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August 26, 2005, Vol. 5, No. 35

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

Newsletter Weekly Circulation -10,230+

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CONTENTS
__/ DAL COROBBO WINS MICHIGAN PGA-by Mike Shiels
__/ ALEX ROCHA LEADS AFTER FIRST ROUND OF BAY MILLS OPEN-by Marty Henwood
__/ MG ON THE ROAD
Bellaire
Gaylord
Mt. Pleasant
__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
Native American Cup
Grayling Golf
__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER ONLINE MAGAZINE-SUMMER ISSUE
__/ MICHIGAN GOLF RADIO -TODAY'S SHOW AT BAY MILLS OPEN
__/ UPCOMING SHOWS ON MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
__/ ARCHIVES-MICHIGAN GOLFER
__/ CALENDAR OF GOLF EVENTS
__/ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES
__/ ASSOCIATION LINKS
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DAL COROBBO WINS MICHIGAN PGA
by Mike Shiels
BELLAIRE, MI -- 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 Wednesday's final round Wednesday on Shanty Creek Resort's Cedar River course. Over three rounds, DalCorobbo shot 72-68-65 205 (-11); enough for a four-stroke victory over Jordan Young, an assistant professional from Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club. DalCorobbo received $9,500 and an exemption into the 2006 Buick Open. His name will also be inscribed on the Gilbert A. Currie Trophy.

"What a wonderful feeling to match the names on that trophy to be a part of that legacy is a tremendous feeling. When I was younger and playing full time I didn't have that reverence, but as I get older I get a rush from that. So many great players have won this tournament, and now I’m the 84th winner," said DalCorobbo, who is 40. "I woke up this morning and thought this might be my day. My warm-up was good and then I hit the longest drive I've ever hit on the first hole. I guess I was on the good side of divine intervention today."

DalCorobbo's most significant victory to date had been the 1998 Tournament of Champions. He lost the Michigan PGA Championship in a three-way playoff in 2002.

"I've been in the situation before and I think I pressed too hard and tried to do too much. This time I thought, I'm not going to worry about it. If it's my time so be it. I think I have better acceptance in my life now and I'm able to put things in perspective and that helped." His opponents had to accept a perfect round from DalCorobbo the Michigan PGA's "Teacher of the Year" hit 14 fairways and 18 greens-in-regulation, far exceeding the "12-14 goal" he preaches to his high-level students. "There were times when I thought I’d never win again. Times I thought I should place my focus elsewhere. And then on days like this, I think, "Wow, I still have game!"

Young, a 34-year-old Canadian, began the final round two strokes ahead of DalCorobbo, tied with Crystal Mountain Resort's Brad Dean, a shot off of the lead. Though Young grabbed the lead during the final round, he wasn't able to hold it. "This was my first time in the Michigan PGA. I was nervous and I couldn't pull the trigger. My knees were knocking and I forgot how to relax and roll the ball," Young admitted. "I missed two-foot putts on the sixth and eighth hole that didn't even touch the hole, so I lost my confidence. Then I made a bad swing on the 17th hole that ended my chances."

Dean's chances suffered a blow when he hit his drive out of bounds on the seventh hole. "It didn't take the wind out of my sails though, because I came back and made two birdies," said Dean, 39, who closed with a 72 and finished in third-place, five-strokes behind. >="Ultimately the putts just didn't fall."

Defending champion Joe Pollack, from Quail Ridge Country Club in Ada, began the final round with a one-stroke lead but closed with a 75 to finish T-5, seven strokes behind.

The three-round, $80,000 Michigan PGA Championship was contested on Shanty Creek's Cedar River Golf Club and The Legend. The field was cut to the top 70 and ties, and Wednesday!=s final round was played on the Cedar River course. The championship was first held in 1922.

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1st John DALCOROBBO 205 $9500.00
2nd Jordan YOUNG 209 $6000.00
3rd Bradley DEAN 210 $4500.00
4th JR ROTH 211 $3500.00
5th Brian DICE 212 $2600.00
Joseph POLLACK 212 $2600.00
7th Ian ZISKA 213 $1750.00
Denis HUSSE 213 $1750.00
9th Barry REDMOND 215 $1450.00
Steven BRADY 215 $1450.00
Lee HOUTTEMAN 215 $1450.00
Randy ERSKINE 215 $1450.00

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ALEX ROCHA LEADS AFTER FIRST ROUND OF BAY MILLS OPEN
By Marth Henwood
BRIMLEY, Mich.--Brazilian Alex Rocha lit it up on the inbound nine Thursday to set the early tone at the Canadian Tour's Bay Mills Open Players Championship.  

  The 27-year-old Brazilian posted a 6-under 66 at Wild Bluff Golf Club to take the overnight lead, one stroke in front of Toronto's Cory Jones, Anders Hultman of Sweden and Californian Scott Gibson. Three-time Canadian Tour champion Mike Grob and Scott McNeil of Calgary are in the clubhouse at minus-4.    

This week marks the final chance for players to make a run for one of the top two spots on the Tour money list and an exemption into the second stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School later this fall. Americans Jaime Gomez and Peter Tomasulo, who sit one-two in earnings as play began in Michigan, each opened with a 73 Thursday.   Playing on the afternoon side of the draw, Rocha made the turn at even par before catching fire on the back side with a 6-under 30. The Brazilian birdied seven of nine holes on the back and had his run for eight in a row halted with a bogey on the par-4 14th, a hole Rocha admitted has caused him fits since the Tour first travelled to Michigan in 2002.   "I haven't hit a good shot off that tee in four years here," laughed Rocha, referring to number 14. "I can't put a finger on what it is about that hole. I haven't been able to get comfortable there at all. I'll try to work on that tomorrow."   It has been an up-and-down season for the two-time Brazilian amateur champion. While making eight of ten cuts with a pair of top ten showings, Rocha hasn't been able to get into a groove.   That is, until Thursday. Rocha had the flat stick working and drained three birdie putts over 35 feet.   "That was awesome out there today, but it's the first round," he said. "Right now, I'm not thinking about anything else. What's important to me is what happens at 7:40 tomorrow morning off the tenth tee. If I'm around Sunday afternoon, I'll worry about that then."

Scores Thursday after the opening round of the Canadian Tour's $200,000 Bay Mills Open Players Championship being held at the 7101-yard, par-72 Wild Bluff GC (A-denotes amateur):
  Alex Rocha                36-30_66
     Brazil
Scott Gibson              34-33_67
     U.S.
Anders Hultman            35-32_67
     Sweden
Cory Jones                33-34_67
     Toronto
Mike Grob                 35-33_68
     U.S.
Scott McNeil              34-34_68
     Calgary, AB
Paul Danielson            36-33_69
     U.S.
Rob Oppenheim             35-34_69
     U.S.
Brennan Webb              36-33_69
     Bracebridge, Ont.
Kent Fukushima            35-35_70
     Grande Prairie
Bret Guetz                36-34_70
     U.S.
Michael Harris            37-33_70
     U.S.
Dave Levesque             35-35_70
     Quebec City
Jon Turcott               35-35_70
     U.S.

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MG ON THE ROAD
Bellaire-Cedar Run, The Legend, Schuss Mountain and The Summit
Shanty Creek's foursome of golf course will give you all you can handle. It has the history of William Diddle, who designed The Summit course. Diddle, was one of the original signatories to the American Association of Golf Architects. The course was brought on in 1965. Diddle also did The Classic and Otsego Club. Warner Bowen, one of Michigan less known, but highly regarded architects who brought on the Schuss Mountain course, Arnold Palmer, who brought in The Legend in 1985 and finally Tom Weiskopf, who filled out the field with Cedar River in 1999.
http://shantycreek.com

Gaylord-Otsego Club, Michaywe and The Pines
We caught Mark Hogan helping out the Gaylord High School golf team, a job that is not a job for him. "I really enjoy working with these kids," said Hogan. Gaylord, an up north golf powerhouse, certainly has some great courses to train on.

Judy Mason, Director of Golf at the Michaywe complex, indicated that they were holding their own this year, in a most difficult time for golf courses. They have continued to make improvements at the course. Last year, Don Childs completed his reworking of the Pines course and this year they have roofed in their patio area. Judy also just finished up her 7th year with Treetops as the Women Only golf schools. This year, Judy had 10 schools at Treetops.

This Monday, Judy and Michaywe will host the 9th GAM Women's Senior Amateur Championship.
http://michaywe.com

Mt. Pleasant-Buck's Run
Buck's Run has one of the most idyllic settings of a golf course in Michigan. Buck's Run is situated in front of a large lake that has a variety of peninsula greens build into this former quarry. In addition, they have an 18-hole putting course that is one of the best in the state. The clubhouse itself is spectacular. This is a Jerry Matthews course and certainly one of his best efforts.
http://bucksrun.com

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MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
Native American Cup -The inaugural Native American Cup, was captured by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe. However, the real winners were the students who will be receiving scholarships as a result of the tournament. On hand, to provide a role model for golfers, students and sponsors, was Notah Begay III. Notah, a graduate of Stanford University, is a four time winner on the PGA tour and twice an All American. We have produced four videos to view, 1) an interview with Notah Begay III and tournament chairperson Henry Boulley Jr. , 2) a clinic with Notah Begay III, 3) an interview with Bernard Bouschor of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe and 4) an interview with Jeff Parker, Tribal Chairman of Bay Mills Indian Tribe.
http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/nativeamericancup/

Grayling Golf
Our sister station, Michigan Travel Internet Television, spent some time in Grayling during the past year and has come up with a number of shows worth your consideration, four of them on golf.
http://michigantravel.tv/2005grayling/index.html

Grayling Adventures
58th Weyerhaeuser AuSable River Canoe Marathon-with Larry Roberts
Spring and Summer Adventures in Grayling
Fall and Winter Adventures in Grayling
Canoeing and Fishing the Manistee and AuSable Rivers-with Tim Broe
Running Grayling: Hartwick Pines, G.R.A and Other Events
Grayling Stay and Play Golf Packages
Grandview Golf Club-debuted in 1993
Twin Birch Golf Club-a Joe Roeski design in 1974
Grayling Country Club-first nine built in 1924 , back nine designed by Jeff Gorney
Fox Run Country Club-designed by Jeff Gorney opened in 1990

All shows now playing on
Michigan Travel Internet Television
http://michigantravel.tv/2005grayling/index.html

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MICHIGAN GOLFER ONLINE MAGAZINE-SUMMER ISSUE
A Horse A Horse, A Bunker for A Horse-by Art McCafferty
Our text and video story captures the excitement of the Albanese and Lutzke golf architect firm as they recreate the bunkers at Christiiana Creek, Indiana, that were originally built by W.B. Langford in 1917.
Web: http://www.michigangolfer.com/
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/christiana/

Art Hills and Red Hawk-by Mike Duff
Red Hawk Golf Club is truly a destination course on the Sunshine Side of the State. Mike Duff discusses his fascination with the course in print and also introduces our viewers to Art Hills who chats about some of his favorite holes on the course.

Web: http://www.michigangolfer.com/
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/redhawk/

New Golf Courses-Class of 2005

Sundance Golf Club-by Mike Terrell
Web: http://www.michigangolfer.com/
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2004shows/show24/index.html

Macatawa Legends-by Kelly Hill
Web: http://www.michigangolfer.com/
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/wmgs/index.html
Mist wood Little Nine -by Mike Terrell
Web: http://www.michigangolfer.com/ The Mines-by Kelly Hill
Web: http://www.michigangolfer.com/

Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2005
Jerry Matthews, Stan Aldridge, Joan Garet and Jeff Roth
Web: http://www.michigangolfer.com/
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/ghf/

Slice of Life-By Terry Moore
Web: http://michigangolfer.com ***
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
The Tribute Golf Course-with Gary Koch, Rick Robbins and Keith Gornick-Gaylord

Tournament Coverage
Bay Mills Open-Bay Mills Casino and Resort-Brimley
Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational- Treetops Resort
Michigan PGA Championship
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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