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Knop Don Knop has been at Great Oaks Country Club for 20 years, and has just completed his 16th season as the Superintendent. Don has been married for 18 years. “Funny enough, I met Liz in High School. Back then though, I wasn’t quite her type. It took until after college for me to grow on her.” Says Don. They have four children. Emilee(19) currently living in Northern Wisconsin, is working and going to college to become a medical assistant. Faith and Abby are 16 year old fraternal twins, who are currently juniors at Oxford High School. Faith keeps busy with church activities, work, and taking care of her two rabbits. Abby stays busy with church activities, work, National Honor Society, and competitive cheer. Dane is 12 and stays busy with travel soccer and his PS4. 1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS RELATED MOVIE? Hoosiers is by far my favorite sports related movie. It’s based on a true story, which makes it even better. Plus, how can you not love Jimmy!!?? 2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NON-GOLF SPORT? I’m a huge college basketball fan! I love watching a great coach, whom gets his team to buy in on all levels, especially defense. I played from grade school through high school. I just couldn’t get past 5’11” and wasn’t able to consistently lock in that sweet jumper. Once March Madness comes around, I start feeling a little giddy. 3. WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? The problem is, I don’t make enough spare time for myself. I do sneak away from work for an hour to get a quick work out in. Spare time is a goal this upcoming season, as I’m going to make more time for my family. I’ve been in this field a long time and my family has been simply amazing and very supportive of the long hours. 4. DO YOU PLAY GOLF? What is your handicap? I do play golf, and every winter it’s a reoccurring goal to place on the Spring to do list. I might play 5 to 8 times a season and my handicap is currently 15.4. I would always rather play somewhere else and enjoy a couple