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September 23, 2005, Vol. 5, No. 39

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

Video: Coming to MG-TV Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational-October 7

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

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CONTENTS
__/ BART LOWER AND A TEARY FAREWELL ON BIG BREAK IV
__/ "GOLF FOR THE GULF" MGCOA TEES IT UP ON OCTOBER 2ND
__/ PODCASTING-ROBERT TRENT JONES AND TREETOPS
__/ TREETOPS PEPSI FALL CHARITY INVITATIONAL
__/ MG ON THE ROAD
Ypsilanti-Eagle Crest Resort
__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
Bay Mills Open
Shanty Creek and the Michigan PGA Championship
__/ BOOK REVIEW-"EVERY SHOT MUST HAVE A PURPOSE"
__/ THE POWER OF THE INTERNET IS AMAZING
__/ MICHIGAN PGA 2005 TAYLOR MADE ADIDAS STATE ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP BY ST. ANDREWS PRODUCTS-RESULTS
__/ 19TH HOLE
__/ SHANTY CREEK RESORT ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISER FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS:"ROCKIN FOR RELIEF"
__/ HOLE IN ONE CLUB-BOOTH AND KIM
__/ WHOOPS
__/ MICHIGAN GOLF RADIO
__/ UPCOMING SHOWS ON MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
__/ ARCHIVES-MICHIGAN GOLFER
__/ CALENDAR OF GOLF EVENTS
__/ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES
__/ ASSOCIATION LINKS

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BART LOWER AND A TEARY FAREWELL ON BIG BREAK IV
Bart Lower's Big Break career ended not with a bang, but a whimper as he tearfully bade goodbye to his fellow contestants in Big Break IV. Lower, a former member of the EMU golf team team had become such a compelling contestant in Big Break II, that he was invited back to Big Break IV. However the skill that had carried him into the Big Break II finals deserted him, as a couple of wedge shots did not wedge properly. Bart will return to sunny Florida and continue his sales career with Pulte homes and get on with raising his new family.

It was a fun ride for the affable Lower, who still owns Bart's Driving Range in Ionia. If you have a moment check out his website.
http://www.bartsgolfcenter.com/

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"GOLF FOR THE GULF" MGCOA TEES IT UP ON OCTOBER 2ND
On Sunday, October 2, plan to head for a Michigan golf course to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

In response to the many calls for an industry-wide event to support the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association (MGCOA) has declared Sunday, October 2, as ³Golf for the Gulf² day.

To participate, facilities will choose to donate the greens fees for the day or possibly a dollar value per hole. Facilities could also donate $5 per 9 or $10 per 18. Anyway they can use their golf property to generate donations will help this worthy cause. Check with your local golf facilities to see what events they have planned to support this effort.

"Members of the golf industry are a very giving group. Golf courses host charity events on daily basis around the state and stepping up to raise funds for those affected by this natural catastrophe doesn't take a second thought from our members", said Kate Moore, Executive Director of the Michigan golf Course Owners Association.

Taken from a Resort and Golf Marketing release.
http://mgcoa.org

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PODCASTING-ROBERT TRENT JONES AND TREETOPS
GLSP, the company that created the world's first online golf magazine in 1995, the world's first golf television show in 2001 has now created podcasting for our MGTV shows. We start with the venerable Robert Trent Jones and the grand opening at Treetops. You can not enjoy the show either on your computer or take the show with you on Your IPod Podcasting, they say, is the next generation of radio. We will see.

"The Growth of Golf in the World"-with Bill Shelton, Jack Berry, Terry Moore and Robert Trent Jones
http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show19/indexrtjones1.html
"Water, the Ultimate Penalty" -with Bill Shelton, Jack Berry, Terry Moore and Robert Trent Jones
http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show19/indexrtjones1.html
"Designing Treetops" -with Bill Shelton, Jack Berry, Terry Moore, Rick Smith and Robert Trent Jones
http://michigangolfer.tv/2001shows/show19/indexrtjones1.html

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MG ON THE ROAD
Ypsilanti-Eagle Crest Resort
It is always a pleasure to stop by Eagle Crest Resort and visiting the course that served as my home course during my two decades at the University. EMU has a new President, Dr. John Fallon and a continued source of pride with the leadership of Bruce Cunningham who is in his ninth year as head coach. Keeping EMU in the news is Korey Mahoney who finished high in the U.S. Amateur and Bart Lower, former EMU player that was starring in Big Break IV, before his elimination on Tuesday's show.
http://www.emich.edu/goeagles

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BOOK REVIEW- "EVERY SHOT MUST HAVE A PURPOSE"
Pia Nilsson, Lynn Marriott and Ron Sirak, have brought the value of the driving range into their golf instruction philosophy. Their new book, "Every Shot Must Have a Purpose", centers on the importance of your practice time. Unlike Alan Iverson, these folks think practice is important and you need to have a plan for that bucket of balls.

The authors Golf School, "GOLF 54", received the #1 ranking in Golf Magazine's "Top 25 Golf Schools in the United States." In addition, they coach Anita Sorenstam as well as the Swedish national golf team. Basically, the book boils down to establishing and committing to a "Golf 54" philosophy. They feel you should do a regular stretching exercise to warm up and then hit 54 balls in a scripted fashion. What they say, seems to make a lot of sense, and I for one, will have a little more of a plan when I head out to the practice range.

The publisher is Gotham Books, a Penguin Division
http://penguin.com

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MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
Bellaire
Shanty Creek and the Michigan PGA Championship-with Tim Hygh Shanty Creek Resort is one of Michigan's premier destinations. It has three hotels, 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 Cedar River.

Our show brings you some of that charm as well as the exciting 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/

Brimley-Bay Mills Open
A Tour of Wild Bluff
We conclude our Bay Mills Open Players Tournament coverage with a tour of Wild Bluff Golf Club. The course received rave reviews from the Executive Director of the Canadian Tour as well as many of the golf professionals. It is a special course and much credit needs to go to the Superintendent, John Holberton and his ground crew for having it in great shape. So click on the link and enjoy a great golf course and the haunting music of Micki Free.
http://baymillsopen.com/video05.html

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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 POWER OF THE INTERNET CONTINUES TO AMAZE
Although GLSP has been at this for over a decade, we still marvel at the power of the Internet. We recently got some statistical software that allows us to track our various online products far easier than before. Usually, I had to spend a day pulling all of the information together. I digress. This past year, October 2004 to September 2005, 155,535 people clicked on one of our Michigan Golf Newsletters. While most clicks were directed to the latest issues, there were still people that found out things we wrote in 2001 when we started all of this. Basically with our 13,259 email blast each week, we can now add on to that figure another 2991 a week coming in through the web, for a grand total of 16,250 a week. Amazing.

Michigan Golf News also on the web at
http://www.michigangolfer.com/news.html

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TREETOPS PEPSI FALL CHARITY INVITATIONAL
One sure sign of the golf season wrapping up is the staging of the annual Treetops Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational. I played in the tournament a couple of times, once when we were actually in the hunt, and really enjoyed the level of competition. This will be the first year that MG TV covers the event, so look for the coverage on October 7.
http://treetops.com

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MICHIGAN GOLFER FALL ISSUE NOW ONLINE
http://www.michigangolfer.com/sept05/index.html

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESTINATION WALES-Jack Berry
Michiganıs legendary golf scribe, Jack Berry, presents everything you wanted to know about golf in Wales. In addition to his elegant prose, we have some great photos of the golf courses.

MICHIGAN TOURNAMENT GOLF ROUNDUP
Kelly Hill assembles information on this year's major golf tournaments with assistance from Michael Patrick Shiels, Scott Sullivan, Gary Holoway , the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe News and Marty Henwood.

103rd Western Amateur-Gary Holoway
30-Year Return at the Western Amateur-Scott Sullivan
Harris Wins Bay Mills Open-Marty Henwood-Photo Mark Adams
Kelly Cavanaugh Wins Womenıs Michigan Open-Michael Patrick Shiels
Mike Harris Wins the Detroit Newspapers Michigan Open-by Michael Patrick Shiels
Mike Harris Wins Tournament of Champions-by Michael Patrick Shiels
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Wins the Native American Cup-Sault St. Marie Tribe News

INDIAN RIVER GOLF-Jack Berry
Jack Berry visits Michigan's Inland Waterway in Indian River Country and reviews two courses there, Indian Wood Country Club and Chestnut Valley Golf Club.

SLICE OF LIFE-Terry Moore
Terry Moore chats about the weather in his latest Slice of Life column.
http://www.michigangolfer.com/sept05/index.html

VIDEO COVERAGE OF MICHIGAN TOURNAMENTS
Our interactive coverage of Michigan's tournaments continues with these informative videos.
Canadian Tour's Bay Mills Open Players Tournament
http://baymillsopen.com/video05.html
Detroit Newspapers Michigan Open at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/michiganopen/
Detroit Newspapers Michigan PGA Championship at Shanty Creek Resort
http://www.michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/michiganopen/2005michiganpgachampionship/
Native American Cup at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/nativeamericancup/

COMING
Treetops: Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational
http://comingOctober7.com
MGCOA 2005 Michigan Golf League Championship
http://comingOctober14.com

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MICHIGAN PGA 2005 TAYLOR MADE ADIDAS STATE ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP BY ST. ANDREWS PRODUCTS
September 19, 2005 Knollwood Country Club Final Round Summary Place Name Representing RD1 RD2 Total Winnings
1st John HAGEMEIER Blythefield Country Club - Qualifier 72 70 142 $1600.00
2nd Charles PASCO Grosse Ile Golf CC - Qualifier 71 72 143 $1100.00
3rd John NOLAN Van Dyke Sports Center - Qualifer 74 70 144 $725.00
Jeff RACHAR Edgewood Country Club _ 1st Alt. 71 73 144 $725.00
Jordan YOUNG Grosse Ile Golf CC _ 2nd Alt. 69 75 144 $725.00
Tom HARDING Kendall Academy of Golf - Qualifier 74 70 144 $725.00
7th Josh FRYER Franklin Hills Country Club 74 71 145 $425.00
Brent GOULDING Prestwick Village Golf Club _ 3rd Alt. 73 72 145 $425.00
9th John SELTZER The Polo Fields Golf CC 71 75 146 $325.00
Brent GOIK The Fortress 74 72 146 $325.00
11th Douglas SEFCIK Sunnybrook Country Club 72 77 149 $250.00
12th Jeff SOBCZAK Glacier Club 73 77 150 $220.00
Code VANOS Cascade Hills Country Club 71 79 150 $220.00
Scott BROTEBECK Spring Meadows Country Club 77 73 150 $220.00
Mark JOHNSON Ann Arbor Country Club 74 76 150 $220.00
16th Albert KUHN Bloomfield Hills Country Club 76 75 151 $190.00
17th T. VANDERVELDE Crystal Springs Country Club 79 73 152 $165.00
Robert CONLEY Pine Lake Country Club 76 76 152 $165.00
19th Kevin OSWORTH Pine View Golf Course 75 78 153 $60.00
Matt TOWNSLEY Egypt Valley Country Club 75 78 153 $60.00
Mark ZELAZNY Dearborn Country Club 76 77 153 $60.00
Tommy HOWELL Garland Resort 80 73 153 $60.00
Erich KUHLMAN Knollwood Country Club 75 78 153 $60.00
Submitted by David Fox, Michigan PGA

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WHOOPS
The URL for Old Channel Trail Golf Course should be
http://www.octgolf.com We erred last week.

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19TH HOLE
A man was sitting in a cafeteria next to a blonde woman who was engrossed in her newspaper.

The bold headline read "12 Brazilian Soldiers Killed."

She shook her head at the sad news.Then turning to the man she asked, "How many is a Brazilian?"

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SHANTY CREEK RESORT ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISER FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS:"ROCKIN FOR RELIEF"

Shanty Creek Resort and Club is planning a full day of activities on Sunday, October 9th at Schuss Mountain, with all proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross. The event will include an 18 hole golf tournament as well as a full afternoon of music, kidıs activities, horse drawn hayrides, chairlift rides, disc golf, food, silent and live auctions, and more.

³We are all painfully aware of the horrendous tragedy that has stricken our southern neighbors in the form of Hurricane Katrina. And like many area businesses and individuals, Shanty Creek Resort and Club employees felt the need to do something to help. With the full backing of the Resortıs management the employees have organized a fundraiser that draws on what the resort does best ­ golf, family fun, entertainment, and food - to raise money to help the Red Cross do what they do best² said Stephen Marek, Vice President of Human Resources.

³This is truly a collective project. This event is taking place because the resort employees stepped forward and said ³what can we do to help?² Every department at the resort will have a hand in it as well as many of the people we work with throughout the year who provide activities and entertainment for our guests. We are also coordinating with area businesses and of course the Red Cross to make this a real commnuity effort², comments Mary Sue Wilkinson, Events and Activities Manager at the resort.

The golf tournament has been named ³Go A Round For Relief² and will be played on the Schuss course beginning at 10am Sunday morning. The tournament fee is $35 and every dollar of the fee will go to the Red Cross. Prizes and players packages are being donated by Shanty Creek and area businesses.

The ³Rockinı for Relief² festivities will take place from 1pm ­ 5pm outside on the deck and lawn at Ivanıs Restaurant. Participants should bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. In case of rain or inclement weather the event will be moved inside to Ivanıs Restaurant. Tickets for the afternoon will be $5 per person or $20 per carload. Children 4 and under are free.

The musical line up at this time includes Nelson Olstrom, Iowa Rose, The Dueling Pianos Show and Doc Woodward and the Motor City Exiles. Tommy Tropic will also be there and as will Lake Effect, playing music just for the kids.

For more information or to register for the golf tournament please contact Shanty Creek Resort and Club at 1-800-678-4111 or visit the web site at http://www.shantycreek.com All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the proceeds raised through this event will go directly to the Disaster Relief Fund of the American Red Cross.

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HOLE IN ONE CLUB-BOOTH AND KIM
James Booth got his second hole in one on the 180 yard 2nd hole at Beacon Hill GC in Commerce Twp. He used his "trouble wood" to complete the task. Kyu Kim hit his pitching wedge 119 yards on the 6th hole at Beacon Hill, it was also his second. Both golfers have been playing over 30 years.

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MICHIGAN GOLF RADIO
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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