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Michigan Golf News

August 6, 2004 VOL. 4, No 32

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__/ MGN ON THE ROAD
Augusta
Battle Creek
Benton Harbor
Paw Paw
__/ MR'S TIM BROE MAKES THE OLYMPIC TEAM
__/ RYAN MOORE WINS 102ND WESTERN AMATEUR
__/ 19TH HOLE
__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER TV-9TH ANNUAL JEFF DANIELS COMEDY GOLF JAM
http://michigangolfer.tv
__/ MSU's KIEPERT AND MCCLAFFERTY PICK UP GCSAA SCHOLARSHIPS
__/ GOLF: THE MUSICAL TO PLAY AT MEADOW BROOK DURING THE RYDER CUP
__/ PRESERVE PRESERVED AS COYOTE PRESERVE
__/ SUMMER READING-"US AGAINST THEM:AN ORAL HISTORY OF THE RYDER CUP"
__/ MGN RADIO
__/ JULY/AUGUST MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE
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__/ ERIK FRAZA AND DICK WILLERER JOIN HOLE IN ONE CLUB
__/ MICHIGAN GOLF WEEKLY SCHEDULE
__/ CALENDAR OF GOLF EVENTS
__/ ASSOCIATION LINKS
MGN ON THE ROAD

Augusta-Gull Lake View
We stopped by Gull Lake View and chatted with Director of Golf, Wes
Wendall. They had about 500 golfers go through on a very fine
Sunday, but still have a ways to go to recoup the numbers after a
rainy spring. Wes indicated that it rained for 22 straight days. He
became alarmed when he d noticed animals hanging out in pairs on the
course. His daughter, Jen, was also on hand helping out in the pro
shop.

Benton Harbor-Point O' Woods
Robert Trent Jones would have been proud of the way his course looked
at the Western Amateur. The course had been ravaged by 90 mile an
hour straight line winds in a late spring storm. However, an
aggressive ground crew cleaned up the course. The Western Amateur is
one of the signature amateur tournaments in the world and the Point
O' Woods course easily rises to the challenge.

Battle Creek-Marywood
The venerable Marywood was sparkling in the noon day sun. Like many
courses this year, the heavy spring and summer rains, have produced
spectacular growing conditions.

Paw Paw-Lake- Cora Hills Golf Club
We had the opportunity to chat with Dawn Eisner, Golf Manager of
Coral Hills, as she showed us around this very nice 18 hole course, that is
just on the outskirts of Paw Paw. The first nine was built in the
60's and the second in the 70's. They have a nice rolling course, solid
greens and a very affordable price. Their new website
http://lakecorahills.com is a couple
of weeks away from its debut.

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MR'S TIM BROE MAKES THE OLYMPIC TEAM
Tim Broe, now being coached by Ron Warhurst at the University of
Michigan, competed in London's Norwich Union Track meet last week and
made the "A" qualifying standard for the U.S. and therefore his pass
to march in the Olympics in a couple of weeks. Broe raced against
former world record-holder Haile Gebrselassie of Ethopia. Broe, 28
and in his prime, trimmed some 5.5 seconds off his PR (Personal
Record) on Friday.

For those that have watched Vanessa Bell on our Michigan Golfer
Television channel http://michigangolfer.tv Tim Broe is her fiance.
You can watch an interview we had with Tim Broe, prior to the London race @ http://michiganrunner.tv/2003timbroe/

However, before I turn you over to the following story on Tim, I
should like to point out that Vanessa Bell brings our viewers the
craziness of the 9th Annual Jeff Daniels Comedy Golf Jam on Michigan
Golfer Television this week. http://michigangolfer.tv

Below is an article from Bob Ramsak, a leading running scribe and
the editor of Race Results Weekly, a leading industry publication.
http://raceresultsweekly.com

BROE RELIEVED, CONFIDENT AFTER PERSONAL BEST IN LONDON by Bob Ramsak
(c) 2004 Race Results Weekly, All Rights Reserved

LONDON -- Less than six months ago, a scenario finding Tim Broe on
the starting line at the Olympic Games was an unlikely one. Now, after a
victory at the U.S. Olympic Trials and a breakthrough performance
Friday at the Norwich Union London Super Grand Prix, Broe sees
himself as a likely finalist in the 5000 meters.

Running near the front of the chase pack for the first three
kilometers, Broe essentially paced himself to a 13:18.61 seventh
place finish, knocking nearly six seconds from his three-year-old personal
best, and most importantly for the 27-year-old, an Olympic 'A'
standard.

"I was really conservative at first," Broe said of the initial part
of his race. "I just wanted to be comfortable through 3-k. And when I
saw the [intermediate] time," roughly 8:02, "I felt really good, and I
wished I was up there. But the time right now is all that matters.
Now I have a chance for the final --that was my goal all season."

Hobbled by injury for much of the past two seasons, Broe returned to
the track on April 30 at the Jesse Owens Classic in Columbus, Ohio,
running a modest 14:00.16 in his first race since June 2003. Now, he
says, the injuries are behind him.

"I'm finally just starting to come around," he said. "I think I've
got eight or ten seconds in me for sure. I was really comfortable, and I
ran by myself the last five laps. Once I knew I had it, I really
wished I was up with those guys."

Broe readily admits that the 5000 is not his favorite event. "This
is, I think, my fifth 5-k of the year; I'm not used to running this many
5k's. I still do not like the 5-k," he said, laughing. "No matter how
fit you are, it always hurts like hell."

Broe said he'd like to race at least one 1500 before leaving for
Athens, and said his confidence has now increased dramatically.

"It's good to know that you've run a PR and got 10 [seconds] left in
you."

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RYAN MOORE WINS 102ND WESTERN AMATEUR
Ryan Moore stumbled but refused to go down Sunday, willing himself to
victory in the 102nd Western Amateur at Point O'Woods Golf and
Country Club. Moore sprinted to a 4-up lead over James Nitties on the
strength of a 4-under-par 31 on the front nine of the scheduled 18-hole
championship match. A gutsy comeback by Nitties brought the match
back to all square through 18, but Moore promptly halted his slide by
sinking a 33-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole, the par 4,
436-yard first.

"I pretty much just willed that one in," said Moore, 22, a senior at
UNLV and the 2004 NCAA champion. "I told my caddie: 'This putt is
going in.' I was putting well all day and waiting to make one.
Unfortunately, I had to wait until the 19th hole to get it, but at
least I did."

Taken and edited from a press release from Gary Holaway of the WGA
For more info: http://thewesternamateur.com

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19TH HOLE
A golfer comes home from playing golf and their spouse says..."how
did you play"? Where upon the golfer immediately walks over and slaps
their spouse. In utter amazement the spouse screams "what did you
hit me for"? The golfer replies...I've been hitting everything fat
all day!

Thanks and a Tip of the Tam to Jim and Ann Neff for this gender
neutral item.

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MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION http://michigangolfer.tv/">
"The 9th Annual Jeff Daniels Comedy Golf Jam"
Vanessa Bell and Tony Caselli, bring us all the really strange golf
that occurs in this annual crazy golf tournament.

The winning team, is the one that finishes 6th, you can sell your
soul for a stroke off your score, hit a tennis ball at a goalie, tee off
in a sand trap, while beach blanket binko types assist you and much,
much, more. This is a terrific show and if you enjoy this one check
out the show we did last year.

MGTV Viewers per show in 2003=====1952
MGTV Viewers per show in 2004=====3004
*** MSU'S KIEPERT AND MCCLAFFERTY, PICK UP TWO GCSAA SCHOLARSHIPS
The Environmental Institute for Golf annually awards scholarships to
outstanding students planning careers as golf course superintendents.
The awards are based on academic achievement, extracurricular
activities, community involvement, leadership and employment. Judging
also includes evaluations from the student's superintendent and
faculty adviser and a three-part essay. GCSAA has provided
scholarships to turfgrass students since 1956.

Scholars - $2,500
Bradley Kiepert, Michigan State University
Merit - $500
Michael McClafferty, Michigan State University
http://www.gcsaa.org

*** GOLF: THE MUSICAL, TO PLAY AT MEADOW BROOK DURING THE RYDER CUP
The Michigan Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and Meadow Brook
Theatre team up to offer a chance to see the 2004 Ryder Cup at
Oakland Hills Country Club.

The Arthritis Foundation will be selling raffle tickets for a chance
to win two tickets to the Ryder Cup at Meadow Brook Theatre's
production of Golf: The Musical. Raffle tickets will be available at
the theatre before performances and at intermission Wednesday through
Sunday, August 26 through August 29. The Michigan premiere of Golf:
The Musical runs exclusively at Meadow Brook Theatre from August 25
thru September 19. All proceeds from the raffle go to benefit The
Arthritis Foundation.

For more information on this or any production visit us on the web at
http://www.mbtheatre.com

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SUMMER READING-"US AGAINST THEM:AN ORAL HISTORY OF THE RYDER CUP"
Robin McMillan's book is a terrific read. For those that want to get
caught up to speed with past Ryder Cups, this is the book for you.
McMillan interviews Larry Nelson, Billy Caspar, David Fehrety, Sam
Torrance, Colin Callander, Brian Hugget, Mitch Platts and Ward
Clayton for starters. The book is highly entertaining and a must read
before the "Cupies" descend upon us.

Here is one passage.
Brian Huggett on Michigan's David Hill: "Hill played absolutely
magnificently throughout the week. He held the team together. He
stopped us winning. I mean, he won all of his matches. If he'd
halved just one of them, we'd have one the Ryder Cup."

HarperCollins are the publishers ISBN 0-06019791-9

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PRESERVE PRESERVED AS COYOTE PRESERVE EAST
The financial troubled Preserve GC has a new owner, the folks who own
the Coyote GC just down the road. The GM is Stan Sall. We wish them
well.

The Preserve, an Arnold Palmer design, features five par three holes,
a tough layout and striking design; has another chance a survival.
Thanks and a Tip of the Tam to Peter Allen for this update.

MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE - JULY/AUGUST
Average Monthly Reader Sessions 20,262

Eagles, Birdies, Elk and Cool-Granholm Discovers Thunder Bay -by Art McCafferty
Michigan Golfer Magazine
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Michigan Golfer Television
http://michigantravel.tv/2004thunderbay/index.html

The Architects of the Gaylord Golf Mecca- by Paul Bairley
Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://www.webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-4.pdf

Michigan Golfer Television
http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show32/index.html
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Auditioning for The Big Break III-by Vanessa Bell
Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://www.webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-18.pdf

Michigan Golfer Television
http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show5/index.html

Slice of Life-by Terry Moore
Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://www.webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-26.pdf

New for 2004 Angels Crossing- by Jason Deegan
Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://www.webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-20.pdf

Michigan Golfer Television
http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show9/index.html

New for 2004 Greywalls- by Art McCafferty
Michigan Golfer Magazine
http://www.webgolfer.com/july04/july0704-22.pdf

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ERIK FRAZA AND DICK WILLERER JOIN HOLE IN ONE CLUB
On July 28, Dick Willerer of Bellaire, Michigan drove an ace
(hole-in-one) with a 4 wood on hole #15 (180 yards) at Shanty Creek's
Schuss Mountain Golf Club. Dick has been playing for 45 years and
this is the first time that he has shot a hole-in-one.
http://www.ShantyCreek.com
Erik Fraza, used a wedge to hole out the 122 yard 2nd hole at Greystone,
for his first ace after 12 years of playing

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MGN RADIO NOW ON WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS
For those who like their golf news over the radio, MGN is now heard
on many of the Michigan Radio Network shows on Friday's at 10:35 -10:55
A.M. Host of the Charlevoix based show, is Shawn Peterson.

For our Canadian neighbors, the MGN show is carried by CHOK in Sarnia
and is on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 2:45. The host of the Canadian Golf
Show is Tom Gibson.

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MICHIGAN GOLF WEEKLY SCHEDULE
hosted by Jeff Lesson and Janina Jacobs
Saturdays at 11:00 -WWJ, CBS Detroit, Channel 62.
Aug 7 Twin Beach CC W. Bloomfield
Aug 14 Dearborn Hills GC, Dearborn
Aug 21 Buck's Run GC, Mt. Pleasant

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AUGUST
08/2-8 Jamie Farr LPGA Owens Corning Classic presented by Kroger, Highland Meadows GC, Sylvania, OH
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08/05 32nd Michigan State Junior Golf Championship, A-GA-MING

08/9-10 GAM Championship,Plum Hollow CC
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08/16 Paul W. Smith: Pals for Pal, Detroit Golf Club
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