If Its March, The Masters Is Nigh FRED ALTVATER PUBLISHER Back 9 Media Group Also Publishes: Ohio Golf Journal Indiana Golf Journal American Golf Journal Back 9 Report March means that April with the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Drive, Chip & Putt, plus that little event called The Masters is less than one month away. These big events annually signal the start of the golf season in Michigan. With the LIV and the PGA Tour still at each other’s throats, professional golf has reached a stage of unbelievable mediocrity. LIV’s television broadcasts are nearly unwatchable, the fields at several of the early PGA Tour tournaments resemble a Korn Ferry Tour stop and it is still uncertain when this madness will end. Greed in professional golf is at an all-time high and it is not being perceived well by golf fans. Television ratings have declined significantly, and sponsors have taken notice. Who wants to pony up $20 million to sponsor a PGA Tour event with minor stars and low television ratings. While the LIV and PGA Tour compete for the biggest numbskull award, amateur golf is flourishing. More people, especially women and juniors, are playing the game than ever before. Full tee sheets mean more profits for golf courses and we are seeing a boom in course renovation and upgrading of facilities across the state. We hope you enjoy the March issue of Michigan Golf Journal and as always, I hope I see you on the Back 9 this Spring. Michigan Golf Journal
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