About the Michigan Publinx Golf Association

 

***CELEBRATING 75 YEARS 1951 - 2026***

The Michigan Publinx Golf Association (MPGA) is one of the oldest and most respected golf organizations in the state. Founded in 1951, the Publinx, along with the Golf Association of Michigan and the Professional Golfers Association of America, are the original organizations established to serve golfers in the State of Michigan.

The Michigan Publinx membership includes hundreds of players varying in levels of ability. Our members have won local and national tournaments, some have gone on to turn professional and we also have members who are competing in their first tournament.

The Michigan Publinx has competitions for all age groups. There are 3 divisions:

 

Championship (16+), Senior (50+) Super Senior (65+)

 

Throughout the season we host multiple competitions in a variety of formats. Each year we host:

 

- One Day Championship (18 holes)

- MPGA Medal Play Championship (formally the Lee Gohs) which is a 54 hole tournament held over two days in May

- Michigan Publinx State Match Play, which is one of the oldest statewide tournaments held in Michigan. Open to Championship, Senior (50+), and Super Senior divisions (65+). Everyone is guaranteed a qualifying round and at least one match.

 

Winners of our tournaments receive various exemptions into major state wide events including:

- Michigan Open

- Michigan Amateur

- Michigan Tournament of Champions (10 year Senior exemption new for 2026)

 

The Michigan Publinx also hosts a unique Team Play competition.

Our teams are groups of 10 players of any age combination that travel to different courses each season to compete head to head with another team.

 

Our team play scoring is broken down by groups. Each team will send groups of two players out to compete for 11 points:

 

- Two-man best ball for 3 points

- Individual match play for 3 points (players A & B each play for 3 points)

- Low individual 18 hole score for 1 point each.

 

After the regular season concludes, teams can earn a spot in the playoffs where they compete in a single elimination head to head match until the finals are concluded in September.

 

Regardless of whether your handicap is 0 or 20, if you are looking for competitive golf in the state of Michigan, we hope you come check out our events!