Mike Tirico discusses hosting Senior Women’s Open at Barton Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Mike Tirico serves as Honorary Chair for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, which begins Thursday. The event features 120 players, including legends like Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb. Tirico, a member of Barton Hills for over 20 years, expressed pride in the club’s history of hosting USGA events. He highlighted the challenges of the course, particularly the 15th hole, which he described as beautiful yet tricky. The tournament, which will showcase both current and former champions, marks a noteworthy occasion for the local golfing community.
- •Mike Tirico is Honorary Chair of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open.
- •Barton Hills Country Club hosts 120 players, including Hall of Famers.
- •The tournament begins on Thursday morning with Suzy Green-Roebuck's first tee shot.
- •Tirico values the challenging nature of his home course for this event.
- •The club has previously hosted multiple USGA events.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Ann Arbor's Mike Tirico proud his club is hosting Senior Women's Open
"Mike Tirico has been a resident of southeast Michigan for more than 25 years, and he's a member at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor.
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