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2012-2013 Fact Book - Ferris State University

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GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

Katke Golf Course (est. 1974) – This course offers 21-holes of championship golf. The original 18-holes<br />

is a par 72 measuring 6,916 yards from the Black tees, 6,377 from the Crimson tees, 5,830 from the<br />

Silver tees and 4,845 from the Gold tees. Katke also features a "Family Tee" for juniors and new golfers.<br />

The D.O.G. Tee or Developing Original Golfers Tee allows new golfers the ability to play with more<br />

experienced players.<br />

Katke's award winning practice facility features three practice holes (#19, #20 and #21), 100,000 square<br />

feet of natural grass teeing space, six target greens, a short game area for pitching, chipping and bunker<br />

play and multiple putting greens.<br />

The Katke Clubhouse sits atop the highest point in Mecosta County with excellent views to the west and<br />

of the FSU Campus. The clubhouse provides full-service amenities including a fully stocked Golf Pro<br />

Shop, men's and women's locker rooms, Founders Grill which features a wide variety of food and<br />

beverage options, and a Multi-Purpose Class Room with seating for up to 75 guests, perfect for business<br />

meetings or small parties.<br />

A PGA Professional Staff is available daily providing all of the needed services for golf outing events,<br />

tournament needs, golf instruction and clinics, and custom club fitting.<br />

The golf course is conveniently located adjacent to the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center.<br />

McKessy House (1989) - McKessy House, resembling an Old English cottage on Cedar Street, north of<br />

Williams Auditorium, was purchased by <strong>Ferris</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 1989 as a result of a generous gift from<br />

Gerald McKessy, a 1929 graduate of <strong>Ferris</strong>’s college-preparatory program who went on to graduate from<br />

the Detroit College of Law in 1933. Mr. McKessy was a charter member of the Presidents Club, a<br />

member of the Phoenix Society, a founding father of the Alumni Foundation, a 12-year member of the<br />

Board of Directors of the Alumni Association and a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award in<br />

1971 for the generous donation of his time and talents to <strong>Ferris</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Mr. McKessy donated<br />

stock, the proceeds of which were used to buy the house, barn and two acres that is now utilized as<br />

parking and additional Arts and Sciences classroom space. Mr. McKessy’s gift also made it possible to<br />

remodel the house which is currently occupied by the Division of Governmental Relations and General<br />

Counsel. This division is responsible for governmental and community relations, legal affairs, equal<br />

opportunity, and labor relations.<br />

<strong>Ferris</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Fact</strong> <strong>Book</strong> 23

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