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2 0 0 7 - 0 8 M i c h i g a n S t a t e W o m e n ’ s G o l f Forest Akers Golf Courses Facilities Forest Akers Golf Courses 8 NCAA C hampionships App earances • 9 NCAA Regional App earances Hole No. 18 on Forest Akers West. The History Of Forest Akers ... • The land for the par-72 (36-36) course was donated by Michigan State alumnus Forest Akers of Detroit, with the provision that the course also serves as an arboretum. Most of Michigan’s native trees and a wide variety of shrubs are grown throughout the course and are arranged to create a unique setting for the game of golf. Forest Akers may be the only course in the country recognized as an arboretum. Grand Rapids architect W. Bruce Matthews designed the original layout for Forest Akers West Course. The course underwent a $1-million renovation in 1992 by former Spartan golfer Arthur Hills of Arthur Hills and Associates. • Owned and operated solely by Michigan State University, Forest Akers West and its sister course, Forest Akers East, offer the finest facilities for the collegiate golfer. Located on the picturesque campus of Michigan State University, Forest Akers West Golf Course is among the premier golf courses in the region and consistently ranks as one of the best collegiate facilities in the country. With its unique setting as an arboretum and a challenging layout, the West Course earned a four-star rating from Golf Digest in 1999. In addition, The Detroit News placed Forest Akers in the No. 6 spot in the rankings of public golf courses in the State of Michigan, and in each of the past two years, the Lansing State Journal selected it as the “Best of the Best.” Hole No. 14 on Forest Akers West. Why MSU’s Forest Akers West Course Is A Championship Course ... • Forest Akers West has hosted the 1998 Big Ten Men’s Golf Championship, the 2002 NCAA Women’s Central Regional, the 1994 NCAA Women’s East Regional and the 1997 and 2007 Women’s Big Ten Championship. The Spartan men’s golf team is also preparing to host the 2008 Men’s Big Ten Championships at Forest Akers West. As home to the annual Bruce Fossum/Spartan Invitational in the spring and the Mary Fossum Invitational in the fall, Forest Akers West provides a first-class environment for college golf. The Forest Akers West Golf Course offers the finest facilities for the collegiate golfer. 46 M i c h i g a n S t a t e S p a r t a n s • w w w . m s u s p a r t a n s . c o m
2 0 0 7 - 0 8 M i c h i g a n S t a t e W o m e n ’ s G o l f Forest Akers Golf Courses Forest Akers Golf Courses What People Are Saying About The Forest Akers Golf Courses MSU Head Coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll: “We have one of the best collegiate golf facilities in the country. Both courses are unique and will challenge players of all levels. To be successful at Forest Akers, players need to be able to have many different types of shots in their bag. The courses are always beautiful and in excellent shape.” Forest Akers Course Manager Ken Horvath: “Forest Akers is not only an asset to Michigan State University, but to the Lansing area as well. With the recent additions, the West Course will offer facilities to the golfers that it did not offer before. The West Course also challenges every type of player. Players need a premium of shot selections with the challenging layout. People are struck by the beauty of its uniqueness with the wide assortment of trees.” • The Spartan men’s and women’s teams have their own respective lockerrooms, a trophy showcase, a club fitting room, equipment room, club storage area and offices for the head coaches. The university purchased the old West Course pro shop and renovated the facility. The Spartans’ clubhouse is one of the finest in the nation, granting the student-athletes a place to play golf as well as relax and work on academics. • Housed alongside the clubhouse, MSU has an indoor practice facility, complete with a putting area and a practice bunker for sand shots. The facility will allow Spartan golfers to practice their skills year-round and in any type of weather. • Underwent $1 million renovation in 1992 by former Spartan golfer Arthur Hills, including all new bunkers, 18 new tees (from Blue Grass to Bent Grass), new fairway grass (Blue Grass to Rye Grass), seven new greens and an additional 300 yards. Hole No. 1 on Forest Akers West. Hole No. 9 on Forest Akers West. 8 Big Ten C hampionships • 34 All-Big Ten S elections The West Golf Shop and Snack Bar is located in the lower level of the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development. Hole No. 8 on Forest Akers West. M i c h i g a n S t a t e S p a r t a n s • w w w . m s u s p a r t a n s . c o m 47
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