Ohio Golf Journal March 2019

GET READY FOR SPRING! FRED ALTVATER You are a Golfaholic if: You cram eight rounds of golf into a four- day vacation. $+++ WKH ƛUVW %ORRPV RI 6SULQJ $]DOHDV DQG WKH YHUGDQW JUHHQV RI WKH 0DVWHUV SOXV WKH SXQJHQW RGRU RI %RJLHV 'RXEOHV DQG 'UHDGHG 2WKHUV ZDIWLQJ WKURXJK WKH VHQVHV O ur special ‘Get Ready for Spring’ section of this issue of Ohio Golf Journal has Golfaholics covered with everything they need to get ready for Spring Golf in Ohio. We have enlisted PGA Professionals from around the state to give tips, hot new merchandise needs and even a breakdown of the new Rules that YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN YOU HIT THE LINKS FOR THE ÚRST TIME IN Now that its March, the “Florida Swing” is underway and we are moving ever closer to our annual stroll down Magnolia Lane. The Players Championship, held at TPC 3AWGRASS IS THE ÚRST non-major-major of the season and Sawgrass is one of the most demanding courses in the world. The ISLAND TH ALWAYS GETS THE PLAYERS AS WELL as, golf fans total attention. When the calendar turns to April, golf season begins in the north and The Masters cannot be far behind. This year Augusta National will be a busy place with the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur to be held the week prior to the Masters, plus the annual Drive, Chip & Putt contest slated for the Sunday prior to the beginning of Masters week, !PRIL Ohioans have played a key role at the Masters many times over the years. Jack Nicklaus won six Green Jackets, more than any other golfer. Two of those wins denied another great Ohio Golfer, TomWeiskopf of capturing a Masters win for himself. Tom did win an Open Championship for his sole major championship, but he came so close at the Masters. If you are headed down to Florida for Spring Training, one of the tournaments on the Florida Swing, or just to get in a little golf and a break from the cold weather, check out the Reunion Resort on the south edge of Orlando. It is close to the Disney Parks, includes three signature golf courses, Nicklaus, Palmer and Watson, plus it is a top- shelf destination for the entire family. !S SOON AS IT WARMS UP A BIT MORE IN /HIO YOU CAN CATCH ME ON THE "ACK Anonymous Golfaholic Ohio Golf Journal