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

GOLF SHOW CALENDARS
WEST MICHIGAN GOLF SHOW
West Michigan Golf Show, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, February 10-12
Web: http://westmichigangolfshow.com
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/wmgs/index.html

Lansing Golf Show, Lansing Center February 24-26
http://michigangolfshow.com

Michigan Golf Golf Show, Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, March 10-12
http://michigangolfshow.com

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

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CONTENTS

__/ MG ON THE ROAD
__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
__/ MICHIGAN SECTION PGA ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
__/ HOLE IN ONE CLUB
__/ PREVIEW:THE 2006 PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW
__/ HANDICOMP'S HEALY QUALIFIES FOR BOSTON
__/ SPORTS MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES TEE PRIZE PROGRAM
__/ PLAY GOLF AMERICAN GEARING UP FOR THIRD YEAR
__/ GOT MONEY?
__/ LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-THE NEW CANADIAN TOUR WEBSITE
__/ ARCHIVES-MICHIGAN GOLFER
__/ FOX IN THE TURKEY HOUSE
__/ HAVEN'T I SEEN THIS BEFORE ON THE 19TH HOLE?
__/ CALENDAR OF GOLF EVENTS
__/ MICHIGAN SECTION PGA ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
__/ ASSOCIATION LINKS
__/ HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY GARY PLAYER

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MG ON THE ROAD
Detroit-Rogell Golf Course
The Willian Rogell GC, formerly the Redford Golf Course, was a Donald Ross creation in 1921. The course measures just over 6000 yards and plays to a 70 par.

Grand Rapids
It is always a pleasure visiting one of Michigan's vibrant cities. Visitors to the upcoming MGCOA Annual Conference this month or the West Michigan Golf Show in February http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/wmgs/index.html will note a new hotel going up next to the Amway and a new GRAM (Grand Rapids Museum) as well. In addition to all of that, on the other side of the Grand River, Grand Valley State University has created a robust campus and a real presense in the city. GVSU's main campus in out in rural Allendale, but has moved into GR big time. Finally, not far from all of this, is the new Mike DeVries designed Mines course that opened in mid August of this year. GM, Mike Loughlin, said business was good and that they are looking forward to a full season next year.

However, good as things are, the area no longer hosts the Farmers Charity Classic. They lost their sponsor last year and no one picked the tournament up. Perhaps GR can build on the LPGA Pro-Am held at the Elks Highlands course each year. It would be great getting the LPGA tour back in Michigan after Oldsmobile had to drop it a number of years ago.

Anyway, lots of great golf in the GR area.
http://www.wmta.org/golf/

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MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION
Jeff Daniels is having a great year and is getting Oscar mention for his role in The Squid and the Whale, Daniels also did a nice turn in Good Night and Good Luck and is currently filming Have You Heard, which is scheduled for release next year.

With this in mind, we thought we would bring you a Jeff Daniels double feature, "The Jeff Daniels 8th Annual Comedy Golf Jam and The Jeff Daniels 9th Annual Comedy Golf Jam. These are a couple of really funny golf tournaments and we are sure you will enjoy them.
http:/michigangolfer.tv

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MICHIGAN SECTION PGA ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
East Lansing, MI - The Michigan Section PGA elected three new officers for a two year term, each by acclimation, at the Association's Annual Meeting attended by over 240 Michigan PGA Members. The meeting was held at Eagle Eye Golf Club in East Lansing, Michigan. Jim Roschek, of Milham Park Golf Club and Eastern Hills Golf Club in Kalamazoo, takes over as the Association's President.Roschek, a member of The PGA of America since 1977, has been Director of Golf at Milham Park Golf Club and Eastern Hills Golf Club since 1980.

Roschek succeeds Jon Gates of Detroit Golf Club.

Dave Kendall, of Kendall Golf Academy in Ypsilanti, has been elected Vice President. Kendall, a member of The PGA of America since 1981, has been Head Golf Professional at Kendall Golf Academy since 1997. Kendall previously served as Secretary of the Michigan PGA and succeeds Jim Roschek.

John Lindert, of the Country Club of Lansing, has been elected Secretary. Lindert, a member of The PGA of America since 1983, has been Head Golf Professional at the Country Club of Lansing since 2003 and will succeed Dave Kendall. "The Association is fortunate to be able to utilize Jim, Dave and John's expertise going forward. This group of officers is dedicated to working with the Board of Directors to serve the needs of the entire membership," said Kevin Helm, Michigan PGA Executive Director.

The Michigan PGA and its 900 members and apprentices serve the Michigan golf community by promoting the game of golf and overall vitality of the game.

Review of Michigan PGA 2005 Tournaments 2005

Michigan Open @ Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/michiganopen/

2005
Michigan PGA Championship @ Shanty Creek Resort
http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/michiganopen/2005michiganpgachampionship/

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HOLE IN ONE CLUB
Chadwick Perry of Grand Rapids picked up an ace at Old Channel Trail's on # 4 at the Meadow. Stan Bush of Montague got an eagle on # 9 at the Meadow.

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PREVIEW:THE 2006 PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW AND CONVENTION
The 52nd PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-29, 2006, is emerging as a "convention of golf solutions" with new programs designed to grow the game and the business of golf. Once again, Orlando, Fla., will play host to everything golf for some 1,200 participating manufacturers and more than 40,000 golf industry professionals eager to preview, test, learn and network among friends and colleagues.

New programs are being introduced such as "teach-the-teacher" clinics featuring Butch Harmon and Rick Martino, a PGA Experience pavilion, learning labs on the Show floor, Golfweek's Golfest and the inaugural Play Golf America conference. Proven programs like Demo Day, the Dream Golf Shop, daily fashion shows, education seminars and networking areas are being enhanced. New and enhanced programs are designed to provide everything an attendee needs to be more professionally effective, more profitable in business, more satisfied in his or her career and more successful in growing the game.
http://pgamerchandiseshow.com

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HANDICOMP'S HEALY QUALIFIES FOR BOSTON
Stewart Healy, of Handicomp, ran the 2nd Annual Grand Rapids Marathon in a fine 3:18:46 The Boston qualifying time for men, ages 40-44,is 3:20 or under. You can see the race and a prerace chat with Stewart at http://michiganrunner.tv/2005grandrapids

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PLAY GOLF AMERICAN GEARING UP FOR THIRD YEAR
Play Golf America, the industry player development program launched in 2004, continued to expand in 2005, with rising numbers of participation from golfers, PGA Professionals and facilities. With a record number of 6,000 facilities serving as host sites for Play Golf America programs, there were more than 556,000 participants in group lessons at these facilities, and 4.9 million total participants in organized play, announced Roger Warren, president, The PGA of America.

"In 2005, we continued to build upon the momentum of Play Golf America and are pleased with the progress we!=ve made," said Warren. "Our PGA Professionals are answering the call to grow the game and the business of golf through innovative programs for golfers of all skill levels. Play Golf America, through www.playgolfamerica.com, is becoming the recognized resource for finding a golf program to fit the needs of the consumer."

Taken and edited form a PGA Julius Mason release

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OTHER 2005 MICHIGAN GOLF TOURNAMENTS

Bay Mills Open Players Tournament
http://baymillsopen.com/video05.html

Native American Cup at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
http://michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/nativeamericancup/

18th Annual Pepsi Fall Charity Invitational
http://www.michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/treetops/

MGCOA/Handicomp League Championship Series
http://www.michigangolfer.tv/2005shows/mgcoaleaguetournament/

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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-THE NEW CANADIAN TOUR WEBSITE
A drum roll please...... http://CANTOUR.org

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SPORTS MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES TEE PRIZE PROGRAM
Golf's leading book publisher, Sports Media Group, is launching a program to make it easy for those looking for quality tee prizes. According to SMG's publisher, Skip DeWall, "We have books that have a regional flavor, some that are course or event specific, and books like The Book of Golfers that can work anywhere." SMG has published several award-winning and popular titles including: Lines of Charm, by Geoff Shackelford.

The Search for the Perfect Golf Club, by Tom Wishon, Bobby: The Life and Times of Bobby Jones, by Sid Matthew, and Sam: The One and Only Sam Snead, by Al Barkow.

Corporate clients, golf businesses, golf professionals, and tournament directors can receive discounts of 45% to 65% off retail prices, on some of the finest books the game has to offer.

To obtain a free catalog, visit SMG's website: www.greatgolfbooks.com. If you are interested in learning more about bulk purchase discounts, contact Carol Bokas at: 734-913-1369 or cbokas@annarbormediagroup.com.

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GOT MONEY?
As you begin preparation on your golf marketing plans for 2006, our Michigan Golfer's foursome of quality golf media products might be of interest to you.

Michigan Golf News
Our weekly Michigan Golf News has a total circulation of 16,383. Each week we send out our newsletter to over 13,383 golfers and experience another 3,000+ coming in through our web portal http://michigangolfer.com/news.html

Michigan Golfer Online
Our Michigan Golfer Ezine is now entering its 11th year of online distribution. this past year, we had 287,488 reader sessions, examing 829,729 online pages of content. Our magazine is published four times a year in Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Our site contains back issues, our archive of five years of Michigan Golf News and a number of special reports. http://michigangolfer.com

Michigan Golfer Magazine
In 2003, we executed our plan to move our Michigan Golfer Magazine to a total web publication. Our circulation dropped from 21,500 per issue on the print side, to 2300 per issue in that first year. In 2005 our first three issues have averaged 5700. Obviously, we are pleased with this trend and feel that we will surpass our print circulation in 2007. http://michigangolfer.com/#pastissues

Michigan Golfer Internet Television
Our Michigan Golfer Internet Television Show had an audience of 422,000 viewers in a 13 month span from August 15, 2004 thru September 15, 2005. This is double the figure of 2004 and the year to date figures of this year indicate another doubling of viewers for 2006. Internet video is the fastest growing media on the web. http://michigangolfer.tv

In addition to presenting 24/7/365 programming for our viewers, we also developed specialized media products for clients. The following is a partial list.

Michigan Section PGA
Michigan Golf Course Owners Association
Park City Trails Program
The Loon Golf Course
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Treetops Resort
The Natural Golf Course
The Majestic at Lake Walden
The Grayling Convention and Visitors Bureau
True North Golf Club
The Otsego Club
Niagara Fallsview Casino Marathon
Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon
Shanty Creek Resort
Bay Mills Open
Timberstone Golf Club

Finally, we also offer our clients opportunities to paricipate in our Michigan Golfer Radio Shows. We completed our second year on the Michigan Talk Radio Network and CHOK radio in Sarnia, Canada.

Michigan Talk Radio Network
http://www.michigantalkradio.net/

Radio 1070 CHOK-Sarnia, Ontario
http://www.chok.com/

If interested, visit our website for rates @
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FOX IN THE TURKEY HOUSE
You can get free golf with a turkey on Saturday, November 19, (bring a frozen turkey (minimum 20lbs.) to Fox Hills and you will receive free greens fees and cart for 18 holes of golf on that day. Turkeys will be donated to the Salvation Army and United Way and distributed to families who may not have a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving.)
Info @ 734.453.7272

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HAVEN'T I SEEN THIS BEFORE ON THE 19TH HOLE?
Perhaps, but Jim Neff sent this in and it does stand repeating.

There is a new book out which all great golfers should read. Those not so great may also read and learn. Here is a brief synopsis of the content, chapter by chapter.

Chapter 1 - How to Properly Line Up Your Fourth Putt
Chapter 2 - How to Hit a Nike from the Rough When You Hit a Maxfli from the Tee
Chapter 3 - How to Avoid the Water When You Lie 8 in a Bunker
Chapter 4 - How to Get More Distance Off the Shank
Chapter 5 - When to Give the Marshal the Finger
Chapter 6 - Using Your Shadow on the Greens to Maximize Earnings
Chapter 7 - Crying and How to Handle it
Chapter 8 - Proper Excuses for Drinking Beer Before 10 AM
Chapter 9 - How to Rationalize a 6 Hour Round
Chapter 10 - How to Find That Ball That Everyone Else Saw Go in the Water
Chapter 11 - Why Your Spouse Doesn't Care That You Birdied the 5th
Chapter 12 - How to Let a Foursome Play Through Your Twosome
Chapter 13 - How to Relax When You Are Hitting Three Off the Tee
Chapter 14 - When to Suggest Major Swing Corrections to Your Opponent
Chapter 15 - God and the Meaning of the Birdie-to-Bogey Three Putt
Chapter 16 - When to Regrip Your Ball Retriever

Thanks and a Tip of the Tam to Jim Neff, our Michigan Ski News and Michigan Skier Internet Television host
http://michiganskier.com

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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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HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY GARY PLAYER
http://www.golfbusinesswire.com/wire_release.html?releaseID=101328

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