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January Volunteer SpotlightBob Holz - Bob Holz is a new volunteer with Miami Valley Golf and a long-time resident of the region. He resides in Lebanon, Ohio and has lived in the Miami Valley for nearly 40 years. He considers himself fortunate to have played many of the area’s great courses. His favo...

A National Golf Test CaseNational Links Trust and the Future of Washington, D.C. ’ s Public Golf Courses - Why This Matters in the Miami Valley Miami Valley Golf’s long-standing vision closely aligns with the mission of the National Links Trust (NLT), particularly regarding the role of public...

Deadline is January 31DDWGA Scholarship Application Open - Since its inception in 1996, the DDWGA Scholarship Awards have been a symbol of excellence and achievement for High School Females connected to the game of golf. This prestigious award has recognized and rewarded the most deserving young women who...

Most RoundsPosted in 2025 - This past Active Golf Season in the Miami Valley was one for the grinders, the explorers, and the score posters. When the rounds were tallied across our 261-day season, two names sat at the top: Gail Moore and Tom Condron. Each logged an amazing 175 eighteen-hole rounds,...

December Volunteer SpotlightMarilynn Rowe - Marilynn is a longtime Tipp City resident whose life reflects commitment—to her community, her family, and the game of golf. She has served as a Miami Valley Golf volunteer for one year as a scorer, spotter and registration assistant, offering her time and exp...

How PCC Shapes Fair Handicaps!Understanding the Playing Conditions Calculation (PCC) - A Miami Valley Golf Perspective - The World Handicap System®, introduced in January 2020, includes several safeguards to protect the accuracy of every golfer’s Handicap Index®. One of the most important is the...

Beavercreek to HostThe 104th Metropolitan Moves to New Dates in 2026 The 104th Metropolitan Championship will shift to new dates and days in 2026, while fully retaining its exemption structure. The Champion will continue to earn a direct exemption into the U.S. Amateur Championship to be played in 2026...

Player of the YearTJ Kreusch is our 2025 Player of the Year - TJ Kreusch has earned the 2025 Player of the Year title with a total of 620 points. His season was highlighted by a tie for 3rd in the Metropolitan Championship, top-20 finishes in both the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur Local Qualifiers, an...

Unpacking Your Course’s NumbersCourse Rating and Slope - Ever wonder what Miami Valley Golf course raters actually see when they step onto a tee box? Once you understand the USGA Course Rating System™, every fairway, bunker and landing area reveals data you can’t unsee. From measuring effective playing...