Top 11 Michigan Golf Stories of 2020
(Grand Rapids, MI) Best as I can recall, I’ve written this annual column for the past ten years. Hearing no… Read more »
Personalities
Masters 2020 Reflections
There’s no need to retell the triumphant story of Dustin Johnson’s convincing win at the Masters. It was a command… Read more »
Finally, it’s Masters week
(Augusta, GA via the Internet) As noted last week, I’m credentialed for this week’s Masters but due to Covid-19 safeguards… Read more »
Surprise encounters at the Masters
This is Masters week. Although technically I’m a credentialed member of the media, my presence will be confined to my… Read more »
Playing in a LPGA Pro-Am during the pandemic
(Grand Rapids, MI) Blame my charming seven-year-old granddaughter. During her recent stay, she simply provided too many pleasant distractions for… Read more »
Please meet Craig Kooienga, Superintendent, Indian Trails GC
It all started with a greens roller. Yep, seeing a grounds crew member sitting on a greens roller made me… Read more »
Revisiting ‘Bulworth’ amid the reckoning of Horton Smith
Twenty-two years ago this summer, I wrote a column inspired by Bulworth, a satirical and dark comedy movie released that… Read more »
From the Archives: The Inventive Mind & Faith-Filled Spirit of Bryson DeChambeau
Writer’s note: Last weekend Bryson DeChambeau was in the headlines. On Saturday evening and Sunday (July 4-5) social and traditional… Read more »
A reporter’s notebook on a ‘Sweet Sixteen’ match at the Mich AM
On a Thursday morning at the Michigan Amateur at The Heather at Boyne Highlands, I defaulted back to my golf… Read more »
Being a walking official at the Michigan Amateur
In my nearly 40 years and counting golf career, I’ve worn many hats—editor and writer, golf show organizer, media relations… Read more »
