Ohio Golf Journal June 2020

first set out to do in the 1940s: be a beacon of social justice and economic empowerment.” After attending college at Ohio University and Ohio State University, Renee played professionally for 13 years in the U.S. and United Kingdom. A USO tour to Vietnam in 1970 started what would become a lifelong role as golf’s global ambassador. Powell has spread the ‘Word of Golf’ to Australia, Japan, Morocco and Spain. She has made more than two dozen visits to in Africa and in 2018, a residence hall at the University of St. Andrews was named in her honor. Today, Renee Powell serves as Clearview’s head professional and leads the Clearview Legacy Foundation for Education, Preservation and Turfgrass Research, whose education mission is to, “use golf as a tool to reach youngsters, minorities, seniors, troubled individuals, women military veterans, and those with mental and physical challenges.” Her work with military veterans through PGA HOPE has been recognized nationally and she continues to work with her local junior golfers. Must be 21 years or older to enter the casino. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.9.WITH.IT! Plan your golf getaway where classic and contemporary courses intersect. Book the Hall of Fame Package to combine “old-school” Ross with modern majesty of Dye. Also, be sure to ask about our new Eagles, Birdies and Pigeons Package*, which includes a shooting range adventure. *Available for groups of 12 more frenchlick.com/golf • (888) 936-9360