August 2022 Ohio Golf Journal

The Kroger Queen City Open The very next week the LPGA moves down I-75 for the Kroger Queen City Open presented by P&G. It will be held at Kenwood Country Club, which was recently completely renovated by Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design. This will be the first time in over 30 years that the LPGA has held an event in Cincinnati. Tickets for the event are $20 for a single-day ticket for Tuesday and Wednesday’s practice rounds, $25 for single-day tickets during tournament play (Thursday through Sunday) and $80 for a ticket for the entire week. There are also packages available for the Commissioner’s Club with access to special viewing areas and upscale food options. The Commissioner’s Club pays homage to three former LPGA commissioners, all of which have ties to Cincinnati, Charlie Mechem, Ty Votaw, and Michael Whan. To purchase tickets online visit: https:// queencitylpga.com/ Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship The 16th playing of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship will showcase the best talent on the Korn Ferry Tour, August 22 – 28, 2022, at The Ohio State University Golf Club’s Scarlet Course. Big names have won the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship in the past. Two of 2022 major championship winners on the PGATOUR have hoisted the Nationwide Trophy in the past. The current World No. 1 and reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, and Justin Thomas, who won his second PGA Championship title in May at Southern Hills Country Club were winners in Columbus. On the current FedExCup points list, seven of the top-10 players, and 17 of the top-25, have competed in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship. In addition to Scheffler and Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Xander Schauffele, Cam Smith, Tony Finau, Sam Burns, Viktor Hovland, and Will Zalatoris all teed it up in this event. See tomorrow’s PGA TOUR stars today at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship. For Ticket information visit: https://ncc-golf.com/ Ohio Golf Journal

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