Michigan Golf Journal December 2019

Michigan News and Notes 2019 Award Winners of Michigan Golf Course Association Bob Koutnik , owner of Fox Run Country Club in Grayling, received the Lyle Leeke Distinguished Service Award, presented to an individual who has displayed distinguished service to theMGCA and the golf industry in the state of Michigan.  He’s a catalyst for Patriot Golf Day inMichigan and recipient of the first Patriot Golf Award from the Michigan Section PGA. Janina Jacobs received theMatthews Lifetime Achievement Award, presented for a lifetime of steadfast leadership, outstanding service and continuous commitment to theMichigan golf industry. Jacobs is a multi-media consultant specializing in golf, business, music, nutrition, fitness, community and women’s issues.  Ferris State University’s Professional Golf Management Program earned the Award of Merit, reserved for significant, measurable and meaningful work in and for the golf industry and beyond. The Professional Golf Management program at Ferris is iconic in Michigan where it was founded in 1975 as the first of its kind sanctioned by the PGA of America. The Detroit Golf Club was voted 2019 Golf Course of the Year, which each year honors a member course in good standing that has demonstrated exceptional quality of the golf course, quality of ownership and management, outstanding contribution to its community and significant contributions to the game. Full story found here: https:// michigangolfjournal.com/detroit-golf- club-named-2019-michigan-golf-course- of-the-year/ The Rocket Mortgage Classic was honored by the PGA TOUR by earning awards for “Best Special Event,” recognizing the Area 313 Celebrity Challenge, and “Best Tournament Sales.” The tournament also won the newly introduced “Fair Way Award” for its diversity and inclusion initiatives. The Area 313 Celebrity Challenge, a three-team, three-hole charity fundraiser between Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson and celebrities Jerome Bettis, Kid Rock and Tom Izzo, entertained more than 10,000 fans. “We are particularly proud to have the RocketMortgage Classic named as the first recipient of the FairWay Award,” said Jason Langwell, the Executive Director. “Since Day 1, we havemade it a priority tomake this event inclusive to all and representative of the demographics of Detroit.” Rocket Mortgage Classic Wins 3 “Best Of” Awards