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Columnist: Junior Golf
Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award Winner Announced at Nationwide Legends Luncheon
The final highlight at the lunch was the presentation of the Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award, which is given annually to a patient, or family, who in some way has demonstrated a strong, driving spirit in overcoming obstacles, an unwavering optimistic outlook, and a strong conviction for their connection to Nationwide Children’s. This year’s “Spirit Award” recipient […]
Partially Paralyzed Golfer Named Athlete of the Week in Columbus
Matt McLish played golf on the West Jefferson golf team even though he is partially paralyzed. In November, he was named WBNS Athlete of the Week. His story began when he had seizures in the second grade. He was diagnosed with epilepsy caused by a tumor on his brain. Doctors performed surgery when Matt was […]
Inverness Club Will Host the U.S. Junior Amateur in July
Very few courses in this country can match the number and history of major championship golf that has been hosted at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo. Ted Ray beat out his good friend Harry Vardon, Jackie Burke Sr. and two others to win the 1920 U.S. Open held at Inverness Club. That 1920 U.S. Open […]
Northern Ohio Jr. PGA League Results
The Northern Ohio PGA section held the Junior League Section Championship at Eagle Creek Golf Course in August. Team Mallard Creek and Team Cleveland SE 2 won their respective semi-final matches in commanding fashion earning spots in the final match of the inaugural PGA Junior League Section Championship. In their semi-final match, Cleveland Southeast […]
Four Ohio Girl’s in 2018 US Girls’ Junior Amateur
Four young women from Ohio qualified for the U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur. Ashley Zi-Tong Au from Westerville, Pina Pipatjarasgit from Sylvania, Kristin Jamieson from Hillsboro and Madison Spiess from New Albany all made it through the qualifier held at Country Club of Hudson. The U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur was held at Poppy Hills Golf Club […]
Ohio Juniors in USGA Tournament
In July the 2018 US Junior was held at Baltusrol Golf Club in New Jersey. Three Ohio junior golfers qualified for the US Junior Amateur. Jackson Chandler, from Dublin, Oscar Zimmerman from Cincinnati and Trey Rath from Powell, all made the trip to Baltusrol. Michael Thorbjornsen from Wellesley, Massachusetts bested Akshay […]
Opportunities for Junior Golfers in Ohio
Everywhere around Ohio junior programs are available to get kids started in golf. One of the first junior golf programs in the country began in Toledo in 1973. The Toledo Junior Golf Association is celebrating 45 years of providing a series of great tournaments for NW Ohio junior golfers to enjoy competitive competition and prepare […]
JOBS AVAILABLE at Golf Courses!
In talking with several golf course owners and managers over the past few weeks, I have asked the question, “What is your biggest challenge in running a golf course?” Everyone has answered with the same concern; They HAVE JOBS and NEED HELP! Every course has openings for a variety of jobs. mowing grass, raking bunkers, […]
The First Tee of Lake Erie Announcement
The First Tee of Lake Erie announced last month, that with the help of Promedica, a leading sponsor for the new 43-acre facility, that includes caddie, as well as, vocational training, funding is progressing on schedule. It is expected a date for ground breaking should occur later this spring at the Hill Street site, adjoining […]
2019 Drive, Chip & Putt Registration Information
In a few weeks 80 boys and girls will be competing at Augusta National Golf Club, just prior to the Masters Tournament in the Finals of the Drive, Chip & Putt competition. This is an excellent national event for junior golfers ages 7-15 to compete against others golf enthusiasts. Juniors earn a spot in the […]