The Boosters are not the only Clarkston area entity to get a slice of the Buick Open pie.
On July 30, Oakhurst Country Club and Golf Club will host a members-only Pro-Am, featuring players who do not make the cut for the weekend action at Warwick Hills.
‘In the past, the Buick Open has always conflicted with our club championship,? said George Bowman, head golf professional at Oakhurst. ‘It is a perfect marriage, a perfect fit, this year.?
The Pro-Am at Oakhurst will have a shotgun start at 8 a.m., two golfers from the country club will pair with two PGA tour pros, one on the front nine and one on the back, during play. Bowman believes there eight or nine teams were signed up at press time and expects to field at least ten.
‘There is a pretty hefty entry fee, but it’s worth it,? said Bowman.
Oakhurst is not changing their normal course preparation for the Pro-Am.
‘It’s just a normal day of golf for us. (The Buick Open staff) are bringing in the banners and running the registration,? said Bowman.