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.”
