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GOLFERS ON GOLF was at the Wilmington Country Club in Delaware for the media event to start the drive towards the 2022 BMW Championship. This is the first of a series of stories regarding this years tournament.

Governor John Carney of Delaware opened media for the 2022 BMW Championship.

THE LAST MONDAY in JUNE saw media day come to the Wilmington Country Club in Delaware.

Where golf, or at least major golf tournaments on the PGA Tour are taken seriously by the host state.

That message was sent loud and clear. When the days proceedings started by having Delaware Governor John Carney step to the podium. Carney then introduced Western Golf Association Senior VP of Tournaments Vince Pellegrino.

But after the days press conference indoors wrapped-up, Governor Carney held court on Wilmington Country Clubs patio with the attending media. The focus of discussion was on golf, and what the tournament meant for the state of Delaware.

Because tournaments like this are good for the economy in the area. Governor Carney was only kind enough to speak with the press, he stayed to golf and for some post-round snacks and a beverage.

Governor John Carney speaks with State of Delaware official at Wilmington Country Club home of the 2022 BMW Championship.

Carney said that during the pandemic his golf game improved with the help of larger cups, and Covid-Pars.

But added his wife bought him a golf membership for a year, at a club by his house. That he called his post day stress-relief, not a bad plan.

Carney being present that day showed the kind of commitment that Delaware has for the BMW Championship. When asked about the quick reopening of golf in the State of Delaware, Carney explained that the economy and jobs were at stake. But the fact that golf is an outdoor activity, and if a club had a safe plan to open, we let them get back to business. A plan that Illinois could have learned from.

CLICK HERE TO HEAR the interview with Delaware Governor John Carney at the BMW Championship media day.

THE 2022 BMW Championship will be held from August 16-21 at the Wilmington Country Club in Delaware. Details at BMWChampionship.com.