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NOPGA JACKSON-DIEKEN PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
One of the highlights of the NOPGA Junior Golf Series is the season-long points race for the Jackson-Dieken Player of the Year Award. Junior golfers, who compete in NOPGA Junior Series events earn points from their finishes throughout the summer. In 2021 Dean Upholzer from Strongsville was named Player of the Year in the Boys 11-15 age group and Jordan Kish, from […]
2021 NOPGA Junior Tour Championship
By NorthernOhio.Golf After two weather-perfect days and 36 grueling holes that was the path the four champions blazed in the 38th Kenny Novak NOPGA Junior Tour Championship, which concluded on Wednesday at Club Walden. Strongsville’s Michael Lee, Aurora’s Chris Pollak and Lima’s Mary Kelly Mulcahy led from start to finish in winning their divisions, while Strongsville’s Natalie Kostalnick rallied from three shots back to claim […]
Troy, Robison & McHugh Earn 2020 NOPGA Awards
Jim Troy Named NOPGA Player of the Year for 2020 With Two victories and nine additional top 10 finishes, Jim Troy was named the Omega Player of the Year by the Northern Ohio PGA. “I felt I did a lot of good things during the season and I am very happy, but I am really […]
Brian Tolnar Named PGA Merchandiser of the Year Again
Brian Tolnar, Director of Golf at Mill Creek Golf Club, was named 2020 PGA MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR by the Northern Ohio PGA Section. The award recognizes a PGA Professional who excels in business in the promotion of golf. This marks the third time in the last five years that Tolnar has won this award in Ohio and the fourth time overall, having won earlier when working in […]
Dr. Renee Powell Receives PGA Section Award
Renee Powell has received the 2020 Northern Ohio PGA Section Patriot Award. She has received numerous awards over the years and along with her father, William are the only Father and Daughter to be enshrined into the PGA of America’s Hall of Fame. “I am thrilled to receive this award from the section. Every award anyone receives is so […]
Judd Stephenson to be inducted into Northern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame
As a young man Stephenson passed on an appointment to the Naval Academy to stay closer to home and attend Ohio University. He was the Head Professional at Avon Oaks Country Club for over 30 years and has received nearly every award possible during his career as a PGA Professional. “This is the highlight of my professional career. […]
Northern Ohio PGA Announces Changes
By Allen Freeman, The Northern Ohio PGA announced the retirement of long-time Executive Director Dominic Antenucci and Junior Golf Director Eileen Antenucci. During their tenure with the Northern Ohio PGA, the pair strengthened and grew the Section, and embodied its mission to promote interest and enjoyment in the game of golf. Among many other notable achievements, the Antenucci’s founded […]
Matt Rutland Named NOPGA Director of Competitions
The Northern Ohio PGA’s Selection Committee has named Matt Rutland as Director of Competitions, beginning January 6. Rutland has been a NOPGA member since 2011, serving at Westwood Country Club for nine years. He began his career at The Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach, SC in 2006 with stops at Haig Point Golf Club […]