TGA encourages students at all levels to sign up for free qualifying for the national Drive, Chip and Putt competition, which culminates each April with the national finals just before The Masters in Augusta, Ga.
Last year more than 70 TGA golfers participated in local qualifying, with 19 advancing to subregionals. There are four qualifying sites in the metro area and another not far away near Lansing — May 18 at Fox Hills in Plymouth, June 14 at Ironwood Links in Mason (near Lansing), June 21 at Whispering Willows in Livonia, July 19 at Mystic Creek in Milford and July 23 at Oak Pointe in Brighton. There also are some qualifying sites in northern and western Michigan if you’d like to combine this event with a family trip.
Qualifying is free at drivechipandputt.com
There are many other opportunities to compete this summer. TGA has a series of four nine-hole tournaments designed to introduce children to competitive golf in a low-key setting. All are on weekends and parents are encouraged to caddy for their children. You can sign up here for the summer tournaments, and also for our spring and fall leagues.
There are also many events sponsored by U.S. Kids Golf, the Meijer Tour, Golf Association of Michigan, Top Fifty Junior tour and more. If you need help navigating these options, feel free to contact Dave Robinson at 248-252-0208 or Orie Murray at 616-389-7254.
