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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 […]
Miami Valley Golf Association Announces 2023 Tournament Schedule
The Miami Valley Golf Association recently announced a full tournament schedule for 2023. Competition begins with the Spring Better Ball on April 24 and finishes September 18 with the 2023 Celebration at Dayton Country Club. In between, 13 more events are being held to test golfers. To view the compete schedule visit: https://www.miamivalleygolf.org/inside-pages/events/2018-schedule-7391.html
Arcis Buys TPC River’s Bend
Arcis Golf, the second largest owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee clubs in the United States, recently added TPC River’s Bend in Maineville, Ohio, to its growing portfolio. This is the 10th club acquisition completed by Arcis in the last 18 months. TPC River’s Bend is a highly regarded and upscale […]
Bridgestone Senior PLAYERS Championship Raised $951,000
The combined proceeds from the 2022 Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship and the Ambassador of Golf Event presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, raised $951,379 for Northeast Ohio charities. The 2022 donation is the largest annual charitable total generated by these events. Since 1984, professional golf tournaments held at Firestone Country Club have generated over $31 million. “This year’s record charitable total […]
Mill Creek’s Brian Tolnar Earns National PGA Award
Brian Tolnar, the Director of Golf Operations and Recreation at Mill Creek MetroParks in Youngstown, was named the PGA of America’s PGA Public Golf Course Merchandiser of the Year. The award recognizes PGA Professionals who have excelled in business and merchandising in the promotion of golf.
Malone Wins 5th National Title
Congratulations to the Malone University Men’s Golf Team that won a record-breaking fifth National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) national championship at Hammock Beach Resort. In addition, their coach, Ken Hyland was named the NCCAA Coach of the Year for the fifth time in his career. The Pioneers won prior team titles in: 1999, 2000, 2004, and 2008.
Carano & Angelo Earn Another Trip to USGA Four-Ball Championship
NorthernOhio.Golf John Angelo and Marcus Carano earned their third straight trip to the U.S. Amateur Four Ball Championship by besting Andrew Bailey and Kevin Carlin in a 7-Hole playoff. Both teams tied for second place at seven-under par in the qualifier held at Catawba Island Club. Carano drained a 30-foot putt to end the drama. […]
Canterbury Golf Club to Host Three USGA National Championships
The United States Golf Association (USGA) will hold the 2027 U.S. Girls’ Junior, 2033 U.S. Senior Amateur and 2039 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championships at Canterbury Golf Club. These will be the sixth, seventh and eighth USGA championships held at Canterbury Golf Club, which last hosted the 1996 U.S. Senior Open, captured by Dave Stockton, who […]