UCM’s Secret to Golf Success: Micah Burke Interview

Common Cargo Administration is concerned with numerous charitable organizations. Since UCM CEO, Devin Burke additionally loves golf, it’s not uncommon for UCM to indicate up with a workforce to charity golf tournaments. Usually, the UCM workforce wins such tournaments.

The key to UCM’s charity golf event success? We’re fairly positive it isn’t Devin’s golf swing. In fact, I’d by no means knock my boss’ recreation; nonetheless, having a workforce member on these UCM golf groups who’s an expert golfer most likely the actual secret to UCM’s golf success.

Micah Burke, son of Devin Burke and UCM President, Shirley Burke, is an expert golfer that tends to be on the workforce representing UCM at charity golf occasions.

We caught up with Micah to seek out out about his skilled golf, his profession, and being on the golf course with Devin…

Query:  Why did you get into skilled {golfing}?

Micah: I acquired into skilled golf as a result of I felt I had the potential to change into a fantastic golfer out of faculty. I started to think about golf as a profession path round my junior yr of faculty after I gained my first collegiate occasion. One of many main explanation why I continued into the skilled enviornment out of faculty was to see how good I may change into. I had the chance to essentially concentrate on bettering each side of my recreation and that chance was one thing I needed to reap the benefits of.

Query: How did you get began?

Micah: I acquired began by enjoying weekend golf with my dad and his pals at a public 9-hole course in Venice, CA. At first, I principally performed as a result of my older brother and pop performed. Once I was in highschool, my pal had talked about to me that I’d have the ability to get out of college earlier if I take Golf as my final interval so I made a decision to reap the benefits of that. Progressively, I turned higher and higher and my highschool coach informed me that if I work arduous sufficient, I may probably get a scholarship in faculty. I used to be in a position to do this with lots of arduous work and earlier than you knew it, I had a full scholarship to Cal State San Bernardino.

Query: Let’s say I’m an aspiring golfer–which I’m not–do you’ve gotten any recommendations for me on turning professional?

Micah: My recommendation for somebody turning professional is straightforward. By no means cease having enjoyable at this recreation. When the golf rating is represented by greenback indicators, golfers are inclined to lose sight of what golf is. Don’t let skilled golf create pointless stress for your self.

Query: How come you didn’t work on your mother and father at UCM?

Micah: I didn’t work for my mother and father as a result of I had the chance out of faculty to show skilled.

Query:  What work have you ever performed for UCM up to now?

Micah: The work that I’ve performed for UCM is primarily commercial on my golf apparel. Throughout many tournaments across the US and abroad, I’d put on golf shirts that displayed the UCM brand. I additionally make appearances representing UCM in numerous charity and fundraiser tournaments.

Query: Do you assume it’s dishonest whenever you signify UCM in charity golf tournaments they be a part of?

Micah: I don’t assume it’s dishonest representing UCM in charity tournaments as a result of tournaments like that aren’t essentially aggressive like skilled golf tournaments. Charity/fundraiser occasions have a objective to both elevate consciousness or funds for a specific trigger and that needs to be the principle focus. I additionally really feel like if I carry success to the UCM workforce in a event, then that might carry consideration to UCM.

Query: While you golf a event along with your dad, is Devin an asset to your workforce or ought to he follow worldwide delivery?

Micah: Dad’s golf recreation is at all times suspect at finest, however to this point we’re undefeated when he’s a part of the UCM workforce. “Don’t repair it if it ain’t broke.”

Query: Who gave you your golf abilities, your dad—Common Cargo Administration CEO, Devin Burke or your mother—UCM President, Shirley Burke?

Micah: My golf abilities will certainly must be accredited to my father. My mother couldn’t hit a golf ball out of her shadow.

Query: What’s the most important prize you ever gained?

Micah: The most important test I ever made {golfing} was for $15,000.00

Query: Who’re your sponsors?

Micah: My primary sponsor for the previous 3 years was a personal sponsor […] We performed many rounds of golf collectively and we had been in a position to develop a friendship in that point. Discovering a sponsor is kind of tough in skilled golf, however I used to be extraordinarily lucky to have a pal […] that believed in my success in skilled golf.

Query: Are you able to assist me work on my swing?

Micah: I’m at all times prepared to assist individuals out with their golf swing. I suppose it’s one among my duties as an worker of UCM.

Query: When can we count on to see you in a inexperienced jacket?

Micah: Anticipate me within the inexperienced jacket when the subsequent Masters comes round.

Query: Inform us the story of the worst spherical of gold you ever performed.

Micah: Can’t let you know a narrative of the worst spherical of golf I’ve ever performed as a result of I don’t bear in mind them. A selective reminiscence is a key element of a fantastic golfer.

Query: Do you favor Completely satisfied Gilmore or Tin Cup?

Micah: Completely satisfied Gilmore for positive. Too many good scenes from that film.

Query: For those who had been to import golf golf equipment from, let’s say China, what firm would you utilize on your importing wants?

Micah: I’d give UCM first dibs on the cargo, however they higher give me a very good fee! Simply kidding… UCM all the best way!

Thanks, Micah, for taking the time to reply a couple of questions for us.