Columnist: Michigan Golf News
Maddalena Grabs GAM Super Senior Championship
By Greg Johnson Steve Maddalena got the win at the 12th GAM Super Senior Championship at Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center. “It’s been good,” he said. “I’ve been playing a little better, putting a lot better, which has made a huge difference,” the Jackson golfer said after shooting a final even-par 72 on the […]
Boczar Claims Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship
By Greg Johnson Bridget Boczar has been playing in the Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship since her early years in junior golf, and this year she had a feeling. “To finally win is really great,” she said after topping Lauren Timpf of Macomb 2-up in the final match of the 110th Michigan Women’s Amateur Championship presented […]
Brad Byrd Crowned Senior Michigan Publinx Champion
By Greg Johnson Brad Byrd of Belleville topped Kevin Voke of Rochester 2-up to win the Senior Division of the Michigan Publinx Championship. Byrd topped reigning Michigan Publinx Senior Medal Play champion Andrew Smith of Oakland Township 2 and 1 in a Sunday afternoon semifinal, while Voke got to the finals with a 2 and […]
Anthony Sorentino Wins Second Michigan Publinx Title
By Greg Johnson Anthony Sorentino of Rochester Hills picked up his second Michigan Publinx Match Play Championship title. The 48-year-old attorney won his first title in 2021, but has lost three times in the final match, including each of the last two years. This year, however, he beat Josh Lahner in 19 holes to claim […]
Raymond Hearn Chosen to Create Master Plan for Katke-Cousins Course
By Greg Johnson Award-winning golf course architect Raymond Hearn has been selected by Oakland University to create a long-range Master Plan for its highly regarded original Katke-Cousins golf course. “I am thrilled to have been selected by Oakland University to create a Master Plan for their outstanding course,” said Hearn, founder and president of Michigan-based […]
BOYNE Golf Needs Your Help
BOYNE Golf has once again been nominated for USA Today’s 10BEST Reader’s Choice Awards. Last year BOYNE Golf was recognized by USA Today as No. 1 among the 10BEST Golf Destinations in the U.S. for a golf getaway, plus The Highlands was ranked No. 2 in the 10BEST Golf Resort category. BOYNE Golf encompasses 11 golf courses at three […]
EMU Women’s Golf Team Earn First-Ever National Ranking
Momentum from a Historic Fall Carries EMU Women’s Golf into Winter The Eagles closed the fall with the highest national ranking in program history, climbing to No. 29, while delivering team and individual wins across a competitive schedule. From opening the season with back-to-back victories to a runner-up finish at the Oklahoma Intercollegiate, this group […]
GAM Reveals 2025 Highlights In Annual Report
The Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) and Foundation experienced a landmark year in 2025. The 2025 GAM Annual Report, captures the growth, achievements, and momentum driving the golf association forward. The annual report reflects the strength of GAM’s membership, the impact of our programs, and our shared commitment to growing and enjoying the game in Michigan. […]
BOYNE Golf Raises $125,000 For Local Charities
The Harbor Cup golf event unites PGA professionals from BOYNE Golf versus a team comprised of golf professionals from the Petoskey/Harbor Springs region. This friendly competition has been held for the past 29 years and has raised more than $1.2 million, benefiting local charities. The 2025 Ryder Cup-style Harbor Cup was held in September at Hidden River […]
The Ally Challenge Raises $1.3 Million For Charity
Since its inception in 2018, The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren has donated more than $9.6 million to support charity. The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren announced that the PGA Tour Champions event raised a total of $1,295,444 for charitable organizations in southeastern Michigan surpassing the $1 million mark for the sixth time in […]