Michigan Golf Journal December 2020

Somehow, it happened, and it worked in ways that some concepts will continue into the future. Golf is Z any – In a year when the desire for normalcy often delivered the exact opposite, we can take comfort in knowing that golf continued the time-honored tradition of often making no sense. Your buddy continued to get eye-popping, head-shaking bounces from the deep forest to within 5 feet of the hole. Your perfect range session once again delivered your highest score in years. Your best friend still manages to leave behind a minimum of 3 clubs per round, losing his range finder twice a summer. This awesome game has a level of insanity infused into it. Nothing, not even a virus, will ever change that. Golf grew Y ounger – For those still searching for a silver lining in 2020, turn your eyes directly to the growth of Youth On Course – the tremendous program allowing kids to play for as little as $5 per round. In our state, the GAM helms the programs and participation has been off the charts. Not only are these kids our future teachers, engineers, first responders, pastors, and parents...they’re also the literal future of golf. Seeing so many kids getting out to play with mom and/or dad might be the biggest positive of all for 2020. MGJ Michigan Golf Journal Covid Year in Review