Doug Lichty graduated from The University of Michigan-Flint in 1981 with a Degree in Business. He turned professional in 1982 and became a member of The Professional Golfers Association of America in 1987. After spending 10 years in California as a Teaching Professional, he became the Head Golf Professional at Leland Country Club in Northern Michigan.

In 2005, Doug purchased the Traverse City Golf Center. The Northern Michigan Chapter of the PGA has awarded TCGC the Merchandiser Of The Year for five straight years for being the premier public golf shop in Northern Michigan. TCGC also received the Michigan Section PGA award for Merchandiser Of The Year in 2009 and 2010.

Doug’s playing credentials include playing Division I college golf, competing in 12 Michigan Opens, and, most recently, finishing third in The Michigan Senior Open.

Don White’s 28-year PGA career started in private country clubs, as an Assistant Professional at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and then as Head Professional at Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club in Boca Raton, Florida.

Don moved to Gaylord, Michigan in 1990, and his experience there includes Treetops Resort, Michaywe, Marsh Ridge and Garland -t- where he started the Garland Golf Academy. He has worked with numerous highly acclaimed instructors through the years, including Jim Flick, Bob Toski, Peter Kostis, and Rick Smith.

As a member of the Traverse City Golf Center Academy, Don will be involved in schools for couples and women, as well as private individual instruction and group clinics for men, women and juniors.