Monday,  sees the second Masters Event of the season when the over 50 set travel to another club celebrating a century of serving our game, Urbana CC.  

Founded 100 years ago as a nine-hole course by Pete Dye’s Dad, Paul “Pink” Dye.  A second nine was added a few decades ago by P.B. Dye, Pete’s son.

For all the Information for Monday's Event

This year's U.S. Open final at Springfield Country Club was perhaps our strongest field ever, the USGA certainly thought so, as we had eight qualifying positions, the most ever.  After 36 holes, filled with all sorts of weather and a slight delay for a medical emergency, it took 4 under par to qualify for this weeks 122nd US Open, at Brookline CC in MA. 

Back for his 11thappearance was Brian Stuard from Michigan, who had another successful visit over the Donald Ross Links as he qualified for the seventh time.  This year he added co medalist for lowest score to his impressive history at this qualifier when he tied with South African, MJ Daffue at 7 under par. 

Five Players who finished at Three Under Par were left to play for the first and second alternate position which took five extra holes to decide.  Nick Hardy’s birdie on the 14thhole captured him the first alternate position and finishing in the second alternate position was Cincinnati native, and three-time PGA Tour Champion, Jim Herman.

Once again, Springfield Country Club, the City of Springfield, and all the volunteers did a marvelous job hosting the Final Qualifier that saw an estimated 2,000 spectators throughout the day.

To See All the Final Scores

To Review the Course Stats

To See Photos from the Day

…And as if that was not enough of a week for Springfield CC, a tornado on Wednesday Evening did extensive damage to the course, but after two very busy days of clean up that saw many members, staff, visiting golf course crews and six tree companies, it appears the course will be open for play today, all be it with a few less trees.

To See Photos and a Video of the Damage

Have you ever noticed that many kids have a large jump during their downswing?  The reason is because the jump (vertical thrust) is one of the first power sources developed in kids.  The vertical jump is also a technique used by some of the most powerful golfers in the world.  This has become very apparent in recent years as you see so many golfers leaving the ground during their downswing.  Despite vertical thrust power being arguably the greatest source of power it is one that is often neglected by golfers.  Learning how to use the ground and adding more vertical thrust can add tremendous power to your golf swing. 

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On the weekend of our three-year anniversary of the tornadoes that greatly affected our community, we wanted to share an update on one of our golf facilities that was most affected, Moss Creek Golf Course now Graywolf Golf Club. 

Samantha is from Englewood and attended Northmont HS where she graduated last Spring.  This fall, she will be a sophomore at Kentucky Wesleyan College where she is studying Fitness and Sports Management with a goal of working in the golf business. 

She started playing as a freshman in high school, thanks to the influence of her dad and grandfather. She now plays for the Lady Panthers golf team and plans to enjoy the game the rest of her life.  

Sam is in the second season as an intern and last year was awarded one of the two college scholarships from the DDWGA

Welcome Back Samantha 

Local qualifying begins in May. Entrants will play in girls’ and boys’ divisions in four age categories, with scoring centered around skill development in driving, chipping and putting. Local Qualifying Sites are Tri-City Golf Ranch, Heatherwoode, Southwest Golf Ranch, The Golf Club at Dublin and Blacklick Woods Golf Course

For More Info or to Register

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