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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 […]
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 […]