Michigan Golf Journal January 2021

21 January 2021 www.michigangolfjournal.com Kim DeGiulio – Morning Host Favorite place to play (or bucket list): Plum Hollow Country Club because that’s where I learned how to play so that’s all I know. I would love to get a chance to play at the Detroit Golf Club since I grew up lifeguarding there and I spent hours just looking at that course. How you got started in the game: My husband has tried for years to get me into it but it never worked. I would always get frustrated and end up just driving the golf cart for fun. Then...The pandemic hit. We joined mostly for my husband, but I was excited to use the pool. When our entire summer was canceled, I decided to join the woman’s beginners league at the club and I’m so happy I did! The weekly lessons really helped me. Now, I love golfing! Favorite club and why: My driver! I love driving. Best golf memory: I got my very first par this last summer when I was golfing with my husband. I was so excited but I think he was even more excited for me! I think he was happy that I finally understood and appreciated the game of golf. I know this will be something we can do together for the rest of our lives! Steve Garagiola – Reporter / Anchor Favorite place to play (or bucket list): Pebble Beach is my fantasy golf location. But I can’t imagine a time in my life when I will be willing to pay $800 for a round of golf. (Greens fee plus add-ons). So, I’ll say Winged Foot is my favorite because I played there a lot. My parents were members. How you got started: My mom said everyone should learn how to play golf because it’s very social and deals are made on the golf course. I haven’t made any deals yet, but have had a lot of fun. I got my first lesson when I was about twelve. Played Junior golf, and golf became a really nice family outing. Favorite club: I think every golfer has that go- to favorite when confidence in all the others fades. Mine is the six iron. Best golf memory: That’s easy. I caddied in the 1974 U.S. Open, “The Massacre at Winged Foot.” Carried for Gary Player in a practice round, Jim Colbert in the tournament. We finished 5th, paired on various days with Nicklaus, Palmer, Hubie Green. We were in the hunt on Sunday until the 13th hole... What a thrill. We were in the pairing with Nicklaus when he hit that putt on the first hole from about 15 feet above the hole that rolled 40 feet past the hole right off the front of the green. I still remember the look he gave that ball as it lay back in the fairway. Continues on next page >>