Columnist: Allen Freeman
Charlie Sifford’s Family Donate Memorabilia to USGA
From Northern Ohio Golf Charlie Sifford was one of golf’s true pioneers. He was the first Black player to compete on the PGA Tour and the first Black member inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Sifford was born in North Carolina but lived in Northern Ohio for 35 years and was […]
Northeast Ohio Ranges Receive Recognition
The Golf Dome in Chagrin Falls and Windmill Golf Center in Macedonia have both been recognized by the Golf Range Association of America as one of the Top 50 Stand-Alone Golf Facilities in America for the second consecutive year. According to the GRAA, stand-alone driving ranges offer full-swing practice, short-game amenities, practice putting opportunities, player development programming, social engagement, and a […]
Cleveland First Tee Chapter to Conduct Caddie Training
A Caddie Training Program will be held the first four Saturdays in March (March 2, 9, 16 and 23) from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Washington Golf Course in Newburgh Heights. The course provides on-course, hands-on training for teens ages 14-18. This training will give prospective caddies an advantage when applying for a caddie position at one […]
Golf Dome Offers Winter Junior Clinics
The Golf Dome in Chagrin Falls is offering a series of winter junior golf clinics. Groups will be established by age. Sessions will be available for ages; 5-8, 9-12, middle school, novice, intermediate, as well as advanced players. For times and to register click HERE.
Inaugural Ohio Adaptive Open Crowns Winners
By NorthernOhio.Golf The Ohio Adaptive Open was held earlier this month at Cleveland Metropark’s Seneca Golf Course with several winners recognized. The U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) has been holding regional, national and international tournaments for several years. The United States Golf Association (USGA) studied their format and last year held the first-ever […]
2021 NOPGA Junior Tour Championship
By NorthernOhio.Golf After two weather-perfect days and 36 grueling holes that was the path the four champions blazed in the 38th Kenny Novak NOPGA Junior Tour Championship, which concluded on Wednesday at Club Walden. Strongsville’s Michael Lee, Aurora’s Chris Pollak and Lima’s Mary Kelly Mulcahy led from start to finish in winning their divisions, while Strongsville’s Natalie Kostalnick rallied from three shots back to claim […]
Golf Boom Continues In Ohio & Across the Nation
By Allen Freeman, NEOHGolf.com Golf DataTech is reporting the number of rounds of golf played in the Greater Cleveland area in November 2020 increased a staggering 336.3% versus November 2019. This incredible one-month increase comes after recording four consecutive monthly increases greater than 20%. The pandemic of 2020 has spurred a golf explosion the likes […]
Brian Tolnar Named PGA Merchandiser of the Year Again
Brian Tolnar, Director of Golf at Mill Creek Golf Club, was named 2020 PGA MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR by the Northern Ohio PGA Section. The award recognizes a PGA Professional who excels in business in the promotion of golf. This marks the third time in the last five years that Tolnar has won this award in Ohio and the fourth time overall, having won earlier when working in […]
Golf Continues to Thrive in Ohio Amid COVID
From Allen Freeman, NEOHGolf.com The August 2020 Rounds Played Report has been released by Golf Datatech, and it shows that Greater Cleveland area golf courses have enjoyed 23.8% increase over the round numbers from August 2019. Pleasant summer temperatures and 9% less rainfall than normal helped boost those totals. For the state of Ohio, rounds were up 17% in August vs. […]
Jaysen Hansen Rallies to Win NOPGA Pro
By Allen Freeman, NEOH Golf Beechmont Country Club’s Jaysen Hansen rallied from a five-shot deficit with a final-round 4-under par 68 on Wednesday to win the 2020 Northern Ohio PGA Professional Championship at Westbrook Country Club. Hansen’s 68 was the lowest round of the event and enabled him to pass the top-four second-round leaders with a 54-hole total of […]