Michigan History from 2001 - 2005

By Art McCafferty

fter having set records for golf course construction in Athe 80’s and 90’s, the turn of the century brought a significant downturn in golf course construc- tion. This, in turn, led to golf architects leaving the state for work, trying to get by with renova- tions or just totally getting out of the business. ty

The new course openings in fer the first part of this century found some of Michigan’s favorite archi- t McCaf tect’s Jerry Matthews, Art Hills &

Steve Forrest and Ray Hearn still Photo by Ar very busy. There were also new- comers to our state and to the Jim Engh and Jack Berry chat about True North Golf Club. ty fer ty fer t McCaf t McCaf Photo by Ar Photo by Ar Jerry Matthews is one of the latest , , Lee Trevino and at the inductees to the Michigan Golf Hall Treetops Tylenol Par 3 Shootout. of Fame.

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craft, namely, Jim Engh, Canadian John Robinson and Michigan’s Mike DeVries.

Michigan’s soft economy and the overbuilt golf market helped contribute to a stagnant golf industry. In addition, the state lost two of its prestige tournaments, the LPGA Oldsmobile Classic and The Farmers Charity Golf Classic. However, Michigan did remain in the national spotlight with the U.S. Amateur, The U.S Publinx, The Arnold Palmer Turning Point Invitational, Par 3 Shootout and The all being held here

The Michigan Golf Hall of Fame recovered from its 10-year respite and brought 19 golfers into a fold that includes golf legends , Horton Smith, Al Waltrous, Dave and Mike Hill, Gene Bone, Ben Smith, Shirley Spork and Warren Orlick. The turn of the century inductees included; Mary Fossum, Meg Mallon, Robert McMasters, Betty ty

Richart, Clarence Wolfrom, Jack fer Berry, Cindy Figg Curier, Joyce Kazmierski, Greg Reyjnolds, Mary t McCaf Jane Anderson Hiestand, Jack Saylor, Lloyd, Dan Pohl, Elaine Photo by Ar Crosby, Jack Berry, Sara Wold, Stan Aldridge, Jeff Roth and Jerry The Ryder Cup was a tremendous success at Oakland Hills. Matthews.

Scott Hebert, Jeff Roth, The three major golf asso- Bob Ackerman and Michael Harris On the amateur side, Jeff ciations in Michigan remained were the Michigan professionals to Cuzxort, Mandi McConnell, Casey strong during the past five years. watch in the past five years, while Baker, EMU’s Korey Mahoney and The Michigan PGA Section, Dan Pohl, Meg Mallon and Tom young phenom Ryan Brehm of changed leadership, after Ken Gillis were making some noise on MSU were the headliners. Bart Devine stepped down and Kevin the professional side. Lower, former EMU star, became a Helm took over the helm. David TV star on the Big Break II and Graham and his GAM team contin- Big Break IV television show dur- ued their strong leadership on the Web: ing this time. amateur side. Kate Moore solidi- http://michigangolfer.com/histo- fied her position with the MGCOA ry.html M I C H I G A N G O L F E R M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 0 6 / 2 0 0 6 19

and continued to focus the Calderone Farms organization on the busi- Jackson ness of golf. Designed by Bill Newcomb

As we head into the The Chief GC second five years of the Bellaire century’s first decade, we Designed by John Robinson will no doubt experience more course closings, tepid Fox Hills Strategic response to tournament Course sponsorships and few new Plymouth course openings. The awe- Designed by Ray Hearn some golf boom of the 80’s and 90’s is past history and The Grande GC the next one, will likely be Jackson quite some time from now. Designed by Ray Hearn

ty The Jackal GC fer 2001 Brighton

t McCaf Designed by Bruce Blackshire at Lakewood Matthews III Shores Resort Photo by Ar Oscoda Kingsley Club Designed by Kevin Kingsley Scott Hebert has a total of five Aldridge Designed by Mike DeVries wins. ty ty fer fer t McCaf t McCaf Photo by Ar Photo by Ar

Sandy Dul Mily, Estelle Dul, and Kathy Dul The 3rd hole at Moose Ridge. The course was designed by Aznavorian of Fox Hills cut the ribbon on their Ray Hearn. new Fox Hills Strategic course.

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Lochenheath GC Traverse City Designed by Steve Smyers

Moose Ridge GC South Lyon Designed by Ray Hearn

The Tribute GC, Otsego Club Gaylord Designed by Gary Koch and Rick

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Pheasant Run GC

Canton Photo by Ar Designed by Art Hills & Steve Gary Koch, Keith Gornick and Rick Robbins at the opening of the Forrest Tribute Golf Club at Otsego Club. Lyon Oaks South Lyon Designed by Art Hills & Steve Forrest

Hawk’s Eye GC Bellaire Designed by John Robinson

Rifle River GC Sterling Designed by Richard Moll

Forest View GC

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Designed by Jim Engh Photo by Ar

2003 The 7th hole at Forest View Golf Course near Midland.

Hemlock GC Ludington Designed by Ray Hearn Diamond Springs Hawk Ridge GC Grand Rapids Grayling Eagle Eye Designed by Mike DeVries Designed by John Robinson Bath Designed by Chris Lutzke

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Forest Dunes Roscommon Designed by Tom Weiskopf

Wyngate GC Rochester Hills Designed by Craig Schreiner

Yarrow Augusta Designed by Ray Hearn

Royal Scot Lansing Designed by Ray Hearn

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Sundance GC

Photo cour Kewadin The 6th hole at Greywalls, Mike DeVries new course in Marquette. Designed by Jerry Matthews College Field Okemos Designed by David Savic and Tom Mead

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Greywalls GC Marquette Designed by Mike DeVries

The Mines GC Grand Rapids Designed by Mike DeVries

Macatawa Legends Holland ty fer Designed by Ray Hearn t McCaf True North GC Harbor Springs

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The 18th hole at True North

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