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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]