The good Lord willing and the creek dont rise, another century of Fellowship and friendly competition on Michigans finest courses. Course Point O'Woods Benton Harbor, MI Tee: Senior PGA (6,637 yds - Par 72) Point O' Woods is a full service private country club located in the southwest corner of Michigan, just. 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 White said he didnt want to get too far ahead of himself, but that the first-place check of $9,000 would help his golf travels and he joked it would help cover the bar bill at his wedding this weekend. Tournament, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lansing at Eastwood 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! I feel really good about the way I handled it. Good start. Benny Cook | 2021 Michigan PGA Professional Champion. 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. Despite his own challenges, such as his current battle with cancer, he continues to support his fellow Veterans and the PGA HOPE program. East Lansing, MI 48826 The KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, the most historic and prestigious major championship in senior golf, will be played at Harbor Shores for 2022. This event is a two person best ball pro-am open to all Michigan PGA Professionals and Associates. Help us reach our goal of $5,000 raised during the campaign. Please continue rooting on our three juniors who have made it to the final two days of the tournament. We are so proud of our Michigan Juniors!juniorpgachampionship.com/ Stay tuned in the spring to find out next years local qualifying schedule.Last but certainly not least, please enjoy some of the photos and videos of our Regional participants and their journeys at Scioto! Michigan Section PGA. Jim Standish, Jr.-MSGA President in 1949-50, a four-time Michigan Amateur Champion and two-time President of the U.S. 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. 5 hole with a chip-in from off the green. PO Box 4399 The qualifier will be an 8AM shotgun to determine the seeding with first round matches that afternoon at approximately 1PM. We want to thank the parents for helping us in our journey to grow the game of golf in Michigan. 9. Bath, MI 48808Phone: 517.641.7421Fax: 517.641.7830, Website design by Enspire for Enterprise. I hit it close, took advantage of the par fives and I was able to make a couple of putts as well. White, who is getting married on Sunday and is headed back to the Korn Ferry Tour on Monday, said he knows that several Tournament of Champions winners have made big comebacks in the final round and he remembers Alex Scott rallying from eight shots behind with a final round 11-under 61 on the Alpine to win the 2018 TOC. Nominations and seconds received to date: Date: Monday, March 20, 2023 GIVE WITH A PURPOSE by donating to the link in our bio! Thank you to our Board of Directors, attendees, speakers, and sponsors for making the 2022 Fall Meeting and Centennial Celebration a successful event! Last night we grabbed a cart and GPS and busted around to kind of map out a plan. Thank you to Judy Alvarez, PGA HOPE National Lead Trainer, for conducting this training and to MSU for the use of their practice facility. Collectively these three players have five Michigan Senior PGA titles between them.Ron got off to a hot start on Tuesday birdieing the first two holes and going out in 33 on the front nine to take a one-shot lead at the turn. Drive, Chip and Putt is an incredible initiative to introduce more kids into the game, and we can certainly say that we achieved that goal this summer. Through your support, we have surpassed our $5,000 goal, but we`re not done! Follow; Aug 2-3. TREETOPS RESORTS KOSTA RAMIREZ WINS MICHIGAN PGA MATCH PLAY TITLE! In total, the team raised over $80,000 for PGA REACH. 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. Gave away some shots there. Mon, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 3. "When you make long putts they change the momentum, and I made three that kept my round going," said the 38-year-old head . Its a big week for me, for us, White said and smiled. Find out how Scott Wilson displays extraordinary contributions and achievements in the area of youth player development. Co-Tournament Chair Brandon Archibald. 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. Buy Tickets 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Beginning May 24-28, 2023, Major Championship golf is coming to Frisco for the playing of the 83rd KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Coming in second with a 139 total was Jim Deiters from Midland Country Club. The Leo Fraser Trophy will again be on the line as the 2021 Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac begins Thursday, October 21, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Congratulations to Ron Beurmann from the Country Club of Jackson on winning the 2022 Michigan PGA Section Senior Player of the Year!Ron`s highlights this year included:-Winning the 2022 Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship at Hidden River Golf & Casting Club-Finishing Runner Up in the Senior Match Play at the Country Club of Lansing-Finishing 5th at the Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Prestwick Village Golf Club-Finishing T12 at the Yamaha Golf Cars Plus Senior Open at Bedford ValleyTo see the 2022 Michigan Section Senior Player of the Year Standings click on the link in our bio! 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. The waterpark is listed among Budget Travels Top 10 Indoor facilities and the resort is a readers choice favorite of Spa Magazine. Michigan PGA Professional Championship. That was one of the big perks of winning the Michigan Open (2020), getting to play in this with a lot of the golfers who helped me and taught me how to conduct myself when I was a junior, a lot of my friends, college buddies and then some of the women who have competed with my sister (reigning Michigan PGA Womens Open champion Sarah White), too. (He is a PGA HOPE participant who inspires us to serve beyond ourselves and never give up. The low 9 golfers will earn spots in the 2022 PGA Professional National Championship at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Tx on April . 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. one badge. 1st Round matches will begin the first week in June. Ron got off to a hot start on Tuesday birdieing the first two holes and going out in 33 on the front nine to take a one-shot lead at the turn. See MoreSee Less. Last years Match Play Champion, Jeff Caminiti is the automatic #1 seed. A Family-oriented club where golf is a passion Prestwick Village encompasses 426 acres of natural rolling terrain, woodlands and picturesque lakes. 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. This event is a two person best ball pro-am open to all Michigan PGA Professionals and Associates. 15600 Chandler Road Boyne Mountain is home to The Alpine and The Monument golf courses, as well as 60 runs on 415 skiable acres. Both players are expected to attend and if one or both fail to appear, he, she, or both is disqualified. Meet Army Sgt. The Michigan Section PGA honored its 2022 Special Award Winners, 2022 outgoing Board of Directors and 2022 Michigan PGA Hall of Fame Inductees at the President`s Dinner, sponsored by Mercer Advisors and EZGO, held Sunday, October 23 at Western Golf and Country Club. Pre-registration is not required for the meeting, however, mandatory pre-registration required for the afternoon Education Seminar (see below). Highland, MI. Right where I want to be. Smithson, the 2021 Michigan Open champion who played in the afternoon like White, had an early eagle help him, too. Jason Fuller, who participated in the PGA HOPE Battle Creek program. Through the continued support of our certified members, our PGA HOPE programs are anticipated to serve 185 Veterans this season! Tee: PGA Championship (6,936 yds - Par 72). Over the week, we have showcased our four advancing National Finalists, and it is now time to recognize all of our Michigan participants.At the Regional qualifier, only the Champion of the division advances to Augusta National. Today, a few dropped for me. Smithson, who is playing in the TOC for the fifth time, said it was his best round in the tournament. Congratulations! Detroit $170.75 Portland1 $196.57. Its not too late to support the PGA National Day of HOPE campaign (October 11-November 11). Michigan Senior PGA Professionals will be competing for (9) Qualifying Spots this year for the Senior PGA Professional National Championship. RSVP link is in the comments . #pgahope PART 4: The fourth and final 25-year segment of the Michigan Section PGA (1997-2022)This is the final part of a four-part series produced in celebration of the centennial year of the Michigan Section PGA. 5 hole. PO Box 4399 Secretary/Tournament Chair George Bowman Whoop! 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. 8 hole and then a bogey to finish at No. I knew how tricky the front nine is, so I wanted to try and score right away (on the back nine), White said. Lansing, Michigan 48923, $109 $119/night (deadline for this rate is March 17), Mailing Address: 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! For more information on BOYNE Golf, visit www.BOYNEgolf.com. 15600 Chandler Road All other events open the day after the Spring Meeting, April 11. 4 hole but followed it with an eagle 3 on the par 5 No. 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. Western To purchase a commemorate flag at the Field of Flags, visit Benton Harbor Healing Field of Honor. He is third Michigan PGA Member to serve as Association President. Unplug and Reconnect with a Great Family Camping Adventure. I had a great drive and then hit a 4-iron to like four feet. The final group will tee off at 9:40 a.m. off No. WORKING WELL: Brett White Builds Lead at Tournament of Champions BOYNE FALLS Brett White reasoned when you are 12-under through 36 holes pretty much everything is working well. PGA of America is no longer handling the registration for this event. Activities include the Field of Flags, a 21 gun salute and free admission for those who served. 34th Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac October 11-16 Tw i nW ar os G lfCub &S t A b Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico 2022 Women's PGA Cup Its really special to play in this and win this. We would really like to thank our host site this year Hidden River Golf & Casting Club. Candidates nominated after this date will be allowed to run but not included in the Candidates Forum at the Spring Meeting. The Senior PGA Championship, established in 1937, is the oldest of the five major championships in men's senior golf. That was one of my best shots of the day for sure and it settled me down. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this horrible tragedy. Michigan bands, Slim Gypsy Baggage and The Accidentals will both have evening performances. Boyne Mountain is home to The Alpine and The Monument golf courses, as well as 60 runs on 415 skiable acres. Whoop! The final round Wednesday is back on the Alpine. 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. These members are now able to help at any of our six programs this upcoming season and even host a PGA HOPE program of their own. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Solace Spa, Michigans largest indoor waterpark, Zipline Adventures, disc golf facilities, lift-serviced mountain biking, beach activities, kids programs, lodging, meeting, and wedding facilities as well as real-estate are offered at the resort. 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. I was trying to squeeze (the tee shot) up there and it went in the water. Even more impressive that you didn't even practice all weekend! 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. WORKING WELL: Brett White Builds Lead at Tournament of Champions, BRETT WHITE, BRADLEY SMITHSON TOP TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS LEADERBOARD. All Active Duty, Military Retirees, Active Reserve, National Guard, Department of Defense Civilians and their accompanying spouses, will be admitted free of charge to the Championship as part of the PGA of Americas commitment to various military initiatives and remembering the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The golf course was in really good condition and is a beautiful Northern Michigan setting. The long-hitting White, playing with Breault and Smithson who are also long hitters, started the final round with a three-shot lead on Breault and maintained at least three shots on all pursuers through the day. Lunch included ONLY for those participants that pay for the Seminar. 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 popular Mediate has earned more than $22.5 million dollars as a professional and won six events on the regular Tour - the first in 1991 at Doral and the last the Frys.com Open in 2010 - before joining in 2013 the 50-and-older crowd, the PGA Tour Champions, on which he has won four times, including the 2016 Senior PGA at Harbor Shores. For more information about the 79th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, or to purchase tickets, visit KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Growth of the Game Late on the second day, J.E. In total, the team raised over $80,000 for PGA REACH. 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. The event this year moves to Prestwick Village Golf Club and will take place on August 16-18, 2021. 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. GIVE WITH A PURPOSE by donating to the link in our bio. I just havent had top-10 finishes that you kind of need out there. Individual flags will also be on display at the Field of Flags, located inside the course, creating a panorama of red, white and blue. Location: Eagle Eye Golf Club 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. We`re so proud of you! Spring Meeting and Match Play events will open for registration beginning March 1. He has been a great supporter of the program, including coming to multiple sessions to share his experience, representing PGA HOPE at a media event connected to the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, and as an ambassador for the Michigan Section. East Lansing, MI 48826 Barrett Kelpin, a PGA Tour Latinoamrica professional from Kalamazoo, who shot the low round of the day, an 8-under 64, and Bradley Smithson, a Michigan State University golfer from Grand Rapids, who shot 70, were four shots off the lead at 136. East Lansing, MI 48826 Physical Address: 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 The Alpine course is the challenge today. 1,855, The Official Instagram of the Michigan Section PGA . Please click the button below to join our waitlist or log into your volunteer profile. This year, we hosted 18 local qualifiers across the state in the months of May, June, and July; through these qualifiers, we rounded out to a total of 1,357 participants, which is a more than 20% increase in participation from last year! Bolo died at home in Walhalla, South Carolina, on Aug. 10. Secretary Jordan Young. We can learn so much from our Nations fearless Veterans like Sgt. 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. If the player did not participate in the 2022 Chapter Championship their seed will be based on order of entry. If two players cannot come to an agreement on location or time before the deadline, a tee-time will be made at the Tournament Chairpersons facility on the deadline date. Chapters / Senior Organization.