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Posts Tagged: Michigan Amateur
Observations on the Michigan Am at Cascade Hills CC
“We sure could use the rain.” After being at the rain-cursed Michigan Amateur at Cascade Hills CC in Grand Rapids,… Read more »
Mack earns Charlie Sifford Exemption at Riviera CC
This weekend I’m hoping to see Willie Mack III playing at Riviera CC at the Genesis Invitational. The Michigan native… Read more »
Being a walking official at the Michigan Amateur
In my nearly 40 years and counting golf career, I’ve worn many hats—editor and writer, golf show organizer, media relations… Read more »
A footnote re weather & course conditons at The Heather
“Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.” … Read more »
Q & A with Tom Werkmeister, Michigan Amateur Champion
Last Saturday, Kentwood’s Tom Werkmeister, 49, won his second Michigan Amateur title at Egypt Valley CC in Ada in a… Read more »
Q & A with Ryan Brehm, newest champion on the Web.com Tour
Last Sunday Mt. Pleasant (MI) native Ryan Brehm won on the Web.com Tour in Portland, OR, and secured his PGA… Read more »
Player of the Year: Tom Werkmeister
Unless someone from Michigan wins a national championship in the next month—à la Randy Lewis when he won the USGA… Read more »
Kent Country Club: a treasure trove of golf history
On August 19-20, Kent Country Club in Grand Rapids will host the 7th GAM Senior Four-Ball Championship, bringing together Michigan’s… Read more »
Q & A with Andrew Chapman, 2013 Michigan Amateur Champion
With a 20-foot birdie on the 18th green at Muskegon Country Club, Andrew Chapman beat Mike Ignasiak 1-up in the… Read more »