Tag Archives: Greg Johnson
Team Michigan Selects Coaches
By: Greg Johnson Michigan PGA Professionals Patrick Wilkes-Krier of Kendall Academy in Ypsilanti and Jimmy Wisinski of Kent Country Club in Grand Rapids were selected as co-head coaches for Team Michigan,a part of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) initiative created by the United States Golf Association (USGA). The Team Michigan selections process for the […]
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 […]
Carl’s GolfLand Owner Awarded GAM Honor Posthumously
By Greg Johnson Carl and Donna Rose founded Carl’s Golfland in 1958, but since 2000 the driving force behind the huge golf retailer was their son, Carl Edward Rose, who passed in January. He was the CEO of one of the largest golf retailers in the country. Carl’s Golfland offers golf apparel, equipment and expertise […]
10 Ways Gaylord Golf Mecca’s Black Bear Has Improved
By Greg Johnson In 2024, Black Bear Golf Course was voted the most improved course in the country by GolfPass. The improvements are continuing this year under now second-year owners, Olivia and Rob Smith. Gaylord Golf Mecca compiled a list of the Top 10 improvments. Learn why Black Bear has become a valued member of the 17 courses that make up the […]
Corey Cowell Named to Gaylord Golf Mecca Board
By Greg Johnson Corey Crowell, General Manager of Indian River Golf Club, who could easily be described as the friendliest guy at the friendliest golf course in northern Michigan, has been elected as the new chairman of the Gaylord Golf Mecca. Nine properties featuring 17 golf courses, along with 20 lodging partners work together to form the […]
Gaylord Golf Mecca Maintains Vision, Growth
By Greg Johnson The Gaylord Golf Mecca has been moving forward and welcoming waves of golfers as the premier U.S. summer golf destination for 38 years. The Mecca, through its time-tested cooperative destination marketing model, offers 17 golf course members and 20 lodging partners. This comes with the announcement of a new member, Black Bear […]