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Columnist: Ohio Golf News
Rains Can’t Dampen the Excitement At The Dana Open
Every year, since 1984, except for 1986 and 2011, Toledo has hosted an LPGA tournament. Formerly called the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic, then the LPGA Marathon Classic, the Dana Corporation assumed sponsorship rights in 2022. The Dana Open is one of the longest running events on the LPGA’s schedule and has generated over $13.7 million […]
Miami Valley Golf Association Recognizes Daryl Nels
Daryl Nels has had a passion for golf for over 30 years. She has been an invaluable volunteer at Miami Valley Golf Association (MVGA) and has left her mark on the Ohio golfing community. Her involvement first began when she joined the Board of the Dayton District Women’s Golf Association (DDWGA) Course Rating Committee. Her […]
Upcoming Women’s Ohio State Golf Association Events
Cosmopolitan Stroke Play Four Ball Alliance Country Club, June 26 – 27 47th Ohio Junior Girls Marion Country Club, July 10 – 11 100th Women’s Ohio State Amateur Scioto Country Club, July 24 – July 27 Club Mixer on July 23 25th Women’s Ohio State Senior O’Bannon Creek Golf Club, Loveland: August […]
Susan Gladsby Wins Women’s Ohio State Golf Association Mid-Am
The Women’s Ohio State Golf Association held the 7th Annual Mid-Amateur at Zanesville Country Club. Susan Glasby, from Chesapeake, played steady one-over par golf through 54 holes to win the title. Former Mid-Am Champion, Suzi Spotleson finished second, seven strokes behind Glasby. The 32-year-old Gladsby was born in Australia, but has resided in Ohio for […]
Schaff & Reny To Be Recognized at Toledo Golf Hall of Fame Outing
The Toledo Golf Hall of Fame invites area golfers to the 25th annual Toledo Golf Hall of Fame outing, Monday, August. 28, at the Toledo Country Club. Steve Schaff will be inducted posthumously into the Hall of Fame, plus President and CEO of The First Tee of Lake Erie, Adam Reny will receive the Harbaugh […]
U.S. Women’s Open Columbus Qualifier Results
July 6-9, the 78th U.S. Women’s Open will be held at Pebble Beach for the first time. The USGA has been making a conscious effort to hold their women’s championships at iconic venues and there certainly is no course that fits that designation like Pebble Beach. A record 2,107 women registered to qualify at one […]
Gianna Clemente & Avery Zweig Win USGA’s Women’s 4-Ball Championship
Originally from Warren, Ohio, Gianna Clemente and her partner, Avery Zweig, from Texas, became the youngest duo to win the U.S. Women’s Four-Ball Championship last month at the Home Course in DuPont, Washington. Clemente started off the year with a win at the South Atlantic Amateur (The Sally), one of the most prestigious women’s amateur […]
DDWGA Awards 3 Scholarships to Lady Golfers
The Dayton District Women’s Golf Association (DDWGA) awards college scholarship to deserving High School Females connected to the game of golf. Since 1996, 71 deserving recipients have received scholarships totaling over $60,000. For 2023, three exceptional female golfers were presented with their scholarships May 15th, at Troy Country Club. Abigail Kittles plans to pursue a degree […]
Stone Brothers Win NOPGA Pro-Pro
After a heavy mist lifted to sunshine and blue skies, low scores started to roll in at Firestone Country Club’s South Course. Brothers, Steve Stone and Mike Stone, fired 62 (-8) to blitz the field by four strokes after making nine birdies and a bogey to win the NOPGA Pro-Pro. “We always enjoy Firestone and the […]
NORTHERN OHIO GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS CELEBRATE 100 YEARS
The Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Association (NOGCSA) are the men and women who keep our golf courses in shape and a joy to play every day. NOGCSA will celebrate its 100th anniversary starting this month. The NOGCSA will begin commemorating its milestone year with a kick-off event on May 12 at Youngstown Country Club, the […]