OhioGolf News RIP Richard Schwartz The 1958 Ohio Amateur Champion, Richard Schwartz passed away last month. Richard was a member of the PGA TOUR in the 1960’s and later the Head Professional and Superintendent at East Liverpool Country Club for 35 years. He played in seven PGA Tour events over a three-year span, 1968-1970, plus he entered two PGA Tour Champions events in 1989 and 1991. Richard was the consummate pro and was an Assistant Coach, along with his wife, for the Youngstown State Women’s Golf team, where the couple also coached their grandaughter, Emily Rohanna. Richard accomplished something even the Golden Bear could not. Although Jack Nicklaus won five consecutive Ohio Junior Amateur titles, 1952-1956, and the 1956 Ohio Open at the age of 16, the Golden Bear never won the Ohio Amateur. Richard left a golf legacy. He helped one granddaughter, Emily play collegiately at Youngstown State and another, Rachel, become a standout at Ohio State. After a successful collegiate career, Rachel joined the LPGA Tour. Rachel said about her grandfather, “Both he and my grandmother played a huge role in my and my sister’s lives, especially with golf. We were very proud of him, and I hope we can continue to make him proud. He will certainly be missed.” OSU’s Max Moldovan Finishes Top 10 at Patriot All America Invitational While most college students were enjoying time at home between Christmas and New Year’s, Ohio State’s Max Moldovan was in Arizona competing in the 11th Annual Patriot All America Invitational. With rounds of 70-65-67, the OSU Sophomore finished the 54-hole event at eight-under par, good for a tie for tenth place. The Patriot All America began in 2011 and invites elite collegiate players, from across every NCAA Division, to compete in the 54-hole stroke play event. Each participant honors a severely wounded or fallen soldier by carrying a bag bearing that hero’s name.
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