semi-Private)

1904
Hillsdale Golf & Country Club (Private)

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MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION SHOW
2005 BAY MILLS OPEN PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP-A PREVIEW
The new Director of the Bay Mills Open is Rob Lussenhof. Rob became the Director of Golf at Wild Bluff in 2004 and now takes over the helm from its prior directors, Mike Husby and Judy Mason. In our show our reporter, Jennie McCafferty, chats with Rob about some of the changes this year.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF BOYNE'S GRAND MOUNTAIN HOTEL AND AVALANCHE BAY-A PREVIEW
Jim Neff stops by Boyne and gets the latest update on the soon to open Mountain Grand Lodge and Avalanche Bay. Jim put on his hard hat and joined Boyne representative Julie Ard as they toured the new facility. The project represents the planning of both Steve and the late Everett Kircher. The Memorial Day opening of Avalanche Bay is going to kick off the Michigan tourist season with a big splash.

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OTSEGO CLUB OPENS WITH APRIL DEALS
The Otsego Club is open for business with some good deals. The Classic is $20 with cart and the Tribute opens this weekend at $35 per person with cart. If you want to stay at the Resort, they are offering a room and 18 holes for $69. This spring special is valid for the remainder of April 2005.
http://otsegoclub.com

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JEFF DANIELS COMEDY GOLF JAM X-THE GRAND FINALE
Actor Jeff Daniels, Executive Director of The Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan celebrates reaching his one million dollar goal for net revenues for The Purple Rose from ten years of Comedy Golf Jams. Daniels will host the Tenth and Final Jeff Daniels Comedy Golf Jam on Monday, June 6, 2005 at the Polo Fields in Ann Arbor.

In addition to their foursome participation, Corporate Sponsors at the $5,000 level receive a celebrity fifth or an option to bring a fifth, a night at the Purple Rose Theatre for foursomes and spouses, a ³Sponsors only² drawing to win a scholarship for one teen of choice to attend the Purple Rose Teen Intensive Acting Class, the company name emblazoned on shirts, balloons, banners and holes, and the benefits of a foursome at the $2,500 level: breakfast, lunch and dinner, hole signage, recognition at the event in Purple Rose Programs and in bright lights in the lobby for on year.

The Tenth and Final Jeff Daniels Comedy Golf Jam will be at the Polo Fields Golf and Country Club, located on Zeeb Road off I94 in Ann Arbor. The Golf Outing begins at 10:00 AM and ends with a banquet and music by bugs Beddow Band. Dow Automotive is the Tournament Sponsor. Call Judy Gallagher, Purple Rose Theatre Company Development Director at 734-433-7782 for details.
You can see both the 2003 and 2004 Jeff Daniels Comedy Golf Jams on Michigan Golfer Television http://michigangolfer.tv

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BOOK NEWS AND REVIEWS
"The Search for the Perfect Golf Club"
by Tom Wishon

This book is not for eveybody, which is why it has such appeal. For the golfers in this world that make clubs, talk about clubs, buy clubs and read about clubs: this book is for them.

After this read, you will be able to talk about grips, spines, shafts, flex, loft, weight, length, fittings, torque, swing speed, sweet spot, putter hop, spring effect and wedge bounce.

Sports Media Group
Ann Arbor, Michigan
http://greatgolfbooks.com

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"Saving Par: How to Play the 40 Toughest Shots in Golf
by Todd Sones with John Monteleone

I thought every golf shot was tough, but according to Todd Sones, there are really only 40 such shots. Sones does a nice job at categorizing these shots and giving the golfer an explanation as to how to pull them off. Do you know how to fade, draw, hit a knockdown shot, hit a ball below your feet, above your feet, hit a ball uphill, hit a ball downhill or pitch from a tight lie to a tucked pin? Well Sones does and he shares this and 30 plus other tough shots with the reader.
Rodale Publishing
http://rodale.com


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"P is for Putt: A Golf Alphabet"
by Brad Herzog and Illustrated by Bruce Langton

"Grab a glove and grip a club, Golf with letter G. Give a great big hand to the grinning gallery.", and so goes the alphabet in Brad Herzog's "P is for Putt: A Golf Alphabet" book. This is a great little read to give to a young child that has shown interest in the game. There are others in the series like "Z is for Zamboni," and "H is for Home Run". They all seem to do a nice job in introducing sports to the next generation.
Sleeping Bear Press
http://sleepingbearpress.com

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GAYLORD
"THE NATURAL GOLF COURSE-WITH JERRY MATTHEWS AND LARRY BOWDEN"

HARTLAND
"THE MAJESTIC AT LAKE WALDEN-WITH JERRY MATTHEWS AND BILL FOUNTAIN"

BRIMLEY
WILD BLUFF GOLF COURSE-WITH MIKE HUSBY AND BILL SHELTON
http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show6/index.html

GAYLORD
THE LOON GOLF COURSE-WITH MIKE HUSBY
http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show6/index.html

THE TRIBUTE GOLF COURSE-PREVIEW SHOW-WITH RICK ROBBINS AND BILL SHELTON
http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show33/show33qt.html

TREETOPS WITH ROBERT TRENT JONES, JACK BERRY, TERRY MOORE, RICK SMITH AND BILL SHELTON
http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show19/show19qt.html

KEWADIN
SUNDANCE GOLF COURSE-PREVIEW SHOW-WITH JERRY MATTHEWS
http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show24/index.html

PLYMOUTH
PHEASANT RUN GOLF COURSE/THIRD NINE-PREVIEW SHOW-WITH STEVE FORREST AND BILL SHELTON
http://michigangolfer.tv/2002shows/show19/index.html

OUTSTATE

OKLAHOMA-OKLAHOMA CITY
ROSE CREEK GOLF CLUB-WITH ARTHUR HILLS AND STEVE FORREST
http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/rosecreek/index.html

WISCONSIN-SHEBOYGAN
THE BULL AT PINEHURST-WITH JACK NICKLAUS AND DAVID BACHMANN
http://michigangolfer.tv/2003shows/thebull/index.html

THE GLSP INTERNET TELEVISION NETWORK http://www.golfthechief.com/tournament/

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

MICHIGAN GOLF NEWS ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIBERS

Golf Association of Michigan
http://www.gam.org
Michigan Golf Course Owners Association
http://mgcoa.org
Michigan Publinx
http://www.mipublinx.com
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
Michigan Golf Foundation
http://michigan-golf-foundation.co
Upper Peninsula Golf Association
http://upga.org

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

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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
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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