Columnist: Mike May
Golf Heritage Society Returns to Indy
Attention golf historians! From September 21-24, the Golf Heritage Society (GHS) will hold its 51st National Convention at the Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel, near the Indianapolis International Airport. “The GHS will host a memorable national convention in Indianapolis, with a variety of programs and activities for attendees to enjoy,” said Dr. Bern Bernacki, president of the […]
Hoosier Amateur Winners Crowned
On August 8-9, the Golfweek Hoosier Amateur was played on the Pfau Course at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. The winner of the women’s division was Siarra Stout, a resident of Franklin, Tennessee and a sixth-year senior at Lipscomb University in Nashville. One shot back, Jocelyn Bruch, a redshirt sophomore at Purdue, finished runner-up. Stout […]
Back9 Indy Opens Its Doors
On Friday, August 9th, Back9 Indy, the new 58,500-square foot golf and entertainment venue along the banks of the White River in Indianapolis, officially opened for business after a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 1415 Drover Street, Back9 Indy is a three-story driving range which features 75 golf bays, a 350-person music pavilion, outdoor beer garden, restaurant, meeting rooms, and a game area. It […]
Makenna O’Bryan Enjoys A Golfing Lifestyle
By Mike May Golf has given Makenna O’Bryan amazing opportunities and, she can thank one of her grandparents for that. “I’ve been playing golf since 7th grade. My grandpa introduced me to golf and, at first, I just did it to make him happy and give us something to do together, but it […]
Hoosier Spearheads Epson Tour Social Media Efforts
By Mike May If you saw images on social media of the Epson Tour’s French Lick Charity Classic from The Pete Dye Course in French Lick in early August, those posts were created by a Hoosier – Ben Harpring from Columbus, who is a content producer for the Epson Tour. “In French Lick, […]
Most Influential People in Indiana Golf Industry
When it comes to promoting and supporting the game of golf in Indiana, there are many people, club professionals, directors of golf, golf course architects, professional golfers, and college and high school golf coaches, in positions of influence who help ‘move the needle and make significant contributions to golf in the Hoosier state. While […]
Anthony Calhoun: A Diehard Golfer & Supporter of Teachers
By Mike May One of Indiana’s most passionate golfers is WISH-TV sports director Anthony Calhoun, who has been at the station since 1998. “I didn’t pick up the game of golf until after I graduated from college, but only in the last five years have I become more serious about it.” Like all passionate golfers, […]
August Golf in Indiana
Even though it’s August, there are still many more sun-splashed days of golf on the calendar for you to pursue Old Man Par here in Indiana. The Valley Card from WTWO/WAMV and WXIN provides discounts at nearly 40 golf courses from Terre Haute to Indianapolis. It can be purchased at www.MyWabashValley.com. Click on Community and […]
Franklin Golfer Heads to Depauw University
By Mike May Will McGuinness is the latest Franklin Community High School (FCHS) golfer to commit to playing college golf. Earlier this summer, he made the decision to attend DePauw University in Greencastle to pursue a degree in economics and play for the university’s men’s golf team. McGuinness is the sixth recent FCHS graduate to […]
GEORGIA GOLF TRAIL’S I-95 CORRIDOR: NINE GREAT DESTINATIONS
By Mike May If you want an action-packed agenda with limited course-to-course travel for your next golf outing, there’s no finer destination than the nine golf courses on the Georgia Golf Trail along the I-95 corridor in southeast Georgia. Add in the multitude of dining options in Savannah, beach access at Hotel Tybee on Tybee […]