A Hidden Gem in Northwest Michigan
Dr. Chris Kurrami breaks down his crew's annual trip to Bay Harbor, north of Traverse City — Stableford scoring, a legendary player auction, and 16-to-24 guys making it work every year.
- Guest
- Dr. Chris Kurrami
- Destination
- Bay Harbor, Michigan
- Location
- MI
The Setup
Dr. Chris Kurrami joins the pod to break down his annual golf trip to Bay Harbor, Michigan — a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Michigan, north of Traverse City. Chris shares how he first got invited into the group, how the trip is structured, and how the crew has scaled from a handful of buddies into a recurring 16-to-24-guy production.
The Format
The group runs Stableford scoring and a player auction where guys bet on the winner of the tournament. We get into how the auction actually works, why Stableford fits this crew, and the small rules that keep it competitive across a wide handicap spread.
The Hot Takes
- The course rotation in and around Bay Harbor
- Travel and logistics for a Midwest trip this size
- Why the auction is the most-anticipated part of the week
- What you can steal from this format for a smaller group
The Run-It-Back
For Chris’s crew, this one’s an Annual Lock — and he explains exactly what makes a trip earn that status when you’re juggling 20+ schedules.