Bolo died at home in Walhalla, South Carolina, on Aug. 10. Also, all ticket holders attending Saturday, May 26, should stay around after play concludes to enjoy live music at the Championship Main Entrance. If matches are not completed in the specified time both participants forfeit. Alkers Magical Run Continues; Captures His First Major Title, Steven Alker Saves Par on 18th to Win 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, Photos from Steven Alker's 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Victory. 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. We can learn so much from our Nations fearless Veterans like Sgt. Thank you to our Board of Directors, attendees, speakers, and sponsors for making the 2022 Fall Meeting and Centennial Celebration a successful event! 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. 2023 Chapter Championship Eligibilitymust have participated in a minimum of 4 Chapter events during the current season; one point maximum will be awarded for attendance at both a Spring/Fall NMPGA Meeting; Chapter Match Play Championship also counts as an event; Chapter members can also receive a point for retaining a personal sponsor. ROCHESTER The Hall Financial Michigan Open Championship presented by Brighton, Miami, Florida The Michigan PGA Trump Doral Pro Am presented by Anderson Ord finished up on Monday with beautiful sunny skies and warm temps as. Follow; Aug 2-3. Year: Winner: 2021: Benny Cook: 2020: Benny Cook: The amateur . Mansour. Theres so much taking place in conjunction with this premier event. 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. Tournaments; MI Senior PGA Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship. Thank you to Judy Alvarez, PGA HOPE National Lead Trainer, for conducting this training and to MSU for the use of their practice facility. We will have more later today once a champion has been crowned.Follow the scoring at michiganpga.com Im really glad I got the chance to play in this, he said. Tournaments; MI Senior PGA Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship. Happy #MotivationMonday! Please continue rooting on our three juniors who have made it to the final two days of the tournament. Scott Hebert, director of golf at Traverse City Golf & Country Club, the 2009 TOC champion and one of seven Michigan Golf Hall of Fame members in the field, was one of three golfers who opened with rounds of 69. Registration for the Michigan Boys & Girls Junior PGA Championship is NOW OPEN! Fans entering Harbor Shores Golf Club for the Championship will be greeted by the Avenue of Flags lining the entrance in tribute to our past and present American Heroes. See MoreSee Less. Both players are expected to attend and if one or both fail to appear, he, she, or both is disqualified. 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. Both boys and girls fields are full at 156 players. See MoreSee Less. He is getting married to Natalie Gervais of Winnipeg, Canada., who he met during college at Eastern Michigan University. 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. You dont want to miss out on the excitement; so, be sure to check out all there is to do at the 2018 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Bath, MI 48808Phone: 517.641.7421Fax: 517.641.7830, Website design by Enspire for Enterprise, Professional Development Requirement (PDR). The golf course was in really good condition and is a beautiful Northern Michigan setting. In order to register you must go through national and register either online at www.pgalinks.com or www.pgatournaments.com or call PGA of America at 800-474-2776. DID YOU KNOW that PGA HOPE will serve 7,500 Veterans in 2022 and 30,000 per year by 2026? 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. Senior Organization Playing Ability Test. 2023 Michigan PGA Spring Meeting & Education Seminar Spring Meeting Date: Monday, March 20, 2023 Time: 8:30AM - 12PM Location: Eagle Eye Golf Club PDR's: 4 Dress: Sport coat for men, dress slacks for women Pre-registration is not required for the meeting, however, mandatory pre-registration required for the afternoon Education Seminar (see below). He brought it in on the front nine with seven pars, a birdie on the par 5 No. 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. (He is a PGA HOPE participant who inspires us to serve beyond ourselves and never give up. 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. 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. Congrats Ron! 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. Northern PO Box 4399 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. We would really like to thank our host site this year Point O Woods Golf & Country Club. I am proud to know people like Jason and am happy to call him a friend.. Tournament, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lansing at Eastwood You know when theres not much wind and the ball is going where you are looking, its nice. We`re so proud of you! 9. He made a three-putt bogey on the par 4 No. 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. Michigan Section PGA. Mansour. GIVE WITH A PURPOSE by donating to the link in our bio. Secretary Jordan Young. President Chris Sullivan Vice President Josh Fryer Senior Golf's Storied Major. I feel really good about the way I handled it. See MoreSee Less. Mon, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 3. See MoreSee Less, 260 Nominations are currently being accepted for an officer position. Non-Chapter members may register no earlier than two Mondays before the event (please contact Diane 517.885.3264 to register). 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. Week of DCP: Day Five 32 participants from Michigans Regional Pathway competed at Scioto Country Club (Upper Arlington, OH) on Saturday, September 10. Yet forty hearty golfers from clubs across Michigan were not about to miss out on something that would prove to be historic, especially since they had already paid their $10 entry fee. 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. The PGA of America, in partnership with KitchenAid, is honoring valiant military servicemen and womenactive and retiredduring this years KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in Benton Harbor, this Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27. Im hitting the ball solid. ET. Michigan Senior PGA Professional Champ - MI Senior PGA Championship Leaderboard | Michigan PGA. This award recognizes individuals who, or entities which, have succeeded in working on behalf of a group of owners locally, regionally, nationally or internationally and have garnered significant victory for our members. Finishing second, just two shots back was Scott Hebert with rounds of (-2) 70 both days. Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition (90846) (Microsoft) (1996) . Registration and payment are done online, there is no need to call the golf shop. This past Tuesday, 21 of our Michigan PGA Professionals joined us at our first PGA HOPE training of the season. PART 4: The fourth and final 25-year segment of the Michigan Section PGA (1997-2022), Happy #MotivationMonday! Good start. Together, with your support, we can impact the lives of our nations heroes. If you want to unlock greatness, its time to get serious about having fun!. 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. #PGAHOPE DID YOU KNOW that PGA HOPE will serve 7,500 Veterans in 2022 and 30,000 per year by 2026? Josh Fryer of Franklin Hills Country Club shot 70 to stand in fourth place at 139, and Ron Beurmann, the Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship winner two weeks ago, shot 67 for 140 and fifth. A hundred years later, on October 2nd, the Michigan Seniors will once again gather at Detroit Golf Club for golf, dinner, and this time to permanently retire the 1923 trophy that now bears so many prominent names from Michigans rich golf history. This past Tuesday, 21 of our Michigan PGA Professionals joined us at our first PGA HOPE training of the season. 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. Despite his own challenges, such as his current battle with cancer, he continues to support his fellow Veterans and the PGA HOPE program. If a preferred tee time is needed, please email the host pro before the deadline. Match play deadlines will be set after the bracket has been established. Vice President Brian Cairns 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. Mailing Address: 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. Other events include, the previous Fall Meeting, Spring Meeting, Match Play Tournament, VA Tournament, and any scheduled Chapter Pro-Pro Event. Help us change the lives of Veterans across the U.S. through golf. 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. Lead instructor Bob Bales has nothing but great things to say about Sgt. From the kids zone to concerts, from patriotic honors to giveaways and from wine and beer tours to championship golftheres something for everyone. Defending Senior Match Play Champion will be the #1 seed (Jim Deiters). Pre-registration is not required for the meeting, however, mandatory pre-registration required for the afternoon Education Seminar (see below). Collectively these three players have five Michigan Senior PGA titles between them. He was also awarded the traditional green dinner jacket and became a BOYNE Golf member for winning the unique tournament that brings together Michigan championship-winning men, women, professionals, amateurs, seniors and juniors playing for the same title from different tee positions. Thank you to Judy Alvarez, PGA HOPE National Lead Trainer, for conducting this training and to MSU for the use of their practice facility. East Lansing, MI 48826 I got a good break when my tee shot hit a tree but bounced to where I still had an angle, he said. A Family-oriented club where golf is a passion Prestwick Village encompasses 426 acres of natural rolling terrain, woodlands and picturesque lakes. We cant wait to see you all next summer! Congratulations to Michigan PGA Member John Lindert as he was elected the 43rd President of the PGA of America in Scottsdale, Arizona. I definitely hope to take advantage of that. Beau Breault of Howell, a mini-tour player who was a teammate of White on the Eastern Michigan University golf team, shot 73 for 208 and tied for second with Frank McAuliffe, a senior and a PGA teaching professional at Meadowbrook Country Club in Northville who closed with a 3-under 69. Fee: $85.00(includes lunch) PGA Frisco is slated to host six Major Championships over the next 12 years - including two PGA Championships. White said the Korn Ferry Tour has been tough. The Alpine is a great course. 5 hole. Through the continued support of our certified members, our PGA HOPE programs are anticipated to serve 185 Veterans this season! I didnt know I would be a member by winning this, too. For more information on BOYNE Golf, visit www.BOYNEgolf.com. The waterpark is listed among Budget Travels Top 10 Indoor facilities and the resort is a readers choice favorite of Spa Magazine. Tournament Chair Brandon Dean. 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 low 9 golfers will earn spots in the 2022 PGA Professional National Championship at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Tx on April . 2023 Chapter Championship Eligibility -4 events; 2 must come from a pro am; others include 3 man draw and pro pro. Meet Army Sgt. Through your support, we have surpassed our $5,000 goal, but we`re not done! 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. In total, the team raised over $80,000 for PGA REACH. Please click the button below to join our waitlist or log into your volunteer profile. Individual flags will also be on display at the Field of Flags, located inside the course, creating a panorama of red, white and blue. 2023 The PGA of America. Everyone else who registers will have to play in the qualifying event, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17th at The Mines Golf Club. Location: Eagle Eye Golf Club 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. ENJOY some photos from the final round of the Tournament of Champions at Boyne Mountain Resort. For more information on BOYNE Golf, visit www.BOYNEgolf.com. Jeff Roth. 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. 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. Over the past 10 years, Dr. McCabe has become a trusted resource for amateur, collegiate, and professional golfers on the PGA, LPGA, and Korn Ferry Tours. 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. Scott Hebert is exempt. Its really special to play in this and win this. DuBois of Red Run, whose approach putt on the signature 18th hole had run through the valley to end up 12 feet past the cup, sank the tricky come-backer for a score of 182 (an admirable number considering the conditions) to claim the State Senior Championship, and in the process launch the Michigan Seniors Golf Association. A rate has been set up at the Brighton Courtyard: 2021 Michigan PGA Championshpi Event Operating Procedures. 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. Section Tournaments. 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. PGA HOPE National is matching dollar-for-dollar any donations we receive up to $5,000. 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. We can learn so much from our Nations fearless Veterans like Sgt. Mailing Address: That final pairing on Tuesday was won that you might expect as those players chasing Hebert ,the Michigan Golf Hall of Famer included another Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member in Jeff Roth from the BOYNE Golf Academy and Michigan PGA Hall of Fame member Ron Beurmann from the Country Club of Jackson. 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. Jeff Roth has won more than 70 professionals tournaments, including 17 Michigan PGA major individual championships, a number which ties him with Scott Hebert, who is also in the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame. It was definitely nice to get myself back in position to have a chance if I play a good round on the Alpine tomorrow. 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. Golf is a great way for Vets to get outside and clear their minds while battling PTSD. Then I made birdie after that, too, and played good solid golf the rest of the way. The 33-year-old Kelpin, who has full status on PGA Tour Latinoamrica and plans to go to Korn Ferry Qualifying this winter, said he made a couple of momentum-saving par saves early in the round and played well all day. The golf course was in really good condition and is a beautiful Northern Michigan setting. WIRE-TO-WIRE: BRETT WHITE OF GRAND RAPIDS WINS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS. When you register for your first event, the system will automatically prompt you to purchase your Senior Org/Associate permit if you have not already done so. We would also like to thank Doug Dingwall for his generous support of this event and the Michigan PGA Senior organization. 5 hole. You wont want to miss this! PDRs: 4. I knew how tricky the front nine is, so I wanted to try and score right away (on the back nine), White said. 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). 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. We`re so proud of you! Scott his exempt for the Senior PGA National Championship this October after winning this event in 2019. 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. It will either be a 16, 32 or 64 person bracket with byes depending on the amount of sign ups. Education The $65,000 54-hole championship that brings together Michigan championship-winning male, female, senior and junior golfers playing from different tee positions for the same title continues through Wednesday. East Lansing, MI 48826 Representing the girls are Megha Vallabhaneni and Sophie Stevens. The camaraderie is equivalent to the type of bond we had during our deployments together. 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation. 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. Lead instructor Bob Bales has nothing but great things to say about Sgt. The KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, the most historic and prestigious major championship in senior golf, will be played at Harbor Shores for 2022. Also what is a KFT player doing playing in the TOC in the middle of his season? Poetically, Fred Adams is the son of the late Dr. Fritz Adams (pictured presiding in his Michigan Seniors tie and blazer). 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. Activities include the Field of Flags, a 21 gun salute and free admission for those who served. The 30th Tournament of Champions is underway at Boyne Mountain Resort. See MoreSee Less. Watch how Renee Fluker, Founder and President of the Midnight Golf Program, has teamed up with the Michigan PGA since 2001 to impact Detroit area youth using golf. 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. The Michigan PGA wishes to congratulate Aaron Waltz and all 20 members of the PGA Reach Team who participated in the TCS New York Marathon on November 6th. He is third Michigan PGA Member to serve as Association President. New Courtyard by Marriott Benton Harbor / St Joseph, Michigan Senior PGA Professional Championship, 2021 Event Operating Procedures - Senior PGA. 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! That was one of my best shots of the day for sure and it settled me down. Beyond the world-class golf, Boyne Golf is centered amid one of Americas most beautiful vacation spots. I thought rule was once you played 7 tour events your not eligible. 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.