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This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio July 11th edition featuring Michigan's "THUMBCOAST" and the golf, life and fun waiting everyone who visits the region. We visit with guests from key golf courses, attractions, and the Thumbcoast team.

We're also giving away a Thumbcoast Stay & Play package with an on-air contest so listen in for entry details!

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This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio July 4th edition featuring Crystal Mountain Resort for the Michigan Women's Open

We're broadcasting from one of the nation's best family destinations for golf and so much more, Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, MI. Listen in for the story of this amazing resort, coverage of the Michigan Women's Open and a special America 250 contest!

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This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 27 edition featuring the Epson Tour's Island Resort Championship near Escanaba, MI

The Epson Tour is wrapping up a 3-week journey through Michigan, culminating with the Island Resort Championship and the awarding of the "Pure Michigan Cup" on Sunday. On this week's MGL Radio show, you'll hear from players, officials, and the driving force behind this great event - Tony Mancilla, GM of Island Resort.

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This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 20 edition featuring the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, from the Blythefield Country Club just outside Grand Rapids, MI.

This edition of MGL Radio is packed with guests from Meijer, the LPGA, Golf Channel, Players and more!

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 528 - From Tragedy To Triumph - The Charlevoix Boys Golf Team

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This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 13 edition featuring the LPGA Dow Championship at Midland Country Club.

The Dow Championship is the LPGA's only team event and the ladies, fans, and community have embraced this event with tremendous support and enthusiasm. This edition of MGL Radio is packed with guests from Dow, players (Lexi and more!), fans, and a special contest where you can win your choice of shoes from Footjoy.

Listen for contest details and our special coverage of the Dow Championship!

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 526 - Mark Wilson - Golf Rules & Incredible Stories from A Veteran Rules Official

Mark Wilson, Player Development Director, served over two years as the Interim Program Director in the PGA Golf Management Program at Ferris State University. Mark, a PGA Master Professional, spent 31 years as the Head Golf Professional at Watermark Country Club in Grand Rapids.

He continues to be actively involved in PGA Education and Rules of Golf Activities. He has been a member of the PGA of America's Rules of Golf Committee since 1990. In this capacity, he has served as a Rules Official at 30 PGA Championships, 22 Masters Tournaments, 7 British Opens, 7 United States Opens and 11 Ryder Cup Matches. He served as Chair of the PGA Rules Committee from 2005 – 2010 and during that period was the Rules Chair for six PGA Championships. He was the Chief Referee at the 2008 and 2016 Ryder Cup Matches. Mark has been involved in Rules education as well. He served as a consulting member of the United States Golf Association's Rules of Golf Committee from 2005 – 2011 and was appointed to the same position again in 2019 where he continues his service. In this capacity, he contributes proposed language for new and revised Rules of Golf and Interpretations on the Rules of Golf. He has been an instructor at 46 National PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops. Since 1992, Mark has also conducted annual Rules of Golf programs for the students in the PGA Golf Management Program at Ferris State. He is the featured instructor in "Understanding the Rules in Game Situations," part of the PGA Golf Instruction Video Series, a 4-part video series produced for the PGA by TN Marketing, a division of Turner Sports. The PGA of America honored Mark in 2008 as the recipient of the National Horton Smith Award for contributions to the PGA Education Program. In 2007 he was elected to the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame, in 2008 the Grand Rapids, MI Sports Hall of Fame, and in 2011 became one of twelve original inductees to the Michigan PGA Hall of Fame. As Player Development Director, his primary responsibility is to work with PGA Golf Management students who have not passed the PGA's required Playing Ability Test. Students are encouraged to take this 36 hole test prior to starting their academic program at Ferris. Those who do not pass before the start of their first semester are automatically enrolled for a mid-September test. Students who are not successful following this attempt are assisted by the Player Development Program. These weekly instructional programs are conducted in small groups and focus on all aspects of the game, including the full swing, short game, and course management. When the weather permits, these sessions are conducted at Ferris State's Katke Golf Course. During the winter months, classes meet in the Ken Janke, Sr. Golf Learning Center on campus. The Center features four full swing hitting bays and a putting green. Students are also assisted by computerized Trackman swing analysis technology. Mark delivers PGA Golf Management specific content in classes that cover Golf Facility Management and Teaching and Coaching, in the three Levels of PGA education. During the Fall Semester, he also teaches a class in Private Club Management for the Ferris State Hospitality Program. Mark also serves as an advisor to the PGAGM Student Association. This student group conducts tournaments and educational activities for PGA Golf Management students and is also involved in various community service and charitable activities.

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 525 - Why Is 2026 The End Of The ROCKET CLASSIC?

A surprising announcement came from the Rocket Classic team early in the week of June 8th, informing everyone that the 2026 edition of the tournament would be the last. This, following a massive course renovation at Detroit Golf Club that was intended to keep the course "Tour ready" for years to come.

So what happened?

We're joined by the reporter who broke the story - Tony Paul of The Detroit News - to dig into the behind the scenes story.

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This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio JUNE 6 edition featuring Experience Grand Rapids Golf

We're showcasing golf, life, and fun around Grand Rapids, Michigan with special features highlighting Pilgrim's Run, The Mines, Thornapple Pointe, and an interview with prolific course architect Mike DeVries.

You'll also have a chance to win 6 rounds of golf as part of a stellar grand prize package, so listen closely for entry details!

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This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 30 edition featuring Drummond Island Resort, home of The Rock Golf Course

We're telling the story of Drummond Island Resort and The Rock with a great guest lineup that includes architect Harry Bowers, details about the Unlimited Golf Package, and more. We also celebrate the remarkable run by the EMU Women's Golf Team and give you a chance to win a trip for 2 to Drummond Island Resort!

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