Buick Open
Thursday Jul 30 – Sunday Aug 2, 2009 · Warwick Hills G & Country Club · Grand Blanc, MI
Local Info
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| General Information |
Directions: From I-75 Lot L. Lot L is on Holly Rd. at the Grand Blanc High School. Lot P. For Lot P (parking pass required) turn right on Cook Rd., Lot P is on the left side at Cook School. From US-23 Parking
Privately run lots are also located near the course; prices vary. Handicapped parking is available at Cook School (Lot P) and Grand Blank High School (Lot L) only. The tournament will be played at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich.; Par 72 (36-36).
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| Hotels |
Grand Blanc / Flint Hotels |
| Comfort Inn 9040 Holly Rd. & I-75 Grand Blanc, 48439 60 rooms, Jacuzzis, indoor pool, fitness center, free continental breakfast, meeting space. (810) 694-0000 (800) 434-5800 |
| Baymont Inns & Suites 4160 Pier North Blvd. (I-75 at Pierson Rd.) Flint, 48504 Suburban, 88 rooms with free local calls and continental breakfast, in-room coffee makers. Restaurants within easy walking distance. (810) 732-2300 (800) 301-0200 |
| Comfort Inn-Davison 10082 Lapeer Rd. (I-69 at M-15 exit) Davison, 48423 68 rooms, some with Jacuzzis, outdoor swimming pool, free continental breakfast. Voted Best Establishment in 1995. (810) 658-2700 (800) 228-5150 |
| Comfort Inn-Flint 2361 Austin Parkway (I-75 at exit 117B) Flint, 48507 80 rooms, indoor pool, free continental breakfast. Close to restaurants & shopping. (810) 232-4222 (800) 221-2222 |
| Courtyard By Marriott 5202 Gateway Centre Flint, 48507 102 rooms, inside corridors, indoor pool & sauna, full breakfast, cocktail lounge. (810) 232-3500 (800) 321-2211 |
Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills |
| Days Inn-Flint 2207 W. Bristol Rd. (I-75 at exit 116) Flint, 48507 138 guest rooms, Jacuzzi suites available. Restaurant, lounge, outdoor pool, meeting facilities. (810) 239-4681 (800) DAYSINN |
| Holiday Inn Express 1150 Robert T. Longway Blvd. (I-475 exit 8A) Flint, 48503 Newly renovated, 124 rooms, some with double Jacuzzis. Free continental breakfast. Near Flint's Cultural Center. (810) 238-7744 (800) HOLIDAY |
| Holiday Inn Express, Hotel & Suites - Fenton 17800 Silver Parkway Fenton, 48430 New 69-room hotel, Jacuzzi rooms, honeymoon suite, indoor pool & whirlpool, fitness and business centers, free continental breakfast. In-room coffee makers & hair dryers. (810) 714-7171 (800) HOLIDAY |
| Holiday Inn Flint 5353 Gateway Centre (US 23 at exit 90) Flint, 48507 171 rooms, some with Jacuzzis. Hill Street Bar & Grille, lounge, indoor pool, fitness center. Meeting and banquet facilities. (810) 232-5300 (800) HOLIDAY |
| Home Town Inn G-3277 Miller Rd. (I-75 at exit 117-B) Flint, 48507 Conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. 135 rooms, outdoor pool, free continental breakfast. (810) 733-5910 (800) 446-4656 |
| Motel 6 2324 Austin Parkway (I-75 at exit 117B) Flint, 48507 107 guest rooms, outdoor pool. Within walking distance to restaurants. (810) 767-7100 (800) 4MOTEL6 |
| Red Roof Inn G-3219 Miller Rd. (I-75 at exit 117B) Flint, 48507 107 rooms with free local calls, cable TV with remote, free morning paper and coffee. Easy walk to nearby restaurants and shopping. (810) 733-1660 (800) REDROOF |
| Sleep Inn 2325 Austin Parkway Flint, 48507 Sixty room property with indoor corridors, indoor pool, complimentary continental breakfast. Restaurants and shopping within walking distance. (810) 232-7777 (800) 753-3746 |
| Super 8 East G-1341 S. Center Rd. (at I-69) Burton, 48509 68 guest rooms, restaurant, meeting facilities. (810) 743-8850 (800) 800-8000 |
| Super 8 Motel-Flint 3033 Claude Ave. (I-75 at exit 117B) Flint, 48507 62 rooms, free continental breakfast. Restaurants and shopping nearby. (810) 230-7888 (800) 800-8000 |
Econo Lodge |
America's Best Inn & Suites 932 S. Center Rd. (at I-69) Flint, 48503 |
| Wingate Inn 1359 Grand Pointe Court Grand Blanc 48439 New 82-room hotel with four jacuzzi suites, indoor pool/whirlpool, meeting space, business & fitness centers, free continental breakfast, express check-in/out. (810) 694-9900 (800) 228-1000 |
| Avon House Bed & Breakfast 518 Avon St. (2 blocks east of I-475 at exit 7) Flint , 48503 Victorian home built in the 1880's. Rooms filled with antiques and natural woodwork. Near downtown in college & cultural district. (810) 232-6861 (888) 832-0627 |
| Cinnamon Stick Bed & Breakfast 12364 N. Genesee Rd., Clio, 48420 Four-time Hospitality Award Winner. Country home, 5 rooms, 1 Jacuzzi, antiques. Relocating & corporate guests welcome. Near Flint, Frankenmuth, Birch Run. Full breakfast. (810) 686-8391 |
| Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn 516 E. Main Street, Flushing, 48433 1888 Victorian painted lady. Small-town ambiance, luxury linens, lace, fresh flowers, antiques, jacuzzi, evening refreshments, gourmet breakfast. (810) 487-1888 (877) 487-1888 |
| Wolcott House Bed & Breakfast Inn 610 W. Silver Lake Rd. Fenton, MI (810) 714-4317 Stately turn-of-the-century home with three guestrooms, one with jacuzzi. |
| Restaurants |
Restaurants |
| Applewood Cafe 1401 E. Court (in Prahl Center, Mott Community College), Flint 48503 (810) 232-7845 Gourmet lunches prepared and served by MCC Culinary Arts students. By reservation only. Open Mon.-Thurs. $5-$10 |
| Big John Steak & Onion Since 1972, Flint's original steak and onion subs. 5346 N. Saginaw - (810) 787-2112 3268 Corunna Road - (810) 232-9322 3622 Clio Road - (810) 789-8771 3725 Davison Road -- (810) 742-2171 4520 W. Pierson Road -- (810) 720-1114 3485 Fenton Road -- (810) 235-5031 625 S. Dort Highway -- (810) 238-0571 3335 S. Dort Highway -- (810) 744-9110 1022 S. State Road -- (810) 653-1715 3718 E. Court Street -- (810) 742-8000 |
| Bill Thomas' Halo Burger A Flint tradition for over 70 years. Surveyed No. 1 hamburger in the area. 800 S. Saginaw -- (810) 238-4607 3805 E. Court -- (810) 744-1260 3410 Corunna -- (810) 767-0022 4451 W. Pierson -- (810) 733-5290 3388 S. Linden -- (810) 732-6650 4474 Richfield -- (810) 744-3210 1464 N. Leroy -- (810) 750-1952 South Flint Plaza -- (810) 767-3399 |
| Bob Evans Restaurants Full-service family restaurants featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner & a full carry-out menu. Four area locations. 3267 Miller -- (810) 733-5350 1700 S. Center -- (810) 742-5330 4326 Pierson -- (810) 230-9453 1370 E. Hill -- (810) 606-8295 |
| Boosters Bar & Grill 11944 N.Saginaw St., Mount Morris 48458 (810) 686-6064 Full-menu restaurant, families welcome. Karaoke Friday and Saturday, banquet space for up to 100. V, MC, DISC, AMEX |
| Bubba O'Malley's 1076 S. Belsay Rd. at I-69, Burton (810) 715-9900 Fresh fruit Margaritas, Irish draft selection, upscale Irish/English/Mexican/Spanish menu. V,MC |
| Big Easy Grill & Oyster Bar/Voo Doo Lounge (Fresh seafood & broths prepared
with exotic herbs and spices to create a most unique dining experience. Only restauraut in Michigan that offers Oyster
Pot cooking. G-5311 Corunna Rd., Flint 48507 (810) 732-4600 "Bubba's for Big Food, Cheap Booze and Same-Day Service.....the last bastion of political incorrectness in Genesee County." $5-$15 V, MC, D |
| Damon's "The Place For Ribs" 5494 S. Dort Hwy. Grand Blanc, MI (810) 695-1212 The place for ribs and a whole lot more! |
| Fenton Roadhouse 14284 N. Fenton Rd. Fenton, MI (810) 629-3955 Full-menu family tavern. Steaks and seafood specialties. Entertainment Wednesdays through Saturdays. |
| Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn 713 S. Main St., Frankenmuth 48734 800-BAVARIA Famous food and hospitality combined with seven shows a year. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily, $10-$15 V, MC |
| Gabby's Cafe 6277 W. Pierson Rd., Flushing 48433 (810) 732-4560 Full menu of home-cooked meals. Happy hour 2-5 p.m. daily. Banquet/meeting space for up to 80, dinner theater monthly or by pre-arrangement. |
| Gillie's Coney Island G-6524 N. Dort Hwy., Mt.Morris 48458 (810) 686-1200 Full menu, family dining, friendly atmosphere. Open 24 hours, drive-thru window and bus parking. $5-$10 V, MC, AMEX, D |
| Grand Blanc Inn G-5313 S. Dort, Flint 48507 (810) 694-0010 Casual atmosphere, food, spirits, 11 TVs. Entertainment Wednesday through Saturday. $5-$15 V, MC, D, AMEX |
| Great Fenton Inn 2400 Owen Rd., Fenton 48430 (810) 629-3344 Casual restaurant atmosphere daily, bar crowds nightly. Entertainment Thurs. through Sat. $5-$10 V, MC, D, AMEX |
| J Porters's SteakHouse (An American Bistro Steakhouse featuring handcut steaks, chops & fresh catch of
the day.) In Holiday Inn Gateway Centre, 5353 Gateway Centre, Flint 48507 (810) 232-5300 Upbeat atmosphere, daily specials. $5-$15 V, MC, D, AMEX |
| Hooters of Flint 3154 Miller Rd. Flint, MI (810) 732-0860 "Delightfully tacky, yet unrefined." |
| Latina Italian To Go 12821 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc 48439 (810) 953-3300 Latina's famous Italian pizzas and entrees to go. |
| Latina Restaurant & Pizzeria 1307 W. Bristol Rd., Flint 48507 (810) 767-8491 Fine Italian foods, home baked breads, cocktails, pizza in or out. $5-$10 V, MC 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Mancino's of Burton 2280 S. Center Rd., Burton 48519 (810) 743-6822 Home of the original "Grinder," pizzas, pastas, salads and subs. |
| Brown's Roadhouse G-4031 Richfield Rd at Center, Flint (810) 736-1900 Intimate fireside dining. "Great ribs & steaks" with cocktails. Open daily at 4 p.m., Sunday Brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Satellite TV in Vineyard Room. &7.99-$16.99 V, MC, D, AMEX |
| Old Country Buffet 4196 E. Court Street, Burton 48509 (810) 743-1811 Variety and value for the whole family. Menu changes daily. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. |
| Outback Steakhouse G-4270 Miller Road, Flint 48507 (810) 720-0979 Casual full-service Australian theme steakhouse. Signature items include: Bloomin' onion, steaks, chicken, fish and ribs. |
| Redwood Lodge 5304 Gateway Centre, Flint 48507 (810) 233-8000 Genesee County's first Micro Brewery and Restaurant. Mesquite Grill, Woodfire Oven, Original Brew. |
| Salvatore Scallopini G-3277 Miller Rd., Flint 48507 (810) 732-1070 Authentic Italian foods, cocktails. $5-$10 V, MC, AMEX |
| Silvio's Italian Restaurant 138 Vienna Street, Clio 48420 (810) 686-7410 Full menu Italian restaurant in downtown Clio. Cocktail lounge, banquet facilities, group menu rates. |
| Speak-Easy Restaurant 1537 E. Pierson Rd., Flushing 48433 (810) 659-7630 Certified Angus steaks, fresh seafood, cocktails. Reservations suggested for groups over six. Entertainment Wednesday-Saturday. $10-$15 V, MC, AMEX |
| Tia Helita's Mexican Cuisine G-4070 S. Saginaw St., Burton 48529 (810) 742-5625 Authentic Mexican cuisine, cocktails. Famous for homemade tortilla chips, wet burritos, and fajitas. Meeting space for up to 40. |
| Venus Family Restaurant G-5485 Fenton Rd., Flint (810) 235-6911 Family-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner - anything from burgers to healthy flame-broiled selections. V, MC, D, AMEX |
| Walli's Restaurant- East G-1341 S. Center, Burton 48509 (810) 743-9600 Family dining, lounge. Breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday. Open 6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. $5-$10 V, MC, D, AMEX |
| Luca's Chophouse (an elegant and contemporary touch of Europe serving continental cuisine and featuring vast selection of fine wines, exclusive Italian coffees and all natural beef.) South Saginaw Rd in the Grand Mall, Grand Blanc, MI 810.603.0380 |
| Shopping |
| Courtland Center G-4190 E. Court (I-69 at Center Road), Burton, 48509 (810) 744-0742 Over 97 stores featuring JC Penney, Mervyn's, Big Boy, Old Country Buffet. |
| Genesee Valley Center 3341 Linden Rd. (Linden/Miller intersection), Flint, 48507 (810) 732-4000 Super regional shopping center with 140 stores including JCPenney, Sears, Hudsons, Montgomery Ward and Mervyn's. |
| Great Lakes Crossing I-75 and Exits 83 or 84, Auburn Hills (877) 746-7452 Michigan's first enclosed value shopping and entertainment destination. |
| I-75 Malls 4330 Mt. Morris Road, (I-75 Exit 126) (810) 564-1056 Antiques, collectibles, crafts, and gift items. Brand name merchandise at factory outlet prices. |
| Patsy Lou Williamson's Buick GMC G-5111 Corunna Road, Flint, 48532 (810) 732-7500 World's largest Buick dealership in sales. Award-winning service department opened 7-7 weekdays, 7-4 Saturday. Can provide service for most major brands. |
| Olde World Canterbury Village 2369 Joslyn Court (off I-75), Lake Orion, 48360 (248) 391-5700 Historical village with 18 specialty shops, food court, restaurant, "Always Christmas." Open year-round |
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