Michigan Golf Journal January 2021

TV News Profiles Paul Gross – Weather Bucket list course to play: St. Andrews. How you got started in the game: After working at Local 4 for a few years, I started getting invitations to play charity golf events. So, I took a few lessons and now am passionate about the game! Favorite club and why: 60° lob wedge…the most versatile club in the bag. I’ve executed flop shots, sand shots tight to the pin, shots from greenside rough, and full swing 70-75 yard approach shots. Best golf memory: After three successful greenside bunker shots up onto the green, my caddie wasn’t even paying attention when I found myself in a fourth bunker. Of course, I bladed it right at him…he tried to get out of the way, but the ball flew into his pocket! I almost killed him. Also really miss having the Ford Senior Players in Dearborn. Did interviews with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Johnny Miller, Tom Watson, Fuzzy Zoeller, Gary McCord, Bob Murphy; and Scott Verplank (on the 18 th green right after winning the Buick Open). Jamie Edmonds – Sports Favorite place to play: Spyglass Hill at Pebble Beach. I only played there once, but I need to get back there. The views are to die for. The bag piper who closes out the course at Spanish Bay at sunset is so amazing. How you got started: My Dad wanted me to start in Junior golf at the Pittsburgh Field Club as a kid, but I refused! Man, I regret that now. I started as an adult at my first TV job because friends were golfing, and I caught the bug. Now I’m absolutely obsessed. Favorite club: Driver! It’s my most reliable club. Best golf memory: Before heading to Carmel and Pebble Beach for our honeymoon, my husband and I were able to play The Riviera Country Club outside of Los Angeles. It was so pristine and perfect. I will never forget the clubhouse, the greens, our host Sus Endo and the homes on the course! It’s fun to watch the Genesis Open every year and pull out our scorecards to compare. Turns out, there’s a wide disparity between me and DJ. MGJ