| Rounds Posted Leaders from 2020 |
As we look back on a year that will always be remembered, knowing we have a few tough yet to go, has there ever been a Spring we have looked more forward to.
To provide some inspiration to get your golf plans in good order for the Spring. I give you our area's Top 5 Scores Posted during our Active Season (March 15 - November 30)
 |  | | Women | Men | | Penny Bitzer - 149 | Gordon Willins - 259 | | Gail Moore - 143 | Robert "Red" O'Rourke - 207 | | Deb Shartle - 133 | Bradley Vath - 186 | | Vicki Anderson - 127 | Daniel Wertz - 171 | | Jade Parsons - 117 | Fred James - 169 |
Additionally, We saw a 21% increase in people posting scores in 2020 that was after a 9% increase in 2019. The number of rounds posted for those members that posted in 2020 went up to an average of 30.6. This was up from 27 rounds posted in 2019.
Note: Gordon Willins played the exact number of rounds matching the number of days in our Active Season |
| MARK YOUR CALENDARS ! |
 Your Golf Association will feature bi-weekly Zoom Webinars on Wednesday's (Golf Genius) and on Saturday's (World Handicap System and Rules of Golf).
The sessions will run January through March
1/13 @10am Golf Genius Session on Setting Up Brackets for your Events - TO REGISTER
1/16 @10am Setting Up Your Courses Standard Local Rules of Play - TO REGISTER
PGA MSR Credits for Attendance |
| CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION |
| Who Patented the Golf Tee? |
  To all whom it may concern: Be it known that I, GEORGE F. GRANT, of Boston, county of Suffolk, State of Massachusetts, have invented an Improvement in Golf- Tees, of which the following description, in connection with the accompanying drawings, is a specification, like letters on the drawings representing like parts. This invention has for its object the production of a simple, cheap, and effective tee for use in the game of golf, obviating the use of the usual conical mounds of sand or similar material formed by the fingers of the player on which the ball is supported when driving off. See the Actual Patent Application Read More About Dr. George Grant |
| RESOLUTION FOR the new year - PREPARE FOR THE SEASON PHYSICALLY |
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 Losing distance off the tee? Tired of being in pain? Looking to take your golf to the next level?
In Nick Curry's webinar you will learn how the body and fitness play an important role in your game. He covers physical assessments, nutrition, building a fitness program, and how to best stay injury free.
So get a jump start on your 2021 resolutions by watching his webinar
Meeting Recording: Access Passcode: s+a?fa7m
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| Dr. Nick Curry is a chiropractor that is also certified through the highly esteemed Titleist Performance Institute as a medical, fitness, and junior golf wellness professional. He is the owner of Integrative Health and Sports Performance in Bellbrook and serves at the Team Chiropractor to Wright State and Miami Universities. To Visit their Website |
| LOOK FOR SEASON TWO TO BEGIN IN THE NEW YEAR! |
 Last season we begin the Inaugural Season of Bucky's Bunker, a Podcast led by Bucky Albers our area's long time Golf Writer.
In 2020 we will start the season with a great list of guest and we look forward to you joining the conversation.
To review last season's 13 episodes here |
| To use the GHIN APP AND GHIN.COM |
Your email address will be required To improve data security and privacy, we will be updating how golfers access the GHIN Mobile App and ghin.com. The first time you log in this year, you will be asked to create a login by verifying your email address and setting a password before accessing the products. To avoid any disruptions, please ensure you have a valid, unique email address in your GHIN profile. Please contact your Club or follow this link to either confirm or change the email address we have for you in the GHIN Database. For Data Security Reasons, the email that this FTSG email was sent to is not directly linked to your GHIN Profile. |
If you’re interested in golf history, consider joining the Golf Heritage Society (golfheritage.org), That is, if you’re not a member already. It also makes a great gift! |
| 2021 Tournament Schedule |
| MVGA | DDWGA (Women) | | 5/3 - Spring BB - Troy | 5/17 - Shamble - Urbana | | 6/1 - Ohio Am Q - NCR North | 6/14 - Twin BB - CC of the North | | 6/7 - US Open Final - Springfield | 8/30 - Fall Classic - Piqua | | 7/8 - US W Am - Walnut Grove | MASTERS | | 7/12 - US M Am - Moraine | 5/10 - Walnut Grove | | 7/22-25 - Metropolitan - Yankee Trace | 6/21 - Piqua | | 8/9 - Mercedes Benz - Moraine | 8/16 - Sugar Valley | | 8/23 - One Eye Open - Moraine | 9/13 - CC of the North | | 9/9-10 - Sr & Mid Am Metro - Troy | WOSGA (WOMEN) | | 9/23 - MVTI - CC of the North | 5/24-25 - State Sr - Kinsale - Powell | | 10/11 - Celebration - Dayton CC | 6/7-9 - World Team - Alliance - Alliance | | 10/12-13 - Ohio IntraState - Moraine | 6/28-7/1 - Am & Mid Am - Walnut Grove | | Ohio Golf Association | 7/12-13 - Junior - Marion CC - Marion | | 6/22-24 - Ohio Sr Am - Miami Valley | OWGA | | 8/1-3 - Sr. Am Hall of Fame - Plum Brook | 9/11-12 - State Park Champ - Hueston Wds | | 8/23-25 - Ohio Mid Am - Sylvania | LPGA AGA |
Registration Information will be hyperlinked when available. |
| E-MAGAZINES - FOR YOUR GOLF FIX |
Ohio Golf Journal
Items in December Edition
Golfer Christmas Gifts
Top Ohio Golf Stories from 2020
College Scholarships and Tips for Young Golfers
The Fried Egg
The Morning Read
Global Golf Post
From the Short Grass Archive |
| PODCAST - FOR YOUR DRIVE TIME |
 Bucky's Bunker
David Feherty
Golfers Journal
TalkinGolf
The Shotgun Start
The Fried Egg
No Laying Up
18 Strong- Golf Fitness
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| MIAMI VALLEY GOLF SOCIAL |
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| GOLF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES |
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THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
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| To become a Partner for 2021 please email steve@mvgolf.org |
