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Ohio Legend Bob Lewis Dies
Ohio Amateur Golfing Legend, Bob Lewis had struggled with lung cancer in recent years and passed at the age of 76. Lewis a long time resident of Pepper Pike received the USGA’s highest honor, the Bobby Jones Award in March. Lewis is a member of the Ohio Golf Association Hall of Fame and the Northern […]
Ohio Girls Golf Foundation Hosts Spring Clinics
To help girls hone their golf skills before the season kicks off, the Ohio Girls Golf Foundation (OGGF) has announced its Spring Clinics throughout the state in April and May. Geared for girls ages 8-18 who are beginning to advanced golfers, these weekly clinics will be taught by LPGA and PGA instructors. “Our clinics examine all aspects […]
Veterans Golf Association to Hold 8 Events in Ohio
With a mission dedicated to enriching the lives of Veterans and their family members through sportsmanship and camaraderie of golf, the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) annually hosts more than 250 local tournaments for thousands of VGA members across the country, culminating in the National Championship. VGA programs encourage members to compete, socialize, and remain physically […]
23 Ohio Caddies Receive Evans Scholarships
Although the Selection Meetings were held virtually, COVID couldn’t stop 23 Ohio Caddies from earning scholarships to either Miami, or Ohio State University. Last month the Ohio Evans Scholarship Selection Meeting awarded these deserving students the opportunity to receive full-ride college educations estimated at $120,000 for a four-year degree. Elyria, Inverness, Sylvania, Toledo, Scioto, Western […]
Avalon Golf & Country Club to host 2021 Ohio Amateur Championship
Avalon Golf & Country Club in Warren, Ohio will host the 115th Ohio Amateur Championship. Designed by legendary golf course architect and Ohio Golf Hall of Fame Member, Pete Dye, the par 72 Avalon Lakes Course can stretched to 7,551 yards and features undulating greens, beautiful terrain, and intimidating water hazards. Avalon Lakes hosted the […]
Bob Sowards Wins AGAIN in Florida
Bob Sowards from the Kinsale Club in Dublin has had several top finishes in Florida in the past and continued his winning ways with a little help this time from his partner Ben Kern. The duo paired up to win the Senior-Junior Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Sowards holed a […]
Troy, Robison & McHugh Earn 2020 NOPGA Awards
Jim Troy Named NOPGA Player of the Year for 2020 With Two victories and nine additional top 10 finishes, Jim Troy was named the Omega Player of the Year by the Northern Ohio PGA. “I felt I did a lot of good things during the season and I am very happy, but I am really […]
Miami Valley Golf Association News
Miami Valley Golf Association announced Austin Greaser is their 2020 Player of the Year. Greaser won the Ohio Amateur Championship this year and was the Junior Player of the Year in 2019. Greaser set an all-time low score of 18 under par for the championship, was invited to play in the US Amateur and is […]
First Tee of Lake Erie’s New Facility Taking Shape
Executive Director of the First Tee of Lake Erie, Adam Reny is excited to see the new Dattilo Family Youth Leadership Center beginning to take shape on the organization’s site near Hill and Reynolds Roads in Toledo. The 15,000 square foot building will include classrooms, a gymnasium, game rooms and office space. In a unique […]
COVID Forces Cancellation of Ohio Golf Shows
Toledo Golf Show Operator Andrew Brown announced in January that the annual Toledo Golf Show would not be held this month. “After closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19, and careful consideration, we regret to announce that the Toledo Golf Show will not be held in 2021. Our primary concern is for the health and safety […]