Story by the Michigan PGA
| EAST LANSING, MI–One new member has been inducted into the Michigan PGA Hall of Fame. Lee Houtteman was announced as the sole member of the 2024 Induction Class. He was recognized at the Michigan PGA President’s Dinner, Sunday, October 20th at The Country Club of Lansing as well as the Section’s Fall Meeting Monday, October 21st at Eagle Eye Golf Club. Houtteman has been a PGA Member since 1991 and is the Director of Golf at Leland Country Club. Lee’s playing accomplishments include winning the:Michigan PGA Match PlayTournament of ChampionsMichigan PGA ChampionshipTwo (2) Michigan Senior PGA ChampionshipsHoutteman was also an 18-time qualifier for PGA Professional Championship and 12-time qualifier for the Senior PGA Professional National Championship. He also competed in the U.S. Senior Open, three Senior PGA Championships, and since turning 63 in 2024, has shot his age or better five times. For the last 10 years, Houtteman has been serving as the Head Golf Coach at Glen Lake High School and as the coach for three PGA Jr. League teams. The Michigan PGA Hall of Fame was founded in 2011 and exists to recognize and acknowledge those PGA Professionals who have excelled in their profession, achieved remarkable accomplishments, and made significant contributions to the game, the industry and the Michigan PGA. |
| The 2024 Special Award Winners, who were announced this past spring, were also recognized at the President’s Dinner on Sunday night. Click here to read the 2024 Michigan PGA Special Awards Press Release |
| Click here to download the 2024 Michigan Section PGA Special Awards group photo. Individual award winners: Doug Brody, Golf Professional of the Year Chris Whitten, Golf Executive of the Year Kyle Martin, Teacher & Coach of the Year Cody Haughton, Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Kevin McKinley, Bill Strausbaugh Award Dan Urban, Merchandiser of the Year-Private Jeff Stalcup, Merchandiser of the Year-Public Tyler Jablonski, Merchandiser of the Year-Resort Dean Kolstad, Patriot Award Kelly Kuhlman, Player Development Benny Cook, Player of the Year Joe Hatch, Professional Development Kevin McKinley, Youth Player Development Renee Fluker, Distinguished Service Award Lee Houtteman, 2024 Michigan PGA Hall of Fame Inductee Individual award winners with their awards: Doug Brody, Golf Professional of the Year Chris Whitten, Golf Executive of the Year Kyle Martin, Teacher & Coach of the Year Kevin McKinley, Bill Strausbaugh Award Jeff Stalcup, Merchandiser of the Year-Public Tyler Jablonski, Merchandiser of the Year-Resort Dean Kolstad, Patriot Award Kelly Kuhlman, Player Development Joe Hatch, Professional Development Kevin McKinley, Youth Player Development Renee Fluker, Distinguished Service Award Lee Houtteman, 2024 Michigan PGA Hall of Fame Inductee |