Each year, 760 WJR’s Paul W. Smith embarks on a trip across our Great Lakes State for a travel adventure that can only be defined as Pure Michigan.
Leave the day-to-day behind for spaces that inspire, exhilarate, challenge, and refresh. Join in as we discover historic locales, scenic wonders, adventure-filled cityscapes, and delectable tastes, all while meeting friends – both old and new – that remind us why we come back each year for more.
It’s all part of the Paul W. Smith Pure Michigan Tour, exclusively from 760 WJR.
2025 PURE MICHIGAN TOUR DESTINATIONS:
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025
THE DETROIT GOLF CLUB, DETROIT
PRESENTED BY ROCKET MORTGAGE
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PURE MICHIGAN TOUR PODCASTS:
May 9, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith‘s Pure Michigan Tour makes its final stop at the Detroit Golf Club with an engaging interview featuring Chief Operating Officer of Rock Entertainment Group Mark Hollis. Hollis highlights the excitement surrounding the upcoming Rocket Classic and the positive impact of sports events on Detroit‘s community.
May 9, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith‘s Pure Michigan Tour wraps up with an inspiring conversation featuring Chief Development Officer of Midnight Golf Jason Malone. Malone shares how the program, a beneficiary of the Rocket Classic since 2019, transforms Detroit youth through golf and life skills. The tour’s finale celebrates community impact and the upcoming Mother’s Day.
May 9, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith‘s Pure Michigan Tour concludes with an exciting talk featuring Executive Director of the Rocket Community Fund Laura Grannemann. Grannemann highlights the Rocket Classic‘s impact on Detroit, including bridging the digital divide and surpassing $10 million in charitable giving.
May 9, 2025 ~ On the last leg of the Pure Michigan Tour, Paul W. Smith hosts Chief Revenue Officer of the Rocket Classic and President of Intersport Detroit Brad Lott, who shares exciting updates about the upcoming tournament. A new Heritage Club offers an upgraded hospitality experience, and a Pro Am joins the popular event. Lott highlights the tournament’s commitment to the Detroit community, including free admission for Detroit Community Day and affordable ticket options for all fans.
May 9, 2025 ~ Alexa and Johnnie Turnage, co-founders of Black Tech Saturdays, discuss their organization’s mission to empower underrepresented communities in tech on the final stop of Paul W. Smith’s Pure Michigan Tour. They’re excited about their partnership with Rocket, which allows them to expand their reach. The Rocket Classic supports Black Tech Saturdays’ growth with a $350,000 check, enabling new programs and golf clinics to bridge the digital divide.
May 9, 2025 ~ President of Rocket Companies and the Rocket Giving Fund Bill Emerson joins Paul W. Smith on the final stop of the Pure Michigan Tour to discuss the upcoming Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. The tournament, taking place June 25th through the 29th, has generated millions for local Detroit nonprofits. The Rocket Classic has also paved the way for major sporting events in Detroit, like the NFL Draft and the upcoming NCAA Final Four.
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