Gregor Newsletter September 2026 Meet Sean G. and Fall League

A state champion's story, Thursday Night Duels, Fall League, and everything else happening at The Gregor.

SEPTEMBER 2026 · ISSUE 03

Enjoy Your Round, Year Round The Gregor is a 21+ private luxury indoor golf club where members come to socialize, entertain, and play golf. Members enjoy premium furnishings, sophisticated modern design, 24/7 access, member golf leagues, and an overall environment built for passionate supporters of the game. At Gregor, the goal is to provide the most accurate and immersive experience you'll find off the course. Our private member facility is similar in stature to premier country clubs, yet more intimate, more curated, and far from the typical indoor golf setup.

In This Issue Member Spotlight → 01 Thursday Night Duels → 02 Fall League 2026 → 03 TNF + Quick Golf → 04 Membership → 05 Community Recap → 06 Charity Scramble → 07 Expo Winner → 08 Draft Season → 09 Private Events → 10 Leave a Review → 11 FAQ → 12 Reminders → 13

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Sean Gouda: Energy Leader, Family Man, Work in Progress on the Greens Ask Sean Gouda to introduce himself and he'll tell you he's a husband, a dad of two, and someone who's happiest when he's building something, a customer relationship specialist, a team culture champion, and a deal nobody else saw coming. He uses golf to explain it best: he wants a complete game, tee to green to cup. Getting there off the tee and onto the green? No problem. The putter is, in his words, his kryptonite, always looking for ways to achieve. From a Family Driving Range to the Energy Industry Sean's golf story starts at eight years old, when his father, an entrepreneur who immigrated from Egypt, bought a driving range in Caro, Michigan on what was basically a whim. The whole family ran it every summer: Sean learned to grip a club, work a cash register, and build club sets, soaking up pointers whenever the range pro had a free minute between lessons. That same drive carried into his career. Sean spent 14 years at DTE Energy, first in account management, touring factories and plants across Michigan to understand how businesses used energy, then moving into street lighting, where he helped install the first LED streetlights in Warren, Michigan. Today he's a recognized voice in the energy industry, and later this month he'll be a keynote speaker at the Right of Way Conference on Mackinac Island, leading a 90-minute interactive session for around 150 attendees on the misinformation surrounding renewable energy infrastructure. In October, he's on a panel discussing AI in the energy world in Georgia. Finding The Gregor Sean found his way to The Gregor through a mutual friend, and the first walk into Lake Orion sold him instantly, the curved screens, the lounge, the whole feel of the place. He became an early member, at first using it for client meetings and business development. Then the golf took over. For months, Sean showed up at 4:30 in the morning to put in work before his day started. It paid off: his handicap dropped from a 12 to a 6, and he credits The Gregor entirely for the tee-to-green consistency that got him there, 16 of 18 fairways, 14 of 18 greens in regulation on his best days. He even shot a 74 to win a tournament at Bloomfield Hills Country Club. The putter, true to form, is still the project. "If you put the time in at The Gregor, you will be a golfer that is an eleven or below. I guarantee it." The Mac Invitational Every year, a group of about 28 guys, some flying in from as far as Arizona and California, gather for the Mac Invitational. Two years ago, Sean played in it for the first time while his father was going through a cancer diagnosis, and on the 16th hole at The Gailes course at Lakewood Shores in Oscoda, Michigan, he hit a 9-iron that bounced, rolled, and stopped right against the pin, not quite in the hole, until a gust of wind knocked the flag and dropped the ball in for his first career hole-in-one. His whole group lost it. This year, Sean trained seriously to compete for the tournament's "Man of Valor" title, and won it. Coming up: he's defending his title at the Ward Cup, a 27-hole club championship at Orchard Lake he's won once and taken second in since, and he's playing in a member-guest tournament at Pine Lake in late September. To Close Out a Great Interview | Gregor's Signature Question Every member spotlight closes with the same question: something completely unimportant you have a ridiculously strong opinion about. Sean's answer: he refuses to buy anything new. Electronics, gear, high-end apparel, if it exists on Facebook Marketplace, he's patient enough to wait for the right deal. He's currently hunting a rangefinder with a $100 budget on something that retailed at $650, and he's been watching (not buying, yet) a fully loaded C8 Corvette that's dropped $20,000 in asking price over the last month and a half.

NEW LEAGUE Thursday Night Duels | 6 Down, 18 to Go Thursday Night Duels is 6 players deep, and it's shaping up to be a great season. Spots are first-come, first-served, capped at 24, so if you've been on the fence, now's the time. Registration closes Sunday, September 6 to lock in your spot before the season kicks off Thursday, September 10. 9 holes, 1-on-1, GHIN handicap-based, building toward a Championship Night bracket to close things out. Sign Up → Or just text me: 248-705-4386 Let's get to 24.

LEAGUE Fall League 2026 Fall League 2026 kicks off October 11 and runs 10 weeks. The first 2 weeks of the season will be used to establish each player's Gregor League Handicap, so everyone's competing on a level playing field from week 3 on, regardless of outdoor handicap. Oct 11 Kicks Off 10 Wks Season 2-Man Teams Entry: $65 for members, $275 for non-members. Some updates are also coming behind the scenes to make scoring and standings fairer than past seasons, more details on format as kickoff gets closer. Looking further ahead, Winter League 2027 is already being planned, with details to come later this year.

KEEGO HARBOR Thursday Night Football + Quick Golf Got a great idea from a member: a standing Thursday night group at Keego Harbor combining NFL Thursday Night Football with quick 3-hole competitive rounds, rotating pairs, a cash game, and pizza catered in. Drop-in style, no fixed roster required, just show up when you can. Interested in joining the group? Reach out to get looped in.

MEMBERSHIP Last Call Before Rates Go Up Starting October 1, our standard membership rate moves to $225/month with a $200 joining fee. If you're already a Gregor member, you don't need to do anything, your rate is grandfathered and won't be going up. JOIN BEFORE OCTOBER 1 $225/mo$200/mo No joining fee, 12-month commitment If you know someone who's been thinking about joining, now's the time. Reach out anytime with questions, I'm always available.

OUT & ABOUT We Hit the Road | Community & Sponsorship Recap Last month, The Gregor set up shop at the Multi-Chamber Business Expo at The Kingsley in Bloomfield Hills, over 250 people and 100+ tables representing the Birmingham Bloomfield, Clawson, Royal Oak, Troy, and Greater Farmington Area Chambers, along with Connect Macomb and the Southfield Area Chamber's Building Bridges to Business. The Gregor brought a putting competition to the table (literally), and everyone who signed up on the sheet or dropped a card was entered to win a prize pack. And That Wasn't All | A Busy Few Weeks Out in the Community Clawson Chamber Golf Outing The Gregor was proud to sponsor this year's Clawson Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing as the Closest to the Pin sponsor, great seeing so many familiar faces out on the course. Lake Orion Chamber Golf Outing The Gregor also sponsored the Lake Orion Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, always a great way to support the community that's been so good to us since day one. Woodward Dream Cruise The Gregor set up a booth along Woodward for the Dream Cruise, bringing the putting mat and prize wheel out to meet even more of the neighborhood. The Shed 2, Supporting Folds of Honor The Gregor was honored to sponsor The Shed 2 golf event, benefiting Folds of Honor and the families of America's fallen and disabled service members and first responders. Know of a good event for us? Setting up a table or canopy and doing giveaways is always a good time, if you're connected to a chamber event, expo, or community gathering where The Gregor could be a good fit, let us know. Always on the lookout for the next one.

COMMUNITY EVENT Play a Round for a Good Cause | Huntington Woods Scramble The Gregor will be out at Rackham running the putting green with prizes for The Huntington Woods Men's Club Past Presidents Scholarship Golf Scramble on Friday, September 18. Played it last year and it was a great time, they're still looking for a few more teams before it fills up. Sept 18 Rackham Golf Course 8:00 / 9:00 Registration / Shotgun Start Entry includes a light breakfast, 18 holes with cart, lunch at the turn, an after-party, raffle prizes, and Long Drive / Closest to the Pin competitions. Every foursome, sponsorship, and donation helps fund college scholarships for local students through the HWMC Past Presidents Scholarship Fund. Please sign up on or before September 10 to lock in your spot. Register → Questions or want to sponsor a hole? Reach Patrick Pound directly at patrickpound@gmail.com or 248-914-1230.

CONGRATS And the Winner Is... At the Multi-Chamber Business Expo, The Gregor held a drawing for a Cooler gift pack valued at over $400, including a free 4-hour session at The Gregor for the winner and 3 guests. Congrats to Steve of Schooley Mitchell! He'll be contacted directly to arrange the prize. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the table, spun the wheel, and dropped a card, it was a blast meeting so many great local businesses.

DRAFT SEASON Host Yours at The Gregor It's that time of year again. This past Sunday evening, a group took over the Clawson lounge for their fantasy football draft, laptops open, custom league shirts on, simulator bays glowing in the background. Good energy, good snacks, and a much better setup than someone's kitchen table. If your league is still looking for a spot to draft, The Gregor's got the space for it: comfortable seating, screens, and room to spread out, at all three locations. Bring your laptops, bring your trash talk, and the rest is taken care of. Interested in booking your draft night? Reach out to get set up.

PRIVATE EVENTS Host Your Next Event Hosting a birthday, work outing, bachelor party, or just getting your crew together? The Gregor is a great spot for it, at all three locations. The number of private events is kept limited to protect availability for members, so get your request in early. Text me your location, group size, and preferred day/time to get it locked in.

LEAVE A REVIEW If Gregor's Been Good to You... A quick Google review goes a long way, it's one of the best ways new members find us. Takes about 30 seconds, means a lot to us. Lake Orion → Clawson → Keego Harbor → Follow Along Daily golf history stories are posted on Instagram and TikTok, @TheGregorGolf. Give us a follow and stay in the loop between newsletters.

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring a guest under 21? Minors may be booked as guests only during designated hours: Wednesdays 6 AM–10 PM and Saturdays 12–8 PM, with a signed guest waiver. Do I need to pay for my guests? Yes, guest fees should be paid at time of booking. If a guest doesn't show, a refund is no problem, just make sure it's paid up front first. Can I bring my own alcohol? Yes, BYOB is welcome, you're responsible for your own consumption and conduct. Where do guests sign a waiver? Through the Gregor app: Dashboard → Guest Waiver. Have a question that wasn't covered here? Reach out anytime, I'm always available. (And an AI-powered FAQ tool is still in the works.)

HOUSEKEEPING Other Reminders 21 & Over Club Minors may be booked as guests only during designated hours: Wednesdays 6 AM–10 PM and Saturdays 12–8 PM. Guest Waivers Every guest needs one on file, via the Gregor app (Dashboard → Guest Waiver). BYOB, Your Responsibility Bring your own alcohol, you're responsible for your own consumption and conduct. The Gregor has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents involving members or their guests, so please drink responsibly and look out for one another. Guest Fees Please make sure guest fees are paid at time of booking. Questions? I'm always available.

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