Fore Golfers Network Podcast

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 456 - The PGA Tour's Dream Killing Plans w/ Ryan from Monday Q Info There are a LOT of changes coming to the policies, rules, and qualifying opportunities for the PGA Tour and the shrinkage of spots for Monday Qualifiers is extremely troubling. We're joined by Ryan French from Monday Q Info to examine the Tour's dream killing plans,...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 455 -  Cheating In Golf Scrambles - Our Follow Up Report Our initial conversation, posted in early Sept, generated 73k+ views and hundreds of comments from golfers across the nation who are livid at the amount of cheating taking place in golf scrambles. In this special report conversation, we bring YOUR comments to the conversation...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 454 -  The Launch of GNN TV And What It Means For You We're joined by Golf News Net Founder Ryan Ballengee to break the news about the launch of "GNN TV" a 24-hour FAST channel dedicated to all things golf! GNN TV represents the evolution of broadcasting and the growth of platforms like podcasts and YouTube. The channel, which is ad...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 453 - Is There A Future For Top Golf? Following up on a viral post (nearly 2 million views and near as many insults) talking about the perilous times for Top Golf, Bill Hobson is following up on the recent news that Callaway is looking to move Top Golf off its books - and stop the cash flow bleeding. Joined by Ryan Ballengee from Go...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 452 - Has Cheating Ruined The Golf Scramble Forever? We're joined by Sean Fairholm, Senior Editor at My Golf Spy, for a conversation about the rampant cheating taking place at golf scrambles across the nation. Is it bad enough to ruin the experience to the point that the scramble is in danger of disappearing? Is there a remedy that...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 451 - Tom Gillis Talks Retirement, The Journey, and Gratitude Tom Gillis announced the end of his competitive golf career at the Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills last weekend, 31 years after his first appearance at the Buick Open in 1993. Bill Hobson and Tom reminisce about his long career, his final round, and this new chapter in hi...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio August 17th edition featuring Traverse City Tourism - a celebration of golf, life, food, and fun in one of America's most popular vacation destinations. ---------------- MGL 24/7 Listener Hotline - (989) 272-2383 - we want to hear from you! Subscribe to the MGL/FGN Podcast Watch our videos on YouTube   

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 449 -  High Pointe Golf Club - The Inside Story of Doak's Passion Project On this edition of the podcast, we take you inside the gates of the much-discussed High Pointe Golf Club near Traverse City. This Tom Doak passion project and  High Pointe Golf Club is the rebirth of legendary golf architect Tom Doak's first design as a privat...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio Aug 10th edition featuring Wild Bluff Golf Course in Brimley,  part of the Bay Mills community and one of the state's bes golf experiences. Listen in for your chance to win FREE GOLF to this special place north of the Mackinac Bridge! ---------------- MGL 24/7 Listener Hotline - (989) 272-2383 - we want to hear from you! Subscribe to the MGL/FGN Podcast Watch o...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio August 3rd edition featuring Brighton-Howell Golf, Life & Fun Join Host Bill Hobson on exploration of the Brighton-Howell region and the tremendous golf, activities, food and fun the area has to offer...PLUS you'll have a chance to win your choice of shoes from Footjoy, so listen closesly for details. ---------------- MGL 24/7 Listener Hotline - (989) 272-2383...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio July 27th edition featuring Michigan's ONLY PGA Tour Superstore! We're broadcasting from the Grand Opening celebration of the 42,000 square foot slice of golf heaven known as the PGA Tour Superstore. You'll hear the story of the new Michigan presence, plans for expansion, and meet many of the key team members who are now immersed in the community to serve golfe...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio July 20th edition featuring Shanty Creek Resort. We're exploring all facets of golf and fun at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, MI - home of The Legend, Cedar River, Hawk's Eye, and 90 holes of golf. You'll also have a chance to win FREE GOLF so listen closely for entry details! ---------------- MGL 24/7 Listener Hotline - (989) 272-2383 - we want to hear from...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 444 - All Your Simulator Questions Answered  For everyone who has been dreaming of your own golf simulator, we're running through a list of the biggest questions you're likely wrestling with. Everything from basic costs, to levels of customization, launch monitors, screens, etc. We're joined by Justin Carlson from The Indoor Golf Sh...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio July 13 edition featuring Timber Trace GC: An Awesome Renewal Story LIsten in as we celebrate the restoration of Timber Trace GC and give you a chance to win free golf to this special place located in Pinckney, near Ann Arbor and Brighton! ---------------- MGL 24/7 Listener Hotline - (989) 272-2383 - we want to hear from you! Subscribe to the MGL/FGN Podcast Wa...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 442 - USGA Adaptive Open - A Pair of Powerful Stories One of the most inspirational golf tournaments in the nation took place in early July when the USGA held the US Adaptive Open in Kansas. Among the field of competitors was Jimmy Moceri and Kelsy Koch , both from Michigan. Today, we are honored to share their stories of life's cha...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio July 6th edition featuring Grayling, MI - an exploration of golf, life, food and fun in this wonderful northern Michigan golf and vacation destination. You'll hear from 16 different guests in this fast-moving series of conversations, all of them inviting you to spend some time in Grayling! ---------------- MGL 24/7 Listener Hotline - (989) 272-2383 - we want to...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 440 - When The Sirens Sounded In Grayling Michigan This special edition of the podcast was inspired by the tragic day in April 2013 when the Grayling (Michigan) High School Golf team was en route to a match in Traverse City...but never made it to the tournament. The story that unfolded in the aftermath of a tragic day continues to b...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 29th edition featuring MGL Radio - Dow Championship & Rocket Mortgage Classic It's been a busy week of travel as we bounce back and forth between the pair of Pro Tour events in Pure Michigan - the MGL Radio - Dow Championship in Midland & Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit. On this week's show, you'll hear guests from both tournaments as we give you a flav...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 438 - LPGA Dow Championship - Our Favorite Interviews The Dow Championship is the LPGA's team event at the Midland Country Club - an incredible venue for fan viewing and fun. The tournament also brings together an incredible field of the best in the world. We sat down with a variety of players, Dow leadership, and broadcasters to he...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 437 - Neal Shipley and Nick Bienz at the Rocket Mortgage Classic Two of our favorite storylines from the Rocket Mortgage Classic revolve around a pair of young players, one who is at the front end of what looks to be a long and promising career - Neal Shipley - and the other who made it into the field as a Monday Qualifier, leaving...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 22 edition featuring the 113th Michigan Amateur Championship at Boyne Golf Resorts and coverage of the Island Resort Championship, the Epson Tour event in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. You'll hear from players, officials, and those who help make these special events happen. June is championship month in Michigan and we love bringing the stories behind the co...

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 435 - The Island Resort Championship - Inside The Epson Tour Event In The Upper Peninsula What does it take to bring a professional tour event to the Upper Peninsula? Enthusiasm, passion, drive, and a community that supports the effort. No one does it better than Island Resort and Casino with their annual Epson Tour event. On this s...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 15th edition on location from the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give at Blythefield Country Club near Grand Rapids, MI We'll take you behind the scenes of the event, the real impact of the charitable side, check in with Karen Stupples from Golf Channel, and give you a chance to win Snell Golf Balls and Rocket Mortgage Classic tickets. June is championship...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 8th edition featuring Traverse City Tourism, a celebration of golf, life, fun, and food in one of America's top vacation destinations. We've got a full lineup of guests from the great golf destinations and attractions in the Traverse City region PLUS a contest where you can win tickets to the Meijer LPGA Classic. Listen in for information and ideas that wi...

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio June 1st edition featuring Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island We're exploring the golf, history, and stories at historic Grand Hotel as we welcome in guests from all over the country to be part of the Grand Golf Getaway. Listeners will also hear details for entering a contest to win FREE GOLF and your choice of shirts from Donald Ross Sportswear via an email contes...