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By Fred Altvater Renee Powell Renee Powell grew up on her father’s golf course, Clearview, in East Canton. She played collegiately at both Ohio and Ohio State Universities, before turning professional. She grew up in a time when women of color were not accepted in the country clubs and junior golf programs, but with […]
Former Ohio University Golfer Jimmy Ellis Finishes Runner-up in Crump Cup
For those that don’t know about the Crump Cup, it is one of the most elite titles in amateur golf. Held on one of the most mysterious courses, Pine Valley, it annually attracts the best amateur golfers. Pine Valley is annually ranked as one of the best courses in the world and also one of […]
Michael Balcar Repeats
Michael Balcar, Assistant Golf Professional at Brandywine Country Club in Toledo, went back-to-back last month by winning the Northern Ohio PGA Assistant Professional Championship at Mayfield Sand Ridge Club for the second consecutive year. Balcar fired two 69’s for a four-under par total and earned $1,300.00 for the win. Zack Ford, from Tippecanoe Country Club, […]
Golf Phenom: Ohio’s Gianna Clemente
By Fred Altvater Gianna Clemente is a high school freshman and will not graduate until 2026, but she is already making her mark on the national golf scene. She first picked up a golf club at the age of two and by five competed in her first tournament. By seven years old, she won […]
Austin Greaser Wins Western Amateur
Last year the 2020 Ohio Amateur Champion, Austin Greaser, from Vandalia, finished runner-up in the prestigious Western Amateur and also lost in the final match of the U.S. Amateur at Oakmont to MSU’s James Piot, 2022 is a different story, however. Greaser, who will be starting his senior season at North Carolina this fall. entered […]
Buckeye Legend Tom Weiskopf Passes at the Age of 79
By Fred Altvater Over the past two years Tom Weiskopf struggled with pancreatic cancer, but continued to work on course renovations and design, until the very end. He was born November 9,1942, attended Benedictine High School in Massillon before attending Ohio State. As an amateur he won numerous Public Links Championships, plus the Western Amateur. […]
Jillian Hollis Nears Goal of Making the LPGA Tour
Rocky River’s Jillian Hollis recorded her first win of the 2022 EPSON Tour season and third career title at the Circling Raven Championship in Idaho last month. Hollis was a three-time All American at Georgia and has played professionally since 2018. This season, she has made 9 of 10 EPSON Tour cuts. The […]
Mary Suitca Wins NOPGA’s Ladies Professional Championship
For a second consecutive year, Mary Suitca from Tannenhauf Golf Club, won the NOPGA’s Ladies Professional Championship. She won the inaugural event last year at Lakewood Country Club and repeated with a seven-shot win this year at Westfield Country Club.
Jim Troy Repeats as NOPGA Champion
Jim Troy spent several years with Honma Golf and is now the Assistant Professional at Windmill Golf Center. Troy proved his golf game can travel as he won the NOPGA Championship for the second consecutive year. He won last year at Beechmont and proved it was no fluke as he bested the field by two […]
Sowards & Taylor Inducted Into Ohio Golf Hall of Fame
By Fred Altvater In August the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame inducted two new members, Bob Sowards and Gary Taylor. The Ohio Golf Hall of Fame dates back to 1992 and includes golfers who have made an impact on the game, plus achieved the highest levels of competition, while devoting their lives to […]