Michigan Golf Journal November 2020

Golf League Championship By Kate Moore Golf League Championship’s 16 th Year Eagle Eye Golf Course in Bath hosted the MGCA’s Golf League Championship and over a hundred golfers came out to meet the challenge on a warm, sunny day in late September, a perfect setting for the final tournament of the season, hosted annually by the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA). The field of golfers comes from leagues all around the state who have registered with this unique league management program offered by the MCGA and their technology partner Handicomp. It allows golfers of any skill level to compete in a state-wide tournament – which is uniquely scored as match play against the field, so one poor hole doesn’t necessarily mean you are out of contention. Co-Champions this year are Ian Vergith and Josh Shea (Grupo league) from Shepherd’s Hollow in Clarkston, and Julie Westerfield with Jody Andrades (Power Players league) from Hawk Hollow GC, Bath. MGCA and Handicomp, a Grand Rapids based internet handicapping and industry information provider, team together to make the Golf League Championship season and tournament functional, culminating with the crowning of the State League Champions each year. Eagle Eye Golf Course is the traditional host course for the Championship. Michigan based Great Lakes Coca Cola is the premier sponsor of the Michigan Golf League Championship and provided the golfers with great prizes and refreshments. Any league golfer in Michigan is invited to take part in this annual tournament through the Michigan Golf League Network. For more information visit www.migolfleague.com or contact the MGCA at 800-860-8575. MGJ