Michigan Golf Journal November 2020

Michigan Golf Journal Rocket Recap As a passionate golfer, a huge golf fan and the Executive Director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic, I can say unequivocally that there’s not much better than summer in Michigan for those of us who love the game. Now, with the first snowfall just around the corner, I have the opportunity to pause and look back on what a truly unusual and remarkable golf season 2020 was. Of course, my days navigating the fairways and greens are limited because so much of my time is dedicated to ensuring that the PGA TOUR’s annual stop in the city of Detroit for the Rocket Mortgage Classic is a resounding success. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t express my sincere thanks to not only everyone at Rocket Mortgage, led by Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert and CEO Jay Farner, and other local companies who contributed so heavily toward reaching that goal, but also to you – Michigan golfers and golf fans – for continuing to support our mission under extremely difficult circumstances. It has been said that “it takes a village,” and that was illustrated beautifully this July. The Rocket Mortgage Classic, a 501(c)(3), raised more than $2.7 million in 2020 to support local nonprofits, with $2.4 million of that going toward “Changing the Course,” an initiative undertaken by Rocket Mortgage, the Rocket Mortgage Classic and other key tournament sponsors to end the digital divide in Detroit. The pandemic has brought to the forefront some long-standing issues in our community, as a large percentage of our adults and children without reliable internet aren’t able to access Guest Column By Jason Langwell, Executive Director, Rocket Mortgage Classic Rocket Recap: From The Top A big “thank you” to Michigan golfers for helping Rocket Mortgage Classic make a difference in Detroit, raising $2.7 Million in 2020