Michigan Golf Journal August

atmosphere of camaraderie and include McLaren Health Care physical therapy patients and participants identified by NAGA, USAGA, and The Disability Network. Adaptive golf is a rising movement in golf to continue to grow the game and provide people with physical disabilities the tools and training to enjoy the game. “The McLaren Adaptive Golf Clinic clearly underscores the power of golf to bring people of diverse abilities, motivation, ages and backgrounds together for a common purpose,” said Laurie Prochazka, vice president of marketing at McLaren Health Care. “It is so inspiring to watch these coaches interact with adaptive golfers to teach techniques and skills that enable them to continue to enjoy the game they love. Words cannot describe the joy on the faces of participants as they hit their shots on the range and realize they can still play golf, regardless of their physical limitations. With our partners, McLaren is very proud to have taken a leading role in building awareness of adaptive golf as a growing movement in the sport.” There is still space for additional participants in the McLaren Adaptive Golf Clinic. For more information about the Clinic, including how to participate, please contact Tracy Ramin at tracyramin@yahoo.com or Laurie Prochazka at laurie.prochazka@mclaren.org. New this year on Monday at Warwick Hills, the tournament will welcome the PGA JR. League Championship to The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren. This group of youth players form five teams across the Genesee County region and have played competitively all summer. The event will serve as the league’s season-ending Championship round, offering a very special opportunity to play a tournament-ready PGA TOUR Champions course. The PGA JR. League Championship is sponsored by Security Credit Union. The Women of Influence Luncheon presented by Dream Title & The Brokerage Real Estate Enthusiasts returns to tournament week this year and will once again celebrate the power and accomplishments of women on Thursday, August 24 at 12 p.m. in the Beer Garden on Hole No. 17 at Warwick Hills. For more information, including how to purchase tickets to the Luncheon, the public can contact the tournament sales office at rpabreza@theallychallenge.com. The Ally Challenge will hold two concerts with big name entertainers. Hall of Fame member and former Eagles lead guitarist, Don Felder will entertain at the Concert @17 on Friday after the first round of play is completed. On Saturday country music star and 2022 CMA Entertainer of the year, Miranda Lambert will headline the sixth annual Ally Community Concert. The concert will take place on the driving range at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club with the gates scheduled to open at 5:30 P.M. Access to both concerts simply requires a valid tournament ticket for the day of the concert. Something new for 2023. The Ally Challenge has teamed up with Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth to enhance the complimentary Sunday breakfast for

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