Monthly column from the editor
Columnist: Editor
COVID-19 Can’t Stop Golf in Ohio
Even though we are required to wear masks, maintain social distancing and mass gatherings are prohibited, golf seems to be the one thing that is not affected by the pandemic. Ohio golf courses are packed and outings are being held, while adhering to public safety guidelines. Professional golf has returned, albeit without fans in […]
COVID-19 Disrupts Golf in March
Here we are into the month of April. The harbinger of spring, The Masters has been postponed and it doesn’t appear we will see any professional golf for some time to come. Like most Golfaholics, the Masters is my favorite tournament of the year and to not be able to enjoy it this year is […]
Happy New Year!!
It’s a new decade and we are ready to roar in the 20’s. The last 10 years were filled with the exploits of Tiger Woods winning a ‘Tiger Slam,’ plus his numerous injuries, as well as, personal injuries. We also witnessed the rise of several young players, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas, […]
Patience is a Virtue!
The cold and wet weather has severely slowed the amount of golf that can be played in the northern section of the country, but hopefully spring will actually arrive soon. We have been traveling to various parts of the country and have been posting new videos to Back 9 Report TV on Roku and Back9Report.com. […]
Ahhh Finally! Spring Arrives Along with 3-PUTTS!
Golfers are a hardy lot, but it’s difficult negotiating a tee-to-green trek over and around snow banks. Hopefully the white stuff is gone until after Thanksgiving and Golfaholics can now get about the real business of life, chasing the little white ball. With Tiger Woods announcing his full comeback by winning the Masters last month […]
Talking Women’s Golf & The Masters
Historically April means only one thing to Golfaholics, The Masters. But, with the addition of the Drive, Chip & Putt Finals for junior golfers and the first-ever Augusta National Women’s Amateur, golf fans have even more action to get excited about. Hopefully Haylee Harford, from Leavittburg, Ohio and Furman University, will make it to the […]
Get Ready for Spring!
This month Ohio Golf Journal, in our special ‘Get Ready for Spring’ section, we have Golfaholics covered with everything they need to get ready for Spring Golf in Ohio. We have enlisted PGA Professionals from around the state to give tips, hot new merchandise needs and even a breakdown of the new Rules that you […]
Golf is Better in Florida (in January)
I know this is the Ohio Golf Journal, but in January and February golf is much better enjoyed in sunny and warm Florida. Plus, we were able to meet old friends and collect many new interviews for Back 9 Report TV at the PGA Merchandise Show at the end of January. Traveling around Florida for […]
WOW!! It’s 2019 Already
Wasn’t it just a couple of years ago we were worried about Y2K, a new century and mass hysteria on the Internet? Here we are 18 years into a new era and technology is affecting our everyday and golf lives, like never before. Time waits for no man (or woman) and Ohio Golf Journal is excited to be entering our fifth […]
2020 Winter Golf Tour was the Trip of a Lifetime!