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Has Cheating Ruined The Golf Scramble Forever?02 Sep 202400:32:01

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 452 - Has Cheating Ruined The Golf Scramble Forever?

We're joined by Sean Fairholm, Senior Editor at My Golf Spy, for a conversation about the rampant cheating taking place at golf scrambles across the nation. Is it bad enough to ruin the experience to the point that the scramble is in danger of disappearing? Is there a remedy that can preserve the fun format (and vital fundraising component)?

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Tom Gillis Talks Retirement, The Journey, and Gratitude28 Aug 202400:31:39

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 451 - Tom Gillis Talks Retirement, The Journey, and Gratitude

Tom Gillis announced the end of his competitive golf career at the Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills last weekend, 31 years after his first appearance at the Buick Open in 1993. Bill Hobson and Tom reminisce about his long career, his final round, and this new chapter in his life.

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USGA Adaptive Open - A Pair of Powerful Stories11 Jul 202400:37:18

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 442 - USGA Adaptive Open - A Pair of Powerful Stories

One of the most inspirational golf tournaments in the nation took place in early July when the USGA held the US Adaptive Open in Kansas. Among the field of competitors was Jimmy Moceri and Kelsy Koch, both from Michigan.

Today, we are honored to share their stories of life's challenges and the thrill of being able to compete for a national title. Please listen in and share the link with others you know could use some inspiration!

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MGL Radio - Grayling Golf, Live, Food, and Fun06 Jul 202401:23:13

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio July 6th edition featuring Grayling, MI - an exploration of golf, life, food and fun in this wonderful northern Michigan golf and vacation destination. You'll hear from 16 different guests in this fast-moving series of conversations, all of them inviting you to spend some time in Grayling!

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When The Sirens Sounded In Grayling Michigan03 Jul 202400:57:47

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 440 - When The Sirens Sounded In Grayling Michigan

This special edition of the podcast was inspired by the tragic day in April 2013 when the Grayling (Michigan) High School Golf team was en route to a match in Traverse City...but never made it to the tournament.

The story that unfolded in the aftermath of a tragic day continues to be told in this close knit northern Michigan community. It's a story of mourning, inspiration, community, generosity, and healing.

Prepare to be inspired, touched, and deeply moved as we tell the story of the day the Sirens Sounded in Grayling.

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MGL Radio - Dow Championship & Rocket Mortgage Classic29 Jun 202401:21:50

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 29th edition featuring MGL Radio - Dow Championship & Rocket Mortgage Classic

It's been a busy week of travel as we bounce back and forth between the pair of Pro Tour events in Pure Michigan - the MGL Radio - Dow Championship in Midland & Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.

On this week's show, you'll hear guests from both tournaments as we give you a flavor of the final week of Championship Month in Michigan.

Be sure to check out our bonus podcasts featuring more interviews from each tournament as we tell the stories of what makes these such great events!

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LPGA Dow Championship - Our Favorite Interviews28 Jun 202401:09:48

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 438 - LPGA Dow Championship - Our Favorite Interviews

The Dow Championship is the LPGA's team event at the Midland Country Club - an incredible venue for fan viewing and fun. The tournament also brings together an incredible field of the best in the world.

We sat down with a variety of players, Dow leadership, and broadcasters to help tell the story of this great event. Enjoy!

3:31 - Suzann Pettersen - Solheim Cup Captain

19:32 - Cheyenne Knight - Dow Championship Defending Champ

25:32 - Grant Boone - Golf Channel

39:15 - Brittany Lang and Lincicome

49:35 - Jim Fitterling - Dow CEO

1:00:05 - Jim Deiters - Midland CC Head Professional

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Neal Shipley and Nick Bienz at the Rocket Mortgage Classic28 Jun 202400:15:56

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 437 - Neal Shipley and Nick Bienz at the Rocket Mortgage Classic

Two of our favorite storylines from the Rocket Mortgage Classic revolve around a pair of young players, one who is at the front end of what looks to be a long and promising career - Neal Shipley - and the other who made it into the field as a Monday Qualifier, leaving his Golf Galaxy job for a week of pursuing his dream - Nick Bienz.

Enjoy these two fantastic conversations from Detroit Golf Club!

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MGL Radio - Michigan Am + Island Resort C'Ship - June 2222 Jun 202401:21:42

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 22 edition featuring the 113th Michigan Amateur Championship at Boyne Golf Resorts and coverage of the Island Resort Championship, the Epson Tour event in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

You'll hear from players, officials, and those who help make these special events happen. June is championship month in Michigan and we love bringing the stories behind the competitions as we celebrate this great game in Pure Michigan!

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The Island Resort Championship - Inside The Epson Tour Event In The Upper Peninsula21 Jun 202401:00:59

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 435 - The Island Resort Championship - Inside The Epson Tour Event In The Upper Peninsula

What does it take to bring a professional tour event to the Upper Peninsula? Enthusiasm, passion, drive, and a community that supports the effort. No one does it better than Island Resort and Casino with their annual Epson Tour event.

On this special edition of the FGN Podcast, we take you inside the effort to meet the key people and players that make this event the annual highlight on the community calendar near Escanaba, Michigan.

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The Meijer LPGA Classic - MGL Radio On Location15 Jun 202401:22:43

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 15th edition on location from the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give at Blythefield Country Club near Grand Rapids, MI

We'll take you behind the scenes of the event, the real impact of the charitable side, check in with Karen Stupples from Golf Channel, and give you a chance to win Snell Golf Balls and Rocket Mortgage Classic tickets.

June is championship month in Pure Michigan and we're there for all the stories!

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Michigan Golf Live Radio - Traverse City Tourism - June 808 Jun 202401:20:55

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 8th edition featuring Traverse City Tourism, a celebration of golf, life, fun, and food in one of America's top vacation destinations.

We've got a full lineup of guests from the great golf destinations and attractions in the Traverse City region PLUS a contest where you can win tickets to the Meijer LPGA Classic.

Listen in for information and ideas that will help shape your time in Traverse City and be sure to visit: https://traversecity.com/ to put together your vacation trip!

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MGL Radio - Aug 17th - Traverse City Tourism17 Aug 202401:22:04

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio August 17th edition featuring Traverse City Tourism - a celebration of golf, life, food, and fun in one of America's most popular vacation destinations.

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Michigan Golf Live Radio - Grand Hotel - June 101 Jun 202401:22:24

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 1st edition featuring Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

We're exploring the golf, history, and stories at historic Grand Hotel as we welcome in guests from all over the country to be part of the Grand Golf Getaway. Listeners will also hear details for entering a contest to win FREE GOLF and your choice of shirts from Donald Ross Sportswear via an email contest. Pay careful attention to the show for contest information.

Come join us Sept 8-10 when we return to Grand Hotel for the Fall edition of the Grand Golf Getaway! Call 800-33-GRAND for booking details.

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Michigan Golf Live Radio - Black Lake Golf Club - May 2525 May 202401:22:26

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 25 edition featuring Black Lake Golf Club

Our featured destination this week is the stunning Rees Jones masterpiece, Black Lake Golf Club in Onaway, MI. We'll tell the story of the course, meet some of the great team that makes it special, and introduce you to the best golf package in the state - the Triple Play Tour...63 holes with 2 nights lodging for less than $300.

More details: https://www.blacklakegolf.com/

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Rich Beem - One On One with the 2002 PGA Champion23 May 202400:21:21

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 430 - Rich Beem - One On One with the 2002 PGA Champion

We're visiting with Rich Beem, 2002 PGA Champion to talk about his game, the state of THE game, the marvel that is Langer, the challenges of Harbor Shores as a major championship venue, and more!

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Michigan Golf Live Radio - Battle Creek MI Southern Swing - May 1818 May 202401:22:38

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 18th edition featuring Battle Creek Area Golf & Fun.

We're broadcasting from Battle Creek, MI to celebrate the group of courses, hotels, and other fun known as MISouthernSwing.com

Explore this great golf destination located along I-94 in Calhoun County and be sure to listen in for details on a contest where you can win a 4-some to Gull Lake View!

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Michigan Golf Live - May 11 - Grand Traverse Resort & Spa11 May 202401:22:51

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 11 & 12 edition featuring Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near Traverse City - home of The Bear, Wolverine, and Spruce Run Golf courses and a fantastc family vacation destination!

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Super Speed Golf - The Scientific Pursuit of Speed08 May 202400:31:04

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 427 - Super Speed Golf - The Scientific Pursuit of Speed

We're exploring the endless pursuit of increased speed which leads to increased distance. Joining us is the Founder of Super Speed Golf, Michael Napolean for a discussion about the origins of the company, the science and research into the concepts of speed vs strength training, the application across ALL ages, and the benefits for your game and body.

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Michigan Golf Live on WJR - May 5th from The Fortress06 May 202400:42:53

This is the debut of Michigan Golf Live Radio on WJR, Sunday, May 5th featuring The Fortress Golf Course and Zehnders of Frankenmuth.

Listen in to the 1-hour special that launches our full season of Sunday nights on the Great Voice of the Great Lakes as we bring you inside the world of Zehnders and The Fortress Golf Course - including details on a special contest where you can win your choice of Footjoy Golf Shoes!

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Michigan Golf Live Radio Season 25 Premier - Experience Grand Rapids04 May 202401:25:32

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 4th edition featuring the 25th season premier, broadcastng from Experience Grand Rapids - a celebration of golf, life, food, and fun in the GR region. You'll hear interviews with reps form several courses and have a chance to win a stay/play package as well as Footjoy Golf Shoes.Ā 

Listen for all the entry details!

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Billy Mayfair on Golf, Life, LIV, and Autism18 Apr 202400:36:43

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 424 - Billy Mayfair on Golf, Life, LIV, and Autism.

We're visiting with 5-time PGA Tour winner and PGA Tour Champions veteran Billy Mayfair to talk about the state of the game, the state of HIS game, the uniqueness of his putting stroke, memories of Seve, and Mayfair's passion for educating fans about the impact of Autism in his life and the lives of so many others.

Visit:Ā https://billymayfair.org/ for more information

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Masters Preview with Arron Oberholser from Golf Channel08 Apr 202400:37:44

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 423 - Masters Preview with Arron Oberholser from Golf Channel

Do not even think about making your Masters predictions until you hear the analysis and insights we're delivering in this conversation with Golf Channel's Arron Oberholser. We explore the impact of so many Masters rookies, the unknown competitive prep of LIV Masters champs, the Scottie factor, what to expect from Tiger, and so much more.

You'll see Arron a LOT on Live From this week, so we're extra thankful he took time to chat with us to get you ready for a tradition unlike any other.

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High Pointe Golf Club - The Inside Story of Doak's Passion Project16 Aug 202400:32:19

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 449 -Ā High Pointe Golf Club - The Inside Story of Doak's Passion Project

On this edition of the podcast, we take you inside the gates of the much-discussed High Pointe Golf Club near Traverse City. This Tom Doak passion project andĀ 

High Pointe Golf Club is the rebirth of legendary golf architect Tom Doak’s first design as a private national golf club in the Summer paradise of Northern Michigan.

While we take our inspiration from some of golf's greatest clubs, we have a simple goal -Ā High Pointe will be the high point of golf.

Ā Guests include Creative Director Trey Wren and Owner Rod Trump.

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The Foundations of Winning Golf with Jon Sherman27 Mar 202400:39:04

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 422 - The Foundations of Winning Golf with Jon Sherman

In his follow-up to the international bestseller The Four Foundations of Golf, Jon Sherman reveals the mindset secrets that transform ordinary players into winners inĀ The Foundations of Winning Golf. Whether you're vying for success in friendly matches, club competitions, or tournaments at the junior and adult level, these proven strategies are your blueprint to succeed under pressure and have more fun.

Sherman shares everything he learned in his winding journey through competitive mid-amateur golf and coaching on the PGA Tour. Told from the perspective of a ā€œplayer-coachā€ who never had any unique talent, he delivers easy-to-digest stories and coaching methods that golfers of all levels will find relatable.

The Foundations of Winning Golf is also about personal growth and development. Competitive golf offers a unique way to win in life. More than ever, people are anxious, overwhelmed, and stressed by the modern world. If we are open to it, many lessons we learn from golf can help us in our lives off the course.

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Golf Wars - LIV Golf's Bitter Battle For Power21 Mar 202400:44:23

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 421 - Golf Wars - LIV Golf's Bitter Battle For Power

We're talking with Iain Carter about his new book, Golf Wars and the turbulent world of professional golf.

The battle for the future of professional golf has been blazing. The Saudi-backed organisation LIV Golf has struck at the very heart of the golfing establishment, setting up rival tournaments with enormous prize pots and pitting the game's most famous players against each other. Led by legend Greg Norman, it has enticed the likes of Sergio GarcĆ­a, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Jon Rahm, parking its tanks on the manicured greens of the traditional game. Its tagline: Golf but louder.

With LIV now in its season and little sign of the struggle abating, BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter delivers the fascinating – and ongoing – account of a sporting upheaval.

Golf WarsĀ spotlights the key players, both on the course and in the boardroom, exploring how the PGA Tour and other traditional organisations are fighting back. Carter covers every twist and turn, hearing from influential figures including Rory McIlroy, Jay Monahan, Greg Norman, Keith Pelley and Tiger Woods.

Through expert and up-to-date analysis of all sides of this bitter conflict, Carter reveals how the saga is unfolding and what it means for golf's future. Has the controversial Saudi Arabian state essentially bought the game? Is LIV just a sportwashing series of glitzy exhibition tournaments? Or is it a welcome challenge to the golfing hegemony and a long-awaited refresh of tired traditions?

This epic tale of fierce internal warfare has shaken golf to its core and marks a seminal moment in sporting history.

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The Unique Story Behind The ONE Club Trainer15 Mar 202400:28:20

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 420 - The Unique Story Behind The ONE Club Trainer

We're sharing the story of passion, science, family, golf, and innovation - in the form of the ONE Club Trainer and developer Alcide Deschesnes.

Top teaching professionals such asĀ Mike Adams, Martin Chuck, and Jeff SmithĀ have already incorporated the ONE Club into their instructional protocols and top long drive champions, including World Long Drive ChampionĀ Justin JamesĀ are using ONE to generate better club head speeds and release points.

The ONE Club features patented technology. It is engineered to enhance a golfer’s swing mechanics using Dynamic Inertia Resistance which engrains the correct neuromuscular paths for swing consistency.

The ONE Club Background Story

The ONE Club was developed by Canadian entrepreneur Alcide Deschesnes, an engineer and mixed martial arts professional and his brother, Jimmy, a physician afflicted with MS who was determined not to lose athletic performance despite his illness.

The two began developing the device in 2006 with parts sourced from Home Depot. The brothers found that the ONE Club produced almost instantaneous results. Alcide’s swing speed jumped from 105 miles per hour (mph) to 128 mph in two months!

Upon his brother’s passing in 2011, Alcide continued to refine the ONE Club’s design, develop tooling, and ultimately find a Canadian manufacturer to produce the Club.

The ONE Club’s launch was further delayed by the COVID epidemic, delaying the product’s availability until October of 2022 on a limited basis. Deschesnes attended the PGA Show in January 2023 where he demonstrated the ONE to several top golf instructors and professionals.

For more info: https://oneclubtrainer.com/

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Orange Whip Trainer - Invention, Innovation, Staying Power09 Mar 202400:34:19

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 419 - Orange Whip Trainer - Invention, Innovation, Staying Power

It was 2008 when an odd looking new idea debuted at the PGA Merchandise Show. With an orange ball mounted on the end of an elaborate fishing rod, the Orange Whip Trainer was born and it's been rolling along ever since, with over 800,000 units sold.

We talk with the inventor and CEO, Jim Hackenberg and learn about the idea, the early days, and what it's been like to see nearly 2 decades of growth in the golf training aid space.

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Getting Into The Zone Every Time you Play04 Mar 202400:56:07

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 418 - Getting Into The Zone Every Time you Play.Ā This week we're exploring the mysterious "zone" concept, that place you go when everything is clicking and you're playing your very best. How do we get there? How can we STAY there? And why does it seem to happen so rarely?

Our special guests are Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey, authors of In The Zone Secrets: How To Get In The Zone At The Flip Of A Switch

Golf Is 90% Mental, 10% Physical. The mental game in golf can be a relentless adversary, robbing you of the joy and satisfaction that should come with showcasing your true abilities on the course. Consider the unnecessary strokes that accumulate due to a momentary lapse in concentration. The missed opportunities, the promising rounds derailed by a sudden loss of confidence.

It's a vicious cycle that leaves you questioning your own potential. The disappointment of not living up to your expectations can cast a shadow over the entire golfing experience, turning what should be a source of joy into a source of frustration.

But the truth is, it doesn't have to be this way. You don't have to be held captive by the mental obstacles that hinder your performance on the golf course.

There's a way to overcome these challenges and transform your mental game into an asset rather than a liability. For more information, visit: https://www.inthezonesecrets.com/

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Charlie Golf Company - The Toddler Inspired Overnight Success Story23 Feb 202400:37:13

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 417 - Charlie Golf Company - The Toddler Inspired Overnight Success Story

It's not every day you see an idea come to life with such stunning success, overwhelmingly positive feedback, and an entire family pitching in to help make it all work - but that's precisely the story unfolding in northern Iowa where Tyler Johnson launched "Charlie Golf Company," the nation's leading (only?) maker of golf bags for toddlers and young children.

If you're up for a cool story of living a dream and embracing the challenges, this conversation will make your day.

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The Amazing Story of The Indoor Golf Shop17 Feb 202400:48:48

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 416 -Ā The Amazing Story of The Indoor Golf Shop

We're just back from a road trip to Texas and a visit to the HQ of The Indoor Golf Shop, the industry leader in home golf simulator sales, service, design, and installation. With a talented staff dedicated to serving customers at a level not seen much these days, Indoor Golf is ready to help you fulfill your dream of a simulator in your space - whether that be at home or in a business setting.

Best of all, there's a fantastic family origin story that started it all. We're exploring every angle of the journey in this wide-ranging roundtable conversation.

Enjoy the amazing story of The Indoor Golf Shop and when you're ready to begin your journey to your own simulator, CLICK HERE to get started or use PROMO CODE: MGL25 when you buy your kit.

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Nancy Lopez, Dan Rooney, and Justin Leonard - 2024 PGA Show31 Jan 202400:29:31

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 415 - Nancy Lopez, Dan Rooney, and Justin Leonard - 2024 PGA Show

Ā The 2024 PGA Merchandise Show was packed with all things golf and some very special stars of the game. This week's podcast features a pair of conversations we had, first with Lopez and Dan Rooney from Folds of Honor...followed by Justin Leonard - Ryder Cup hero, broadcaster, PGA Tour Champions player, and one time Buick Open Champion.

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In Memory of Carl Rose, Jr from Carl's Golfland16 Jan 202400:42:12

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 414 - In Memory of Carl Rose, Jr from Carl's Golfland

The world of golf lost a giant of a man with the passing of Carl Rose, Jr. On this special episode of the podcast, we connected with a trio of men who worked with and for Carl Sr and Carl Jr over a span of decades, allowing them to share what made the relationships so much more special than just within the confines of business.

Special thanks to our guests:

Brian Minbiole - 32 year career with Callaway Golf – called on Carl's Golfland the entire time

Jim Buelow -Ā 40 years as the SE Michigan Sales Rep for Foot-Joy

Peter Line - Worked more than 40 years for Golfland

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Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 315 Jan 202400:43:35

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 413 - Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 3

Welcome to the final chapter of our trilogy sharing the origin story of Michigan Golf Live.

Over the years, we've been frequently asked how it all got started. Here is Part 3 of the answer.

In this epsiode you'll hear from MGL TV crew member Sean Irish, creator and host Bill Hobson, and Michigan Broadcast Hall of Famer Art Lewis as we bring you behind the scenes of what it's like to be part of the crew and look ahead to what's coming next as we launch season 25.

Don't miss parts 1 & 2 of this fun series as we celebrate a quarter century of Michigan Golf Live!

You can also WATCH the entire story unfold on our YouTube Channel. CLICK HERE to watch!

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WILD BLUFF IN BRIMLEY - MGL Radio Aug 10th10 Aug 202401:22:08

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio Aug 10th edition featuring Wild Bluff Golf Course in Brimley,Ā part of the Bay Mills community and one of the state's bes golf experiences. Listen in for your chance to win FREE GOLF to this special place north of the Mackinac Bridge!

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Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 208 Jan 202400:53:28

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 412 - Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 2

Welcome to the second chapter of our trilogy sharing the origin story of Michigan Golf Live.

Over the years, we've been frequently asked how it all got started. Here is Part 2 of the answer.

In this epsiode you'll hear from MGL creator and host Bill Hobson, MGL TV Production Director Gregg Hall, and Michigan Broadcast Hall of Famer Art Lewis as we relive the launch of our TV show and take you behind the camera for some fun stories.

Don't miss parts 1 (episode 411 from last week) and 3 (coming next week) as we celebrate a quarter century of Michigan Golf Live!

You can also WATCH the entire story unfold on our YouTube Channel. CLICK HERE to watch!

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Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 101 Jan 202400:50:34

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 411 - Michigan Golf Live 25th Anniversary - Origin Story Part 1 of 3

Michigan Golf Live is celebrating our 25th Anniversary season throughout 2024 and over the years, we've been frequently asked how it all got started.

This epsiode is Part 1 in answering that question as we tell the MGL Origin Story.

This week, you'll hear from MGL creator and host Bill Hobson, MGL alum (and now the radio voice of the Phoenix Suns) Jon Bloom, and Michigan Broadcast Hall of Famer Art Lewis as we tell the story of a crazy idea that brought a golf show to the radio.

Don't miss parts 2 and 3 the next two weeks as we celebrate a quarter century of Michigan Golf Live!

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A Special Christmas Message from Paddy and Will19 Dec 202300:10:31

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 410 - A Special Christmas Message from Paddy and Will

We close out the year with a special Christmas-themed episode featuring two poignant moments from the PNC Championship and an important plea from Bill Hobson to those who may be hurting and feeling alone during the holidays.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Michigan Golf Live/Fore Golfers Network!

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Pueblo Bonito Pacifica and Quivira Golf Club Winter Escape08 Dec 202300:35:34

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 409 - Pueblo Bonito Pacifica and Quivira Golf Club Winter Escape

We just returned from a stunning, jaw-dropping road trip to Pueblo Bonito Pacifica and Quivira Golf Club in Los Cabos and know you'll enjoy hearing the stories about this remarkably special place.

• Quivira Los Cabos, a luxury residential golf resort community, is home to two Pueblo Bonito Resorts -- Pacifica and Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach—as well as a third lodging option, Montecristo Estates Luxury Villas. There are also several residential communities within Quivira Los Cabos: Copala, Coronado, Novaspania, Alvar, Mavila, and Old Lighthouse Club, luxury estate lots.

• Two additional Pueblo Bonito Resorts in Los Cabos are located on Medano Beach within walking distance of downtown Cabo San Lucas: Pueblo Bonito Rose Resort & Spa and Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Beach Resort.

• Quivira Golf Club’s epic Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, built on a spectacular site marked by huge dunes, sheer cliffs and rolling foothills, has more oceanfront exposure than any other course in Cabo and has been showered with awards and accolades since its debut in 2014.

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Golf Business Insider - Jared Doerfler from Perfect Putt29 Nov 202300:41:57

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 408 - Golf Business Insider - Jared Doerfler from Perfect Putt

We're diving into the business side of the game with the man behind https://perfectputt.substack.com - Jared Doerfler, to explore the trends, decisions, and news from the world of golf.

What's the problem with Callaway? Is Top Golf past its peak? How will the next TV contracts look and is there something the networks can do to improve the on-air product?

Enjoy this fascinating conversation as we explore an often overlooked facet of the game...the business side!

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PGA Hope - The Story of Mark Hitchcock18 Nov 202300:30:45

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 407 - PGA Hope - The Story of Mark Hitchcock

Our special guest is Bay City, MI resident Mark Hitchcock. Mark served honorably in the US Army Reserve for 10 years with the 980th Quartermaster Company.

Mark progressed to the rank of Sergeant and took on several additional duties within his unit, most prominently serving as his unit’s Duty Appointed Retention NCO while also bearing responsibility for his squad and duties of his MOS as a Petroleum Supply Specialist. During his service, SGT Hitchcock earned the Army Commendation Medal, 3 Army Achievement Medals, 3 Army Reserve Components Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2 Armed Forces Reserve Medals w/ M Device, Army Service Ribbon, Driver & Mechanic Badge / Driver-W, as well as several Certificates of Achievement. For service in Iraq, his unit was also awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for exceptional service during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Mark learned about PGA HOPE from one of his volunteers while serving as an Event Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association who was aware of his prior service and love for golf. During the program, Mark, who never took a formal lesson prior to this program, not only learned some critical skills that have improved his golf game, but also helped him connect with many fellow Veterans and provide a sense of focus and purpose he didn’t realize was missing in his life since leaving the service, using the game of golf as the catalyst.

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Streamsong Resort & Central Florida Road Trippin' Fun08 Nov 202300:48:00

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 406 - Streamsong Resort & Central Florida Road Trippin' Fun

The MGL TV crew just returned to the freezing rain and plunging temps of late fall after a stunningly beautiful and warm journey to Central Florida for a TV shoot at Streamsong Resort. In addition to our time at Streamsong, we toured many of the region's top attractions, activities, and restaurants to showcase golf, life and fun in the area.

This podcast special brings together elements from every aspect of the trip - interviews at each stop of the journey and then a fun "behind the scenes" recap with our team - Bill Hobson, Gregg Hall, Larry Hemmerly, & Kenny "G String" Geddings.

Enjoy our podcast version of the road trip and be sure to plan your winter escape to visitcentralflorida.org

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A Conversation with Nick Watney & Bob Estes03 Nov 202300:21:38

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 405 - A Conversation with Nick Watney & Bob Estes

During the "Shootout at Horseshoe Bay Resort" we had the chance to sit down with 2 veterans of the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions to learn how they approach the decades long pursuit of perfection, performance, and excellence. Both Bob Estes and Nick Watney have enjoyed tremendous sustained success at the highest levels of the game and their insights will help golfers of every level get better at the game.

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Having enjoyed uncommonĀ longevity and playing success on the PGA Tour since turning pro in 1988, the former University of Texas All-American Estes made the cut in 446 of the 656 events he played on the PGA Tour. Estes won four PGA Tour events (with 10 career runner-up finishes) and amassed more than $21 million in career earnings. He has played in more than 100 events on the PGA Tour Champions with 10 top-five finishes and nearly $3 million in earnings.Ā 

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Northern California native and Fresno State University walk-on turned three-time All-American, Nick Watney has won five times on the PGA Tour and has ranked as high as ninth in the Official World Golf Rankings. His first PGA Tour win was at the 2007 Zurich Classic and his most recent came in 2012, at The Barclays. In 2010, Watney recorded top-10 finishes in both The Masters and the U.S. Open and he represented the United States at the 2011 Presidents Cup.

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Horseshoe Bay Resort - Texas Road Trip Special30 Oct 202300:45:36

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 404 - Horseshoe Bay Resort - Texas Road Trip Special

We're still marveling at our journey to the incredible destination called Horseshoe Bay Resort, situated in the Texas hills about 45 minutes outside of Austin. Come on along for a special "road trip" edition of the FGN podcast and meet a few of the team members that make every guest feel at home on and off the course!

Horseshoe Bay Resort is one of America's largest golf resorts and is the original Texas lakeside resort destination. It is located 45 minutes from Austin on more than 7,000 picturesque acres of the Texas Hill Country and along the spectacular shores of constant-level Lake LBJ. The AAA Four Diamond resort is the only waterfront resort in Texas and is part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts management company’s distinguished Latitudes lifestyle hotels and resorts division. It features four championship golf courses designed by World Golf Hall of Fame members Robert Trent Jones Sr, and Jack Nicklaus, as well as the exciting 18-hole natural grass Whitewater Putting Course.

Horseshoe Bay Resort has invested $100+ million in a property-wide renovation and new construction. The work included new guest rooms, suites, and multi-room units, as well as renovation of the golf courses and facilities, dining experiences, meeting spaces, and more. The resort also features a world-class spa and health club, tennis facilities with 14 courts, bike rentals, hiking trails, lake activities with a full-service lake marina and boat valet service, nearby wineries, and a private airport. For more information and reservations visitĀ Ā www.hsbresort.com

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Alan Shipnuck - LIV And Let Die16 Oct 202300:50:57

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 403 - Alan Shipnuck - LIV And Let Die

We welcome in best-selling author Alan Shipnuck to talk about the investigative work he invested into the writing of LIV and Let Die: The Inside Story of the War Between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf

No journalist on the planet has taken a deeper dive into the origins, personalities, controversies, bizarre twists and turns, and soap opera dramatic moments in the formulation and fight for survival that accompanies LIV Golf and the PGA Tour's attempts to thwart mass defection.

If you like "behind the scenes" stories, the latest from Shipnuck delivers big time.

Alan Shipnuck, theĀ New York TimesĀ bestselling author ofĀ Phil, returns with a major new work of insider reporting on the battle for the soul of professional golf between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League.

Over the past two years, professional golf has been at war, and Alan Shipnuck has been our most trusted correspondent on the front lines. Following closely on the heels of his bestselling sensationĀ Phil, Shipnuck turns to the conflict that made Mickelson, and many other top golfers, villainous in the eyes of the public: LIV Golf’s controversial—and belligerent—storming of the professional golf world. (LIV’s unofficial motto, immortalized on hats gifted at a staff party: ā€œF--k ’Em All.ā€)

InĀ LIV and Let Die, Shipnuck delivers the inside story in real time, with fly-on-the-wall reporting from the yachts where LIV was hatched and within the corridors of power as the PGA Tour flailed to fend off the threat. Shipnuck has traveled seamlessly between both tours—having countless conversations with players, caddies, CEOs, agents, financiers, lawyers, flaks, fans, and Instagramming wives—to deliver a no-holds-barred account of the most chaotic moment in golf history. Anyone who has a stake in professional golf lined up for an interview with Shipnuck—because they knew everyone else was talking to him, too. The disruption to an old, proud sport was largely conducted in the shadows, butĀ LIV and Let DieĀ delivers numerous revelations about what really happened, and why.

Shipnuck’s unparalleled access and award-winning reporting chops provide rich portraits of the brand names at the center of this sprawling tableau: Greg Norman, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Jay Monahan, His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Dustin (and Paulina!) Johnson, Pat (and Ashley!) Perez, Patrick (and Justine!) Reed, Bryson DeChambeau, Jimmy Dunne, and many more.

Bankrolled by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, LIV Golf has upended the men’s professional game with vast riches—blatant ā€œsportswashing,ā€ from the mouth of Mickelson himself. Says Brandel Chamblee, ā€œI think the LIV players are in a morally indefensible position, with a willful blindness to the consequences of their action, making them complicit to the ongoing atrocities.ā€ Rory McIlroy said of playing a tournament alongside LIV golfers, ā€œIt’s going to be hard for me to stomach.ā€ But the battle to thwart LIV revealed a deeper struggle within the game. ā€œThe Seminole guys, the Augusta National guys, they’re used to having all the power in the golf world,ā€ says LIV’s Peter Uihlein. ā€œThey don’t like to be challenged. They’re not used to it.ā€

The bitter feuding (and trolling) between the PGA loyalists and the LIV camp made the battle between the tours deeply personal—but for the top leaders of the two tours it was strictly business, and in a series of secret meetings they reshaped the future of the sport.Ā LIV and Let DieĀ provides the previously unknown background and crucial context to understand the armistice between the tours that shocked the world in June 2023.

Long known as the most fearless writer on the golf beat, Shipnuck has delivered another hotly anticipated book packed with juicy nuggets and in-the-room-where-it-happened action...think Bob Woodward moonlighting on the sports desk.Ā LIV and Let DieĀ is the definitive account of the biggest (non-Tiger) golf story this century and a lively page-turner that in places reads like a spy thriller.

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MGL Radio Explores Brighton-Howell Golf, Life & Fun03 Aug 202401:22:19

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio August 3rd edition featuring Brighton-Howell Golf, Life & Fun

Join Host Bill Hobson on exploration of the Brighton-Howell region and the tremendous golf, activities, food and fun the area has to offer...PLUS you'll have a chance to win your choice of shoes from Footjoy, so listen closesly for details.

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The Powerful Story of Mark The Caddie12 Oct 202300:35:20

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 402 - The Powerful Story of Mark The Caddie.Ā 

Our special guest is Mark Milatz, author of "Caddie Tales, a Looper's Search for Lost Golf Balls," the personal story of a Pastor turned caddie and the intense, poignant, soul-baring journey that led to that career change.

Mark shares his struggles with anxiety and depression, which led to bad choices and his eventual departure from his church. Readers of the book will (hopefully) see parallels in their own lives and find inspiration in his journey.

The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by men in their roles, particularly in fatherhood and ministry.

You've heard many times about the ways golf reflects real life and this conversation brings that concept full circle as you meet Mark Milatz.

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Officially Unofficial Ryder Cup Preview w/ Arron Oberholser27 Sep 202300:40:52

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 401 - Officially Unofficial Ryder Cup Preview w/ Arron Oberholser

We're joined by Golf Channel Analyst Arron Oberhosler for a full download on the Ryder Cup matches, the trends and history of "away games" for the US team, and a rock solid lock prediction on how it all turns out in the end.Ā 

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Super Speed Golf Training - The Need For Speed26 Sep 202300:28:05

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 400 - Super Speed Golf Training - The Need For Speed.

We're diving into the pursuit every golfer knows all too well - the endless quest for added distance. Part of the solution to the puzzle connects directly to swing speed and the team at Super Speed Golf has been at the forefront of science, research, and data-driven innovation.Ā 

If added distance is on your wish list, you'll want to tune in and listen carefully to this conversation with a Super Speed Golf Research Scientist and one of the sharpest minds in the distance pursuit field.

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Meet Kimberly Dinh - 2023 US Women's Mid Am Champion20 Sep 202300:28:39

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 399 - Meet Kimberly Dinh - US Women's Mid Am Champion

No amateur golfer in the nation has been on a roll quite like Kimberly Dinh, winner of the 2023 US Women's Mid Am (press release below). The remarkable story of Dinh - a research scientist for Dow - is one you don't want to miss.Ā 

To help color in the story even more, we're also joined by her teacher, PGA Pro Kyle Martin The Fortress GC in Frankenmuth, MI.

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NATIONAL CHAMPION: Midland’s Kimberly Dinh Wins U.S. Women’s Mid-AmateurĀ Ā 

Ā Ā ELVERSON, Pa. – Midland’s Kimberly Dinh rallied from a 3-down deficit by winning six of the final seven holes to claim the 36th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship Thursday.Ā 

Ā Ā The 31-year-old associate research scientist at DOW Chemical and GAM Women’s Player of the Year the last two years, beat Kelsey Chugg of Salt Lake City, Utah, the 2017 champion, 2-up in the title match on the North Course at Stonewall.Ā 

Ā Ā "In college, I never really played in any USGA events, mostly because by the time the summer came around, I was burned out and I didn't want to travel,ā€ she said. ā€œSo having an opportunity to compete in a USGA championship after grad school, after college, has been awesome, and to win it, just incredible.ā€Ā 

Ā Ā Dinh, who trailed in the match from the fifth hole through the 13th, tied the match by winning 12 and 13 with pars and 14 with a birdie. She lost hole 15 with a bogey, then won 16 with a bogey to tie the match again when Chugg made double-bogey.Ā 

Ā Ā Dinh then took the lead for the first time at 17 with a conceded birdie-2 on the par 3, and then birdied the final hole with a nine-foot putt to secure the 2-up victory.Ā 

Ā Ā ā€œTo lose a couple holes pretty quickly was a little bit frustrating, but I just kind of dug deep and never really panicked,ā€ said Dinh. ā€œKelsey was playing great golf, but both of us were going to make mistakes at some point, so I just kind of had to weather that and keep playing. I said to myself, ā€˜I’ll keep putting one good swing on the ball after another and see where it takes me.ā€™ā€Ā 

Ā Ā Dinh, who hired Stonewall caddie Mark Dalton for the week, was the 16 seed, and Chugg the 14 seed after stroke play qualifying. Chugg, 32 and a five-time Utah Women’s State Amateur champion, was in the final match of the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur for the third time, and Dinh for the first time in three appearances at the championship. Dinh had reached the round of 16 and the quarterfinals in her first two trips to the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur.Ā 

Ā Ā A former University of Wisconsin golfer, the 2021 Michigan Women’s Amateur champion and a two-time GAM Women's Mid-Amateur champion, Dinh said she has learned from her previous golf experiences how to handle being behind.Ā 

Ā ā€œI have learned something every time I’ve gotten to match play, just every time I've played it, I’ve gotten more comfortable with it,ā€ she said. ā€œI’ve learned that even if you get down to not panic. I’ve been in pressure situations and have gotten used to it. I used to struggle with it, but this year I’ve played with the attitude that I need to enjoy every moment. Like I said, keep hitting the ball and see where it takes me.ā€Ā 

Ā Ā Dinh’s emotions bubbled to the surface when she was asked about her family and friends in the gallery, including an aunt who had departed for Indianapolis only to turn around and return as her niece advanced through to the final match.Ā 

Ā Ā ā€œI really enjoy them being out following me,ā€ she said. ā€œThey have been supportive of me through my entire golf journey.ā€Ā 

Ā Ā Ā For the victory Dinh received the traditional USGA gold medal, custody of the Mildred Gardineer Prunaret Trophy for the next year, exemptions into the next 10 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships, exemptions into the 2024 and 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championships and an exemption into the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open Championship. Dinh said Wednesday that the U.S. Women’s Open was a bucket list item she hoped to cross off one day.Ā 

Ā Ā ā€œI’m super excited but I don’t think all of this will sink in until I’m home,ā€ she said.Ā 

Ā Ā Ā As for heading home, she said work beckons because she takes vacation days for her golf competitions.Ā 

Ā Ā ā€œI have a presentation I have to give tomorrow so I have to at least dial in for that, and then we'll figure out what the rest of the day looks like,ā€ she said and laughed.Ā 

Ā Ā Dinh is the first GAM member golfer to win the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, the third GAM member to win a national USGA title in the last three years and the sixth to win a USGA national championship in the last 21 years.Ā Ā 

Ā Ā Kim Moore of Portage won the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open last summer, and James Piot of Canton became Michigan’s first U.S. Amateur Champion in 2021. In 2002 Greg Reynolds of Grand Blanc won the U.S. Senior Amateur, Randy Lewis of Alma won the 2012 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship and Tom Werkmeister of Hudsonville was co-medalist as Team Michigan won the USGA State Team Championship in 2016.Ā 

Ā Ā Learn more atĀ 2023 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Golf Championship (usga.org)Ā 

Story by Greg Johnson and Mary Jo GreenĀ 

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