Minnesota Golfer - Summer 2010 - 35

(punchshots)
W
hen the golf season opened this spring, it
seemed that the players who were still playing
in late November were the same people
who were chomping at the bit to get out in mid-March.
With the joy of an early opener also came the bittersweet
news that some of our friends and acquaintances would
not be playing golf in 2010. At my home club, spring came
with word of a few members who could not play because
of age, health or fi nancial reasons. It seems that the largerthan-life
characters who are leaving the game leave a void.
Over the winter I also lost my fi rst golf mentor when Dick
Black passed away. He will be missed.
While Pinehurst was covered in an unseasonable mantle
of snow, thus dashing our plans for golf, I attended the
USGA annual meeting and learned of looming issues such
as fi nancial and economic responsibility, and the need to
move toward " brown " golf courses (see story on page 30),
which seems to be a forecast of the future of golf. It is clear
that the USGA is aware of the struggles golf course operators
are enduring and the constraints on
individuals wanting to play the game.
Here in Minnesota, the MGA is actively
working to grow the game. The
quality of the play and the participation
of both the boys' and girls' juniors programs
is outstanding. Programs such as
the Fairway Foundation, the First Tee
and the Evans Scholarship Program provide resources
and opportunities for young individuals to obtain a quality
education and enjoy the benefi ts of golf. However, the
caddie programs and participation in Fairway Foundation
and First Tee are limited by either a lack of communication
to eligible participants or the inability to accommodate
those in need.
While I feel we are doing an excellent job teaching the
competitive game of golf, I believe that we need to introduce
golf as a " game of a lifetime " to what is becoming
an unfi t and obese younger generation who would be
well served spending an afternoon walking 18 holes with
friends and family instead of playing PlayStation.
Women's golf is the fastest growing segment of the game
in Minnesota. Growing up, women were relegated to off
times, while Sundays were for couples golf. Now it is not
unusual to see a foursome of women playing side-by-side
with the usual men's groups on Saturdays and Sundays.
( The President's Desk
Get Out and Grow the Game
By Rob Tennant
We need to introduce golf as a " game
of a lifetime " to what is becoming an
unfi t and obese younger generation.
It is also refreshing to see the keen competition among
the women. Organizations such as the MWGA, MPWGA
and women's clubs at our respective MGA clubs provide
as much enthusiasm as any group.
Volunteers have always been the lifeblood of the MGA,
yet like many organizations, our volunteer demographic
continues to age. The MGA needs to fi ll the volunteer
pipeline at every level of our organization. Beyond tournament
administration, there are several areas that could
benefi t from fresh perspectives-including communication,
Web site development and social media.
Another initiative that deserves action is the Minnesota
Golf Foundation-a fundraising mechanism whereby interested
individuals can support charitable programs that
enhance the game. Our efforts are limited by revenues
generated through membership, and while many worthy
charitable opportunities abound, many of you reading this
magazine hold the game dear to your heart-and you may
want to help us make golf a better game in Minnesota.
www.mngolf.org
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