Happy NewYear FRED ALTVATER PUBLISHER Back 9 Media Group Also Publishes: Ohio Golf Journal Indiana Golf Journal Back 9 Report As we begin a new year there are several issues in the golf world that hopefully will find a resolution. What is to become of the LIV and PGA Tour? Are two world tours with the big names split between them the new norm? Will the increased purses on the PGA Tour be enough to keep the good young talent like, Schauffele, Morikawa, Cantlay, Zalatoris, Young and Scheffler? On another issue the USGA continues to look for ways to decrease the distance a golf ball flies, and it seems restricting the golf ball is their primary concern. Lydia Ko finished 2022 on a high note by winning the CME Championship which firmly placed her back at the top of women’s golf. She is such an accomplished young woman it was great to see her finally return to the winner’s circle and dominating again on the LPGA. Can she keep up the pace in 2023? With 44 Champions Tour titles, Bernhard Langer is only one win behind Hale Irwin. Can the 65-year old Langer continue to beat the 50-year old guys and pass Irwin? The PGA Show in January in Orlando appears to be returning to its perCOVID status as the premier gathering of golf professionals and industry executives in the world. Tee sheets are still being filled at golf courses and reports are that early bookings for 2023 golf trips and vacations are still running at record levels. If you are planning a golf vacation this year, book it now! We had a wonderful year in 2022 and eagerly look forward to 2023. We wish all our readers and advertisers a very Happy New Year and hope you lower your handicap and have the best year ever in 2023. Michigan Golf Journal
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