PO Box 4399 The event this year moves to Prestwick Village Golf Club and will take place on August 16-18, 2021. Thank you to our Board of Directors, attendees, speakers, and sponsors for making the 2022 Fall Meeting and Centennial Celebration a successful event!To read the article, click the link in the bio! See MoreSee Less, WIRE-TO-WIRE: BRETT WHITE OF GRAND RAPIDS WINS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS BOYNE FALLS Caledonias Brett White said it was a perfect storm that he came home to Michigan and won the Tournament of Champions. The goal was to get in the last group and Im there. White, home from the Korn Ferry Tour for a few days, shot a 7-under 65, and Smithson, a Michigan State University golfer, followed with a 66 on the Alpine course. See MoreSee Less. Point O' Woods is a full service private country club located in the southwest corner of Michigan, just minutes away from Lake Michigan. White said the Korn Ferry Tour has been tough. The low 9 golfers will earn spots in the 2023 PGA Professional National Championship.The low 20 finishers from that national event move on to play with the best players in the world at the 105th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, Pittsford, New York in May of 2023.To register click below :mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mipga22/event/mipga2234/index.htm? 67 Michigan PGA Professionals teed it up on Monday and Tuesday to compete for the Michigan Senior PGA Championship Title as well as 9 qualifying spots for the 33rd Senior PGA Professional National Championship on October 21-24 at PGA Golf Club Wannamaker / Ryder Courses. Benton Harbor, MI - The top playing Michigan Senior PGA Professionals were in Southern Michigan this week, as Point O Woods Golf & Country Club in Benton Harbor played host to the Michigan Senior PGA Championship. For every $10 you donate, a raffle ticket with your name will be entered for a chance to win a Night in the D package, including 2 Red Wings tickets and a hotel stay at Motor City Casino, or one of two Michigan PGA 100-Year Celebration cornhole sets! Thank you to our national sponsors Cadillac, the PGA Tour, and the Golf Channel. And what could be better than that?! This year we are excited to announce that the Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship moves to Point O Woods Country Club and will take place on August 2-3, 2021. On average, it costs more than $200 to graduate a Veteran through PGA HOPE Michigan, which includes six weeks of life-changing golf instruction by a PGA Professional - our goal is to serve 200 veterans in 2023. It was October 25th, 1923 at Detroit Golf Club, day two of back-to-back blustery days. PGA Professionals have many roles but just The family-owned, four-season resort has earned Certificates of Excellence from TripAdvisor, and has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler readers as being among the top 50 Best Places to Ski and Stay in North America. 5 hole. In the case the players cant get their match in, have a standing tee time at a predetermined site the day of the deadline and whoever shows is declared the winner. Scott his exempt for the Senior PGA National Championship this October after winning this event in 2019.Joining Ron Beurmann and Scott Hebert and representing the Michigan Section at the Senior PGA Professional National Championship will be Jim Deiters from Midland Country Club, Jeff Roth from the BOYNE Golf Academy, Kevin Muir from The Wyndgate, Frank McAuliffe from Meadowbrook Country Club, John Nowasatka from Saginaw Country Club ,Gary Lewandowski from Tullymore Golf Club, Brian Carins from Fox Hills Learning Center and Lee Houtteman from Leland Country Club.In the super senior 70 and older division, it was PGA Life Member and Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member Randy Erskine that took home top honors with rounds of 67 on Monday and 74 on Tuesday.We would really like to thank our host site this year Hidden River Golf & Casting Club. Congrats Ron! Together, we can impact the lives of our Nations heroes. Ive learned on the Korn Ferry Tour that you have to keep the pedal down, eliminate bogeys and make some birdies. Breault, the 2018 Michigan Amateur champion, played in the afternoon while White was playing and building a lead. Together, with your support, we can impact the lives of our nations heroes.For every $10 you donate, you will receive an entry into our raffle, featuring a Night Out in Detroit package and two sets of Michigan PGA 100-Year Celebration corn hole boards! Beginning May 24-28, 2023, Major Championship golf is coming to Frisco for the playing of the 83rd KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Michigan Senior PGA Professional Champ - MI Senior PGA Championship Leaderboard | Michigan PGA. East Lansing, MI 48826 He is third Michigan PGA Member to serve as Association President. So, help make a difference and give with a purpose to the PGA National Day of HOPE campaign. If there is a distance of over 100 miles between the players and their respective courses, then the lower seed will choose a neutral site to play their match within 100 miles for both players. The top two players in the overall girls and boys 13-18 age divisions will qualify for the National Championship at Hot Springs Country Club in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Date: Monday, March 20, 2023 BOYNE Golf is a collection of ten courses at three resorts The Highlands, Boyne Mountain Resort and the Inn at Bay Harbor located within 15 miles of Petoskey, MI. The golf course has a great reputation from hosting many events of the years like the Western Amateur and we got to see firsthand why. Really, winning would be great for my confidence and help me for the last few weeks of the regular season on the Korn Ferry Tour, he said. Co-Tournament Chair Brandon Archibald. Leaderboard. Tuesdays play moves to the Monument course after which a 36-hole cut will be made to the low 60 scorers and ties. All other events open the day after the Spring Meeting, April 11. In the video below, he explains the purpose of this campaign and our plans for PGA HOPE Michigan. Boyne Mountain is home to The Alpine and The Monument golf courses, as well as 60 runs on 415 skiable acres. They qualified based on their. 1. As the Champion, Schalk will lead 35 Senior PGA Club Professionals into the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, May 25-28, at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texasthe. See MoreSee Less. GIVE WITH A PURPOSE by donating to the link in our bio. TODAY is the last day to donate to Michigan`s PGA National Day of HOPE Campaign! Heading into the final round of the tournament there were fourteen players within four shots of the lead, all chasing the first-round leader Scott Hebert from Traverse City Golf & Country Club. Ive been making some cuts, but I could use a couple of 65s out there for sure, he said. Joining Brian and representing the Michigan Section at the Senior PGA Professional National Championship will be Jim Deiters, Chad Kurmel from MSUs Forest Akers West, Jordan Young from Jordan Young Golf, Frank McAuliffe from Meadowbrook Country Club, Jeff Roth from BOYNE Golf Academy, Gary Lewandowski from Tullymore Golf Club, Kevin Muir from The Wyndgate and Jeff Rachar from Forest Lake Country Club who secured the last spot in a playoff. Late on the second day, J.E. Despite his own challenges, such as his current battle with cancer, he continues to support his fellow Veterans and the PGA HOPE program. Im in a good spot, playing to win and looking forward to the next two days, he said.ABOUT BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT: Boyne Mountain has been a favorite Midwest destination since 1948. Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition (90846) (Microsoft) (1996) . If matches are not completed in the specified time both participants forfeit. ENJOY some photos from the final round of the Tournament of Champions at Boyne Mountain Resort. The PGA of America, in partnership with KitchenAid, is honoring valiant military servicemen and womenactive and retiredduring this year's KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in Benton Harbor, this Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27. For more information about the 79th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, or to purchase tickets, visit KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. When you register for your first event, the system will automatically prompt you to purchase your Chapter/Associate permit if you have not already done so. Collectively these three players have five Michigan Senior PGA titles between them. Beyond the world-class golf, Boyne Golf is centered amid one of Americas most beautiful vacation spots. Registration and payment are done online, there is no need to call the golf shop. Professional Development Requirement (PDR), mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mipga22/event/mipga2232/contest/9/leaderboard.htm, mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mipga22/event/mipga2234/index.htm, mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mipga22/event/mipga2231/contest/1/leaderboard.htm. The Alpine course is the challenge today. Seeding will be off last years Senior Player of the Year points. He made a three-putt bogey on the par 4 No. The four-day, 72-hole event will be contested at PGA Golf Club for a 26th consecutive year since it debuted on Floridas Treasure Coast in 1996. Im really glad I got the chance to play in this, he said. Vice President Brian Cairns Bath, MI 48808Phone: 517.641.7421Fax: 517.641.7830, Website design by Enspire for Enterprise. Thank you to our national sponsors Cadillac, the PGA Tour, and the Golf Channel.For complete results click below:mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mipga22/event/mipga2232/contest/9/leaderboard.htm Beau Breault, a mini-tour professional from Howell, was three shots back and the closest pursuer after also shooting a 67 for 9-under 135. Thank you to our Board of Directors, attendees, speakers, and sponsors for making the 2022 Fall Meeting and Centennial Celebration a successful event! The qualifier will be an 8:30AM shotgun to determine the seeding with first round matches that afternoon beginning at 1:30PM. See Adam Richman, host of the Cooking Channels Secret Eats with Adam Richman; Carla Hall , co-host of ABCs The Chew and Bravos Top Chef and Food & Wines culinary director, host of Mad Genius LIVE and author, Justin Chapple as they bring culinary inspiration to the 2018 Championship. See MoreSee Less, Ron Beurmann wins the Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship Brutus, MI - The top playing Michigan Senior PGA Professionals were back in Northern Michigan this week, as Hidden River Golf & Casting Club in Brutus ,MI played host to the Michigan Senior PGA Championship. New this year all registration will go through the Michigan PGA by registering below. I am proud to know people like Jason and am happy to call him a friend.. Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 4. He is third Michigan PGA Member to serve as Association President. Point O'Woods: Benton Harbor, MI. 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Also, this October, Al Hibbert (Birmingham Country Club) will step down after fifteen years as Executive Director and pass the gavel to Fred Adams Jr. (Orchard Lake). Mandatory pre-registration required for the afternoon Education Seminar. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this horrible tragedy. Any donation you make will go towards Veterans in our section, and will have a positive impact on the lives of Veterans in Michigan. PDRs: 4 Mailing Address: Highland, MI. 15600 Chandler Road The KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, the most historic and prestigious major championship in senior golf, will be played at Harbor Shores for 2022. DID YOU KNOW that PGA HOPE will serve 7,500 Veterans in 2022 and 30,000 per year by 2026? We would also like to thank Doug Dingwall for his generous support of this event and the Michigan PGA Senior organization. Except the finishes, he said after making a double-bogey 6 on No. I saw Brett was taking it deep so I knew good scores were out there and I wanted to stay in it, he said. The 1953 PGA Championship was played in July at Birmingham Country Club in Birmingham, Michigan, only six miles from the Franklin Hills Country Club where Burkemo was club pro. Physical Address: PO Box 4399 The Alpine course is the challenge today.The champions, men, women, juniors, seniors, are all competing for one title.Follow live scoring at:mipga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mipga22/event/mipga2231/contest/1/leaderboard.htm Nice going Ron, ring one up for the short guys. It will either be a 32 or 64 person bracket with byes depending on the amount of sign ups. PGA Golf Club the PGA of America's premier 54-hole facility hosts multiple PGA Member championships annually, such as the National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional. To me, golf brings so much to improve the Veteran community. Golf is a weapon in the fight against PTSD that Im forever thankful to have in my arsenal. GIVE WITH A PURPOSE by donating to the link in our bio now to support other Veterans like Sgt. White, 29, playing in the Tournament of Champions for the first time and playing the Alpine for the first time, said he enjoyed the course and always loves playing golf in his home state. FINAL ROUND action is underway at the 30th TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS at BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT! If the two players cannot come to an agreement on a location or time to play prior to the deadline, a tee time will be made at a neutral course decided by the Senior Tournament Chairman on the deadline date. 4 hole but followed it with an eagle 3 on the par 5 No. All volunteer positions have been filled at this time. I feel really good about the way I handled it. Everyone else who registers will have to play in the qualifying event, which is scheduled for Monday, May 1st at Traverse City Golf & CC. I had a great drive and then hit a 4-iron to like four feet. Heading into the final round of the tournament there were fourteen players within four shots of the lead, all chasing the first-round leader Scott Hebert from Traverse City Golf & Country Club. 888-784-7328, cooking demonstrations in the KitchenAid Fairway Club. Things are underway at the TofC looking forward to a great finish! In the super senior 70 and older division, it was PGA Life Member and Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member Randy Erskine that took home top honors with rounds of 67 on Monday and 74 on Tuesday. See MoreSee Less, EYE ON THE PRIZEBrett White and Bradley Smithson tee off this morning in the second round of the 54-hole $65,000 Tournament of Champions at Boyne Mountain Resort.White shot 65 and Smithson 66 in the first round. Tournaments; MI Senior PGA Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship. Last night we grabbed a cart and GPS and busted around to kind of map out a plan. Keep doing what you do! Breathing that good Michigan air up here, I guess, said the 2020 Michigan Open champion after a round that started strong with an eagle-3 on the par 5 No. He was hitting it so good, playing so well, we had to go catch him and we didnt, he said. A PGA professional for 23 years and a native of Michigan, Jeff has worked at some of the region's finest private clubs, including Travis Pointe Country Club, Barton Hills Country Club, Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club, Arbor Hills Country Club, and Prestwick Village Golf Club. Education If you want to unlock greatness, its time to get serious about having fun!. Vice President Scott Ashley The Senior PGA Championship, established in 1937, is the oldest of the five major championships in men's senior golf. Through your support, we have surpassed our $5,000 goal, but we`re not done! Fortunately I had the lead and we were able to get it in the house. Breault, who was a freshman at EMU when White was a senior and team captain, said he and Smithson started out slow and didnt put any pressure on White. DETROIT The golfers of the Michigan Section PGA with the help of the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association (DRWAA) raised $60,000 for armed service, Move Made With Goal of Being Best State Open Championship in Country Western Heading into the final round of the tournament there were ten players within five shots of the lead, all chasing the first-round leader Brian Cairns from Fox Hills Learning Center who started out hot with a -3 under opening nine of 33 finishing his first round with a -4 under par 68. Professional Development Requirement (PDR). I was too aggressive. Four golfers were tied at 5-under behind the top four and included recent Michigan Amateur champion Nick Krueger of Spring Lake, who made a big move with a 65 in the second round, Steven Cuzzort, a professional from Grosse Ile now living in Naples, Fla., who did the same with a 66, teaching professional Frank McAuliffe of Meadowbrook Country Club, who shot 70 and is the low senior golfer on the board and amateur Mike Anderson of Northville, who shot a second-round 68. I just havent had top-10 finishes that you kind of need out there. Gave away some shots there. Beyond the world-class golf, Boyne Golf is centered amid one of Americas most beautiful vacation spots. Michigan PGA Professionals - Don't miss out on the 2022 Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Prestwick Village Golf Club as the entry deadline is today, Wednesday, August 3 at 5:00pm ! Time: 1PM 4:30PM 8 hole and then a bogey to finish at No. Tournament Chair Brandon Dean. TREETOPS RESORTS KOSTA RAMIREZ WINS MICHIGAN PGA MATCH PLAY TITLE! Ron Beurmann wins the Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship. He also had two other early birdies and was 5-under after 5 holes and ended up shooting a 6-under 30. Bath, MI 48808Phone: 517.641.7421Fax: 517.641.7830, Website design by Enspire for Enterprise. All funds raised will go towards supplemental funding for our future PGA HOPE Michigan programs, so every dollar is truly impacting the lives of our Michigan Veterans. WIRE-TO-WIRE: BRETT WHITE OF GRAND RAPIDS WINS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS. Benton Harbor, Michigan 68th KPMG Women's PGA Championship June 20-26 Congressional Country Club (Blue Course) Bethesda, Maryland . Playing Ability Test. If you have any questions please call the Michigan PGA Section office at 517-641-7421 or email Madison Maurier at mmaurier@michiganpga.com. Physical Address: The four-day, 72-hole event is supported by Golf Channel and . Tournaments. Bath, MI 48808Phone: 517.641.7421Fax: 517.641.7830, Website design by Enspire for Enterprise, Professional Development Requirement (PDR), Michigan PGA Professional Women's Championship. Guests can enjoy award-winning spas, waterfront dining, sandy beaches, watersports, gaming, microbreweries, wineries, hiking, biking, tennis, zip-lining, shopping and more capped by the spectacular northern Michigan sunsets. All funds raised will go towards supplemental funding for our future PGA HOPE Michigan programs, so every dollar is truly impacting the lives of our Michigan Veterans. Congratulations to Michigan PGA Member John Lindert as he was elected the 43rd President of the PGA of America in Scottsdale, Arizona. We hope you consider giving with a purpose to the PGA National Day of HOPE campaign in honor of our Veterans.BE THE DIFFERENCE - by donating to the link in our bio.We appreciate your support! Nominations are currently being accepted for an officer position. Sometimes the putts dont drop. 3707 West Maple Road, Suite 110Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, 2023 Michigan Seniors Golf Association | Admin, Fellowship and Friendly Competition on Michigan's Finest Coursessince 1923, 2023 100th Anniversary Tournament Schedule, August 6/7- Egypt Valley & Muskegon Country Club, 100 Years of Fellowship and Friendly Competition. Michigan Senior PGA Professionals will be competing for (9) Qualifying Spots this year for the Senior PGA Professional National Championship. I was wondering same thing. This past Tuesday, 21 of our Michigan PGA Professionals joined us at our first PGA HOPE training of the season. The waterpark is listed among Budget Travels Top 10 Indoor facilities and the resort is a readers choice favorite of Spa Magazine. I am proud to know people like Jason and am happy to call him a friend. We need your help today! Tournament, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lansing at Eastwood Funds raised will sponsor a Veteran through the life-changing PGA HOPE (Helping our Patriots Everywhere) program. You dont get the elevation changes until youre out there though. We are so proud of you! 2023 The PGA of America. The original membership numbered one hundred and the Charter Board of Governors represented twelve clubs: Detroit Golf Club, Country Club of Detroit, Barton Hills, Oakland Hills, Flint Country Club, Washtenaw, Kent Country Club, Highlands, Lansing Golf Club, Bay City, Red Run, and St Joseph CC. Hidden River G&CC; Brutus, MI; He is getting married to Natalie Gervais of Winnipeg, Canada., who he met during college at Eastern Michigan University. We would really like to thank our host site this year Point O Woods Golf & Country Club. I was solid and after the first nine I thought I would get the two par 5s (for birdies) and maybe a couple more. Boyne Mountain is home to The Alpine and The Monument golf courses, as well as 60 runs on 415 skiable acres. The 2018 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship also provides cooking demonstrations, concert fun--and so much more! Growth of the Game Find out how Scott Wilson displays extraordinary contributions and achievements in the area of youth player development. Matt SchalkGeneral Manager and PGA Director of Golf at Colorado National Golf Club and winner of the 2022 Senior PGA Professional Championship on Sundaywill lead 35 Senior PGA Professionals to the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas. one badge. Section Tournaments. In the super senior 70 and older division, PGA Life Member from Lake Orion, MI Randy Erskine birdied hole #18 to defeat Ken Allard from Detroit Golf Club by two shots. The scenic Lake Michigan beach towns of Charlevoix, Harbor Springs and Petoskey are minutes away, and a side trip to Mackinac Island is easily managed. PART 4: The fourth and final 25-year segment of the Michigan Section PGA (1997-2022), Happy #MotivationMonday! Match play deadlines will be set after the bracket has been established. PO Box 4399 PO Box 4399 This year we are excited to announce that the Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship moves to Hidden River Golf & Casting Club in Harbor Springs and will take place on August 1-2, 2022. The series has been published at michiganpga.com and released to the media over the 2022 golf season.To read the article, click the link in the bio! Patrick Wilkes-Krier | 2021 Assistant PGA Professional Champion, Benny Cook | 2021 Michigan PGA Professional Champion, Caroline Harding | 2021 Michigan PGA Professional Womens Champion, Bradley Smithson | 2021 Michigan Open Champion, Lucas Emrich & Alex Reynolds | 2020 Pro Assistant Champions, Brian Cairns & Ben Cook | 2021 Pro Pro Champions, Austin Deiters & Jim Deiters | 2021 Senior Junior Champions, Dan Ellis & Chad Kurmel | 2021 Adidas State Pro Am Champions, Otto Black | 2021 Tournament of Champions Champion, Tristyn Nowlin | 2021 Michigan Womens Open Champion, Mailing Address: The waterpark is listed among Budget Travels Top 10 Indoor facilities and the resort is a readers choice favorite of Spa Magazine. Both players are expected to attend and if one or both fail to appear, he, she, or both will be disqualified. Its a learning experience for sure. Michigan Section PGA. Daily Grounds and Championship Grounds Ticket Packages Now Available. Also, all ticket holders attending Saturday, May 26, should stay around after play concludes to enjoy live music at the Championship Main Entrance. On this Veterans Day, we hope you consider sponsoring a local Veteran through the life-changing PGA HOPE (Helping our Patriots Everywhere) program, which introduces Veterans with disabilities to golf to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. The good Lord willing and the creek dont rise, another century of Fellowship and friendly competition on Michigans finest courses. Detroit $170.75 Portland1 $196.57. He played the back nine first, teeing off with half the field on that nine and made his eagle-3 on No. Try this tip from PGA Specialized Teaching Professional and past Youth Player-Development award winner, 1 Goal: Serve the Members. It is administered by the Professional Golfers' Association of America and is recognized as a major championship by both PGA Tour Champions and the European Senior Tour. We`re so proud of you! Bradley Smithson, a Michigan State University golfer from Grand Rapids and the 2021 Michigan Open winner, was fourth after a 73 for 209. Jim Standish, Jr.-MSGA President in 1949-50, a four-time Michigan Amateur Champion and two-time President of the U.S. Defending Senior Match Play Champion will be the #1 seed (Jim Deiters). All players that sign up are entered directly into match play. The match MUST be played at a neutral site. Michigan Section PGA | Bath, MI Golf Organization Monday, March 20, 2023 Michigan PGA Spring Meeting & Seminar Eagle Eye Golf Club More Information 37 Platinum Section Sponsors Official Time Presented by Rolex Latest News Michigan PGA, Detroit Red Wings Faceoff, Raise $60,000 for Veterans February 20, 2023 Members who do not follow these instructions will be subject to be placed on the wait list if the event is full. 5 hole. The family-owned, four-season resort has earned Certificates of Excellence from TripAdvisor, and has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler readers as being among the top 50 Best Places to Ski and Stay in North America. Meet Army Sgt. I didnt know I would be a member by winning this, too. Congratulations Brett on your first place finish! Both players are expected to attend and if one or both fail to appear, he, she, or both is disqualified. Please click the button below to join our waitlist or log into your volunteer profile. PO Box 4399 I didnt, just didnt hit the same quality of shots, but Im right there and feeling good about it. Beau Breault, a mini-tour player from Howell and a past Michigan Amateur champion, topped the morning wave with a 68 and was third after the first round. Out of the eight age/gender divisions, we not only secured half of the qualifying spots at Scioto, but we also had two Michigan kids that finished second, two that finished third, and a handful that finished just out of podium position in fourth. Together, with your support, we can impact the lives of our nations heroes. For every $10 you donate, you will receive an entry into our raffle, featuring a Night Out in Detroit package and two sets of Michigan PGA 100-Year Celebration corn hole boards! Click here for Officer Election Process. Everyone else who registers will have to play in the qualifying event, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17th at The Mines Golf Club. Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship (Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club - August 3-4) - Registration Opens April 22 Michigan PGA Assistants Championship (Battle Creek Country Club - August 10) - Registration Opens March 25 For these events you may enter by telephone at 1-800-474-2776 or online at www.pgalinks.com Section Events : We will have more later today once a champion has been crowned.Follow the scoring at michiganpga.com (He is a PGA HOPE participant who inspires us to serve beyond ourselves and never give up. A dozen players with Michigan ties will tee it up next week in the $550,000 PGA Professional Championship at Belfair of Bluffton in South Carolina. Mailing Address: Non-Chapter members may register no earlier than two Mondays before the event (please contact Diane 517.885.3264 to register). Last years Match Play Champion is the automatic #1 seed (Kosta Ramirez). All 96 players in the field hit their drives in front of the commemorative plaque honoring Jack Nicklaus and the location where he hit his first golf shot in 1950. After the first round, it is the golfers responsibility to play their next matches before a certain date, the lower seed will select the course. I thought rule was once you played 7 tour events your not eligible. 15600 Chandler Road Im preparing to keep it in play, put it in the fairway, hit a lot of greens and see if we can get the putter hot, he said. Whoop! Benton Harbor, MI The top playing Michigan Senior PGA Professionals were in Southern Michigan this week, as Point O Woods Golf & Country Club in Benton Harbor played host to the Michigan Senior PGA Championship. The top playing Michigan Senior PGA Professionals were back in Northern Michigan this week, as Hidden River Golf & Casting Club in Brutus ,MI played host to the Michigan Senior PGA Championship this week with 62 Michigan PGA Professionals teeing it up on Monday and Tuesday to compete for the Michigan Senior PGA Championship Title as well as 9