Michael Patrick Shiels
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Michael Patrick Shiels is an American radio personality and author. He is the former host of "Michael Patrick Shiels in the Morning", heard on 9 Michigan radio stations.[1] He is also known for authoring books with Donald Trump, Larry King, Arthur Hills, and Ben Wright.[2]
Media career
Writing
Shiels has written for newspapers and magazines on golf and travel. His articles have appeared in publications including The Los Angeles Times, Cigar Aficionado, Travel + Leisure, AAA Michigan Living, Singapore’s SC Magazine, Bermuda Royal Gazette, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Automotive News, Traverse Magazine, Lake Magazine, Traverse City Record-Eagle, Booth Newspapers, The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Heritage Newspapers, Sports Illustrated, Golf Magazine, and more.
Radio
Shiels was the long-time producer for WJR Detroit's legendary radio host, J.P. McCarthy. He began hosting the Michigan Talk Network's morning show in 2005 until his departure in February 2012.[1] He has won the "Network Radio Personality of the Year" award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters in both 2007 and 2008.
Bibliography
- Non-Fiction
- Shiels, Michael Patrick (1997). J.P. McCarthy... Just Don’t Tell ‘em Where I Am. Farmington Hills, Michigan: Sleeping Bear Press. ISBN 978-1-886947-24-5.
- Shiels, Michael Patrick (1999). Good Bounces and Bad Lies - The Biography of Ben Wright. Farmington Hills, Michigan: Sleeping Bear Press. ISBN 978-1-886947-22-1.
- Shiels, Michael Patrick (2000). Speak Wright – a Literary Guide to the Game of Golf. New York: Clocktower Press. ISBN 978-1-58536-008-6.
- Shiels, Michael Patrick (2003). Works of Art – Golf Course Designs by Arthur Hills. Virginia Beach, Virginia: Donning Publishers. ISBN 978-1-57864-233-5.
- Shiels, Michael Patrick (2005). Golf’s Short Game For Dummies. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley Publications. ISBN 978-0-7645-6920-3.
- Shiels, Michael Patrick (2008). Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects: A Treasury of the World's Greatest Golf Courses by History's Master Designers. New York: Skyhorse Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60239-326-4.
References
- ^ a b "Talk radio host Michael Patrick Shiels leaves 'Michigan's Morning Show', Cumulus Broadcasting". 29 February 2012.
- ^ "Michael Patrick Shiels authors book about golf course architects". World Golf. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 24 March 2010.