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Bo Hoag is from a Royal Bloodline of Ohio Golf
By Fred Altvater Bo Hoag was an All-American at Ohio State University and has been competing on the various minor professional golf tours in his quest to make it to the PGA Tour. Last month, he won the Winco Foods Portland Open on the Korn Ferry Tour to finish inside ‘The 25’ to earn […]
USAGA Holds National Adaptive Golf Championship
By Fred Altvater Most golfers grab their sticks from the trunk, lace up their golf shoes and head to the first tee, but for another group of special golfers, the game is a bit more challenging. Every year the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) hosts the National Adaptive Golf Championship. Last year it […]
Blind Golf is Strong and Growing
By Bob Andrews The United States Blind Golf Association (USBGA) promotes the game for golfers with limited or no vision. In 1946 a hand full of totally blind men, primarily WW II veterans, gathered in California to renew their competitive golf spirit. They followed the Rules of Golf, with the assistance of a partner, […]
The Els Foundation and The First Tee are Impacting the Lives of Young People.
The Els for Autism Foundation was established in 2009 by Ernie and Liezl Els to focus on the issue of autism in young people ages 3-21. When Els’ son, Ben was diagnosed with the disorder he and his wife decided it was up to them to do something to combat the disorder that affects 1 […]
Monday After Royal Portrush – Lowry Triumphant – Tiger Irrelevant
By Ed Travis Rain, Fog, Sunshine, Wind, Tucked pins, Fescue, Gorse, Rough, Bumpy and Firm fairways, Texas wedges, Raised greens, Gigantic runoff areas and Fast putting surfaces are just some of the reasons The Open Championship is the favorite major for many golf fans and at least some players. The Open Championship provides, […]
Terry Desmond Turned His Life Around and Is GEARed UP in Golf
Terry Desmond grew up playing hockey for Toledo Bowser High School and eventually played slow pitch softball. Terry is a big guy and could hit a softball a looooong ways. A buddy got him involved in Long Drive golf competitions and he was hooked. He has worked at Spuyten Duyval Golf course over the years […]
LPGA Tour Invades Toledo for Marathon Classic
The Marathon Classic Presented by Dana will be held at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania and will feature many of the top women professionals from around the world. One of the most popular women in golf, Lexi Thompson will be in Toledo trying to pocket the first-place check, from the $1.75 million purse. She […]
Symetra Tour Returns to French Lick for DONALD ROSS CLASSIC
The 14th stop on the 2019 “Road to the LPGA” takes the Symetra Tour to the Donald Ross Course at French Lick Resort in the Hoosier State for the third annual Donald Ross Classic from July 11-13. “A beautiful Donald Ross-designed track will provide a stern test for our players,” said Mike Nichols, the […]
The Marathon Classic is a Toledo Tradition
The countdown is on for one of the annual rites of summer in Toledo. The Marathon Classic Presented by Dana is one of the longest running events on the LPGA Tour. As always, this year’s tournament will entertain a strong contingent of LPGA Tour stars and be contested over the Highland Meadows Golf Club, July […]
NOGA Names Inductees for 2019 Hall of Fame Class
The Northern Ohio Golf Association has named three new inductees for the 13th Hall of Fame class. Bob Wharton, Norton Brick and Carl Unis will enter the NOGA Hall of Fame at a ceremony to be held at Elyria Country Club on Wednesday, September 25th. Carl Unis earned four varsity letters and graduated from Parma High in 1955. In 1964, […]