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From hitting the green and spending time at the pool to having a ball at family social events, the Feil family have enjoyed every bit of their time at Egypt Valley since joining the Club about eight years ago.

Both small town Michigan natives, Justin and Maggie Feil have called Ada home for the last eight years, where they’re raising their two children, William and Chloe, who are going into fourth and second grade, respectively. Professionally, Justin works for Zimmer Biomet selling orthopedic implants, and Maggie owns Renee Austin Wedding, West Michigan’s premiere bridal salon featuring the latest designs in bridal couture for the fashion-forward bride.

When it comes to golf, Justin began his journey with the sport while in college and appreciates the challenge just as much as the comradery of spending time with friends and family. Being far from a scratch golfer, Justin says he has limited “awards and recognition,” but has had some success with “extra holes” after men’s league, which brings lots of laughs, memories and small bragging rights for the night.

While Maggie was introduced to the sport through her parents who were in a golf league while she was growing up, she’s still trying to catch the golf bug herself.

The Feils love Egypt Valley because of the many great friends they’ve made at the Club and say it’s nice being around so many people who share the same values and goals in life as they do.

“It's a fun place for us to all go as a family and spend quality time,” the Feils said, explaining what drew them to Egypt Valley. “There are a few options for private clubs in the area. While everyone loves their home course, I think Egypt Valley’s ability to always get on the tee sheet—whether it’s with the kids, other couples or a ‘serious’ scotch match with the boys—and the certain challenge of both courses always stands out.”

With a love for all of Michigan’s beautiful seasons, the Feils enjoy traveling, watching sports (including watching their kids play tennis), learning pickleball and much more.

“Outside of golf, we love spending time with our family and friends,” the Feils said. “Our family loves bike rides, s'mores, movie nights, paddling and making sure there's always something to celebrate—big or small. We love to celebrate and create new memories in everything we do.”

Something that might surprise other members is that Maggie recently paddled a 120-mile canoe marathon with her dad, while the rest of the family and a handful of friends were proud to follow and cheer for them through the night.

If you see the Feils around the club, be sure to say, “Hello!”