Michigan Golf Journal August 2019

21 August 2019 www.michigangolfjournal.com scramble exhibition match. The event-within- the-tournament will raise additional monies for charity. “As a Buckeye from Ohio State, we kid often about our friends in Michigan,” Nicklaus said in a release. “But in reality, people know I have tremendous respect and affection for the state of Michigan. Southeastern Michigan has a wonderful history in the game of golf, and I have been fortunate to be a part of some of that heritage. “Warwick Hills has been an outstanding venue since I first played there as an amateur more than 60 years ago… and I can promise you that we will have a lot of fun competing in the Celebrity Foursome while at the same time raising money for charity.” Net proceeds will benefit Genesee County Habitat for Humanity and United Way of Genesee County. Many PGA Tour Champions players, including Chris DiMarco in a recent visit to Michigan, have said that the Grand Blanc crowds were without question some of the largest their entire Tour experienced in 2018. “Thanks to the unwavering support of Ally Financial, Saturday is shaping up to be an epic day at Warwick Hills,” said tournament director Chris Coffman. “Dierks Bentley is sure to thrill fans at the Community Concert and the addition of the Celebrity Foursome to Saturday’s schedule will be an instant fan favorite.” Bentley continues to be a dominant voice for the country music genre with over 8.6 billion overall digital streams. He has amassed countless nominations from the ACMs, CMAs, Billboard Music Awards  and more while also earning 14 Grammy  nominations. “Fans get an ENJOYOUR STAY AND PLAY PACKAGE Located just five hours from Detroit, right off the interstate, Griffin Gate Golf Club is the perfect destination for a golf getaway. Offer includes: • Overnight resort accommodations • Unlimited rounds including green and cart fees • Breakfast daily • 20% discount at the Griffin Gate Golf Shop and The Spa at Griffin Gate ©2019Marriott International, Inc.AllRightsReserved. LEXINGTON GRIFFIN GATE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA 1800 NEWTOWN PIKE, LEXINGTON, KY 40511 859.231.5100 MARRIOTT.COM/LEXKY G E T I N T H E S W I N G S:4.25” S:5.5” T:4.25” T:5.5” B:4.5” all-night sing-along party”  (according to the Fresno Bee)  on Bentley’s current 2019 Burning Man Tour. Nicklaus has continually utilized his platform in golf to benefit others. In part that has earned Nicklaus the designation as the only sportsperson – and fourth individual in history – to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal, and the Lincoln Medal. “Looking forward to returning to Warwick Hills to tee it up with Jack ‘The GOAT’ Nicklaus and my country music brother Dierks Bentley,” Kid Rock said in a release. “You just can’t beat summertime Michigan golf!” More information can be found at: www. theallychallenge.com