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Dreaming of Golf in Scotland? The World Wide Golf Amateur Championship Can Make It A Reality
By Fred Altvater What is the item at the top of every golfer’s bucket list? Playing a round of golf at St. Andrews in Scotland and taking a picture crossing over the famous Swilcan Bridge. The World Wide Amateur Golf Championship can turn that dream into a reality if you qualify to represent Team USA […]
U.S. Amateur Champ James Piot Receives Masters Invite
Michigan State’s James Piot, who just happened to win the U.S. Amateur at Oakmont last summer, officially received his invitation to the Masters Tournament, April 7-10 at Augusta National Golf Club. As an amateur, Piot will be able to stay in the Crow’s Nest, atop the famed Augusta National Clubhouse, practice and play the course […]
Epson Tour Brings Women’s Professional Golf Back to Travis Pointe
Thanks to the Ann Arbor Sports Commission, women’s professional golf will return to Ann Arbor. The Epson Tour announced that Ann Arbor’s Road to the LPGA powered by the A2 Sports Commission will be played June 16-18, at Travis Pointe Country Club. The same venue that hosted the LPGA Volvik Championship from 2016 to 2018. “The LPGA loved […]
Epson Tour Coming to Ann Arbor in June
It was just a few years ago that none of the professional golf tours made stops in Michigan. With the announcement that Travis Pointe in Ann Arbor would host an Epson Tour event, June 16-18, it will bring the total number of professional tournaments held in Michigan to seven. The Epson Tour, the developmental tour […]
When to Post Winter Scores, To Keep Your Handicap Current
Posting handicap scores for Michigan Golf Courses ended October 31. However, if you travel over the winter months to Florida, Arizona, or some other warm weather location, you can keep your handicap up to date. Here is the official handicap posting rules from GAM. To Post or Not to Post – Winter Edition Q: […]
In the Winter, Skiing Rather Than Golf Is the Sport of Choice for Michigan Golf Courses
By Fred Altvater In Michigan, golf courses and resorts do double duty. There is no better place to play golf than Northern Michigan in the summer months, but in the winter, while fluffy white snow covers golf courses, skiing becomes the sport of choice. BOYNE Resort Everyone knows that BOYNE Resort with its […]
Women Are The Focus at PGA Tour Superstore
By Ed Travis PGA Tour Superstore (PGATSS), the largest golf-specific retailer in the U.S., continues to have record sales while expanding the number of locations and says clubs, apparel, and accessories specifically for women are an important focus to fuel additional growth. In an exclusive interview with PGATSS CEO and President Dick Sullivan, […]
Golf Shows Return to Michigan in 2022
Michigan is home to two of the larger golf shows in the country. The Michigan Golf Show in Novi and the Western Michigan Golf Show in Grand Rapids They were both cancelled in 2021, but are returning for the 2022 show season. Michigan Golf Show in Novi The Michigan Golf Show is scheduled for […]
Book Reviews from Len Ziehm
By: Len Ziehm Even though Michigan has snow and cold during the winter months, golfers still want to immerse themselves in their favorite past time. One can only watch so much golf on television. How about snuggling up by the fireplace with a good golf book? Here are a couple of good ones that I […]
U.S. Amateur Champion James Piot Named GAM’s Player of the Year
James Piot, MSU standout as well as the 2021 U.S. Amateur Champion was named GAM’s Player of the Year. He is the only Michigan golfer to ever win the U.S. Amateur Championship. The 23-year-old Piot was GAM’s biggest points earner for the second consecutive year. In addition to the U.S. Amateur trophy, Piot also won […]