Tag Archives: Ohio Golf Association
Five Women Qualify for U.S. Women’s Amateur
Five Ohio women secured spots in the 123rd US Women’s Amateur Championship to be held at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, August 7-13. Bel-Air will be the second George Thomas designed course to host a USGA Championship this year and the second time a USGA National Championship will be played in Los Angeles in […]
2022 Ohio Golf Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Bob Sowards and Gary Taylor to be inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame in August. The Hall of Fame was founded in 1992. Former members include, Jack Nicklaus, Bob Hope, Tammie Green, John Cook and Ben Curtis among others. The induction ceremony will be held at Plum Brook Country Club, in Sandusky, Monday, […]
2022 Ohio Golf Association Tournament Schedule
A full slate of amateur events will be held in Ohio. The Ohio Golf Association tournament schedule will begin with an Ohio Amateur Qualifier on May 31st, at Dayton Country Club. Additional Ohio Amateur Qualifiers will be held at Findlay Country Club, June 13th, Pinnacle Golf Club, June 20th and Losantiville Country Club, June 29th. […]
Francis, Jones & Mallon to Be Inducted into Ohio Golf Hall of Fame
Stuart Francis, Rosie Jones and Meg Mallon will be inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame, Monday August 2, at Plum Brook Country Club in Sandusky. Stuart “Stu” Francis was born and raised in Madison, Ohio. He attended Princeton University, was captain of the golf team that won two Ivy League Championships. Francis […]
Avalon Golf & Country Club to host 2021 Ohio Amateur Championship
Avalon Golf & Country Club in Warren, Ohio will host the 115th Ohio Amateur Championship. Designed by legendary golf course architect and Ohio Golf Hall of Fame Member, Pete Dye, the par 72 Avalon Lakes Course can stretched to 7,551 yards and features undulating greens, beautiful terrain, and intimidating water hazards. Avalon Lakes hosted the […]
Ohio Golf Association Announces 2021 Schedule
Despite the interference of COVID-19, the Ohio Golf Association was able to complete a full schedule of events in 2020 and they have released the schedule of state championships for 2021. The season will open with Ohio Amateur Qualifiers being held at five locations throughout the month of June with the final qualifier set for […]
Williamson Victorious at Ohio Mid-Amateur
Bill Williamson of Cincinnati fired a combined 14-under-par over three rounds at Springfield Country Club last month to capture the Ohio Mid-Amateur Championship. Michael Klaric, of Peninsula, finished seven shots back for solo runner-up. Scott Anderson and Michael Cress, both from Columbus, tied for third and Springfield’s Andy Birch rounded out the top five.
Ohio Golf Association 2018 Championship Dates
As we enter 2018 golfers will be preparing their games for amateur competition. If you are a serious golfer, the Ohio Golf Association has posted a few dates to the calendar that you may want to mark down. Golf in Ohio is a tradition that has been enjoyed for more than 100 years. With that […]
2017 Ohio Amateur Championship Results
Ohio Amateur Championship In 2017, the Ohio Amateur held six qualifiers around the state to identify the state’s best amateur golfers. Kyle Richardson from Medina carded a one-over-par 72 to win medalist honors in the Canton Sectional held at Brookside Country Club. Samuel Meek from Cincinnati fired a three-under-par 68 to best the field by […]
Ohio Amateur Championship Has Storied History
By: Fred Altvater The Ohio Amateur Championship dates back to 1904 and its list of winners over the years is quite impressive. The Ohio Golf Association conducts five championship events each year, including the Ohio Amateur. To qualify to compete in the Ohio Amateur a golfer must be a resident of the state of […]