The golf course is simply beautiful, with manicured fairways lined with golden native high grasses and fescue mounding. Wind can certainly be a factor here, as the layout is primarily open with few trees shielding the playing surfaces. The terrain is mildly rolling, with partial cart paths providing easy access for golfers using carts. There is a nice mix of open green complexes that encourage bump and run chips, with those that are heavily protected by bunkers, mounding and swales. Hawkshead is part of the Michigan Arthur Hills Golf Trail - never met an Arthur Hills course that wasn't appealing. These designs are built to satisfy the experienced golfers, while also providing an enjoyable round for mid and high handicappers.

Three amateurs over the age of 25 will advance to the US Mid-Amateur Championship at Shadow Hawk Golf Club in Richmond, TX today at Norwood Hills Country Club. Fifty-three players are attempting to grab one of the three qualifying spots.

US TEAM captain Fred Couples has put the acid on Tiger Woods to expand his playing schedule if he wants a spot in the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne in November.

July 17, 2011 - WingHaven Country Club - As the field was whittled from 89 to 16 to 8 to the Final Four at the St. Louis District Golf Association Men's Championship, many were expecting to finale to feature two of St. Louis' more accomplished amateurs. Phil Caravia and Ted Moloney have enjoyed considerable success throughout their careers and to put their name among other top amateur players on the St. Louis District Men's Championship Trophy would further cement their place in St. Louis golf history.

July 16, 2011 - Eighty nine players started the week at WingHaven Country Club as part of the 92nd playing of the St. Louis District Men's Championship and only four remain. Tomorrow's final day of competition will feature Ted Moloney vs. Joe Migdal in the first semi-final match teeing off at 7am. The other semi-final will showcase Phil Caravia vs. WingHaven Country Club Member, Alex Cusumano teeing off at 7:10am.