An Introduction to the Forest Lake Country Club Golf Course

Accomplished Michigan professional Ron Sorey possesses over 15 years of experience in sales management and business development. Outside of work, Ron Sorey enjoys studying business and leadership topics and playing golf. He lists Michigan's Forest Lake Country Club among his favorite courses.

Designed by William Diddel and later redesigned by Arthur Hills, Forest Lake first opened in the 1920s. Now, the course is recognized as one of Michigan's top golf destinations.

In addition to fairways that follow the landscape's beautiful natural contours, Forest Lake features well-protected greens and more than 6,200 yards of playable terrain. Highlights of Forest Lake include the challenging par-4 sixth hole, which features a tight fairway and an elevated green protected by a pond.

The course wraps up with three great finishing holes that start with the 525-yard 16th hole. This par-5 offers long-hitters the chance to score a birdie before they move on to the 17th, which some consider one of the toughest par-3 holes anywhere. The last hole at Forest Lake is a picturesque par-5 that offers a final birdie opportunity for those who successfully execute their approach.

A Brief Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

Michigan resident Ron Sorey has held executive leadership positions in sales and business development with a number of companies. In addition to his experience as a sales professional in Michigan, Ron Sorey possesses an in-depth understanding of emotional intelligence.

Psychologists describe emotional intelligence as an individual’s capacity for objectively analyzing and managing his or her own emotions and the emotions of others. Generally speaking, emotional intelligence is defined by how adept an individual is at harnessing emotions to solve a problem or complete a task and managing emotional responses, as well as overall level of emotional awareness.

While emotional intelligence can be exceptionally complex and valuable in a professional setting, individuals engage in simple displays of emotional intelligence on a daily basis. A few common examples include cheering up an unhappy friend or attempting to calm a person who has become angry or frightened. Psychologists continue to debate whether or not, and to what degree, emotional intelligence can be taught or enhanced, but studies have indicated that elevated focus among young students can yield higher emotional intelligence later in life.