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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...

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...

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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This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 23 edition featuring Experience Jackson

We're exploring golf, life, and fun on and off the course in and around Jackson, Michigan. Listen in for entry details to this week's content because it's the BIGGEST PRIZE package we've had to this point in the season. Listen in for your chance to win!

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This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 16 edition featuring Grand Traverse Resort & Spa - home of The Bear, Wolverine and Spruce Run courses.

We also have a special contest where you could win a foursome, so listen closely for contest details!

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 520 - The Kid Who Shot A 60! Are You Buying It?

When a Metro Detroit high school golfer posted a round of 60 recently, it raised a LOT of interest and more than a few eyebrows for all the reasons you'll hear detailed in this roundtable discussion featuring golf journalists, officials, and former coaches. Should we celebrate or be skeptical? You decide after listening!

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This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 9 edition featuring Manistee National Golf & Resort - home of the Retreat, Revenge, and Short Course.

You'll hear the story of this special place, the recent renovations and investments, the beauty of the region, and a fantastic value for stay and play packages.

We also have a special contest where you could win a foursome, so listen closely for contest details!

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 518 - Michigan's Ryan Lenahan Earns PGA Championship Spot | Inside the Journey, Pressure, and Purpose

Michigan golf has a story to celebrate—and it's one built on grit, sacrifice, and belief.

In this episode of Fore Golfers, host Bill Hobson from Michigan Golf Live shines a spotlight on PGA Professional Ryan Lenahan of Walnut Creek Country Club, fresh off an incredible performance at the PGA Professional Championship that secured his place in the PGA Championship.

This conversation dives into the realities most golf fa...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 2 edition featuring PILGRIM'S RUN GOLF CLUB in Pierson, MI - one of the premiere courses in the state!

We'll tell the story of faith, family, and fairways at Pilgrim's Run and give you a chance to win a Sky Caddie GPS Watch.

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 516 - The LIV GOLF BOMBSHELL with Ryan French of Monday Q Info

The future of LIV Golf may be hanging in the balance—and this conversation pulls back the curtain on why.

In this episode of Fore Golfers Network, Bill Hobson welcomes Ryan French, founder of Monday Q Info, for a revealing discussion on the reporting that has shaken the golf world. Drawing from multiple sources and extensive behind-the-scenes conversations, Ryan explains why he believes LIV Golf, as we currently know it, may not su...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 515 - The Truth About Golf Ball Fitting with Dean Snell from Snell Golf.

Most golfers are choosing the wrong golf ball—and it's costing them strokes.

In this converaation, we break down the new Snell PR3 and PR4 golf balls and explain why the way you've been choosing your ball might be completely backwards.

Here's the truth: you should NOT be picking your golf ball based on your driver.

Instead, the real differences in performance show up from 150 yards and in...

This is the biggest announcement in the history of Michigan Golf Live!

Join Bill Hobson for our first ever "The Future of Michigan Golf Live TV - State of the Show Address" to learn the full story about the demise of FanDuel Sports and where to find MGL TV where you live - for free on a channel you already get.

No subscriptions.

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Totally free on a network affiliate in your market!

Find your MGL TV station: https://mgltv.com/stations/

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 513 - Our Incredible MASTERS MOMENT - 10 Years Later

The date was April 7, 2016. Two very kind and generous men made it possible for my son and I to experience something no other father and son on planet have experienced at Augusta National Golf Club. This is the story of our incredible day, the men who made it happen, and the memories we will hold forever.

Thank you, Mr Schlaff.

Thank you, Jon Bloom.

Thank you, Lord for the blessings of moments...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 512 - A Masters Preview Unlike Any Other

We're connecting with Brian Taylor from Real Golf Radio as he embarks on the show's annual trip to Augusta National. Brian helps us assess the field's top contenders, shares his favorite viewing vantage points around ANGC, and we spend a few minutes lamenting the recent developments in the life of Tiger Woods.

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 511 - Alan Shipnuck Talks All Things RORY

Special guest Alan Shipnuck discusses his latest book, "Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar," which explores the career of Rory McIlroy.

The book delves into McIlroy's rise to fame, his struggles, and his recent Masters victory. Alan explained the challenges of writing the biography without McIlroy's direct cooperation and discussed McIlroy's evolving approach to media and sponsorship.

You'll hear all about McIlroy's involvement in TGL and his decision to reject the S...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 510 - Inside the Ropes: 31 Years as a PGA Tour Rules Official with Joe Terry

What really happens when a PGA Tour rules official gets called in? In this episode of the Fore Golfers Network Podcast, we talk with longtime PGA Tour rules official Joe to pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood roles in professional golf.

Joe shares how a simple rules misunderstanding after returning from Vietnam sparked a lifelong passion that turned into a 31-year career officiating at the highest l...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 509 - The Future of the Rocket Classic with Mark Hollis

What does the future hold for Detroit's PGA Tour event—and why does it matter so much to Michigan golf fans?

In this episode of the Fore Golfers Network Podcast, host Bill Hobson sits down with Mark Hollis, Tournament Director of the Rocket Classic, to explore the past, present, and very uncertain future of the PGA Tour's lone stop in the state of Michigan.

Hollis pulls back the curtain on what it tr...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 508 - Golf's 2026 Future: Golf's 2026 Future: Our Crystal Ball and Wish List

Before you close the books on 2025 and dive into the New Year, join Michigan Golf Live Host Bill Hobson for a peek into his crystal ball and personal wish list as we look ahead to the 2026 world of golf.

We start with the annual spectacle that is the PGA Merchandise Show — a place where "game-changing" innovations are unveiled every January. Which new tech will actually help golfers play better, and which will simply be...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 507 - Sub70 Golf's Rise: Custom Clubs, DTC Innovation & What Golfers Really Need

Sub70 Golf has become one of the most talked-about direct-to-consumer brands in the golf equipment space—and this episode of Fore Golfers Network breaks down exactly why.

In this conversation with Host Bill Hobson, Sub70 Golf CEO Jason Hiland shares key insights behind the founding and growth of Sub70 Golf, which launched in 2015 after the successful sale of Diamond Tour Golf. Built on experience, not guesswork, Sub70 entered the market with a cl...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 506 - Harbor Town Reborn: Davis Love III & The Lowcountry Legends of Hilton Head

In the finale to our fall special travel-series, host Bill Hobson takes listeners inside one of the most celebrated destinations in American golf — Hilton Head Island — for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the grand reopening of the iconic Harbor Town Golf Links.

Recently restored under the leadership of World Golf Hall of Famer Davis Love III, Harbor Town is more than a PGA TOUR stop; it is a masterpiece of Pete Dye's...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 505 - Golf in Mesquite - Featuring Wolf Creek, Conastoga, and Eureka

Join Michigan Golf Live TV host Bill Hobson on a spectacular golf road trip to Mesquite, Nevada—one of America's most underrated destination golf regions. Just an hour north of Las Vegas, Mesquite delivers a rare combination of beauty, challenge, and exceptional value that keeps golfers returning from around the world. In this special feature, Bill takes you inside three pillars of the Mesquite golf experience: Conestoga Golf Club, Wolf Creek Golf Club, and the Eu...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 504 - Lee Abbamonte's Wild Global Golf Adventures

In this unforgettable episode of the Fore Golfers Network Podcast, host Bill Hobson welcomes Lee Abbamonte — a true global citizen, travel icon, and golf adventurer. Known as the youngest American to visit every country in the world, Lee's journey from Wall Street executive to world-traveling storyteller is nothing short of remarkable.

Lee's story begins with a simple study abroad trip to London, which sparked an insatiable curiosity for the world beyond the trading floor. What started as a...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 503 - Road Tripping to Saint George: Sand Hollow, Coral Canyon & The Ledges in Greater Zion

Welcome to the fourth installment of our Fall Travel Series on the Fore Golfers Network Podcast — where we hit the road, explore extraordinary landscapes, and discover exceptional golf destinations.

This episode takes us to southern Utah's stunning golf and adventure destination: the Greater Zion area. Nestled amid red-rock cliffs, expansive desert vistas and dramatic canyons, the region serves up a unique blend of natural beauty and world-class golf. We pr...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 502 - Mackinac Island's Hidden Gems: Wawashkamo Golf Club and  The Inn at Stonecliffe

Our Travel Series continues with a special journey to a truly magical place - Mackinac Island, MI. This special destination features a pair of most unique destinations where history runs very deep through the fabric and guest experiences. 

Join us for a tee time on the 2nd oldest continuously operating golf club in Michigan - Wawashkamo Golf Club and then stay a couple nights with us at the spectacular Inn At St...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 501 - 2025 Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

This episode is a change of pace from our normal focus as we bring you inside the 2025 Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held on the campus of Ferris State University, home of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame.

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 500 - Big Cedar Lodge and Exploring Branson - An Amazing Road Trip.

For the 500th episode of the podcast we made a VERY special road trip to the Missouri Ozarks and set up shop for a week in Branson to explore not only the wonders of Big Cedar Lodge and its new Cliffhangers marvel, but also to experience more of what the region has to offer.

In short, Branson is wonderful, amazing, patriotic, family-friendly, faith-focused, and one of the best golf trip destinations in...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 499 - Black Desert Resort - Golf Paradise In Utah

This is the first installment of a new fall travel series where we showcase a fantastic selection of awesome golf destinations around the nation. We begin near Saint George, Utah at Black Desert Resort.

Nestled among red rock cliffs, black lava fields, and expansive desert horizons, Black Desert Resort is a fresh icon in luxury, golf, wellness, and adventure. The resort spans roughly 600 acres and blends high-end hospitality with rugged natural beauty. Its signature feature...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 498 - Yip Strickler Is On The Case

We're diving into the origin story and mission of Yip Strickler, golf's "handicap detective" as he wrestles with investigations on multiple fronts.

You'll hear us discuss:

Golf Cheating Confrontations

Golf Cheating: Motivations and Prevalence

Golf Performance Investigation Challenges

Unveiling Suspicious Golf Scores

Golf Season and Community Values

...and much more as we get to know Yip and learn of his passion for integrity in the g...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 497 - The Story of Hanna Golf with Jared Doerfler

We're talking with a most intersting and inspiring guest: Jared Doerfler, founder of Hanna Golf and creator of the widely followed Perfect Putt Newsletter.

Jared's journey into the golf industry is anything but traditional. What began as a passion project while finishing his MBA—writing about golf trends, equipment, and business—has grown into the Perfect Putt Newsletter, with over 11,000 dedicated subscribers. 

But Jared's entrepreneurial path didn't stop at newsletters. Inspired by his own pu...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 496 - My Myrtle Beach World Am Experience

With 3,000 golfers spread across 60 courses for a week of competition, a nightly party, and an unmatched level of fun, the Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship is truly a tradition unlike any other.

This year, we went down to not only play in the event but also to capture the essence of what makes it such an important annual tradition for golfers from (literally) around the world.

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 493 - PARdon Me: 50 Years of Golf, One Hole At A Time w/ Author Joe Bronson

 A conversation with author Joe Bronson as he brings his passion for golf to life in PARdon Me, the third installment in his celebrated book series. Drawing from decades of experience both as a dedicated amateur golfer and a seasoned observer of the sport, Bronson delivers a captivating collection of personal stories and reflections on the ever-challenging game.

Bronson takes readers on a journey through iconic courses, unforgettable rounds, a...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 495 - LIV Golf REVOKED My Valid Media Credential - Here's The FULL Story

In an incredibly bizarre series of decisions, the PR team from LIV Golf revoked our previously approved media credentials due to their anger over a pair of questions asked of Pat Perez in the prior episode of this podcast.

Listen in as Host Bill Hobson walks you through the timeline of events and remarkable paranoia from LIV Golf that leads to them literally proving the point that the Saudi-run league has...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 494 - One-On-One with Pat Perez Talking All Things LIV Golf

The LIV Golf Championship is in Michigan this week and the curiosity meter is running high at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort prepares to host the tournament. Part of the LIV Golf broadcast team is the energetic and outspoken Pat Perez, who joined host Bill Hobson for a one-on-one conversation about all things LIV Golf, the learning curve of live broadcasting, his future on the PGA Tour Champions, and more.

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