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Lucky Kentwood Man Wins $50,000 Top Prize in Lottery's "Golf & Cash" Instant Game!

Contact:  Stepheni Schlinker (517) 335-5648
Agency: Lottery


LANSING, June 13, 2002 – Fore! A lucky Kentwood man recently hit a hole-in-one playing the "Golf & Cash" Michigan Lottery instant game to win a $50,000 top prize!

The winning ticket was purchased at Meijer #158, 1997 E. Beltline Ave. NE, in Grand Rapids.

The lucky winner, who requested anonymity, said he was very happy when he looked at the ticket and realized it was a $50,000 winner.

The winner said he kept the winning ticket in his pocket at all times to ensure its safety before turning it in at the Lottery’s regional office in Wyoming.

The 29-year-old winner, who is a student, said he plans to use his winnings to pay bills, and added that he enjoys reading in his free time.

"Golf & Cash" is just one of many Michigan Lottery instant games available at more than 9,000 Lottery retailers statewide.

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