GAM Partners
Golf Association of Michigan Partners
With the support of these leading organizations, the GAM is able to offer outstanding championships, value to members and member clubs and programs important to golfers while making golf accessible to the widest audience possible. Please support them! Interested in a partnership? Contact Executive Director Chris Whitten at 248-478-9242, ext. 115 or [email protected].
Thirsty? Enjoy the great taste of Absopure Natural Spring Water, bottled locally in Michigan! Founded in 1908, Absopure is a trusted legacy brand offering a full assortment of bottled water to retailers nationwide, with delivery to businesses and homes throughout the Midwest. For a hole-in-one hydration experience, try Absopure Plus with electrolytes. Find Absopure at a retailer near you and get FREE delivery to your club at absopure.com/gam.
The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren
Seventy-eight PGA Tour Champions professionals, including three event qualifiers, will compete for a $2.2 million purse at historic Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc the week of Aug. 24 – 30, 2026. This 54-hole stroke play professional golf tournament also includes two concert events, the Concert @17 on Friday, Aug. 28 and the Ally Community Concert that will take place on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren supports charities in southeastern Michigan and beyond, including the greater Genesee County and Flint areas and has raised over $9.6 million in favor of that mission since its inception in 2018. For more information visit www.theallychallenge.com.
Now Michigan’s Magnificent 11, with the addition of the Doon Brae nine-hole short course and its accompanying Back Yaird 27-hole putting area at The Highlands. We are again excited to host the LPGA Epson Tour’s Great Lakes Championship June 19-21 on our famed Heather course. Last year proved it was the perfect course to test to te3st the skills of these outstanding women on their journey to the LPGA Tour! BOYNE Golf was named the #1 Golf Destination in the U.S. last year by USA Today 10 Best! Visit BoyneGolf.com or call (844) 842.4419 for tee times and lodging reservations.
Show your GAM Membership Card and get a large bucket of balls for the price of a medium at Carl’s Golfland in Bloomfield Hills or Plymouth (one discount per GAM member per day), featuring TrackMan Range. Visit Michigan’s Premiere Golf Store – 68 years of one customer at a time. For details or to shop online, visit www.carlsgolfland.com . Free shipping on orders over $70 + Free Returns.
The Crew platform enables club managers to streamline golf club operations and make their teams more efficient. Embrace a system that is designed for the future of golf club management, where every task is simplified, and every team member is empowered.
A four-season resort featuring two championship golf courses rated four stars by Golf Digest, including the Michigan Golf Course Association Course of the Year, The Mountain Ridge course, home to the Michigan Women’s Open. The second course, Betsie Valley, has been renovated to challenge the most talented golfer. GAM members receive 10% off regular green fees. Crystal Mountain’s Golf Learning Center is a 10-acre practice facility with driving range, putting green, chipping greens and bunkers. At the Golf School, featuring state-of-the-art TrackMan 4 Technology, lessons are offered to players of all ages and skill levels. Visit crystalmountain.com/golf or call (855) 916-3937 for tee times and lodging reservations.
Dunham’s Sports — with 68 locations in Michigan — offers GAM members a 10 percent discount* on all regularly priced merchandise when they show their 2026 GAM Membership Card. Visit www.dunhamssports.com. *Some restrictions apply.
The Jewel at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is one of the most unique golf courses in the country featuring spectacular views of the Straits of Mackinac and features a horse-drawn carriage rides between the nines. Located in Northern Michigan, Grand Hotel welcomes you to a bygone era of old-world hospitality and charm. Experience endless activities, elegant meals, timeless traditions and connect in new ways with family and friends. Visit GrandHotel.com for more information.
Golf Digest is the worldwide authority on how to play, what to play, and where to play. Golf Digest’s aim is to enhance the enjoyment of all facets of the game – making its readers better players, smarter consumers and more discerning travelers, while offering informative and provocative stories that fuel the unending conversation that is golf. Visit www.golfdigest.com.
The state’s leading golf program celebrates its 27th season with MGL-TV every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on FanDuel Sports, as well as statewide broadcast on PBS stations and join us 24/7 on the MGL YouTube Channel where you’ll find every episode. And don’t forget MGL Radio, statewide Saturdays! Check MGLTV.com/stations to find the MGL affiliate near you!
The monthly MI Golf Journal e-magazine provides golf news and feature stories from across Michigan. Topics include travel, course reviews, junior golf, tournament results, course designers, military in golf, women’s golf topics and more.
Michigan Golf Show presented by ABC Warehouse
The Michigan Golf Show, presented by ABC Warehouse, returns March 6th through 8th at Vibe Credit Union Showplace, formerly Suburban Collection Showplace. Score huge savings on brand-name clubs, apparel, gear, and unforgettable golf travel and resort stays. Take your shot at The Garland’s $25,000 Hole-in-One Chipping Challenge and the Trion Putting Contest, benefiting Wounded Warriors of Michigan. Don’t miss Michigan’s biggest golf event of the year. Tickets and details at www.MichiganGolfShow.com.
PDS is the GAM’s primary Information Technology provider. Concerned about data security? Time to upgrade? Contact our Technology Advisors now for a free consultation at (248) 553-6410 or [email protected]. Visit www.pdsnetworking.com for more details.
The annual Rocket Classic is back in its eighth year at Detroit Golf Club, July 29 – August 2, 2026, and features the PGA Tour’s top players. The tournament has invested more than $10 million dollars into local charitable organizations in Detroit, including $6 million in contributions to the event’s landmark “Changing the Course” initiative. This program helps connect Detroit residents to high-speed internet, digital devices, and digital training. For more information, visit RocketClassic.com.
Rocket Tour founder Helena Stanton has been designing bold yet classic knit headcovers for avid and competitive golfers since 2004. The Rocket Tour signature striped pom pom and tassel headcovers can be spotted on 300+ collegiate golf teams and golf enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you want to sport your school spirit or just have fun styling your golf bag, we have you covered. GAM Members be sure to use your member benefit 20% discount code valid on all Rocket Tour headcovers, no exclusions. Visit www.RocketTour.com.
Five championship courses. 90 holes of stunning terrain for every skill level—all at Shanty Creek Resort. Experience northern Michigan’s ultimate golf destination, with award-winning tracks including Cedar River, Hawk’s Eye, and The Legend GC. Book your stay-and-play package now at shantycreek.com or call (866) 695-5010.
From capital expenditure projects to maintenance, Sherwin-Williams helps make it easy for property management. We’re responsive. We’re knowledgeable. And with over 5,000 stores, we’re right around the corner. We can make sure you get the products you need fast. Reordering is quick and easy and onsite delivery is available. Count on Sherwin-Williams to deliver all the quality solutions you need for a project.
Established in 1890, Stifel has been helping clients navigate their finances long before titanium drivers, oversized putter grips, or swing-analyzing apps existed. Our company provides a comprehensive portfolio of financial services designed to address the varied needs of a broad range of investors. We believe in strong individual relationships that stand the test of time. Our knowledgeable Financial Advisors offer a personalized approach to finding the best solutions for our clients’ financial needs. Whether you’re building wealth, planning retirement, or preparing for life’s next chapter, we provide clarity, discipline, and support so you can focus on the fairways ahead with confidence on and off the course.
Since 2007, Sullivan Golf Travel has been the dedicated travel partner for the GAM, providing golf experiences to Ireland, Scotland, England, Spain & Portugal. Preferred rates provided to all members of the GAM. Visit our website at sullivangolftravel.com.
Summit Golf Brands include Fairway & Greene, Zero Restriction and B. Draddy. We’ve combined the very best in men’s and women’s fashion for on and off the course. Summit pioneers performance golf apparel that the best players in world choose to wear on the biggest stages in golf. Contact Kelli Marquette ([email protected]) to find a golf shop near you carrying Summit Golf Brands.
Sweet Home Alabama is more than just a song or a movie, although they both certainly evoke the spirit of this beautiful state. Alabama boasts world-class golf resorts from north to south and the one-and-only Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail leads the way with five stay and play resorts. Gulf Shores is home to nine signature golf courses and a variety of beachfront or linkside lodging. Alabama is truly a special place to visit and experience some of the most challenging and affordable golf courses in America. Visit golfalabama.org to learn more.
Sunny days on the golf course call for Sun Cruiser Vodka Iced Tea! Made with real iced tea and real vodka, it’s refreshingly smooth and easy to drink. When you need a little sun in your life, nothing hits quite like a Sun Cruiser. Crack one open and let the good times cruise!
Sun Cruiser Beverage Co., Boston, MA. Please Drink Responsibly.
Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run
Experience unparalleled golf at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin—home to four championship courses designed by legendary architect Pete Dye. Ranked among the best in the US by leading golf publications, these iconic courses along the shores of Lake Michigan have hosted six majors and the 43rd Ryder Cup. 2026 and 2027 golf packages are selling fast; book now for the best rates and availability.
