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PURE MICHIGAN GOLF TOUR | JUNE 2 – 9, 2023

 

Each year, 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon goes on an exclusive tour featuring some of Michigan’s most distinctive golf courses. Our Great Lakes State offers more than 650 world-class courses, each nestled within Michigan’s diverse natural beauty. Listen to highlights and interviews from Guy’s incredible experiences, from broadcasts spanning from the dunes of Lake Michigan to those right here in Detroit’s backyard!

PURE MICHIGAN GOLF TOUR 2023 SPOTLIGHT PODCASTS:


June 9, 2023 ~ Jason Langwell, Executive Director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic, talks with Guy Gordon on the WJR Pure Michigan Golf Tour about the PGA tournament coming to the Detroit Golf Club at the end of the month.

 


June 9, 2023 ~ Josh Upson, Head Golf Professional at the Detroit Golf Club, talks with Guy Gordon on the WJR Pure Michigan Golf Tour about the Rocket Mortgage Classic coming back to Detroit, and the conditions of the golf course.

 

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PURE MICHIGAN 2023 GOLF TOUR SCHEDULE:

Friday, June 2, 2023~ Mackinac Island / The Jewel: This unique course is the only one in the United States to feature horse-drawn carriage rides between the nines. With it’s fantastic layout and beautiful location, Grand Hotel‘s 18-hole golf course mixes difficulty with breathtaking views of the Straits of Mackinac. Presented by Grand Hotel.

 

Monday, June 5, 2023 ~ Grand Traverse Lobby / The Wolverine: This flexible and versatile course takes full advantage of Grand Traverse Resort’s richly diverse environment, featuring distinctive nines built to accommodate golfers of all abilities. With four sets of tees, Gary Player’s first signature course in Michigan challenges a low handicap, provides an enjoyable experience for a casual game, and is capable to be a true test for professional tournaments.

 

Tuesday June 6, 2023 ~ Bucks Run / Bucks Run: Experience the award-winning fairways of mid-Michigan’s premier golfing destination, boasting holes weaving through river frontage, natural wetlands, and picturesque lakes. Designed to be enjoyable for golfers all around, the 18-hole course at Bucks Run Golf Club makes for a challenging but enjoyable experience. Presented by Mount Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

 

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 ~ Country Club of Boyne / The Donald Ross: Brought to life by one of the sport’s greatest course designers, a round of golf at the Donald Ross Memorial feels like the golfing equivalent to a “greatest hits” compilation with its beautiful, challenging, and satisfying 18 legendary holes. Presented by Boyne Golf.


Thursday, June 8, 2023 ~ Treetops: Home to five championship-caliber golf courses, Treetops Resort offers 81 holes of spectacular terrain with dramatic views, contours, and rolling hills as far as the eye can see. Presented by Gaylord Golf Mecca.

 

Friday, June 9, 2023 ~ The Detroit Golf Club:  This Donald Ross-designed 36-hole Southeast Michigan gem is home to the Rocket Mortgage Classic, the first-ever PGA tournament to be held in the City of Detroit. Presented by Rocket Mortgage.

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