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Lim Wins Treetops Resort Open

Stanford graduate posts one over 73

July 26, 2010

Daniel Lim

Treetops Village, Michigan – Daniel Lim of Cupertino, CA earned his first victory on the Michigan Player’s Tour by posting a one over par 73 in perfect conditions at the Treetops Resort (Fazio Premier) on July 26th. Rob Lussenhop, Director of Golf at Wild Bluff G.C. in Brimley, and Jon Micoff of Indian River finished one shot back.

Lim got off to a quick start, carding three birdies on his first six holes. Bogeys at 8 and 9 left him one shot behind Micoff, who birdied 8 and 9 to post a two under 34.

The back nine proved dramatic, as Lim, Micoff and Lussenhop all held or shared the lead at one point or another. On the 12th tee, Lim held a one shot lead after Micoff double bogeyed the par three 11th. By the time the players reached 17, Lim and Lussenhop were tied at even par, with Micoff two back. Bogeys by Lussenhop on 17 and 18 sealed the deal for Lim, who prevailed despite a three putt bogey on the final hole.

Lim, a member of the Stanford University golf team from 2005 to 2008, graduated in 2009 with a degree in communications. He is spending part of his summer in Northern Michigan preparing to compete on the NGA Hooters Tour.

The event was played on the beautiful 6832 yard Treetops Resort (Fazio Premier), one of four spectacular courses at Treetops. Treetops also boasts the nine hole Threetops Par 3 course, site of the annual Par 3 Shootout.

For complete scores, please go to the Results page.

Images From Treetops Resort

7th Hole, 373 yards, Par 4	11th Hole, 195 yards, Par 3	Lim putting out at 18

May 1, 2010

Courses used on The Michigan Players Tour

Discounts to first time players

Beginning this year, the Michigan Player's Tour will offer a 50% entry fee discount to all players entering Tour events for the first time. This discount will apply to the first event a player enters. First time players may also play in their first Tour event without purchasing a Tour membership.

Discounts to players who invite new players

All players who invite new players to play in Tour events (and they play) will receive a 25% entry fee discount into the event. If several players are invited and play, the 25% discount will be applied to several events. Each new player will be eligible for the 50% entry fee discount (see above).

Discounts to players purchasing a membership

All players purchasing a Tour membership will receive a 25% entry fee discount into their first event, For information about membership fees, please go to the Membership page.

Discounts to players entering multiple events

All players who enter three events at a time willl receive a 25% entry fee discount into the first event of the three. This offer can be repeated throughout the season.

Combining discounts

Should a player enter three events and purchase a membership at the same time, he or she will receive a 50% discount into the first event.

If there are any questions about these discounts, please call the Tour office at 888-678-8878.

April 11, 2010

Skins Game Option

Beginning this year, players may opt to play for skins only at Tour events and not compete for overall low score. The cost to enter the skins game alone will be the greens fee of the round (at the Tour discount rate) plus $30.00, of which $20.00 will go into the skins pot.

By creating this option, the Tour hopes more players will come out and compete. As Tour Director Ken Carter notes, "Down in Austin, Texas, they have a skins game every Tuesday at Jimmy Clay G.C., and that game consistently gets 40 to 50 players, including a couple of PGA Tour players if they're in town. There is no reason we can't duplicate that scenario here in Michigan, but on courses that are 20 times more spectacular and demanding."

USGA ruling on grooves

The Michigan Player's Tour has decided not to enforce the new rule issued by the USGA concerning grooves until the 2024 season, when the rule is fully implemented at all levels of the game.

There are two reasons for this decision.

1. The courses used by the Tour are generally so difficult, the additional spin of square grooved irons will have little effect on overall scoring. "Non-conforming wedges may save a shot here or there, but on this tour it takes a monumental effort for most players to break 75. If we had 10 to 20 players posting rounds in the 60's every week, then it would make a difference," noted Carter.

2. With Michigan experiencing the worst of the U.S. recession, players should not be saddled with the additional burden of being forced to purchase a new set of irons to compete. "It's tough enough to get players to play," Carter said, "but for the Tour to say, 'Sorry, you have to buy a new set of irons before you can play,' I think that would pretty much force the Tour out of business altogether."

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Did You Know?

April 11, 2010

Here are a few facts which might surprise you about the Michigan Player's Tour:

Did you know.....

-- The Michigan Players Tour is an "open" tour -- anyone with game can play. Unlike other tours in Michigan, it is not restricted to PGA Section professionals and assistants.

-- 2010 will be the 5th year the Tour has been in operation?

-- The Tour has paid out a total of $39,895.00 in prize money during these 4 years?

-- A total of 106 different players have competed in Tour events?

-- A typical Tour event will generate a $1,000.00 first place check if only 30 players participate?

-- No other tour in the U.S. plays as many top ranked public and resort courses as the Michigan Player's Tour?

-- No other tour in the U.S. plays in more comfortable weather conditions? The average high temperature in central Michigan during July is 82.1 degrees....compared to 105.9 degrees in Phoenix, AZ, 92.2 degrees in Orlando, FL, 86.8 degrees in Myrtle Beach, SC, and 84.5 degrees in Bismarck, ND.