The Meadows at Grand Valley State University

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The Meadows at Grand Valley State University
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Club information
Location Allendale, Michigan, U.S.
Established1994
TypePublic / University
Owned by Grand Valley State University
Operated byGrand Valley State University
Total holes18
Events hosted6 NCAA National Championships
Website gvsu.edu/meadows
Designed by Dr. Michael John Hurdzan
Par 72
Length7,060 yds
Course rating 74.2/137

The Meadows at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, is the home of the Grand Valley State Lakers men's and women's golf teams. The links-style championship course was designed by Michael John Hurdzan in 1994. [1] The course has hosted six NCAA National Championships since its opening and will host the women's National Championship in the spring of 2011. [2] The Meadows has been explained as "One of the first West Michigan golf courses classified as upscale," by Michigan Golf. [3] The course is located on the northwest quadrant of GVSU's main Allendale campus.

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Rankings

The course is ranked the 22nd best college golf course in the nation by Links Magazine. [1]

Tournaments

The Meadows has played host to both NCAA and Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) tournaments. [2]

YearNCAAMHSAA
1996DII Women's National Championshipnone
1998DII Women's National Championshipnone
2001DII Men's National Championshipnone
2002DII Women's National Championshipnone
2003noneBoy's State Championships
2004noneBoy's and Girl's State Championships
2005noneBoys State Championships
2006DII Women's National ChampionshipBoy's and Girl's State Championships
2007DII Men's National ChampionshipGirl's State Championships
2008noneBoy's State Championships
2009noneBoy's and Girl's State Championships
2010noneBoy's and Girl's State Championships
2011DI Women's National Championshipnone

References

  1. 1 2 "The Meadows at Grand Valley State University". Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
  2. ↑ "The Meadows at GVSU". Michigan Golf. Retrieved 6 December 2010.

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