Michigan Golf Journal June 2020

37 June 2020 www.michigangolfjournal.com Jonathan (Jon) Scott, President of Gull Lake ViewGolf Club and Resort, passed away on April 23, 2020. He passionately promoted golf and related businesses at the local, state, national, and international levels, and did so with a humanitarian focus that is praiseworthy. One role was as vice president of theMichigan Golf Course Association. Jon ran his businesses with the goal of improving the lives of everyone they affected, including his employees, customers, business associates, and members of the community at large. He gave freely of his time and resources to better his local community and took leadership roles in organizations devoted to improving education – like serving on the Gull lake Community School Board – and otherwise improving the lives of children and their families. “Jon was a respected leader in the golf industry,” said Kathy Aznavorian, president of Fox Hills in Plymouth. “His insight was always valuable. Jon was very knowledgeable and a good resource on so many topics. He kept abreast of technology, politics and good management practices. Jon was always willing to extend the family welcome to colleagues and guests. He will be missed.” His family asks those who wish to commemorate Jon to contribute to organizations that he whole-heartedly supported, such as the Gull Lake Community School Foundation www.glcsf. org or Family & Children Services fcsource.org, or to similar organizations in their communities. MGJ Jon Scott: 1969-2020 BOYNE Golf Academy Names Joe Charles Director of Instruction The nationally- recognized BOYNE Golf Academy based at Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain, has named Joe Charles as the program’s new Director of Instruction. Charles is a 15-year member of The Professional Golfers’ Association; a TPI Certified Golf Professional specializing in video analysis, biomechanical motion analysis, and launch monitors; a TPI level 2 Junior Golf Certified Instructor; and a U.S. Kids Golf Certified Instructor. “I believe that every student is different and always strive to take an individual approach incorporating the right mix of comprehensive and fun concepts,” said Charles, who began as a caddy at age 13 at Kalamazoo Country Club, before studying at Ferris State University, where he became the first student in its history to obtain his full Class “A” PGA membership before graduating. MGJ