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Northern Ohio Jr. PGA League Results
The Northern Ohio PGA section held the Junior League Section Championship at Eagle Creek Golf Course in August. Team Mallard Creek and Team Cleveland SE 2 won their respective semi-final matches in commanding fashion earning spots in the final match of the inaugural PGA Junior League Section Championship. In their semi-final match, Cleveland Southeast […]
Four Ohio Girl’s in 2018 US Girls’ Junior Amateur
Four young women from Ohio qualified for the U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur. Ashley Zi-Tong Au from Westerville, Pina Pipatjarasgit from Sylvania, Kristin Jamieson from Hillsboro and Madison Spiess from New Albany all made it through the qualifier held at Country Club of Hudson. The U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur was held at Poppy Hills Golf Club […]
Ohio Juniors in USGA Tournament
In July the 2018 US Junior was held at Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey. Three Ohio junior golfers qualified for the US Junior Amateur. Jackson Chandler, from Dublin, Oscar Zimmerman from Cincinnati and Trey Rath from Powell, all made the trip to Baltusrol. Michael Thorbjornsen from Wellesley, Massachusetts bested Akshay […]
Opportunities for Junior Golfers in Ohio
Everywhere around Ohio junior programs are available to get kids started in golf. One of the first junior golf programs in the country began in Toledo in 1973. The Toledo Junior Golf Association is celebrating 45 years of providing a series of great tournaments for NW Ohio junior golfers to enjoy competitive competition and prepare […]
JOBS AVAILABLE at Golf Courses!
In talking with several golf course owners and managers over the past few weeks, I have asked the question, “What is your biggest challenge in running a golf course?” Everyone has answered with the same concern; They HAVE JOBS and NEED HELP! Every course has openings for a variety of jobs. mowing grass, raking bunkers, […]
The First Tee of Lake Erie Announcement
The First Tee of Lake Erie announced last month, that with the help of Promedica, a leading sponsor for the new 43-acre facility, that includes caddie, as well as, vocational training, funding is progressing on schedule. It is expected a date for ground breaking should occur later this spring at the Hill Street site, adjoining […]
2019 Drive, Chip & Putt Registration Information
In a few weeks 80 boys and girls will be competing at Augusta National Golf Club, just prior to the Masters Tournament in the Finals of the Drive, Chip & Putt competition. This is an excellent national event for junior golfers ages 7-15 to compete against others golf enthusiasts. Juniors earn a spot in the […]
State Champions Crowned in OHSAA Tournament
The Ohio High School Athletic Association held the annual state tournament last month. The Boys Division II Championship was held at the North Star Golf Club in Sunbury, but the remaining Divisions, Boys I and III, plus both Girls Divisions, were held on the Scarlet and Gray courses at the Ohio State University Golf Course. […]
Final Field Set for 2018 Drive, Chip & Putt Competition
It’s that time of year again, when boys and girls, aged 7-15, from all over the country try to earn a spot in the Drive, Chip & Putt competition, so they can take their parents on a dream trip to Augusta National. 80 kids did just that and made it to the Finals from the […]
TGA Premier Golf Brings Golf to School
By: Fred Altvater Remember when you were in elementary school and enjoyed recess and physical education classes. Baseball, soccer, football and basketball were the games most prevalent on the school yard. TGA Premier Golf is changing all of that by helping to bring golf directly to schools. Joshua Jacobs the CEO of TGA Premier […]