Ohio Golf Journal April 2019

Powell has traveled and spread the word of golf around the world. She was recognized by St. Andrews University, with an honorary Doctorate and has led junior golfers to Scotland to study the history of golf, as well as, view the iconic courses. In 2003, the PGA of America recognized Powell for her work in promoting the game of golf internationally with its “First Lady of Golf” award. Then PGA of America President, M.G. Orender said, “Renee’ Powell is a member of one of the great families of golf in our country, whose life’s work has been to open the doors to many, who would not have had the opportunity to pick up a golf club and find enjoyment in their lives. Renee’s tireless efforts to build opportunities for young people in golf have elevated her among her peers.” In accepting the award Renee’ said, “Golf has been my entire life, and my family has been my inspiration. Golf is what I do, it is who I am.” The game of golf has been the recipient of the talents of one of the great women of the game and Renee’ was inducted into the PGA of America’s Hall of Fame in 2017. She joined her father, who was enshrined in 2013. Renee’ Powell, from East Canton, is American Golf Royalty and is most content, when she is spreading the word of golf at that same little golf course her father built in 1946.