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Can cross first opening day as a superintendent off my bucket list. Was a tough winter and unhelpful spring but I couldn’t be more proud of what the team has accomplished to get us this far. Looking forward to the summer and what it has to hold!

The 2026 Match Play Championship Presented by @SiteOneSupply is well under way. Full results here: migcsa.org/content.aspx?p…

The GAM was once again excited to participate in Legislative Day at the Michigan Capitol yesterday, as the annual event took place for the 18th year! Thank you to everyone who helped represent and advocate for the game of golf in Michigan!

Thank you to our NEW Bronze Industry Partner Country Golf Construction & Renovation right here in Michigan! Founded in 1984 and incorporated in 1986, Country Golf, Inc. has completed over 300 projects across the golf and sports turf industry—including golf courses, sports fields, baseball, football, soccer, and polo facilities. Some of our most notable accomplishments include work on Pinehurst No. 2 greens renovation, serving at the general contractor for The TPC at Jasna Polana, general contractor and builder of the Wolverine at Grand Traverse Resort and projects at Fenway Park, RFK Stadium, and the St. Louis Cardinals' ball fields, among many others. While we primarily serve clients east of the Mississippi River-from Maine to Florida to Michigan-—our home base remains in Traverse City, Michigan. countrygolfinc.com

Less than two weeks away from the 2026 Northern @wee1foundation Invitational. VERY limited space is still available for this quick 24 hour trip to @GTResort for 36 holes of golf, $6,000 in skins, prizes, dinner, breakfast & bloody mary's. Register here: migcsa.org/content.aspx?p…

Only one week away from 2026 Legislative Golf Day! Join the Michigan Golf Alliance to take the positive news of golf to our legislators. This event is free and highly organized, low pressure and a lot of fun. Get signed up today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Tee Times 4 Turf - Thank You for Your Support! The MTF would like to thank all the courses that donated to the 2026 TeeTimes4Turf golf auction. These funds directly benefit the MSU Turf Team and turf students, who greatly appreciate everyone’s participation.

Thank you to Ladd's for their Silver Partnership in 2026! Ladd’s Golf & Turf, formerly known as US Golf Cars, brings together decades of industry expertise to create a stronger, more comprehensive provider of golf cars, turf equipment, and utility solutions. With over 60 years in business, Ladd’s has built a reputation for reliability, service excellence, and deep industry knowledge. Today, the company operates eight locations across ten states and employs more than 125 team members, significantly expanding its reach and ability to serve customers across the region and beyond. Ladd’s remains committed to delivering top-tier turf equipment and providing ongoing support, partnering with leading manufacturers such as: Jacobsen, Smithco, ABI, Tri-Max, Club Car, Carryall, Bobcat, and many more. By uniting these two organizations under the Ladd’s name, we are building on that legacy while expanding our capabilities to better serve our customers now and into the future. The company offers an extensive service department staffed with highly trained technicians, ensuring fast, reliable support for customers. In addition, Ladd’s maintains millions in parts inventory, allowing for quicker turnaround times and improved equipment uptime. Customers will benefit from expanded resources, a broader inventory, and the same trusted relationships they’ve relied on for years—now backed by a larger, unified organization.

Morning frost delay makes for a great opportunity to improve #GolfCourseSafety @golf_safety

Michigan Golf Show conversations with course superintendents—spotlighting the unseen work that keeps top courses in shape and the innovations driving turf management forward. #TurfManagement YOUTUBE LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=E9TkUS…

Thank you to @Timberwolfturf & @TrimaxMowers for continuing their Bronze Partnership with us in 2026!

The MTF congratulates Board Member Brian Schweihofer for receiving the 2026 GAM Superintendent Award of Merit! @BSchweihofer

Well deserved Schwei! Incredible man, husband, father, and GCS. Honored to call you a friend.

Thank you to Golf Course Superintendent Ken Hunt at Pilgrims Run Golf Course for hosting The 2026 Spring Opener today. A sold out 86 MiGCSA Members and friends enjoyed a textbook spring day in Michigan with intermittent sunshine on a perfect golf course. Thank you to Michael Rey, PGA Director of Golf and the entire staff for a great day. The shotgun start went off at 9:00 and the last group was in by 1:30 for awards and industry updates from GCSAA Field Staff Rep Shane Conroy & Dr. Kevin Frank from MSU. Here were the results from the day: golfgenius.com/pages/12668709…

Reflecting on the Michigan Golf Show conversations with industry leaders—where we explored how building a career in golf connects passion with opportunity, and how today’s choices are shaping the future of the game. #GolfCareers YOUTUBE LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=mLh5S6…

MTF is excited to support the students in the MSU Turf Program! We’ve added MSU Turf Club hats to our TT4T2026 auction site with ALL proceeds from the sale of these hats going to the MSU Student Turf Club! Check out the new item at: app.galabid.com/teetimes4turf2…

Congratulations to our @officialGAM Superintendent Award of Merit winner @BSchweihofer!

Honored to be the @GCSAA Government Affairs Committee Chairman this year. Very proud of our 20,000 hard working members around the world and my tip of the hat to all of the GCSAA employees. When our members speak out that they need more labor options our group goes to the Department of Labor!!