Michigan Golf Journal May 2021

that falls into the same category – designed by a former PGA Tour winner, but with one special caveat: golfers can actually talk to him, pick his brain and maybe take a golf lesson because he works there every day. We’re talking about Dan Pohl, a former PGA Tour champion (twice in 1986), Ryder Cup player and past Vardon Trophy winner (both in 1987) and led the Tour twice in Driving Distance – who was born and raised in Mt. Pleasant and now helps run the PohlCat Golf Course. He designed the course in the early 1990s, and not long after severe back injuries slowed down and eventually ended his playing days on Tour. All totaled he earned 70 top- 10s on Tour. There is something special about having a person with Pohl’s background and professional golf experiences working daily at a high-level, award- winning golf course balanced with reasonable rates, anchored in a Midwestern community. For one, the pro shop and grill are littered with genuine, personalized PGA Tour memorabilia that set a really fun mood for golfers before and after their special round. Almost 40 years since he tied for first at Augusta National in The Masters in 1982, there’s still a passion in his eyes and enthusiasm in his voice when he serves the golfing guests who stop in for a round, or some excellent food in the Den Continues on page 13 >> 11 May 2021 www.michigangolfjournal.com Approach shot to No. 2 green