Ohio Girls Golf Foundation Sets Dates for Clinics
The Ohio Girls Golf Foundation has set the schedule for their Spring Clinics with new locations added to benefit more girls ages, 8 to 18 years old. Taught by PGA and LPGA Professionals, the clinics are geared to inform, educate and expand knowledge in all aspects of golf.
Girls, who participate in the Spring Clinics, are eligible to take part in the ongoing instruction program with PGA Professionals, partially funded by the Foundation.
Exact dates, times and locations can be found at: https://www.oggf.org/events/spring-clinics/
Or to register contact: Judd Stephenson, judd@oggf.org or phone: 440-871-4638.
Golf is Being Taught in over 13,000 Schools Nationwide
In a recent study by the National Golf Foundation they found that more than 10,000 elementary schools have The First Tee National School Program, plus the TGA Premier Golf program is in another 3,400 schools and facilities. Many other schools are teaching golf in physical education classes.
This early introduction to golf can only be positive for golf’s continuation into future years. Research has proven that exposing children early in life positively influences their perceptions about golf and generates interest in the game.
The report also stated that 26% of school-age kids between the ages of 6 and 17 have been introduced to golf in school.
City of Toledo Enters into Management Contract with Davey Tree Golf Division
The city of Toledo owns three golf courses, historic Ottawa Park, Detwiler and Collins Park and just announced that Davey Tree’s Golf Division will oversee the day-to-day management of all three facilities.
The city had previously entered into a lease contract with an outside company and let them completely run the courses. Under the new four-year agreement with Davey Tree, the city will maintain control of the properties with Davey Tree assuming responsibility for operation and agronomic functions.
Two Ohio Colleges Compete in Linger Longer at Reynolds Lake Oconee
The Linger Longer Golf Tournament at Reynolds Lake Oconee features the top collegiate programs in the country. It has been held since 2006 at three of Lake Oconee’s six courses, the Oconee, Great Waters, and this year’s location, The Landing.
The No. 12 ranked University of Georgia Bulldogs improved their scores everyday to win both the individual and team titles.
Two Ohio Schools competed: Toledo finished 15th and Ohio State came in 8th in the team competition. OSU’s Dan Wetterich posted three rounds of 70-70-72 to collect a T-8 finish. His teammate Caleb Ramirez was T-13.
