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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 […]
Dana Open to Hold Concert
In keeping with the Dana Open’s goal to generate funds for Toledo-area children’s charities a concert will be held featuring ‘A Girl Named Tom,’ winner’s of The Voice. Toledo’s own Max Boyle will open for the headliners. The concert will be held Tuesday, August 30, at the Huntington Center. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and […]
Dana Open to be Held Over Labor Day
The newly named Dana Open presented by Marathon will be held over Labor Day Weekend, August 29-September 4 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania. This year the women will be trying to grab a piece of the $1.75 million. The tournament raises funds for local children’s charities. During the tournament’s 37-year history, close to […]
Ohio Golfer Wins JOHN SHIPPEN Invitational
Wyatt Worthington, from Reynoldsburg, Ohio earned an exemption into the Rocket Mortgage Classic by winning the JOHN SHIPPEN National Golf Invitational. Worthington also competed in the inaugural SHIPPEN last year and has played in two PGA TOUR events previously. He qualified for two PGA Championships, the 2016 PGA at Baltusrol and the 2022 PGA at […]