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AMERICA'S VALUE GOLF DESTINATION
Golf Packages From $47.00 Per Day
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PLAN NOW TO PLAY IN 2007 http://www.golfospreyonline.com/
Black Forest, Canthooke Valley, Cutter's Ridge, Ridgewood,
The Medalist and Wilderness Valley

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WEST MICHIGAN GOLF SHOW-FEBRUARY 9-11
Web: http://westmichigangolfshow.com

LONDON GOLF SHOW - FEBRUARY 9-11
Web: http://golf-show.com

MICHIGAN GOLF SHOW-MARCH 10-12
Web: http://michigangolfshow.com

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2006 WINTER MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE
COMING-DECEMBER 22
THE 4TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN GOLFER TOP 10 LIST
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__/BOYNE AND CRYSTAL RETURN AS MICHIGAN GOLF SHOW SPONSORS
__/SPONSORS RETURNING TO WEST MICHIGAN GOLF SHOW
__/TOP 10 MICHIGAN GOLF GREEN COMPLEXES-By Dave Richards
__/ OOPS!
__/THE THREESOME
__/AMERICAN EXRESS AND THE USGA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
__/WINTER EDITION-MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE-PREVIEW
__/ 2006-07 MICHIGAN GOLF CALENDAR
__/ ASSOCIATION LINKS
__/ MICHIGAN GOLFER ONLINE RESOURCES
__/ COURSE VIDEOS

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BOYNE AND CRYSTAL RETURN AS MICHIGAN GOLF SHOW SPONSORS
Show Promotions welcomes back Boyne USA and Crystal Mountain Resort as the first two sponsors of the 15TH Annual Michigan Golf Show, March 9 Ð 11, 2007 at The Rock Financial Showplace.

ÒWe really appreciate the support of these two resorts and the incredible undertaking in setting up their impressive display areas and the staffing it takes to make it so successfulÓ states Todd Smith, president of Show Promotions. Boyne USA returns to sponsor the ManufacturerÕs Hitting Nets. Setting up a two thousand square feet display area, BoyneÕs staff will be on-hand to demonstrate all the newest clubs, as well as featuring a wide-range of apparel, shoes and accessories for the golfer.

The talented teaching staff, under the direction of Brad Dean, PGA, also returns to offer free pro instruction for the entire 3-day event.
http://michigangolfshow.com

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SPONSORS RETURNING TO WEST MICHIGAN GOLF SHOW
When the 19th Annual West Michigan Golf Show again rolls around on Feb. 9-11, 2007 in downtown Grand Rapids, thousands of golfers will be ready to escape the rigors of winter. Thanks to the support of this yearÕs sponsors, show patrons will find one of the most successful and well-regarded consumer golf shows in the Midwest.

ÒWeÕre so appreciative of our sponsors and how they contribute to making the West Michigan Golf Show such a success,Ó said Carolyn Alt, Show Manager. ÒSponsors allow us to offer more attractions, provide quality headliners, and to increase our donations to local charity.Ó Sponsors announced so far for the 2007 Show are Lake Express, Srixon, Boyne USA, and the Golf Association of Michigan.

Hours for the Show are 4:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday; 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Saturday, and 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday. Tickets are $8.50 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-14, and children 5 and under are free. Tickets will be available at the door as well as online at www.westmichigangolfshow.com. For more information, call 1-800-328-6550.

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For more information, media may contact:
Carolyn Peticolas Alt, ShowSpan, at 616-447-2860
Terry Moore, Sportserv Ltd, at 616-247-1931

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TOP 10 MICHIGAN GREEN COMPLEXES
Crystal Downs
Lost Dunes
Oakland Hills (South)
High Pointe
Indianwood (Old)
Franklin Hills
Gailes
Medowbrook
Dunes Club
Barton Hills

List submitted by Dave Richards

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OOPS!
Hello Art - thanks for all of the good golf coverage and promotion and for helping to keep the industry informed. I wanted to clarify one of the items in your MGCOA piece - the Dul Family Player Development Leadership Award was awarded to the Michigan Section PGA, not me personally. I was in attendance to proudly accept the award on behalf of the Section. If you could clarify that in your next e-newsletter, I would appreciate it. Thanks Art.

Editor's Note: Thanks Kevin, I did rip the conference copy out of Kate Moore's hands at Frankenmuth to hit our deadline. As always, haste makes waste.

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AMERICAN EXRESS AND THE USGA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
American Express and the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a landmark agreement that makes American Express the USGAÕs first corporate partner in the AssociationÕs 112-year history. The multi-year agreement strengthens American ExpressÕ association with the game of golf by bringing a premium level of customer service and unique benefits and experiences to their Cardmembers and golf enthusiasts. In addition, this agreement will allow the USGA to broaden its communication with golfers.

Cardmembers will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase daily or weekly otherwise sold-out Trophy Club tickets to the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. American Express will also deliver benefits to Cardmembers across a broad range of golf experiences. These experiences will include exclusive access to some of the USGAÕs championships, exclusive access to play U.S. Open courses, past and present, on select USGA-hosted days and a variety of benefits to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Info: http://www.americanexpress.com/entertainment.

Taken from a Meredith GoldblattPMK/HBH release

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THE THREESOME
Three bachelor brothers who lived and golfed all their lives were increasingly having problems at home. They were getting up in years being between 92 and 96 years of age. They had lived together in their parents house all their lives. They were getting ready to play a round the next day at The Majestic at Lake Walden That evening the 96 year old draws a bath. He puts his foot in and pauses. He yells to the other brothers, "Was I getting in or out of the bath?"

The 94 year old yells back, "I don't know. I'll come up and see."He starts up the stairs and pauses "Was I going up the stairs or down?"

The 92 year old is sitting at the kitchen table having a double scotch listening to his brothers. He shakes his head and says, "I sure hope I never get that forgetful, knock on wood." He then yells, "I'll come up and help both of you as soon as I see who's at the door."

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WINTER EDITION-MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE
COMING DECEMBER 22

MICHIGAN GOLFER'S TOP 10 LISTS FOR 2006

TOP 10 GREATEST TEACHERS
TOP 10 COLLEGIATE GOLF SCHOOLS-MEN
TOP 10 COLLEGIATE GOLF SCHOOLS-WOMEN
TOP 10 AMERICAN COURSES
TOP 10 GOLF COURSES IN CANADA
TOP 10 GOLF COURSES-ONTARIO
TOP 10 PGA CAREER WINS
TOP 10 LPGA CAREER WINS
TOP 10 CHAMPIONS TOUR WINNERS
TOP 10 EUROPEAN MONEY WINNERS
TOP 10 INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS AND DVDS FOR GOLFERS
TOP 10 GOLF MOVIES
TOP 10 GOLF INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKS
TOP 10 GOLF BETTING GAMES AND SIDE BETS
TOP 10 REASONS WHY GOLF IS BETTER THAN SEX
TOP 10 GOLF PUTTING BOOKS
TOP 10 BIRD NAMES
TOP 10 TOUGHEST MICHIGAN COURSES...TO SPELL
TOP 10 CHOKES OF ALL TIME
TOP 10 MICHIGAN GOLF TOURNAMENTS-
TOP 10 MICHIGAN GOLF COURSES-GOLFWEEK
TOP 10 REASONS TO PARTNER WITH GLSP IN 2006-BLATANT COMMERCIAL
TOP 10 MICHIGAN GOLF COURSES-NEAL KOTLAREK
TOP 10 MOST INFLUENCIAL PEOPLE IN MICHIGAN GOLF
TOP 10 VIEWS IN MICHIGAN GOLF
TOP 10 INSTRUCTIONAL GOLF PROGRAMS IN MICHIGAN
TOP 10 TEACHERS IN MICHIGAN
TOP 10 MICHIGAN GOLFER TELEVISION SHOWS
TOP 10 GOLF BOOKS OF ALL TIME
TOP 10 GOLF VIDEOS
TOP 10 BEST CLASSIC GOLF INSTRUCTION BOOKS
TOP 10 TOUGHEST GOLF COURSES IN THE UNITED STATES
TOP 10 GOLF COURSES IN AMERICA
TOP 10 COURSES IN THE UPPER PENINSULA
TOP 10 NATURAL RULES OF GOLF
TOP 10 10TH HOLES
TOP 10 GOLF COURSES SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
TOP 10 PRIVATE MICHIGAN GOLF CLUBS
TOP 10 PUBLIC MICHIGAN GOLF CLUBS
TOP 10 GOLF COURSES IN THE WORLD
TOP 10 GOLF TOURNAMENT FORMATS
TOP 10 GOLF PRODUCTS FOR 2006
TOP 10 GOLF COMMUNITES
TOP 10 GOLF WEBSITES
TOP 10 GOLF RESORTS
TOP 10 FUNNY GOLF QUOTES
TOP 10 GREENSITES

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2006 MICHIGAN GOLF CALENDAR
http://michigangolfer.com/calendar.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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MICHIGAN GOLFER ONLINE RESOURCES
Website: http://glsp.com
Ezine http://michigangolfer.com
News: http://www.webgolfer.com/news.html
Video: http://michigangolfer.tv
Podcast: http://glsp.com/podcasts.html

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