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The Kalamazoo Municipal Golf Association proudly manages three Kalamazoo, Michigan municipal golf courses serving thousands of golfers each year. The KMGA is overseen by a 13-member elected Board of Governors (see below), who serve for 3-year terms. Steve Tyler is the Director of Golf, and Don Brinks is Business Manager. Under our Master Plan, the KMGA has spent over $1.5 million in recent years on improvements at Milham Park and Eastern Hills for increased enjoyment of all our players.

Benefits of a KMGA Membership. Each season, over 1,000 individuals choose to buy a season pass to our golf courses and are members of the KMGA. Membership benefits include:
  • Unlimited golf at three fine golf courses
  • USGA handicap card (a $15.00 value)
  • Professional golf staff with four PGA members and apprentices
  • Limited leagues and outings at the Milham Park Golf Club
  • Award-winning golf shops with professional services, great selections and discount pricing
  • A great selection of tournaments and member-only events to compete in
  • Voting rights to elect Board Of Governors

2008 KMGA Board Of Governors:

Orlin Loen, President
Tom Vanderberg, Vice President
Rick Margelis, Secretary
Dave Ballingall, Greens Chairperson
Vic Callahan
Chuck Clinard
Lee Stuart, Appointed
Noel Ocen, Appointed
Teresa Snook
Bob Cavanaugh
Quincy Franklin
Frances Jewell, Parks and Recreation Director
Tom Skrobola, Management Services Director
 
Ken Collard, City Manager
Barb Miller, City Commission Liaison
Don Brinks, Business Manager
Steve Tyler, Director of Golf
 
Brief History. The KMGA was created in in 1924 to manage operations at the Gateway Golf Course, which operated until the property was sold in 1944 to Western Michigan University for campus expansion.
1933—the first nine holes at Milham Park Golf Course were created, and in 1936, the second nine holes were put into play.
1937—a new nine-hole "pitch and putt" golf course was built by the city of Kalamazoo—Red Arrow Park Golf Course. In 1984, Red Arrow was turned over to the KMGA for operation and maintenance.
1959—Eastern Hills Golf Course was dedicated as an eighteen-hole layout, and nine additional holes were added later. In 1986, the KMGA took over its operation and maintenance.
 

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