Michigan Golf Journal July 2019

Girls Golf Program of Detroit The Michigan Women’s Golf Association is running a “Girls Golf – LPGA-USGA” beginners golf program at Rouge Park Golf Course in Detroit , each Tuesday from 12 noon to 2:15 p.m. now through August 20. Clubs will be provided, and no experience is needed. Program includes instructions in the basic skills of golf in a group format, covering putting, chipping, the full swing, rules, etiquette and on-course play. Debbie Williams-Hoak is the LPGA instructor and 2018 high school golf coach of the year. More information found at www.mwgolf.org or by contacting Francine Pegues at: pegues@mwgolf.org , or 313-969-0523. Michigan Golf Journal Contest Winner for French Lick May’s randomly-picked winner of a trip to French Lick Resort is Rick Searing of Kalamazoo. Rick is an educator for the Portage School District and is a member at the public Gull Lake View Resort in Augusta, where his kids also worked at various times over the years. He used to coach golf at Portage Northern High as well. Rick won two night’s accommodations at French Lick’s historic hotel, golf on the Donald Ross Course and more. Congratulations Rick. New U-M Golf Coach Announced Illinois assistant men’s golf coach Zach Barlow was announced in June as the 10th men’s golf coach for the University of Michigan. Barlow replaced Chris Whitten, who left to become the executive director of the Golf Association of Michigan (GAM). “I’m excited for Zach and his future as a head coach,” said Illinois head coach Mike Small. “As with our players, people enter Illinois to chase their dreams, and coaches are no different. We hire assistant coaches with the intent of them becoming head coaches one day. We’re excited for Zach and this opportunity.” Over the last five seasons, Barlow helped Small guide Illinois to five consecutive Big Ten titles, win three NCAA regional championships and advance to five consecutive NCAA finals, and made it to the match play semifinal three times. A full story will appear in our September college edition of Michigan Golf Journal. Michigan Golf Journal News and Notes