E121: Bill Hobson with Michigan Golf Live

E121: Bill Hobson with Michigan Golf Live

From Experience Jackson by Experience Jackson

May 23, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

Rachel Buchanan interviews Bill Hobson about his experiences with Michigan Golf Live and his connections to Jackson County.

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Bill Hobson, Executive Producer/Host of Michigan Golf Live. On a recent visit to Jackson County. In 1999, Michigan Golf Live Executive Producer/Host Bill Hobson first had the idea for MGL Radio (the TV side was still years down the road) after realizing there was no other radio show that celebrated the game in the golf-crazed state of Michigan. Today, he hosts both a statewide radio show and a weekly 30-minute TV program. Bill shared his experiences in Jackson and reflects on some of his favorite local connections and reasons for the golf experience. Catch up with Michigan Golf Live content at https://mgltv.com . You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau. CREDITS Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast License Date: 08/08/2023

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Buchanan

Guest: Bill Hobson

Topics covered

  • golf
  • travel
  • local experiences
  • Michigan
  • radio shows

Keywords

  • Michigan Golf Live
  • Bill Hobson
  • Jackson County
  • golf experiences
  • radio show

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan Golf Live, Experience Jackson

Places: Jackson County, Michigan

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