Yesterday, Steve Randall and I had the opportunity to travel to Lansing, Michigan to attend the Michigan Golf Day at the capitol. This great event is attended by The Michigan Golf Course Owners Association, the Michigan GCSA, the Michigan Section PGA, the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, the Golf Association of Michigan and the Greater Michigan Club Managers Associations. Together, these associations make up the Michigan Golf Alliance. The alliance puts on the event to showcase and promote, not only the game of golf, but also the positive impact golf has on the Michigan economy.
The day began with David West, vice president of Travel Michigan, updating those in attendance on the Pure Michigan travel campaign. David mentioned how the campaign has been very successful thus far and will begin running ads in new geographic areas this summer and fall. David explained that golf will be a heavy focus of the ads and he looks forward to continuing to showcase Michigan as one of the premier golf destinations in the world. David wrapped up his discussion by reading a proclamation signed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder declaring June as Michigan Golf Month.
Throughout the day, we were introduced to many of the legislators on hand, including Gordon Wenk, chief deputy director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) and James Johnson, division director of the MDARD. James and Gordon discussed the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and the positive impact it has had on Michigan agriculture. Together, with Adam Ikamas and John Fulling of the MiGCSA, we were also able to discuss the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program (MTESP). The MTESP is a great program helping to advance the environmental stewardship of the turfgrass industry. If you haven't checked out the MTESP, I highly encourage you do so. It is a great way to recognize environmental achievements on the golf course. Even if you aren't from Michigan, it is definitely worth your time. Find more information here: https://www.mtesp.org/
A big thank you goes out to all members in attendance from the various associations, and to Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath, Michigan for catering the lunch to all those who participated including the legislators and their staff.
The day began with David West, vice president of Travel Michigan, updating those in attendance on the Pure Michigan travel campaign. David mentioned how the campaign has been very successful thus far and will begin running ads in new geographic areas this summer and fall. David explained that golf will be a heavy focus of the ads and he looks forward to continuing to showcase Michigan as one of the premier golf destinations in the world. David wrapped up his discussion by reading a proclamation signed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder declaring June as Michigan Golf Month.
Throughout the day, we were introduced to many of the legislators on hand, including Gordon Wenk, chief deputy director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) and James Johnson, division director of the MDARD. James and Gordon discussed the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and the positive impact it has had on Michigan agriculture. Together, with Adam Ikamas and John Fulling of the MiGCSA, we were also able to discuss the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program (MTESP). The MTESP is a great program helping to advance the environmental stewardship of the turfgrass industry. If you haven't checked out the MTESP, I highly encourage you do so. It is a great way to recognize environmental achievements on the golf course. Even if you aren't from Michigan, it is definitely worth your time. Find more information here: https://www.mtesp.org/
A big thank you goes out to all members in attendance from the various associations, and to Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath, Michigan for catering the lunch to all those who participated including the legislators and their staff.
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