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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Michelin just spotlighted Birmingham's Townsend Hotel for world-class hospitality
  • Who dominated the GAM Senior Championship at Birmingham Country Club?

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📰 News we're reading

• Detroit's Shinola Hotel & Birmingham's The Townsend Hotel awarded 2026 Michelin Keys (wxyz.com) — Birmingham's Townsend Hotel has earned a coveted 2026 Michelin Key, recognizing it as one of the world's standout hospitality spots alongside Detroit's Shinola Hotel. For local residents, it cements downtown Birmingham as a destination for high-end stays and signals growing Michelin attention on metro Detroit, including future restaurant star considerations.
   

• Macomb's John Leach pulls away to win 40th GAM Senior Championship (theoaklandpress.com) — A major state senior golf championship just wrapped up at Birmingham Country Club, where Macomb's John Leach pulled away on the back nine to win by five strokes. Bloomfield Hills golfer Ian Harris captured the Super Senior title, highlighting strong performances from several Oakland County players on a challenging two-day setup.
   

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