FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Travis Pointe Country Club of Ann Arbor, Mich., will host the 5th GAM Senior Match Play Championship, May 28-31. The field consists of 182 golfers competing in two divisions, Senior (55-64) and Super Senior (65+).

Travis Pointe Country Club will play as a par-72, 6,471-yard golf course for the Senior Division, and as a par-72, 6,141-yard course for the Super Senior Division. On Tuesday, May 28th, the tournament will begin with 18 holes of stroke play qualifying, where the low 32 in the Senior Division and the low 16 in the Super Senior Division will advance to match play. The Championship will conclude with the final matches for both divisions on Friday, May 31st.

In 2012, Ray Emsley of Davisburg, Mich., captured the title in the Senior Division, while John Lindholm of Grand Blanc, Mich., won the Super Senior Division. Both men are looking to defend their titles in 2013.

Remarks by USGA President Glen D. Nager as Prepared

May 21, 2013

GLEN NAGER:

         Last November, after an extensive review, we proposed Rule 14-1b, to prohibit anchoring the club in making a stroke. Having heard and considered many thoughtful comments for and against the proposal, the USGA and The R&A have now adopted the Rule, effective January 1, 2016. This Rule has broad support across the world-wide golf community. While some may disagree with this decision, as Chair of the USGA’s governing board, I want to ensure that our reasoning is understood by all.