Michigan Golf Journal May 2020

What’s Inside: American Dunes Update The Rocket Mortgage is On in Detroit The Future of Golf Golfer Survey on COVID-19 04 07 12 Benefits of Walking the Course Players of the Decade 18 30 16 Both the public perceptions about golf, and how we will play the game in the coming years, is certainly changing. Non-golfers think we are a bunch of grouchy whiners stuck at home, and those of us who are passionate about the game simply want others to understand we love an activity that is both physically and mentally healthy – a concept that’s not so bad during this stressful time for everyone. There is no doubt that the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis will change our great game in many ways – which we will explore a little in the coming pages – but I also want to provide our readers some enjoyable relief time from the non-stop media barrage of bad news. I hope you will find stories in this May edition that cover both perspectives with a balance you can appreciate. As we look to the future of golf this summer and beyond, I encourage all golf lovers to keep planning that summer or fall buddy’s trip and maybe sign up for a league. But please, do not forget the charity outings – they need us now more than ever. The proof of golfers’ compassion for helping their communities can be stronger now than ever before. Hit ‘em straight. Tom Lang Publisher/Editor Golf’s Huge Pause Button Michigan News and Notes 28 Alabama Golf and Spas 38 From the Editor