Putt. But it’s way more special because he has been here playing in the Masters. He used to talk about the course and tell us about the holes.” After going to Rollins College in the late 1960s, Bob Lewis turned professional and played in 47 PGA Tour events from 1971-74 before deciding to forego tour life and join his father’s steel tubing manufacturing company. Lewis regained his amateur status in 1978, that summer becoming the first amateur since Jack Nicklaus in 1957 to win the Ohio Open. The Ohioan played in 31 USGA championships, his résumé highlighted by a runner-up finishes in the 1980 U.S. Amateur and in the U.S. MidAmateur in 1981 and 1984. He compiled a 10-4 record over four appearances on the winning United States Walker Cup team (1981-83-85-87) then captained the Americans in 2003 and 2005, with a victory over Great Britain & Ireland in his latter role at the helm. Lewis’ sportsmanship and integrity were recognized when shortly before passing away he received the 2021 Bob Jones Award, the USGA’s highest honor. “The USGA has played such an important role in my life,” Lewis said. “Many of my fondest memories in amateur golf come from representing our country both as a player and captain of the USA Walker Cup team. Bob Jones was the ultimate amateur, and I am truly honored to be included in his company.” Flynn’s aunt Tiffany now resides in her parents’ former home in Pepper Pike. She has preserved her dad’s “golf room,” which is full of trophies and other memorabilia from Lewis’ stellar golf career, including a pair of crystal goblets he received for making an eagle on the 15th hole at his maiden Masters in 1981. Flynn earned a total of 18 points and finished fifth in his division at the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals last month. Given his family’s heritage in golf, I expect this will not be the last we see the Lewis name at the top of leaderboards. Enter Your Little Golfer In Drive, Chip & Putt This was the 10th anniversary of the DCP competition for junior golfers. Over those ten years it has drawn thousands of entrants and sent 721 golfers and their parents to Augusta National. Participants from 31 states, Canada and Australia competed in this year’s Finals and several are now playing on the LPGA Tour, PGA Tour, as well as at the college level. Akshay Bahtia competed in the very first DCP Finals in 2014 and just got his second PGA Tour win at the 2024 Valero Texas Open. Jimmy Roberts narrated this wonderful video about the 2024 Finals. Click HERE to watch it. Insert Video Thumbnail here. Qualifiers for the 2025 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals will be held at locals around the country this summer. Visit their website, https:// www.drivechipandputt.com to find a location near you and to register your young golfer. Ohio Golf Journal
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