Andy Hawley

The City Championship will be open to more golfers when the tournament’s 94th edition is played Aug. 3-10 at Cascades Golf Course. In addition to all Jackson County residents being eligible, the Jackson Golf Committee announced that the tournament will for the first time be open to golfers who are not Jackson County residents. Those living outside the county can enter if they meet one of three criteria: They graduated from a Jackson County high school or college; previously played in a Jackson Masters or City Championship; or are employed in the county. In addition, there is no longer a handicap limit. The qualifying round will be played Aug. 3 to set the 32-player match play field, with match play beginning Aug. 4 leading to the 36-hole championship match Aug. 10. Entry fee is $75, or $30 for high school students. Those who do not qualify for match play will receive an additional 18-hole round to be played any time before the end of the year. Entry forms are available at the Country Club of Jackson, Cascades, Sharp Park, and Arbor Hills pro shops, and registration can be made on-line at jacksongolf.net. Entry deadline is July 31 at 5 p.m.…

Player Division Score Brandon Kulka Boys 10 & Under 9 Holes 49 Blayden Steller Boys 10 & Under 9 Holes 50 Parker Gough Boys 10 & Under 9 Holes 56 Jayce Swihart Boys 10 & Under 9 Holes 58 Jack Sturgill Boys 10 & Under 9 Holes 59 Sam Baxter Boys 10 & Under 9 Holes 80 Bentley Coon Boys 11,12,& 13 9 Holes 39 Charlie Saunders Boys 11,12,& 13 9 Holes 44 Levi Browning Boys 11,12,& 13 9 Holes 44 Anthony Kulka Boys 11,12,& 13 9 Holes 52 Peyton Thorne Boys 11,12,& 13 9 Holes 58 Eli Bowman Boys 11,12,& 13 9 Holes 59 Mason Herney Boys 11,12,& 13 9 Holes 63 Colin Norton Boys 13 & 14 76 Duncan Moffitt Boys 13 & 14 86 Ryder Pickering Boys 13 & 14 98 Jack Swihart Boys 13 & 14 100 Calvin McMurtrie Boys 13 & 14 109 Jacob Beer Boys 13 & 14 110 Ben Baker Boys 13 & 14 145 Brady Applegate Boys 13 & 14 WD Will Fex ll Boys 14 & Up - 9 Holes 52 Anthony Donnelly Boys 14 & Up - 9 Holes 69 Justin Bunch Boys 15 & 16 71 Evan Brzyski Boys…

By Gary Kalahar, JTV Sports   A more stable life has helped Tom Butterfield re-establish a firm grip on his golf game. “Life is more settled now and that’s led to better golf, that’s a perfect way to say it,” Butterfield said Sunday after re-claiming a spot as one of Jackson’s top golfers with a victory in the Lyle Ambs Memorial at Sharp Park Golf Course. Butterfield capped off four victories over two warm, taxing days with a 2-and-1 triumph over two-time champion Mike Brockie. It was the sixth major local championship for Butterfield, but the first since 2014. That year, he won two titles and lost a playoff for a third while capturing Player of the Year honors. But he has played in just a few tournaments since then. “Just circumstances, I didn’t get a chance to play much,” Butterfield said. In addition to putting that behind him, Butterfield has settled into a new career that not only has him more comfortable but has benefitted his game. After being in business for 15 years, he decided to put his master’s degree in education to proper use. He moved into a job last fall teaching science at Northwest Alternative School.…

Photo/Coverage by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports Detroit - Napoleon native Brian Stuard shot a 6 under par 66 on the PGA Tour Thursday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club.  Stuard birdied five holes on the front nine for a 31.  He ended the round tied for second place.  Stay tuned for more updates.  

The Jackson Masters will be open to more golfers when the tournament’s 71st edition is played June 1-2 at the Country Club of Jackson. In an effort to encourage greater participation, the Jackson Golf Committee announced that the tournament will for the first time be open to golfers who are not Jackson County residents. Those living outside the county can enter if they meet one of three criteria: They graduated from a Jackson County high school or college; previously played in a Jackson Masters or City Championship; or are employed in the county. In addition, there is no longer a handicap limit. The 36-hole stroke play event will have a cut to the low 25 and ties after the first round. Entry fee is $75, or $30 for high school students. Entry forms are available at the Country Club of Jackson, Cascades, Sharp Park, and Arbor Hills pro shops, and registration can be made on-line at jacksongolf.net. Entry deadline is May 29 at 5 p.m.