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__/ French Lick Resort Defies Economic Downturn, by Bill Shelton__/ Michigan Golfer Magazine - Spring Issue __/ Golf Magazine Round Up__/ The Loon Breaks Out of the Pack__/ Gray's Reef Golf Classic Sets Date__/ Hall of Fame Tickets Still Available__/ Minzey's Musings__/ Michigan Golf Calendar

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===============================================================FRENCH LICK RESORT DEFIES ECONOMIC DOWNTURN: By Bill Shelton==============================================================

French Lick, IN—The recent tough economic times did not deter the ownership of the French LickResort, site of the 43rd PGA Professional National Championship, from pushing forward with a$500,000 million restoration of the property. Purchasing the property in 2005, the Cook Group, ledby Chairman Steve Ferguson, refurbished two luxury hotels, developed a casino, restored the DonaldRoss and Valley Links courses, and built the Pete Dye Course. Attesting to the spectacular result, GolfDigest recently ranked the French Lick Resort as 29th in its Top 75 Resorts list. Both hotels havereceived national recognitions for historical and architectural significance and the casino andconference facilities are considered some of the finest in the Midwest.

Dave Harner, Director of Golf Operations at French Lick, discussed the philosophy and strategy ofthe ownership group at the PNC Media day. “For the Cook Group, the restoration of this propertywas never about economics. There was no consideration about adopting a survival strategy. From thebeginning, the overriding goal was to make French Lick a premier resort destination.” He continued,“I don’t remember any reference to economic outcomes in the presentations of the ownership group. Itwas always, ‘Do the right things, and do those things right.’ That’s why Pete Dye, the greatest golfarchitect of modern times, was selected to design our new course.” Although no cost was provided,estimates of the construction range from $25-30 million.

Serving as the primary venue for the 2010 PGA National Championship, the Pete Dye Course iscarved on a hilltop, one of the highest points in Indiana. Dye acknowledges “I have never built onelike this before.” Recognition of his craftsmanship had been instant as Golf Digest named it asAmerica’s Best New Public Course in 2009 and Golf Magazine identified it as the Best New Course in2009.

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The PGA professionals will also compete on the Donald Ross Course, built in 1917 and site of the1924 PGA Championship. The course has recently been restored to its original design at a cost of $5million.

Harner admits that this level of expenditures on golf facilities is contrary to recent trends in theindustry. “While we also have a nine- hole course, Valley Links, the Dye and Ross courses have high-end fees. We believe that to be a premier resort facility, you have to offer exceptional quality for yourguests. And that means, in part, a unique golfing experience and venue.”

Reflecting on his more than three decades in the golf industry, Harner acknowledged that the rapidgrowth of courses in the 1990’s exceeded the demand. “When national golf organizations weresuggesting that as many as 3 new courses were needed to be built every day to meet expected demand,it’s easy to see why the oversaturation occurred. Plus, it was relatively easy to get financing during the90’s.” Many golf entities now have been required to assume a survival mode or close. Harner does notagree with one of the survival strategies. “The golf industry has sacrificed price and seldom is it asuccessful strategy.” The result is typically a reduction in quality and service and consequently areduction in rounds.

For the more than 300 golfers participating in the 43rd PGA Professional National Championship, itwill be an opportunity to experience what may well be the premier golfing venue in the Midwest—and for Dave Harner and his staff, recognition from their fellow professionals.

Note* Bill Shelton and his son, Brad, also visited French Lick at the Grand Opening of the Dyecourse. Here is their reporthttp://michigangolfer.tv/2008shows/french_lick_dye/

=========================================MICHIGAN GOLFER MAGAZINE - SPRING ISSUEhttp://issuu.com/michigan_golfer/docs/mgspring10=========================================Table of Contents"Shenandoah and the Michigan Golf Classic" - By Jack BerryLarry Ziegler had the Michigan Golf Classic well in hand, butthe $20,000 first prize money was not in anyone's hand. Thisinfamous golf tournament where the professional golfers werenot paid after their win (the new PGA Tour eventually paid theplayers), made history. From then on, tournament organizers hadto have tournament prize money in escrow. Jack Berry, tractsdown the story of one of Michigan's little known stories. Ofspecial note is that Berry was able to find the scorecard from thetournament and see all of the disappointed golfers, includingMike Hill, who finished, fifth.

"43 Years at the Masters" - By Jack BerryJack Berry is one of our nation's greatest golf writers and he has the plaques to prove it. Of late, hehas received the PGA Lifetime Journalism Award, The Matthews Lifetime Achievement Award and

this month, the Masters Major Achievement Award. During his half century of golf writing, Berry hasbeen at the Masters on 43 different occasions. This is a great read from a great writer.

“Collegiate Spotlights: Michigan Golf Programs Provide Opportunities for Students - Albion College"- By Chris LewisChris Lewis continues his series on Michigan collegiate golf, this time visiting Albion.

"Treetops: Golf at its Best" - By Mike DuffLong time course reviewer, Mike Duff, had the opportunity to golf a number of the courses atTreetops this fall. His first review of Treetops was prior to its grand opening and part of his foursomewas the new head golf professional, Rick Smith. In our Summer Issue, Duff has been assigned toreview the recently refurbished Jones Masterpiece.

"Michigan Golf Association and Legislative Leader, John Dodge Passes" By Bill FountainBill Fountain provides his thoughts about his mentor and friend, the late and great John Dodge.

"Slice of Life: Torrey Pines, San Diego and The Bucket List" By Terry MooreMichigan Golfer Editor Emeritus, known as the "King of Comp" by Michigan Golfer writers, has anenviable list of courses and places that he has golfed. Here is the latest Moore adventure and asubtraction from his "Bucket List."

====================GUS COSMOS PASSES====================

Longtime Golf Association of Michigan volunteer and honorary Governor Gus Cosmos passed awayMay 9. Cosmos was an avid golfer and member at Red Run Golf Club in Royal Oak for many years.He supported the game at all levels and was especially involved with the Evans Scholars programwhich provides college scholarships to caddies.

Cosmos was a fixture at GAM tournaments and events for 60 years and for many of those seasonsprovided the fine scoreboard calligraphy. In 1995, he won the GAM’s Distinguished Service Award.

“He was very dependable,” said GAM Tournament Director Ken Hartmann. “No matter where orwhen he had to be there, Gus would show up and he was always the first one there and the last one toleave.”

Nicknamed the Golden Greek, Cosmos worked every GAM tournament at some point and nevermissed a State Amateur -- even though the tournament fell during his wedding anniversary.

“People would always say no matter what changes there were in the GAM staff, Gus was still theredoing the boards,” said Hartmann.

GAM Executive Director David Graham remembers Cosmos’ dedication to golf and the enthusiasm hebrought to his job as a volunteer.

“Gus Cosmos was very passionate about the game of golf and the people involved in the game,” saidGraham. “He devoted an extraordinary amount of time volunteering as a rules official for the GAMwhich included being away from his bride for virtually every one of their wedding anniversaries since

it fell during the Michigan Amateur each June and Gus was not going to vacate his post at thescoreboard. He will be missed but his legacy lives on as those of us who worked with Gus over theyears will always remember his enthusiastic support for the game of golf, for all the players and all thevolunteers who supported it with him.”

Greg Reynolds has competed in GAM tournaments for a number of years and remembers the warmthCosmos extended toward all of the tournament participants.

“Of all of the people who have ever worked at GAM tournaments, Gus was one of my favorites,” saidReynolds. “He was always glad to see us and we were always glad to see him doing the scoreboards.Sometimes you had to wonder if it was in his best interest health-wise when he was older and havingtrouble with his legs and jumping up and down doing the scoreboards but he loved it doing it and weloved having him there. And he was always very sharp. He knew who all of the people were and heremembered everyone’s name.”

Cosmos always encouraged the contestants and wasn’t shy about giving a few tips here and there thatmight help the players tame the golf course. Reynolds says often, Cosmos was his biggest cheerleader.

“He was always pulling very hard for me to win the State Amateur,” said Reynolds. “He was alwaystrying to give you a little advice in one way or another. I’m not sure how beneficial the advice was, buthe was always pulling for you hard. A couple of times I got close during the Am and he was alwaysout there watching. He will really be missed by those of us who have played in those tournaments fora long time and have come to know Gus.”

Visitation will be at the AJ Desmond Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 12; 3-9 p.m. The funeralhome address is: 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084 (248) 362-2500.

The funeral service will be12:30 p.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on Thursday, May 13,2010. The church address is: 760 W. Wattles Road, Troy, MI 48098.

Taken and edited from a Susan Smiley GAM Release

==========================GOLF MAGAZINE ROUND UP==========================GOLF- Midnight GolfGolf Magazine has a nice spread on Detroit's Midnight Golf program, featuring Michigan PGA pro,Glenn Pulice and a number of volunteers. Ths story also has a sidebar on the practice facility for theprogram that Tom Doak is designing pro bono at Margrove College. You will also see a mentionfrom their "Travelin' Joe" column where Joe, heads into the U.P. to golf Greywalls, Timberstone andSweetgrass. Finally, there is a review of Tom Doak's latest masterpiece, Old MacDonald at BandonDunes.

GOLFWEEK "Best Courses You Can Play"Michigan Courses (ranked)Arcadia BluffsMarquette GC (Greywalls)Forest Dunes GCTullymore GC

Lakewood Shores (Gailes)Wilderness Valley (Black Forest)Black LakeTreetops (Signature)Belvedere GCAngels Crossing GCEagle Eye GCBay Harbor GC (Links/Quarry)True North GCSweetgrass GCTreetops (Premier)The Orchards GCArthur Hills GCPilgrim's Run GCMines GCHeather GC

=================================THE LOON BREAKS OUT OF THE PACK=================================The Loon Golf Course in Gaylord is bringing both Butch Harmon C July 30 - Aug 1) and NatalieGulbis (Aug 13-15 & Sep 24-26) to their property to stake a claim in Michigan's golf school market.Harmon will have a number of schools throughout the summer http://www.loongolfresort.com/butch-harmon.aspx . Gulbis, will also bring her skills North for both golf schools and tournamentshttp://www.loongolfresort.com/natalie-gulbis.aspx .Butch Harmon Pro-Am at the Loon Jul 30 - Aug 1Natalie Gublis Charity Classic Aug 13 -15Natalie Gulbis Pro-Am Sep 24-26

The Loon GC, one of Gaylord's top courses, is a Mike Husby design. The Loon does not have anyonsite lodging, but does work with a number of lodging providers in the area for its needs. The Loon,like other Gaylord properties, has suffered through the economic downturn that has impacted golf.The move to establish some of the country's best golf schools at their site is laudable.

===================================GRAY'S REEF GOLF CLASSIC SETS DATE===================================The Gray’s Reef Golf Classic to support Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan is scheduled forJune 21, 2010 at Indianwood Golf & Country Club in Lake Orion. Participants can enjoy a day ofchampionship golf, food and fun, all the while supporting a great cause. Cost for a foursome ofgolfers is $1, 000. All proceeds will directly benefit Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan andsupport Michigan patients who are dealing with the challenges of a diagnosis of Leukemia or blood-related disorders. 10:30 AM registration; shot-gun start 12:30 PM

Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan is headquartered in Troy, Mich. For more information,call 1-800-825-2536 or visit http://www.leukemiamichigan.org. Contact: Jaime Rae Turnbull 248-672-2020

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HALL OF FAME TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE====================================Tickets are still available for the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, May16 at Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath. This year’s inductees are: Sue Ertl, a former LPGA player whowent on to teaching and coaching. John Traub, who has made a name for himself as a top instructorand Bill Zystra, who made the Michigan Publinx Honor Roll 17 times. The cost for golf, cocktailreception, dinner and induction ceremony is $175 or $50 for the cocktail reception, dinner andinduction ceremony. For more information, contact Loretta Larkin at llarkin@michigan-golf-foundation.com or (248) 719-0650.

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=================MINZEY'S MUSINGS=================Biker stopped by the local Harley shop to have his bike fixed. They couldn't do it while he waited, sohe said he didn't live far and wouldjust walk home.

On the way home he stopped at the hardware store and bought a bucket and an anvil.

He stopped by the feed store/livestock dealer and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose.

However, struggling outside the store he now had a problem: How to carry all of his purchases home.

While he was scratching his head he was approached by a little old lady who told him she was lost.She asked, "Can you tell me how to get to 1603 Mockingbird Lane?"

The biker said, "Well, as a matter of fact, I live at 1616 Mockingbird Lane. I would walk you homebut I can't carry this lot."

The old lady suggested, "Why don't you put the anvil in the bucket, carry the bucket in one hand, puta chicken under each arm, and carry the goose in your other hand?"

"Why, thank you very much," he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home.

On the way he said, "Let's take my short cut and go down this alley. We'll be there in no time."

The little old lady looked him over cautiously. Then said, "I am a lonely old lady without a husbandto defend me. How do I know that when we get in the alley you won't hold me up against the wall,pull up my skirt, and ravish me?"

The biker said, "Holy smokes lady! I am carrying a bucket, an anvil, two chickens, and a goose. Howin the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?"

The lady replied, "Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the anvil on top of the bucketand I'll hold the chickens."