Shepherd's Hollow Open

Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club

An Arthur Hills design, Shepherd's Hollow G.C. is one of the most beautiful and challenging public courses in the entire Detroit metropolitan area, if not in the entire state. Set in a mature forest, the course is beautifully conditioned, is well bunkered, and has quite a bit of elevation changes throughout the layout. At 7,250 yards, the course is a solid test of golf and does not yeld low scores very easily. The greens have severe undulations and are some of the fastest greens in the state public golfers can play.

For an review of the course and it's ranking among Michigan's toughest courses, check out the Michigan Golf Magazine web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Tuesday the 3rd. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: Take interstate 75 to Exit 93 (Dixie Highway), and turn south. Take a right at the first stop light, which is Big Lake Road. Follow Big Lake Road approximately 3/4 of a mile until you come to a "Y" in the road -- turn left there. Proceed approximately 500 ft until you come to the course entrance on the left. Signs also mark the course entrance from Dixie Hwy.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Fieldstone Open

Fieldstone G.C. of Auburn Hills

1984 Taylor Rd.

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Since the date of this event is the Monday prior to the Buick Open prequalifier, players can use this event as a tuneup for the prequalifier, or if they are exempt, for the Monday qualifier the following week.

Although not overly long at 7002 yards, the course has several holes which will require length off the tee, as well as several holes requiring pin point accuracy both in driving and approach shots. The greens are quite undulating, and can be lightning fast under tournament conditions.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 16th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: Fieldstone G.C. can be reached by taking I-75 to the Joslyn Road exit, and then going south approximately 1/2 mile to Taylor Road. Turn left, and proceed approximately 1.5 miles to the club entrance on the right.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Coyote Preserve Open

Coyote Preserve G.C.

Although the course is relatively short by modern standards, the shot values of Coyote Preserve make its length irrelevant -- players will be extremely challenged in all aspects of their game from the first tee to the 18th green. The event at Coyote Preserve will certainly be one of the highlights of the Tour schedule.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 23rd. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: From the intersection of U.S. 23 and White Lake Road just south of Fenton, get on Old U.S. 23 (which runs parallel to the freeway to the west) and proceed south approximately 7/8 mile to Lee Jones Road. Turn right, and go about 1/4 mile to Preserve Drive. Turn right again and follow it to the club entrance on the left.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Kalamazoo Open

Angel's Crossing G.C.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 30th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: Take I-94 to exit #78 (Portage Rd).  Proceed south 8 miles on Portage Rd. to W Ave. Turn left (east) on W Ave., then proceed 1.5 miles to the course entrance on the right. For a map of this location, click on the PDF logo below.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Traverse City Open

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (The Bear)

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Wednesday the 9th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: From downtown Traverse City, take U.S. 31 east approximately 8 miles until you reach M-72. Continue north on U.S. 31 approximately 3/4 mile until your reach the Resort entrance on the right.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Northern Michigan Open

Otsego Club (The Tribute)

The Tribute is a Rick Robbins / Gary Koch design set in the beautiful Pigeon River valley just to the northeast of Gaylord. The course is one of the most spectacular courses in the entire Northern United States with postcard views on practically every hole. Although the fairways are generally forgiving, the course is hilly and over 7,300 yards long, and will challenge all aspects of the professional game.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 14th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: From the Gaylord exit on I-75 (Exit ), head east on M-32 through downtown Gaylord approximately 1.5 miles to the Club entrance on the left. 

The course features a mix of holes winding through the forest and back out into the open, but does not otherwise contain the numerous hazards typical of many Michigan courses. Timber Trace simply requires a player to flat out play some serious golf.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 21st. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: From downtown Pinckney, drive west on M-36 approximately 4 miles until you reach Queensland Way. Turn right, and proceed about 1/4 mile to the club entrance on the left.

Monday, July 28, 2008

The Majestic Open

The Majestic at Lake Walden

9600 Crouse Rd.

Hartland, MI 48353

810-632-5235

7009 yds. Par 72

A Jerry Matthews design, The Majestic is not long by modern standards, but has several holes cutting through heavy forest and thus requires accurate driving. The course is superbly conditioned, and has very fast and undulating greens. The course is strategically bunkered, so accurate iron play is also a must.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 28th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: From the intersection of U.S. 23 and M-59 in Hartland, take Old U.S. 23 (which runs parallel to the freeway on the western side) north approximately 1 mile until you reach Crouse Road. Turn left, and proceed approximately 1/4 mile to the club entrance on the left.

Monday, August 4, 2007

Grand Rapids Open

Thousand Oaks Golf Club

Thousand Oaks Golf Club is a beautiful Rees Jones layout set in the heavily wooded rolling hills northeast of downtown Grand Rapids. The course is one of the top courses in Michigan, and has held numerous Michigan Open qualifiers and other events. It is a perfectly manicured course with well bunkered fairways and greens. The greens are very fast with challenging pin positions. The finishing holes are extremely challenging and it is tough to bring home a good score.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 4th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: Thousand Oaks G.C. is located in northeast Grand Rapids, and is located approximately one mile east of East Beltline Road (State Hwy 44) on Five Mile Road. 

Tullymore Golf Club is a fantastic layout with a collection of holes unlike any other course in Michigan. Designed by Jim Engh, it has a very unique style of bunkering and mounding that makes the course stand out from all others. The course is superbly manicured, and has fairways that demand precise driving to set up reasonable approaches. The greens are somewhat small and extremely undulated, and you will need to hit approach shots accurately to get to certain pin positions. At 7,148 yards, players will need to hit it deep off the tee on many holes to have any kind of approach.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 11th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: Tullymore G.C. is located southeast of Big Rapids, a few miles east of the town of Stanwood. From U.S. 131, take Exit 131 and go east on Eight Mile Road. As the road turns to the south, it becomes Northland Road. Continue on Northland into Stanwood until you reach Pierce Road. Turn left (east), and go approximately 6.5 miles until you reach the club entrance on the right. It will be marked with signs. 

The Grande Golf Club is a Raymond Hearn design set in classic Michigan terrain containing both forests and wetlands. The course is well manicured with generous fairways and has distinct bunkering both in the landing area of drives and near the greens. The greens are very large and have numerous difficult pin positions. At 7,181 yards, players will need to hit a number of precise long iron shots to score well.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 18th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: The Grande G.C. is located southeast of downtown Jackson, just off U.S. 127. Go south from I-94 on U.S. 127 until you reach Floyd Ave., then turn right (west). Go approximately 3/8 of a mile to the club entrance on the left. 

Monday, August 25, 2008

Shootout at The Fortress

The Fortress

950 Flint St.

Frankenmuth, MI 48734

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 25th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: From downtown Frankenmuth, take Main Street (M-83) south over the Cass River bridge to First Street and turn right. Go approximately 1/8 mile to the club entrance on the right.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Taylor Open

Lakes Of Taylor G.C.

The Lakes of Taylor Golf Club, designed by Arthur Hills, is one of southeast Michigan's best courses. It was the site of U.S. Open local qualifying in May 2007, and has hosted several Michigan Open qualifiers. The course requires accurate driving, and is well bunkered. Water comes into play on several holes, including both the 17th and 18th holes. At 7,028 yards, it isn't extremely long, but will challenge players in all aspects of their game.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Tuesday the 2nd. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: From Interstate 75 south of downtown Detroit, take Exit 37 (Northline Rd.) and proceed west approximately 3 3/4 miles to the club entrance on the left.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Saginaw Valley Open

The Golf Club at Apple Mountain

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 8th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: From the intersection of I-675 and Tittabawassee Rd. northwest of Saginaw, drive west on Tittabawassee Rd. approximately 7.5 miles until you reach North River Rd. Turn left, and proceed south approximately 5/8 of a mile until you reach the club entrance on the right.

Cedar River Golf Club is one of four courses located at the Shanty Creek Resort near Bellaire. It is a spectacular Tom Weiskopf design set in rolling hills, forests and wetlands. The course has generous fairways, and average sized greens with numerous undulations. The course is well bunkered, and water comes into play on several holes. Although relatively short at 6,989 yards, the shot values of the course will test every aspect of your game.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 22nd. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: Cedar River G.C. is located in the Shanty Creek Resort southeast of Bellaire, Michigan. From downtown Bellaire, take East Cayuga St. (M-88) east and follow it as it curves to the south. Go about 3/4 miles south of town to Shanty Creek Rd. and turn left (east). Go up the hill, and when you reach the point where Shanty Creek Rd. veers off to the right, continue straight (you will be going east, and the road becomes Schoolcraft Rd). Continue to the first stop sign (Batchelder Rd.) and turn right (south). Continue south (the road becomes Shanty Creek Rd. once again), for approximately 1 mile until you reach Troon Rd. Turn left, and go about 1.5 miles until you reach Cedar River Village and the club entrance.

Monday, September 29, 2007

The Northville Hills Open

Northville Hills G.C.

Deadline to enter event: Friday, September 26, 2008

Northville Hills Golf Club is a beautiful Arnold Palmer design set within the opulent Northville Hills subdivision just south of downtown Northville. The course is classic in design and takes advantage of all of the features making Michigan golf so wonderful and challenging -- forests, ponds, wetlands, and rolling hills. Many holes feature generous fairways allowing players to take it deep, but you better be on your game to avoid the various hazards in play around the greens.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 29th. Entry fees for this event are as follows:

The purse will be determined by the number of players who enter the event. See the Purses page for the breakdown of prize money based on the number of players.

Directions: From the intersection of M-14 and Sheldon Road to the west of I-275, take Sheldon Road north approximately 1 mile until you reach Tournament Drive. Turn left, and go approximately 1/2 mile to the club entrance on the left.

Monday, October 6, 2007

The Michigan Player's Tour Championship

Hawk Hollow Resort (Eagle Eye G.C.)

The final event of the 2007 Michigan Player's Tour will be held on perhaps the most difficult test of golf in Michigan available for public play, Eagle Eye Golf Club. Designed by Chris Lutzke in collaboration with Pete Dye, Eagle Eye has several holes reminiscent of the TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Florida, home of the Player's Championship on the PGA Tour. In particular, the 17th at Eagle Eye is an exact replica of the island green 17th at TPC Sawgrass. One of the characteristics of Eagle Eye is a number of approaches to greens set near water hazards, creating extremely challenging approaches.

For an excellent review of the course (including pictures), check out the Two Guys Who Golf web site.

The event will be an 18 Hole Shootout, and will be conducted at stroke play. Tee times begin at 9 am EDT on Monday the 6th. Entry fees for this event are as follows: