Michigan Golf Journal June 2021

LPGA in Michigan The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give returns this year, June 17-20, to continue its tradition of kicking off the summer and feeding hungry families – followed closely by the LPGA’s Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, which supports a variety of charities in the Midland/Bay City region. “The Meijer LPGA Classic has become a summer tradition for numerous families and its cancellation last year (in 2020) was one of many necessary sacrifices our community made in the battle against COVID-19,” Meijer President & CEO Rick Keyes said in a statement. “We’re excited for its return this year, despite the changes, because it helps our food pantry partners through the Simply Give program.” There will be 5,000 tickets per day available to the general public – roughly one-third of its traditional capacity – to align with State guidelines around the ongoing pandemic. However, the event will feel very different because the recently updated State mandate did not provide enough time to include the traditional 3-day Grand Taste food event. New in 2021, the tournament will have limited seated concessions areas on course with fare from local restaurants and breweries. Single day tickets will cost $10 apiece and will be sold online on a first come, first served basis; but weekly grounds passes will not be available this year. Visit  meijerLPGAclassic.com. At Midland Country Club, the Dow GLBI returns, July 11-17 , in its unique two- person team scoring event. However, event organizers also announced the cancellation of the Eat Great Food Festival, scheduled for July 11 – 12, 2021, in Bay City. There will still be Eat Great Pop-Up events and the return of the Eat Great Trail at the golf course. Eat Great Trail ticketholders will have access to a variety of menu items on several hospitality decks located throughout the course at Midland Country Club. Beer and wine selections will be available for guests 21 and over. Follow @EatGreatFestival on Instagram and Facebook or onlineat EatGreatFoodFestival. com for the latest updates. MGJ LPGA Tour in Michigan June and July