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Columnist: Ohio Golf News
Gary Robison Wins Ohio Senior Open
Gary Robison, previously won the Senior PGA in 2015. He added to his trophy case by winning the 33rd Senior PGA held at Firestone’s West Course in May. He will have his name etched on the Senior Ohio Open rock. Robison carded 69-70 for a 1 under par 139 but ended regulation tied with first-round […]
TPC River Bend Hosts New Symetra Tour Event
The Prasco Charity Championship, a new tournament on the Symetra Tour, will be held at TPC River’s Bend, outside of Cincinnati, June 29-July 1. The 54-hole event will feature 144 young women golfers competing for a piece of the $100,000 purse and looking to move up to the LPGA Tour next season. At year end […]
Bedford Hills Golf Club unveils new Scoring APP
Bedford Hills Golf Club in Toledo has announced a new scoring APP for outings and group events at their club for 2018. They recently installed the technology to offer real time scoring, while an event is in progress. VPAR is an APP that can be downloaded to any smart phone prior to the first tee […]
Sylvania CC Hosts Women’s Program
More and more women are taking up the game of golf, but even more ladies are apprehensive about stepping into the male dominated world of golf. Sylvania Country Club has a plan to help women, who would like to learn a little about golf without the intimidation. Throughout the entire month of May, Sylvania Country […]
Toledo Metro Golf Association Begins 2018 Season
The Toledo Metro Golf Association’s mission is to have fun and provide a venue for serious golfers of all levels to experience competitive golf. The 2018 schedule includes events at, Ottawa Park, Chippewa, Fostoria CC, Red Hawk, Fremont CC, Detwiler, Heatherdowns CC, as well as, several other area courses. To view the 2018 schedule and […]
CBS’ Jim Nantz to Receive Award at Firestone
Long time CBS Announcer, Jim Nantz to receive 2018 Ambassador of Golf award at WGC Bridgestone Invitational. Northern Ohio Golf Charities will bestow the 2018 Ambassador of Golf Award to CBS Announcer Jim Nantz during the WGC Bridgestone Invitational in August at Firestone CC. The Ambassador of Golf Award is presented annually to a person […]
NW Ohio Golfer Was #1 Player on Symetra Tour
The Symetra Tour, formerly the Futures Tour, is the developmental tour for the LPGA. They hold a series of tournaments to provide young women professionals the opportunity to learn their craft and earn exemptions to the LPGA Tour. Did You know that in 2007, a young lady from northwest Ohio was the No. 1 player […]
News From Northern Ohio Golf Association
Tournament registration for all NOGA events will open on Sunday, April 1 at the website: noga.org. The first time you register, input your GHIN number and last name. The complete tournament schedule and registration is also available at: https://noga.org/tournaments/ Gift certificate payouts for nearly every Association tournament will increase this upcoming season, including season-long […]
Opportunities to See Professional Golf in Ohio
In addition to being able to compete in a multitude of wonderful amateur events, Ohio golfers have the opportunity to witness a variety of professional golf throughout the summer months. If you want to see some of the best golfers in the world compete, here are the dates you need to mark your calendars. […]