If you’re a golf fan and fancy the idea of whacking a little dimpled ball and chasing it for hours, Thursday was a sad day.
But if you’re a golf fan in Michigan, then Thursday was a devastating day because one of the pillars of the state’s extensive golfing community was brought to its knees.
Many watched in horror as live and recorded video and photos streamed across websites and social media while a massive fire tore through the iconic clubhouse at Oakland Hills Country Club, which stands as the shining jewel of championship golf in the Wolverine State.