MEET STEVE TYLER

Steve Tyler began his reign as Director of Golf for the KMGA on January 1, 2008.  After 10 years at The Moors and 4 years at The Prairies, Steve returns to the course that got him started in golf. 

This morning when I awoke, the radio declared that Punxsutawney Phil had seen his shadow, promising 6 more weeks of winter.  We probably have all lived in this area long enough to know that Phil is rarely wrong, however, I’m very excited to get 2008 started with a warm spring and hot summer.

The Kalamazoo Municipal Golf Association exists to provide the highest quality public golf.  Needless to say, I’m very thrilled and excited to be part of this wonderful organization.  As a youth in this area, I grew up playing at Milham, worked here, and Jim Roschek was also my high school golf coach.  It was truly an honor to be picked as his replacement and I can only hope to provide wonderful customer service to all our members and their guests.  If you’re in the area please stop by and say hello. It will take me awhile to remember everyone.  My staff and I will be attending the Kalamazoo Community Golf Show on Saturday, February 16^th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. There will be many wonderful items to purchase at discounted prices for all your golfing endeavors.

The KMGA and my staff have many challenges in front of us. Change will be encouraged to help us through this difficult economy.  It’s my focus to keep the KMGA mission statement as the engine for our residents of the city and the surrounding community.  We will continue the spirit of teamwork and elevate our standards to keep our facilities the envy of the state.  If you ever have any suggestions, please do not hesitate to pass them along, my door is rarely closed.  As the season progresses I will continue to keep everyone abreast of our undertakings.  Until then stay warm and hope that Phil just might be mistaken. 

Swing Easy, Steve

Ping was probably #1 overall.  The new i10 and G10 irons are awesome, extremely solid.  The new G10 woods and hybrids are going to be hard to beat.  Ping putters will also make a return back to Milham this year. 

Callaway has a NEW system called  imix.  This system is sold by components.  You buy a driver head and your choice of shafts.  The available heads are FTi and FT5.  We will have the imix system in our shop in mid-March.   Odyssey putters look and feel great.  The new Sabertooth and XG Tour putters are going to be HOT!!!   

Mizuno has new irons the MP57 and MX 950 both irons are very good.  We will still stock the MP 67, MP 60, MX 25 and MX19.  The new driver is called the MP 600, this driver has Fast Track Technology.  The weights slide on a track on the sole of the driver to change heel and toe weighting.

The KMGA 2008 Tournament schedule is online here.
 

GOLF SHOWS

20th Anniversary West Michigan Golf Show at DeVos Hall:
Friday - Sunday, February 22-24

Free swing lessons from Michigan Section PGA Pros!
Seminars, Closest to pin contest and more!
Click here for more details!

SKIING AT MILHAM

If you like to cross-country ski, Milham Park has a 2-mile long groomed trail available for use at no-charge.  Please park in the lower parking lot as the gates will close by 5:00 every day.

 

 

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LESSONS AT THE DOME

Keep your golf swing in shape this winter with private lessons from PGA Professionals.  Steve, Jeff, Paul, Dean and Caitlan are available for private lessons at the Dome (Year Round Golf) in Schoolcraft.  Gift Certificates for lessons are available and can be used for lessons with one of our pros at the Dome or anytime next summer!  (Regular Dome usage rates apply in addition to lesson rates.) 

Lesson Rates:

Private Lessons:
1/2 hour	$35.00
1 hour	$60.00
Series of 3 Lessons:
1/2 hour	$100.00
1 hour	$175.00
Semi-Private Lessons:
Bring a friend! Add $10.00 per lesson for each additional person.

Professionals:

	Steve Tyler PGA Professional
	Jeff Rohrstaff PGA Professional
	Paul Simonds PGA Professional
	Caitlan Roschek PGA Apprentice
	Dean Marks PGA Certified Professional

 

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