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Columnist: Ohio Golf News
OHIO ADAPTIVE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TO DEBUT IN AUGUST
From Northern Ohio Golf Association Fresh off its support of the United States Golf Association’s inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open Championship in Pinehurst last year, the Northern Ohio Golf Association (NOGA) has partnered with Cleveland Metroparks Golf to start another Adaptive Open, this time in the state of Ohio. The first-ever Ohio Adaptive Open Championship will be played August 5 – […]
Bob Sowards Wins AGAIN!!
Bob Sowards captured his fifth consecutive Michelob Ultra Ohio Senior Open title for the fifth consecutive year with a final-round two-under 68. His 36-hole total of 5-under 135 at Firestone Country Club, gave him the two-shot victory over Loveland’s Mike Thomas. Sowards will soon turn 55 and has won this event every year since he […]
Ashland Golf Club to Celebrate Centennial Season
Steeped in the game’s tradition and evolution, it should come as no surprise that the roots of the Ashland Golf Club are just as thick as the trees that line its historic fairways. The pages of the club’s 100-year history are rich with unparalleled lore. In the midst of prohibition, a two-time British Open champion […]
NOPGA Sets Dates for PGA HOPE
The Northern Ohio Professional Golfers Association (NOPGA) is conducting free lessons for Active Duty Military personnel and Veterans through a program introduced by the PGA of America. PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH and is designed to enhance the physical, mental, social and emotional health of the […]
Lourdes University Announces Athletic Hall of Fame
The inaugural Lourdes University Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been set for November 3, 2023. Toledo native and Ohio State University basketball legend will be the featured speaker. Lourdes University sponsors 25 varsity sports and is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Gray Wolves are members of the Wolverine-Hoosier […]
Annika Sorenstam Addressed Greatest Golfer Event
Hall of Fame member, Annika Sorenstam joined Greatest Golfer event in January via Zoom to provide an interactive address at the inaugural College Golf 101 Combine to help high school golfers find college opportunities. The College Golf 101 Combine is for high school and junior golfers to get an up-close chance to learn how to turn their […]
Four Ohio Collegiate Golfers Compete In Patriot All-America
While most of the country was enjoying the holidays in the comfort of their homes, a talented group of collegiate golfers were competing in the Patriot All-America Golf Tournament at The Wigwam Golf Club in Arizona. The Patriot All-America is regarded as one of the top amateur events in the nation, attracting PING All-America golfers […]
Dana Open Donates $400,000 to Toledo Area Charities
The Dana Open Presented by Marathon announced that it distributed $400,000 to 19 Toledo-area children’s charities. In total, the annual LPGA tournament has donated over $13.2 million to more than 215 northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan children’s charities since its inception in 1984. “Thanks to the continued financial support of many local companies this […]
Evans Scholars Holds Selection Committee Meeting
Evans Scholars provide full-ride college scholarships for former caddies. Each candidate is required to address the selection committee comprised of former Evans Scholarship winners and interested parties. The 2023 Evans Selection Committee meeting was held at Scioto Country Club and the following candidates were interviewed on their merits to be awarded a scholarship to either […]
NOPGA Makes Donation To Ohio Girls Golf Foundation
The Northern Ohio PGA Section (NOPGA) Foundation presented a grant to the Ohio Girls Golf Foundation (OGGF) which has given over $100,000 of scholarships to girl golfers in the state and provided teaching instruction to hundreds of girls, helping to grow the game. The mission of the OGGF is to encourage, sponsor and support the […]