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KMGA Newsletter
March 1, 2007

 
Included in this issue:

MARCH SALE
2007 MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE
2007 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
NEW GOLF CAR FLEET AT MILHAM AND EASTERN
CHANGES TO MILHAM PARK
STATUS ON EASTERN HILLS
 

 

 

MARCH SALE
Our best sale in twenty-seven years is now in progress at Milham Park!  We've spent the last week of February marking down prices to all-time lows.  Stop in the Pro Shop for:

*  60% off retail on shoes, gloves, men's and women's clothing, and outewear
*  All Golf Ball prices slashed to all time lows
*  Great selection of Men's and Women's Golf Bags at 60% off retail
*  Terrific bargains on Putters, Wedges and discontinued Woods and Irons

Looking for the latest in equipment?  Come in and preview the new Nike Sumo2 Driver, the Callaway FTi and the FT5, and the Taylor Made Super Quad.

 


 

 

2007 MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE

2007 MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE NOW

Stop by the Pro Shop today to purchase your 2007 membership

Click here for 2007 Prices

2007 Membership Rates:
Adult:                             $800

Junior~:                         $500

Senior~:                        $650

Couple:                        $1300

Family:                         $1500

Restricted Time#:         $600

Driving Range:              $350
Power Cart:                   $550

~Juniors are age 17 & under, Seniors are age 55 & over. 

#Restricted time memberships are valid before 3:00pm on weekdays and after 3:00pm weekends & holidays.  Restricted time members teeing off during restricted times will be charged 50% of the regular greens fee rate.

(Single course memberships are also available.)

 

 

 


 

 

2007 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
The 2007 KMGA Tournament Schedule is announced.  Highlights include the return of the Kalamazoo County Amateur on June 23rd & 24th and a new Member / Member Team Stableford event on June 9th.  Click here for a complete listing.

Looking for Junior Golf Association events?  Click here for information.

 


 

 

NEW GOLF CAR FLEET AT MILHAM AND EASTERN
Milham Park and Eastern Hills are getting new golf cars for 2007.  The Precedent from Club Car is the Ultimate Golf Car.  Featuring more comfortable seats, better storage area, more power, better turning radius, better braking and a built-in club cover, we think you'll have a much more enjoyable round of golf in our new carts.

 


 

 

CHANGES TO MILHAM PARK
The Milham Park grounds crew completed a number of projects last fall  -- most notably hole #4.  The sub-surface of the fourth green has been extremely wet the past couple of years.  It is an area with a lot of underground springs and all the water from the surrounding area flows through that hole.

Ron Williams, our course Superintendent, attacked the problem by installing a large drainage system that captures the ground water before it hits the green and routes it around the green and to the river.  That of you who played fall golf can substantiate that is was quite a large undertaking.

Since the area was completely torn up, it was decided to put some bunkers in around the back and to the right side of green to enhance the hole.  (see pictures)

Other projects include new blue tees on holes #2 & #3.  Also, the 11th tee was lengthened, the cart path moved, and many trees trimmed.  (see pictures)

We hope you enjoy the changes.
 
Hole #4
Tee #11
Tee #11

 


 

 

STATUS ON EASTERN HILLS
No definitive direction has been taken on the sale of Eastern Hills.  A report will be given by the City Manager to the Commission this Monday, March 5th.    Regardless of any action taken by the Commission this Monday, the KMGA will operate Eastern Hills for the entire 2007 season. 

With the assistance of Lee Kirk, Kalamazoo City attorney, and Frances Jewell, its Director of Parks and Recreation, we have continued to pursue a liquor license for both Eastern and Milham Park.  No decision has been made on our request so it does not appear likely we will have the license this year.  That will not stop the process and look to the 2008 season for us to be able provide our customers with some alternative beverages.

 


Milham Park Pro Shop
4200 Lovers Lane
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 344-7639
Quality Merchandise, Professional Service, Discount Prices!
Open Daily 9am - 6pm