Michigan Golf Journal December 2020

News and Notes Ally Challenge Announced 2020 charitable donation of $800,000 GRAND BLANC, Mich. – Tournament Officials announced that the 2020 Ally Challenge presented by McLaren, raised $801,563 for charitable organizations in southeastern Michigan and beyond. The amount continues the impressive giving legacy in the event’s short 3-year history. Since its inception in 2018, The Ally Challenge has donated a total of nearly $3.2 million in support of local charities in the greater Flint area and beyond. Tickets are on sale now for the 2021 event, set to take place August 27-29, at theallychallenge.com. Special introductory pricing and best offers will be available through December 15, 2020. The tournament also announced that GRAMMY, EMMY, ACM, CMA and AMA Award-winning group Little Big Town will headline the annual Community Concert presented by Ally. The event will take place on the driving range at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club, Saturday, August 28, following the second round of competition of the PGA Tour Champions event. MGJ Newly minted as the USGA’s Southern headquarters and its first U.S. Open “Anchor Site,” Michigan golfers can test their mettle year-round on famed Pinehurst No. 2 and Gil Hanse-designed No. 4 via the popular Donald Ross Package . December through February is a value-laden period with package rates dropping as much as 50%. The Donald Ross Package includes a two-night stay and three rounds, as well as breakfast and dinner, daily. In between playing championship layouts, don’t miss The Cradle – the resort’s 789-yard short course. Golfers can choose from three hotels: the Carolina, Holly and the recently renovated Manor. The Carolina Villas in the west wing of the Carolina are perfect for golf groups, with four private bedrooms, a spacious living room, wet bar and patio or deck for relaxing outdoors. For more information, visit www.pinehurst.com MGJ Pinehurst Special Pricing