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Columnist: Junior Golf
The First Tee of Lake Erie is Set to Build New Facility
The First Tee of Lake Erie’s intention to build a state-of-the-art learning facility on a 42-acre plot of land on Hill Avenue, adjoining the south side of The Inverness Club is much closer to becoming a reality with the help of Promedica and a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo. The First Tee of Lake Erie and the Boys & […]
Ohio Juniors Win Drive Chip & Finals at Augusta National
Brady Barnum and Lucas Bernstein both won their age group at the Drive Chip & Putt Finals at Augusta National in April. Brady Barnum Brady Barnum from Dublin won the 10-11 age division at the 2021 Drive, Chip and Putt (DCP) Finals held at Augusta National. This was Brady’s second appearance at the DCP National […]
Ohio High School Golf Season is a GO and the State Championships are Set for October
On August 18th the Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine signed an Ohio Department of Health order that permitted contact sports to move forward with games against other schools. The Governor confirmed support for Ohio’s coaches to inspire student-athletes to continue following safety precautions so that all sports can be played. Field hockey, soccer and […]
Ohio Juniors Win AJGA Titles
Gianna Clemente of Warren and Joshua Qian of Westerville both won their divisions in the Coca Cola Junior Championship at Boyne Highlands. To win the Girls Division, Gianna fired a tournament total of 4-under-par 212 on the Moor Course at Boyne Highlands, making a total of 10 birdies. At just 12 years, 3 months and […]
Mason Deal’s 63 Sets New TJGA Mark
Last month Mason Deal fired a smooth 63 in the Toledo Junior Golf Association event at Belmont Country Club. “It wasn’t luck,” TJGA Official, Jim McGill said. “He’s an excellent golfer. He just got in that zone and everything was going right for him. There was no luck involved, it was skill.” The soon to […]
A New Event for Junior Champions: We Are The Fifty
By Fred Altvater A New National Competitive Golf Event for Girls and Boys from all 50 United States Launches in June 2020 at Hammock Beach Resort. We Are The Fifty is a new national golf tournament that brings the top junior golfers from all 50 states together for one event. Only the junior […]
Junior Golf Report
With school on hiatus for the summer months. Most junior golfers are beginning to think about qualifying for their high school golf teams or wanting to improve their skills in live competition. Millions of junior golfers, under the age of 20, compete in junior golf tournaments and leagues in every local community. Although the junior […]
Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award Winner Announced at Nationwide Legends Luncheon
The final highlight at the lunch was the presentation of the Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award, which is given annually to a patient, or family, who in some way has demonstrated a strong, driving spirit in overcoming obstacles, an unwavering optimistic outlook, and a strong conviction for their connection to Nationwide Children’s. This year’s “Spirit Award” recipient […]
Partially Paralyzed Golfer Named Athlete of the Week in Columbus
Matt McLish played golf on the West Jefferson golf team even though he is partially paralyzed. In November, he was named WBNS Athlete of the Week. His story began when he had seizures in the second grade. He was diagnosed with epilepsy caused by a tumor on his brain. Doctors performed surgery when Matt was […]
Inverness Club Will Host the U.S. Junior Amateur in July
Very few courses in this country can match the number and history of major championship golf that has been hosted at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo. Ted Ray beat out his good friend Harry Vardon, Jackie Burke Sr. and two others to win the 1920 U.S. Open held at Inverness Club. That 1920 U.S. Open […]