Michigan Masters & More

Masters+ events have occurred in prior years and there is at least one this year (Michigan Masters, June 11, Reed park). Much gratitude goes to those who organize such events. Limited time and space c ... show more ›

Masters+ events have occurred in prior years and there is at least one this year (Michigan Masters, June 11, Reed park). Much gratitude goes to those who organize such events. Limited time and space considerations can effect the opportunities for the less popular divisions in some of the big all-divisions tournaments; organizers can usually predict the player spots needed, but they cannot easily build the courses in a vicinity to insure that smaller divisions have equitable access to quality courses. Separate events (like women or masters only) may not feel different than big all-division events that necessarily segregate divisions, but they can promise that the course(s) are first choice. As we applaud those who put on the masters or women only events, much appreciation remains for those events where all players can gather somewhat as a whole community. We are nowhere near the point where the balance of separate and integrated events is a concern. More masters-only events can be encouraged, even as we look for more opportunities to enjoy the all-divisions events.