Hall Financial Michigan Open Championship
June 9 - June 11
– Shanty Creek Resort is excited to share the news from the Michigan Section PGA, the resort’s Cedar River Golf Course will be home of the 2025 Hall Financial Michigan Open Championship. The 108th edition of the state championship for Michigan’s top golfers will be played June 9-12, 2025.
“We feel we have tremendous championship golf here at Shanty Creek, and lately it wasn’t being talked about as much,” said Steve Scheuermann, PGA Director of Golf Operations at Shanty Creek Resort. “We wanted better exposure and having the best golfers in Michigan here gives people a reason to talk about us.”
The Cedar River Golf Course, one of five courses at Shanty Creek, is an award-winning design by the late elite PGA Tour golfer and course designer Tom Weiskopf. It opened in 1999 and currently lists a maximum yardage of 7,001 with multiple tee positions. It was the World Golf Hall of Fame member’s first course in Michigan and features isolated holes, generous tree-lined fairways, classic natural green settings, significant elevation changes and includes one of his trademark dramatic drivable par 4 holes (301-yard No. 13).
It has been listed on several best-of lists including being named one of America’s Top 100 Resort Courses by Golf Week and has been listed along with its sister course at Shanty Creek, The Legend, among Michigan’s Top 20 public courses by Golf Magazine.
“We are so excited to be able to conduct the Michigan Open on one of Northern Michigan’s premier courses,” Kevin Helm, executive director of the Michigan Section PGA said. “We were fortunate to have our Michigan PGA Championship at Shanty Creek Resort from 2000 through 2005 and Cedar River produced some memorable final round finishes. The players can expect an enjoyable yet challenging venue.”
As the only resort boasting 90 holes of golf in one location, Shanty Creek Resort offers a diverse range of courses: Cedar River, The Legend, Summit, Schuss, and Hawk’s Eye. Each course meticulously designed to challenge and inspire players of all skill levels, offering breathtaking views and immaculately maintained greens.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to demonstrate the quality and conditioning of our world-championship golf products,” commented Lindsey Southwell, Shanty Creek Marketing Director. “Hosting Michigan’s top players and professionals on Cedar River is an incredible honor. Our course superintendent team is thrilled to showcase their hard work and dedication to creating an exceptional golfing experience. As golfers themselves, they understand what makes a course truly stand out and are excited to showcase their talents as well.”
For additional information on the Cedar River Golf Course and Shanty Creek Resort, and to make a tee time or reservation, visit ShantyCreek.com.
ABOUT SHANTY CREEK: Shanty Creek is a four-season destination resort spanning nearly 5,500 acres and four distinct villages: Summit, Schuss, Cedar River, and the new Hawk’s Eye, each with lodging, dining, and golf. Located in Northern Michigan’s Bellaire, just 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek offers a variety of activities and outdoor recreation perfect for your next Michigan getaway. Website: shantycreek.com
ABOUT THE MICHIGAN OPEN: First played in 1916, the Michigan Open annually attracts the top professional and amateur golfers in the state and its list of winners includes golf legends Walter Hagen, Al Watrous, Chuck Kocsis, Horton Smith and Dave Hill, and more recent Michigan Golf Hall of Fame inductees Randy Erskine, Buddy Whitten, Lynn Janson, Jeff Roth, Tom Gillis and Scott Hebert. Current PGA Tour member Ryan Brehm is a three-time winner of the historic James D. Standish Jr. trophy. Media Contact for Michigan PGA: Greg Johnson, PGA media coordinator, (616) 560-8995, gregeeee24@gmail.com; Justin Phillips, PGA tournament director, (517) 641-7421, jphillips@michiganpga.com. Website: michiganpga.com
ABOUT HALL FINANCIAL: Hall Financial is proud to partner with the Michigan PGA and the Hall Financial Michigan Open. Supporting the Michigan PGA and its members is a passion for Hall Financial CEO, David Hall. Growing the game of golf in the state of Michigan while providing a key financial resource is a privilege for Hall Financial. David Hall started Hall Financial in 2016 with the core mission to be the most client-focused mortgage company in the industry. Since its inception, the company has built a reputation for making the mortgage process simple and fast while delivering clients with Five-Star service. With nearly 7,000 Five-Star reviews, the team at Hall Financial is committed to providing customized mortgage solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Media contact for Hall Financial: Mark Gildersleeve, Sr. Vice President- Growth & Strategy, 248-590-0131, mgildersleeve@hallfg.com. Website: callhallfirst.com