Michigan Golf Journal June 2020

Michigan Golf Journal Golf Q&A Now more than ever, we appreciate the simple things in life. The awe of a beautiful sunset. The crisp coolness of the morning air. The relaxed peacefulness of small towns. We relish those experiences that afford us distance —while still keeping us close. When you are ready to get back to the game you love, we will be waiting. Read about how we are committed to your safety at www.frenchlick.com or email our Director of Golf at dharner@frenchlick.com. Must be 21 years or older to enter the casino. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.9.WITH.IT! ABreath of FreshAir Q You are a leader for the Detroit Lions. What coaching tactics or motivation would you try if you could be a Ryder Cup captain? A “Oh man. Well I think in that, the biggest thing in its similarity to football is just creating the right match ups, putting your guys in the best chances to succeed. That’s something as a quarterback you have to do. And as a leader you have to find a way to make sure your guys are doing what they do best. Ryder Cup is a lot that way as well. Each golfer has different strengths and different weaknesses, and maybe your tactics are who they are paired with on your team, or who they are playing against on the opposite team. So, there is a lot that goes into the strategy, and that relates to football a good amount.” Q On avg. how often are you able to play golf? A “It’s a tough schedule to get good. I don’t play at all during the football season. I hang up my clubs mid-July and depending on the weather I bring them out again in February sometimes in California (or Georgia) if we can get out there and play. Then mid-April comes back around and we’re back into football a little bit, which makes it tougher to play. Maybe somewhere between 25 and 40 times a year. Q Are you able to take advantage very much of the par 3 hole at the Lions’ practice facility in Allen Park? (Note: the Lions have a real grass golf hole of about