Make A Golfer Athlete of the Week

Courtney Novak, of the DeWitt, Michigan Panther Girls Golf Team is up for athlete of the week for the Lansing State Journal.

It is good to see a golfer recognized in a season dominated by football. Even better, in my mind, is seeing a female golfer recognized.

Courtney and the Dewitt Panthers Girls Golf Team won regionals this year, and Courtney finished runner up for the lowest score.

Give her a vote at the link.

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/10/16/msufcu-lsj-high-school-athlete-week-vote-winner-october-9-14/71200676007/

I coached the John Glenn High School girls’ golf team for several years, and a couple of my players ended up with college scholarships. I’m quite proud of that.

Junior girls deserve the support of every golfer because they are essential to a sound future for the sport. Women are 51% of the population and 20% of the golfers. Increasing the percent of female participation in the sport by just a couple of percentage points will ensure the game we love continues into the future.