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Memorial Day Signals the Beginning of a
Great Summer of Golf
FRED ALTVATER
Life is not about your last Slice, Hook or Shank.
It’s How you recover on the next shot that matters.………
Golfaholics Anonymous
SAVE THE
EARTH!
IT IS THE
ONLY
PLANET
WITHGOLF
COURSES...
UNKNOWN
Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer vacations, reunions and
family outings. It is also a time to remember those who gave the ultimate
sacrifice for our country. In this issue we recognize a few of golf’s more
famous names that interrupted their careers to serve their country.
There are several opportunities for area golf fans to catch live golf action
this summer. Of course the Marathon Classic will host the best women
golfers in July at Highland Meadows, but a new event, the Volvik LPGA
Championship, will be held inAnnArbor over theMemorial Dayweekend.
In addition, the USGA will hold its Amateur Championship in Detroit at
famed Oakland Hills and the U.S. Open is just a four-hour drive away at
Pittsburgh’s Oakmont Country Club.
Don’t forget the Memorial Tournament will be held at Jack Nicklaus’
MuirfieldVillage Golf Club June 2-5.
If you are looking for golf travel ideas, about Caledonia
Golf & Fish Club is a winner. It is located adjacent to True Blue and at the
southern-most end of Myrtle Beach, by Pawley’s Island.We had the chance
to visit and it is one of the most enjoyable resorts we
have ever visited. My wife and I both cannot wait to return to the wonderful
beach, golf and relaxed atmosphere that surrounds Kiawah Island.
Be sure to read the article about he parlayed caddying
at Inverness Club to a college education at Miami University via an Evans
Scholarship and a career in the golf industry.
Thanks as always to you, our readership and our loyal advertisers, who
make our efforts to bring you the best golf news in northwest Ohio and
southeast Michigan possible.
Hope I see you on the Back 9.
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