Steve Groves has been a member of the PGA of America since 1973. Originally from Lancaster, Ohio, he developed his love for the game playing at Valley View Golf Course. He played college golf at Ohio State and is the only threetime All-American for the Buckeyes. During his senior season in 1973, Steve claimed the individual title at the Big Ten Championship and added the Ohio Amateur Championship at Findlay Country Club. After turning professional in 1973, Steve spent time working at Michigan’s Orchard Lake Country Club, Dubuque Golf & Country Club, and Brookside Country Club in Canton. He was the Head Professional at Champions Golf Course for 19 years and spent eight years at the Airport Golf Course. Today, he works as an Assistant Professional at Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club. In addition to his years as a Golf Professional, Steve was the Head Women’s Golf Coach at The Ohio State University from 1980-1987. Steve has served the membership of the Southern Ohio PGA as an officer, culminating with a term as Section President from 2009-2011. He was also named the 2007 Southern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year. He qualified for two US Opens, one PGA Championship and two Senior PGA Championships. In addition to the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame, Steve is also a member of the Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame, Lancaster High School Athletics Hall of Fame and Ohio State University Athletic Hall of Fame.
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