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- ↑ Paul, Tony (August 23, 2018). "Why didn't lowest scorer win the Michigan PGA Championship?". The Detroit News.
- ↑ Phillips, Justin (August 22, 2018). "Lee Houtteman of Cedar Survives Playoff to Win Michigan PGA Professional Championship". Michigan PGA.