RSS Feed 03/24/23 Rules Question for March 25How to Proceed - Question for March 25, 2023 After making a stroke at their ball resting in the general area, a player discovers that the ball they have played was moved onto the course by an outside influence after the ball had come to rest out of bounds. Which of the following is f... 03/22/23 Changes in Qualifying in 2024- USGA Announces Amateur Championship Qualifying Modifications - Changes to U.S. Amateur, U.S. Women’s Amateur, U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S.Girls’ Juniorqualifying will be introduced in 2024 In an effort to continuously enhance andevolve the competitor experience, the U... 03/22/23 A Landmark Victory- Pete Brown and his landmark victory at a course with no name - Reprinted with Permission from Global Golf Post - Article by Patrick Hand - In May 1964, golf history was made in remote Burneyville, Oklahoma at a PGA Tour event called the Waco Turner Open. The tournament ran from... 03/21/23 20th Masters Contest is Now OpenThe 20th Annual Miami Valley Golf Masters Contest presented by our friends at Mercedes Benz of Centerville is now open. Don't miss your chance to take part in this annual spring contest and if you are a lucky winner, you can stock up on golf balls before the season gets underway! - Deadline is Thursday Morning, April 6 at 6am. 03/18/23 Rules Question for March 18How to Proceed - Question for March 18, 2023 A ball comes to rest out of bounds and then is moved onto the course by wind or gravity. What is the status of the ball? A. It’s the players Ball in Play B. It’s a Wrong Ball C. It’s now a Substitu... 03/17/23 Not that it MattersMy Two Cents Worth - Steve Jurick, PGA, Your Executive Director's Take on the Proposed Golf Ball Roleback - Many of you have heard about the proposed golf ball rollback announced jointly by the USGA and R&A this week. However, don't worry, it won't affect most golfers, including those... 03/16/23 Metro to Receive WAGR PointsNew in 2023 Miami Valley Golf has taken steps to ensure that our Century old Amateur Championship, known as “the Metropolitan,” will receiveWorld Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) points for our annual 72 Stroke PlayChampionship. This years championship will be held at Heatherwood... 03/11/23 Rules Question for March 11How to Proceed - Question for March 11, 2023 A player hits their tee shot towards a road that is defined as out of bounds. Thinking that this ball could be OB the player then correctly plays a provisional ball down the middle of the fairway. After searching for one minute, the player... 03/07/23 March Volunteer SpotlightTony Pascale - Tony Pascale has been volunteering with Miami Valley Golf for more than 10 years. He has contributed as a scorer and forecaddie for many Association Events. Additionally, for the past 40 years, Tony has volunteered as an alumnus at the University of Dayton. Currentl... 03/06/23 FAQ's and GHINFAQ and the GHIN System How do I Download the GHIN App Please Follow this Link or Search GHIN Mobile in your App Store Digital Profile & Login Questions Q: Why do I need to create a digital profile with a unique email address to log into the GHIN Mobile App and ghin.co... 03/03/23 eClub Member Wins APGA Tour EventIn the first full-field event of the APGA Tour's 2023 season, Kevin Hall shot a final-round 3-under-par 69 and birdied the first playoff hole to win the APGA Tour at Indian Canyon Golf Resort against DeVaughn Robinson. Hall and Robinson finished the two-day, 36-hole event at 10-under-par, with Hall securing his 5th career win on the APGA Tour 03/03/23 Make Your SelectionsThe first Miami Valley Golf selection contest will be for next week's PLAYERS Championship and you may now make you selections. We will continue to award personalized golf balls to those who finish in the top three. Don't miss your chance to stock up on golf balls before the season gets underway! 03/03/23 Rules Question for March 4How to Proceed - Question for March 4, 2023 In stroke play, a player’s ball lies just outside a bunker in the general area. They properly take relief from a sprinkler head and the ball comes to rest in the proper relief area. Before making their next stroke, the ball moves comi... 03/01/23 Area Golf Leader PassesSteve Lambert Steve Lambert, a beloved father and respected member of the golf community, passed away on February 27th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a dedicated member of the Southern Ohio PGA and the Golf Course Superintendents Association, known for his outstanding contr... 02/28/23 Register NowCome to Shaker Run Golf Club on Friday, March 24 to review the 2023 updates with one of USGA’s top experts on the Rules of Golf, Kathryn Belanger. The session will begin at 10am and the $25 registration fee includes lunch. Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the brightest minds of the USGA 02/24/23 New President of USGAFred Perpall was elected as the 67th president of the USGA at the association's Annual Meeting in Napa, California. He will serve a three-year term leading the USGA Executive Committee, the all-volunteer policy-making board that provides strategic direction and oversight to the association's full-time staff. 02/24/23 Frost, What Should you Know!How often your morning is affected by frost delays depends not just on the weather, but a variety of factors. Here’s what every golfer should know about frost: 02/24/23 National Development ModelThe USGA just launched the U.S. National Development Program, which will identify, train, develop, fund and support the nation’s most promising junior players – regardless of cultural, geographical or financial background. 02/24/23 Rules Question for February 25How to Proceed - Question for Febuary 25, 2023 Believing their tee shot mightbe lost, the player plays a provisional ball. The player finds a ball that theybelieve is the original ball, makes a stroke at it, picks up the provisionalball, and then discovers that the ball they played w... 02/24/23 The GripLeading Up to the Golf Season, Brad Smith, PGA a Teaching Professional who teaches at Heatherwoode Golf Club will provide to our area Golfers words of wisdom to make the 2023 Season your best yet. 02/18/23 Rules Question for February 18How to Proceed - Question for Febuary 18, 2023 - A player's ball tee shot lands in deep rough. The player lifts their ball to identify it without marking the spot of the ball. Another player tells the player it is a penalty for not marking the ball before it is lifted. Before replaci... 02/11/23 Rules Question for February 11How to Proceed - Question for Febuary 11, 2023 - A player's ball lies 2 in a greenside bunker. In taking their stance the player knocks down the side of the bunker to get a better stance. Unable to get a good stance, the player decides to take unplayable ball relief outside the bunke... 02/09/23 Launch of the GC3The USGA announced the launch of GS3, a state-of-the-art golf technology tool that calculates putting green speed, firmness, smoothness and trueness – all with one device. 02/03/23 Lady Flyers 1st to Start their SeasonThe college golf season for our area teams gets underway when the Lady Flyers travel to Panama City, FL to play the Bay Point Golf Club in the Lipscomb Lady Bison Point Classic. The Dayton Women’s team is picked to finish fourth in the preseason coaches’ poll. 02/03/23 Rules Question for February 4How to Proceed - Question for Febuary 4, 2023 A player's 2nd shot goes into a penalty area. The player takes lateral relief and properly drops a ball. Prior making a stroke the player accidentally moves their ball. At the same time, the other players in the group find the player's ba... 02/03/23 Run a League?Want a way to streamline or modernize your League Registration Process. Miami Valley Golf can help take the burden off the League Administrator’s whether is an individual or a complete facility. Regardless, if you want to use Golf Genius as your league platform or not. To watch a registration video on the Process 01/27/23 Have Clubs to Donate?It's Not all that Simple - In our office we are contacted almost every week about people wanting to donate golf clubs. Most clubs are older and may have an important legacy to the person wanting to donate the clubs. We generally decide to accept the clubs and do the best we can to exten... 01/27/23 More Stats from 2022The number of golfers in the U.S. with a Handicap Index eclipsed the 3 million mark for the first time in 2022 as the year-over-year trajectory pointed upward for the third consecutive year. The growth represents a 16 percent increase since 2020 when the total surpassed 2.5 million. 01/27/23 Rules Question for January 28How to Proceed - Question for Janaury 28, 2023 - A player's ball lies on the putting green in 2. The player marks and lifts their ball. The player replaces their ball at another player's nearby ball-marker and misses the putt. Another player tells the player that they played from the... 01/24/23 DCP Registration OpensIt's time for another incredible season of Drive, Chip and Putt and we can’t wait to find out who will punch their ticket to the National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club early next April! Here is how to get started! 01/22/23 It is with Great SorrowEl Collins Passes - (April 3, 1934 - January 22, 2023) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of El Collins, PGA. Born in Hazard, Kentucky in 1934, El grew up with a love for golf and spent his life dedicated to the game. After serving four years in the Navy, El a... 01/21/23 Rules Question for January 21stHow to Proceed - Question for Janaury 21, 2023 - A player's tee shot is picked up by a dog in the general area while the ball is still moving. The ball was going to go into a penalty area. The player drops a within 1 club-length of where the dog picked up the ball. The player hits th... 01/16/23 Welcome to AyaunaAyauna joined the Miami Valley Golf Association in January 2023. She was born and raised in Cincinnati. In Cincinnati, Ayauna attended the School for Creative and Performing Arts, graduating with a certificate in Dramatic Arts. After high school, she went on to attend Wright State University... 01/13/23 League Management through MVGALeague Management Through Golf Genius - Provided By Miami Valley Golf - Golf Genius offers many innovative features and powerful tools to help you manage your league. It ’ s a time management tool that allows for league administrators to effectively manage their time and... 01/13/23 Rules Question for January 14How to Proceed A player's tee shot is picked up by a dog in the general area while the ball is still moving. The ball was going to go into a penalty area. The player drops a within 1 club-length of where the dog picked up the ball. The player hits their next shot onto the putting green an... 01/06/23 Rules Question for January 7How to Proceed - Rules Question 1-7-2023 - In stroke play, a player takes relief from a penalty area. The player stands back on the line through the point the ball last crossed the edge of the penalty area, holds their arm to the side at knee height and deliberately drops the ball one... 01/06/23 Expand your Company’s BrandPartner with Miami Valley Golf - Interested in an affordable way to increase your company or brand awareness. Our sport has long been an excellent tool to associate your company or brand with. Supporting the game locally is a fantastic way to raise above the clutter and be seen by our c... 01/06/23 2023 Rule Update VideosThe 2023 Rules of Golf update is now in effect. A full resource guide hub has been developed, in addition to a refresh of the Rules Of Golf Explained videos, all of which are available now... 01/06/23 On Golf: Bulding BlocksGolf has long been known as a game with clear and sometimes rigid standards, with guidelines that determine what to wear, when to play and what a “good” course should look like. The standards have transcended people, season and geography to... 12/30/22 Looking Back at 2022What a Great Year we Had! To View Our Top Images from 2022 - Our Miami Valley Golf Community had a great year and onethat will go down as one of our most active and visible! First, let us thank all our Volunteers who helped with not just ourAssociation Events, but at our man... 12/30/22 Rules Question for December 31How to Proceed - Rules Question 12-31-2022 - On a long par 4, you hook your tee shot into a large area of rocks to the left of the hole. You play a provisional ball that comes to rest on the right side of the fairway the same distance from the hole as where you estimate your original... 12/30/22 Top Images from 2020Over the thousands of photo's taken over this past season by our photographer, Ron Alvey we reviewed every one and selected best 50 from 2022. Take a Look and if you have a image you would like included send it along! 12/23/22 2023 Tournament Season PreviewWhats Ahead in 2023 - As you plan for next year, here are all our golf events and locations for the 2023 Season. Registration will open on January 1st We start our Association schedule, one week earlier with the Spring Better Ball which will again be hosted on both courses at N... 12/23/22 Rules Question for December 24How to Proceed - Rules Question 12-24-2022 - In which one of the following do you get a penalty for playing a wrong ball? A. You play a stray ball from a bunker. B. You lift a stray ball to identify it, and thinking it is yours, replace it and play the ball. C. You dr... 12/16/22 Rukundo in Golf JournalThe Winter Edition of the 2022 Golf Journal did a feature of our own Patrick Rukundo one of our PJ Boatwright Interns from this past season To view the Article... 12/16/22 Rules Question for December 17How to Proceed - Rules Question 12-17-2022 - In stroke play, a ball at rest on the putting green is marked by the player and then lifted to be cleaned. He puts that ball in his pocket, which is then mixed in with two other golf balls that he has in his pocket. He grabs a different bal... 12/16/22 Who Played the Most in the MVGA?Bitzer Repeats and and O'Rouke wins by 1 - As we look back on our Active Score posting Season in the Miami Valley (March 15 to November 30), we saw a slight decrease of 1.5% in rounds posted when compared to 2021. However, in comparing rounds posted to 2019, rounds are still up almost 18... 12/16/22 Who Won the Play More Golf Challenge?Dave Stover Wins - This year’s winner of our Play More Golf Challenge was Dave Storer. Dave played 27 more rounds of golf in 2022 than he did in 2021. The 2022 contest had 13 golfers post 16 or more rounds and they received 8 chances to win. 10 posted 11-15 more rounds, recei... 12/09/22 Myth in GolfThe Harder the Hole the Lower the Stroke Index Allocation This time of year, we send out the updated ratings that our great group of highly trained volunteers spend more than 1,000 hours developing over the course of the just completed season. Our recently rated courses receive... 12/09/22 Rules Question for December 10How to Proceed Rules Question 12-10-2022 A player’s ball lies in a tire rut in the fairway, but the player is unsure if he will get relief for ground under repair. Without a member of the Committee present to make a ruling, the player decides to play two balls and request a rulin... 12/09/22 What has Allen Doyle been up to?Visit the recent article by our friends from the USGA in their December Edition of the Golfers Journal when they report on what the champion from the 2005 US Senior Open, when it was held at NCR CC, has been up to. 12/02/22 Don't Post Score in the ValleyScore Posting Season Concludes in Ohio - As of December 1, we are no longer in the active score posting season anywhere in Ohio. However, when you head south, west, southeast or southwest, chances are really good you will end up in an area of the country that will always be in an active s... 12/02/22 Rules Question for December 3How to Proceed A player hits his tee shot 300 yards into an area of tall grass in the general area. He begins searching for his ball and after four-minutes he finds a ball that he thinks might be his original ball. Without marking the ball, he picks up the ball and cleans it and identifi... 12/02/22 The Reality of Winter GolfWinter is a reality that all golfers have to face. Colder weather and shorter days have a big impact on playing conditions and course management no matter where you’re located. In colder parts of the U.S., golfers may only get a few chances to play their local courses... 11/25/22 Collegiate Scholarship Dollars for Girls Awarded since 1992 the DDWGA has a long legacy of playing it forward for our Junior Girls. Scholarships are typically in the thousand dollar range and require a minimum number of documents to apply. Deadline to Apply is January 31st Link to Submit Information... 11/25/22 Do you need help?League and Event Management Available - Looking for a way to Manage your Golf League or CharitableGolf Event in 2023? Let Miami ValleyGolf help by providing the software to make managing your Leagueor Event more manageable and less chaotic, while spending less time in the process.... 11/25/22 El Collins on Bucky's BunkerBorn on April 3, 1935 in Hazard, Kentucky, El Collins grew up playing golf on the nine hole Hazard Country Club where in his early years he caddied for his dad who was a good golfer in his own right. For More... 11/25/22 Root Shear and How is Effects the CourseA mild off season day can be a great chance to play golf, but there is a risk of serious course damage if the surface thaws and soil is frozen below. Learn more about the risk of root shear. For Video Overview... 11/25/22 Rules Question for November 26How to Proceed - In stroke play, it is virtually certain that a player's ball is in a red penalty area, but it is not found. The player, having consulted with the other players in the group, estimates where the ball last crossed the edge of the red penalty area. The player takes back-on-t... 11/19/22 Answer to Rules ? for November 19How to Proceed - A player is playing in a local club competition in which Model Local Rule E-5, the alternative to stroke and distance for a lost ball or ball out of bounds, is in effect. On the 3rd hole, the player hits a drive toward a penalty area with some adjacent rough and trees. Al... 11/04/22 Patrick Featured in Golf.com ArticleFrom November 3rd Article by Josh Sens - In southwest Ohio, a recent high school graduate named Patrick Rukundo received a phone call with an unexpected offer. It came from the golf coach at a local college. For Complete Article... 11/04/22 Thank You to our Course RatersThe Foundation of our Net Game - Being a course rater involves much more than one would normally think. Volunteer course raters regularly drive significant distances to show up at the course very early in the morning. They work as a team to solidify the backbone of the WHS Handicap System... 10/29/22 Jeff Scohy AwardedMid-Am Player of the Year - Congratulations to Jeff Scohy who earned Mid-Amateur Player of the Year Honors for the 2022 Season. His 11th Place Finish in the Metropolitan, his Championship in the MVGA Mid-Amateur, his top ten finish in the US Mid-Am Sectional, making the second cut in t... 10/20/22 Dave Clancy AwardedSenior Player of the Year - David Clancy is our 2022 Senior Player of the Year. His 3rd Place Finish in the Senior Metropolitan Championship coupled with his high finish in the US Sr. Amateur Qualifier and his T9 finish in the Ohio Senior Amateur, outdistanced him over Senior Metropoli... 10/14/22 GHIN Mobile App UpdatedNew Releases to GHIN Mobile App - Tracking your group’s match just became easier thanks tothe new games and score-keeping feature added to the USGA’s GHIN app presentedby Sentry. Available free to all Golf Handicap and InformationNetwork® (GHIN) users, the easy-to-use d... 10/14/22 HS Districts ConcludeOn to the State Championships - This past week saw the larger High Schools in theSouthwest District compete in both the Girls and Boys D1 Division. The topthree teams and three individuals not on qualifying teams in each genderqualify for the State Championships at OSU Golf Club next Fri... 10/08/22 Preparing for Next SeasonConsiderations for your Off Season With the big weather shift this week it signifies that we are getting closer and closer to the end of the golf season and many people will be asking what they can do in the off season. One of the best things you can to work on your golf game, and general... 10/07/22 Week One RecapSmaller School Take Center Stage - This past week saw the smaller high schools in the Southwest Region of the OHSAA determine teams and individuals to qualify for the state championships that starts this Friday in Columbus Ohio. In the smallest Boy School Division (D3) this past Monday sa... 09/23/22 Road to State Starts this WeekAcross Ohio - High School Golfers start their annual trek to the State Golf Championships in Mid-October at OSU Golf Club. This week sees the first stage or “Sectionals” being contested when both Boys and Girls Programs from D2 Schools and Boys from D3 Schools tee it up. As a... 09/20/22 September Volunteer Spotlight Scott Graham - Has actively volunteered for Miami Valley Golf for many years and is planning to also volunteer at the upcoming High School Sectional and District Championships. He recently volunteered as a walking scorer at the Korn Ferry Championship in Columbus and the LPGA Queen City... 09/16/22 Sugar Valley WinsThe 28th MVTI - The Miami Valley Team Invitational was held at Troy CC on Thursday, September 15th. The MVTI brings together clubs from across the area in this 27 Hole competition which features three different formats with each club being represented by eight players. After the firs... 09/10/22 Recap from the 2022 ChampionshipsBetzold Win Senior Metropolitan For the third time in five years Pete Betzold is your Senior Metropolitan Champion. His two-round total of 147 was enough to win by a comfortable four shot margin over Brian Hodgson. Coming in third place was last year’s runner up Dave Clancy. In... 09/08/22 Betzold in the LeadAfter the 1st Round of the Mid Am and Sr Metro - After the first round of this year's Mid-Amateur and Senior Metropolitan, multiple competitors have put themselves in a solid position going into tomorrow's Final Round. In the Mid-Amateur portion of the Championship which features everyone... 09/02/22 Sr and Mid-Am Start on ThursdayPlay Starts Thursday - The Senior Metropolitan and Mid-Amateur Championship will be played this Thursday and Friday at Piqua Country Club. This Donald Ross designed beauty will provide a wonderful test for all those competing. Tee Times will start at 8am on both Thursday and Friday.... 08/30/22 Team CCN Wins DDWGA ClassicCongratulations to all those who played and the team from the Country Club of the North for capturing the DDWGA Classic, held Monday, August 30 at Walnut Grove CC. Their five under par score, in this one net and one gross combined team score, was enough to capture the overall championship by two shots. For All Scores and Photos 08/29/22 McGill Wins US Sr Women's OpenFirst American Winner - What Happened - Jill McGill knows about disappointment in the final round of a USGA championship, and now she’s revisited the elation of victory. With the South Course at NCR Country Club at its brilliant and challenging best, McGill closed with a... 08/20/22 FTSG Local Golf News for August 20In this edition, It’s USSWO Week, Make Your selections in our contest, Learn all the ways to attend, Know where to park, Sr & Mid Am Deadline Approaching, Inside the Field of the USSWO, DDWGA Fall Classic Deadline is Tuesday, How our Locals Did in the US Amateur, 28th MVTI is September 15th and Much More 08/19/22 Inside the USSWO FieldWant to know more about the 120 competitors in the field for the US Senior Women’s Open? To start with, there are eight, World Golf Hall of Fame members, 10, US Women’s Open Champions, three, US Senior Women’s Open Champions, 37 Amateurs in the field, three golfers from Ohio, Competitors from 10 different countries and the oldest competitor is 83 years young. 08/19/22 USSWO Contest LiveIn celebration of our area hosting the US Senior Women’s Open we encourage you to attend and to make your selections for the US Senior Women’s Open Contest. Winners receive customized golf balls of their own choosing. Deadline is August 24th at 11pm 08/14/22 FTSG Local Golf News for August 13In this Edition, Jr Girls Can Meet Annika, Greaser wins Western Amateur, Last Call for Volunteers for US Women's Sr Open Volunteers, DDWGA Fall Classic Deadline Nears, How did our Women's Am Qualifyiers Do and so much more! 08/12/22 Course Renovation SeminarCourse Renovation Seminar - NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio - A half-day seminar to provide golfcourse decision makers the information and tools they need to plan and execute a successful courserenovation will be held September 28, 2022 at Westwood Country Club in Rocky River, Ohio. Conducted bythe No... 08/10/22 Greaser Wins WesternGREASER WINS THE 120TH WESTERN AMATEUR - By Zoe Spilker, Dittoe Public Relations for the Western Golf Assn. - HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (Aug. 6, 2022) – One year ago, Austin Greaser proved he belonged on amateur golf’s biggest stages by making a run to the semifinals... 07/29/22 Gingerich Wins 116th Ohio AmateurCongratulations to the Cincinnati Bearcat, Ty Gingerich, for winning the 116th Ohio Amateur Championship that completed play yesterday at Maketewah Country Club. His 19 under finish gave him a four-shot victory over Troy Taylor from Westerville. Finishing 3rd, was Wright State Raid... 07/29/22 Marshal's Still Needed!If you are interested in being a part of this Historic Event, now’s the time to get involved! There is still a need for Course Marshal’s in a few locations throughout the Championship Week which is August 22 through 28 at NCR Country Club. Don’t miss your chance to be involved with something special! 07/29/22 Register your Girl GolferIn advance of the US Senior Women’s Open, the ANNIKA foundation will be hosting a clinic at NCR Country Club for Young Lady Golfers at NCR Country Club on Tuesday, August 23rd from 11am to 3pm. Lunch, Instruction, and a Clinic from Annika Sorenstam are all on the schedule! 07/28/22 USGA Adds Wearable Tech to GHIN AppCheck this Out - Innovation supported by Sentry includes smart watch integration with score entry, stat tracking, GPS distances LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (July 27, 2022) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Sentry Insurance have made it easier for recreational g... 07/25/22 A Long Way From HomeWright State’s Mikkel Mathiesen wins 100th Met Championship - By Sean Melia, Contributing Writer for Miami Valley Golf Mikkel Mathiesen is the 100th Metropolitan Champion after firing a closing round 69 at Country Club of the North. His 15-under par was good enough to hold o... 07/24/22 Mathiesen Wins the 2022 MetropolitanHolds Off Runs By Challengers When starting a Championship, bogie, bogie, you would not give that player much of a chance to win, but Mikkel Mathieson, prevailed, despite late challenges by Justin Horn, our second-place finisher and Davis Root our third-place finisher who had a share of t... 07/23/22 After 54 Holes of the 100th MetropolitanMathiesen Takes a One Shot Lead into the Final Round - After 54 Holes, WSU Senior, Mikkel Mathiesen stands at 12 under par and has a one-shot lead over first round leader Justin Horn who is at 11 under par as both players fired a 6 under par round of 66, in today’s third Round. Roundin... 07/21/22 Mathiesen LeadsMetro 36-Hole Recap - Yes, it was hot! But just not the temperature. Let’s start with a seven under, 29 on the front side, by WSU Raider, Davis Root, his 5 birdie (#1,2,5,8,9) and one eagle (#3) on the front side ( Yes, He was 5 under on his first five holes ) catapulted him int... 07/20/22 After Rd 1 of the 100th MetropolitanRound 1 recap - At the conclusion of the opening round of this year's 99th Metropolitan, multiple competitors have put themselves in a solid position going into tomorrow's Second Round. It was Justin Horn, a soon to be Junior at the University of Cincinnati who is studying Sports Manag... 07/20/22 July Volunteer SpotlightJim Weaver - Jim has been a long-time active volunteer and recently he has gotten his wife Meggan involved as well. Jim currently resides in Sidney, which further distinguishes his volunteerism as he routinely has over an hour drive to reach any of our MVGA Event locations. When... 07/18/22 On the Eve of the MetropolitanThe 100th Edition Begins Tomorrow - And before players arrive for their first round we wanted to share a few items. Linked is the Draft Notice to Competitors (Local Rules) for the Championship. A couple of items of note from the Notice to Competitors. The Local Rule for Stroke and... 07/18/22 Welcome to the 100th MetropolitanWelcome to The 100th Metropolitan! One hundred and three years ago Vincent Hilton defeated Walter Lamfersick in a 36 Hole Match contested at Dayton CC, 8 & 7. This was the start of our Annual Tradition of identifying our areas best Amateur Golfer. Twenty-Six years ago at the newl... 07/17/22 100th Metro Fast FactsAs we approach the 100th Metropolitan Championship, here are a few fun facts about the upcoming Championship that starts on Thursday at the Country Club of the North. 07/15/22 Metropolitan ContestThe 99th Metropolitan Championship to crown the Miami Valley’s Best Amateur Golfer for the year, starts this upcoming Thursday at the CCN. For everyone to be a part of the action, we have created a contest for the Championship, like our other contests, only using our those who have registered through July 14th…Make Your Selection Here 07/15/22 MOU for our Game- Wilberforce U and Ohio State Join Forces - Tuesday, June 28thwas a Benchmark Day for Wilberforce University as industry and academiaculminated a collaborative effort with Ohio State President, Dr. KristinaJohnson and Wilberforce President, Dr. Elfred A Pinkard signing an MOU (Memoranda... 07/15/22 Rogers wins Age DivisionMorgan Rogers, a Senior to be at Centerville High School came in first place in the Girls Ages 16 to 19 division, this past week in the Ohio Junior Girls Championship. Morgan’s 3 over, 36 Hole total included 4 birdies over the 5,600 yard Marion Country Club. Nice Playing Morgan! 07/12/22 US Men's Am ReviewTwo Qualify to US Amateur - Monday, July 11, 2022 - Moraine CC - Our Medalist and claiming oneof our two spots was Jordan Gilkison with a two under par total score of140. Domenic Maricochi, claimed thesecond ticket to the US Amateur in a sudden death playoff when he and JayKirc... 07/08/22 US Women's Amatuer Q ReviewFive to Chambers Bay - Our 2022 qualifiers where Mia Hammond our Medalist with a five under par score of 67, Crystal Wang and Vania Simot each had a 70 and winning the fourth position, on the fourth playoff hole, with a birdie, was Annabelle Pancake and the last golfer in with a Birdie o... 07/02/22 FTSG Local Golf News for July 2In this Edition, Last Chance to register for the Diana Schwab Get a Girl Golfing, Register for the Metroplitan Championship, Jordan Gilkison wins the Ohio Open, Both the Women's and Men's US AM Qualifers in the coming days and so much more... 07/01/22 Golf Club Ohio Largest Club in State- Facebook Group Brings Golfers Together - By Sean Melia, Contributing Writer for Miami Valley Golf “I was fed up with showing up to a golf course and waiting for a group to play with.” Nearly every golfer has been in Justin Coy’s shoes. Justin and his wife mo... 07/01/22 Hip Hinge to Improve Your GolfThe hip hinge is one of the most fundamental movements for normal activities of daily living but also extremely important for the golf swing. The hip hinge involves a controlled bending at the hips by pushing the butt backwards.... 06/29/22 Jordan Gilkison Wins Ohio OpenFirst Amateur to win in 44 Years - Westfield Center, Oh: Jordan Gilkison shot a final-round 5-under 65 to become the first amateur in 44 years to win the Ohio Open Championship Wednesday at Westfield Country Club. With rounds of 72-63-65 Gilkison, a sophomore at Kent State from Springb... 06/24/22 FTSG Local Golf News for June 25In this Edition, Reflections on the DDWGA Twin Best Ball, A week to remember, Austin Greaser Reflections on his week at the US Open, Volunteer of the Month, Both Women’s and Men’s Amateur Qualifier Information and Much More! 06/24/22 Golfer Fitness Assessments-Single Leg Balance - By Dr. Nick Curry - The screen that we hear the most groans with during our golf fitness assessments is the single leg balance screen. Almost every golfer knows that they are going to be bad at it. The funny part about it is that it is probably the easiest... 06/23/22 US Am Qualifier InfoThe 122nd US Amateur will be held August 15-21 at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, NJ. The local, sectional qualifier, will take place on Monday July 11th at the historic Moraine Country Club. For all the detail on the Qualifier... 06/22/22 Reflections on DDWGA Twin Best BallThis past Monday, June 20th saw the playing of the DDWGA Twin Best Ball at Sugar Valley Golf Club. The weather and golf where on the warm side as there were many good scores turned in during this four-lady team event. Congratulations to Nancy Brady for her Hole In One on #15. To View a Recap. 06/20/22 A Week to Remember - Greaser Reflects on his US Open Experiance - By Sean Melia, Contributing Writer for Miami Valley Golf - Austin Greaser strode down the ninth fairway on Saturday afternoon chatting with Gary Woodland; he looked at ease as Woodland cracked a joke. Greaser laughed as he approached his... 06/18/22 FTSG Local Golf News for June 18In this Edition, Info for the DDWGA Twin Best Ball, Greaser into the Weekend at US Open, Volunteer of the Month, who from Springfield US Open Final Made the Weekend, US Women’s Am Qualifier Info, US Open Green Speeds versus Daily Play and Much More! 06/18/22 Greaser into Weekend in US OpenMaking the Cut in the 122nd US Open - By Sean Melia, Contributing Writer - After Austin Greaser missed the cut in the 2022 Masters, he pledged that he was going to focus more on his golf this week at the U.S. Open and allow other people to worry about the details. “I’... 06/17/22 DDWGA Twin Best Ball Monday Sees Women Golfers from around the Miami Valley Tee it up in the DDWGA Twin Best Ball Event at Sugar Valley Golf Club. This two-person best ball gets underway with a 1pm shotgun, registration will open by 11:30am and dinner and awards will follow play...For More.... 06/17/22 Grip StrengthGrip strength is one of the best overall tests for total body strength. Numerous studies demonstrate a high correlation with grip strength and swing speed and golfing proficiency. Greater grip strength allows you to handle the forces transferred through the hands and wrists during the golf swing, which means... 06/17/22 US Women's Am QualifierThursday, July 7th brings some of the country’s best Women Amateurs to Walnut Grove for the Sectional Qualifier for the 112th US Women’s Amateur. There are 55 golfers who are in the qualifying field at WGCC and they will compete for five (5) positions in the Championship Proper...For More... 06/14/22 June Volunteer SpotlightJohn Macklin - John is a brand-new Miami Valley Golf volunteer, but itonly took him one shift to prove that he deserves to be in our volunteerspotlight. John was the last person to contact us about volunteering for the USOpen Final at Springfield Country Club on June 6th. We had a spotte... 06/11/22 FTSG Local Golf News for June 11In this addition, Don’t forget to make your selections for the US Open Contest. The Next Masters Event is at Urbana CC on Monday, Reflections from the US Open Final, Vertical Thrust from Dr. Nick Curry, welcome back to Samantha DeSpain and Much, Much More! 06/11/22 Make Your Selections for US OpenThe 122 US Open will be held next week beginning on Thursday and to be part of the action don’t forget to take part in our US Open Contest. The Top 3 finishers will receive Personalized Golf Balls Deadline for registration is 3am on Thursday, June 16. 06/11/22 Masters Event on MondayMonday, 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. 06/10/22 Fitness Friday - Vertical ThrustHave 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... 05/28/22 US Open Final Field Info78 eight qualifiers representing six countries will compete on Monday, June 6th of the Donald Ross Designed Springfield Country Club for entry into the 122nd US Open to be held at the Country Club in Brookline, MA, June 16-19. In the field are 48 Professionals and 30 Amateurs. To visit Event Website 05/27/22 FTSG Local Golf News for May 28In this edition of the FTSG, Ohio Amateur Qualifier at Dayton CC on Monday, Another Course Making a Comeback, Last Call for Volunteers for the US Open Final, Diana Schwab Girls Clinic Soon, Austin Greaser and team at NCAA DI Golf Championship, Looking ahead to the Masters Event at Urbana and so much more! 05/27/22 Greaser at NCAA DI FinalsGreaser at NCAA DI Finals - Watch and Follow Vandalia Native, Austin Greaser and his team the North Carolina Tar Heels as they compete in the NCAA DI Golf Championships at Grayhawk Golf Club. The Finals consists of three days of stroke play on Friday, May 27 thru Sunday, May 29 (54 holes... 05/27/22 Nutrition during the roundThe Importance of Nutrition during the Round - By Dr. Nick Curry - Who grabs a hot dog and beer on the ninth whole? Who feels sluggish by the end of the round? Nutrition during the round is just as important as pre and post round nutrition, but is often overlooked. Here are some qu... 05/27/22 Ohio Am Q is Tuesday at DCCDayton CC will host 120 players as they compete for 26 Qualifying Positions in the 116th Ohio Amateur which will be held July 25 through 29th at Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati Ohio. Since 2010 the Miami Valley Area has seen 3 champions from our area. Good Luck to all the Contestants. For More 05/26/22 Graywolf Golf Club Now OpenAnother Course Makes a Comeback - On the weekend of our 3-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. The fully renovated course is no... 05/21/22 FTSG Local Golf News for May 21In this weeks Edition, Last Call for US Open Final Volunteers, Tickets now on sale for the US Women’s Senior Open, WSU Finishes T9 in the NCAA Regionals, Austin Greaser Medals in New Haven Regional, Four Receive Scholarships from the DDWGA, Reflections on the DDWGA Shamble, USSRWO Media Day Recording and Much More... 05/20/22 Last Call - US Open Final VolunteersThere still are a few afternoon walking scorer positions as well as spotter positions available for the US Open Final on Monday, June 6th. See the next generation of tour stars as they work to achieve their dreams on the Historic Donald Ross Links of Springfield CC. If interested, please contact Heather at hstrickland@mvgolf.org 05/20/22 Media Day RecordingThis recording was taken in the Banquet Center at NCR CC on Wednesday, May 18th - Speakers where Jeff Grant, CEO of NCR CC, Matt Sawicki, Senior Director of Championships with the USGA, Julie Pine, Director of Championship Communication with the USGA and Annika Sorenstam, defending US Senior Women's Open Champion. 05/20/22 Standard Bearers NeededWhat a great way to get our next generation excited about our great game of golf. Can there be a better way to learn the game then walking with the Legends of our lady’s game at the 4th Annual US Women’s Senior Open? Perfect for that young lady golfer or a high school golf team. For more information… 05/20/22 Tickets now on SaleTickets for the 4th U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship are now available for purchase. Single Tickets are $30, Two Packs are $50 and good any one day. Juniors are Free with Ticketed Adult - Don't miss your chance to walk with the Legions of the Women's Game! 05/18/22 Greaser Medalist at New Haven RegionalThanks to a record setting 2nd Rd, 63 to go along with a 1st Rd, 68 and a 3rd Rd, 69, Austin Greaser was the medalist in the New Haven Sectional played at the Par 70, Yale Golf Course. He also helped lead his Tar Heal Golf team to their fifth straight appearance in the National Finals …For More… 05/18/22 Wright State Finishes T9 at RegionalsThe Wright State golf team wrapped up the 2022 NCAA Columbus Regional on Wednesday, carding its highest team finish in program history while a pair of Raiders finished tied for 12th individually...For More... 05/17/22 Reflections on the DDWGA ShambleThanks to all those that played in our DDWGA Shamble at Dayton Country Club on Monday, May 16th. Thanks also to all the staff and membership at Dayton for their hospitality and support of the day. For the complete scores and photos... 05/16/22 Four Receive DDWGA ScholarshipDDWGA Scholars for 2022 First Awarded in 1996, the DDWGA Scholarship Awards have donated over $55,000 to 67 deserving young women who have demonstrated a connection with the game of golf in the DDWGA Area. This year’s scholarship recipients are no different. Makenna Borchers i... 05/13/22 FTSG Local Golf News for May 14In this Edition, Register for the PGA Championship MVGA Contest to win free Personalized Golf Balls, Jane Geddes Reflects on her 1986 US Women’s Open Win in Advance of Media Day for the 2022 US Sr Women’s Open at NCR CC, DDWGA Shamble is Monday at Dayton CC, Masters Event 1 at Troy CC Review... 05/13/22 Calf Stretches to Improve GameAnkle Mobility By Dr. Nick Curry -The ankle is one of the most commonly overlooked areas when trying to improve mobility and flexibility. We have talked about the overhead deep squat numerous times and how failing the overhead squat can be detrimental to your golf swing. One of... 05/11/22 Looking Back at the 1st Masters EventThanks to all those that played in our first Masters Event of the season at Troy Country Club on Monday, May 9th. Thanks also to all the staff and membership at Troy for their hospitality and support of the day. For the complete scores and photos... 05/11/22 Patrick Rukundo Joins StaffPatrick joins our staff as a PJ Boatwright Intern this season after spending last year in our Fellowship Program assisting with our events and spending time working at a few of our Member Clubs developing an understanding of golf operations to help develop a better understanding of our overall industry. 05/10/22 Geddes Reflects her Open win at NCRIn advance of the US Women's Senior Open Media Day, Jane Geddes, the 1986 US Women's Open Champion when it was contested at NCR CC, reflects on her victory, returning to Dayton for the US Senior Women's Open and other thoughts....For the story... 05/07/22 FTSG Local Golf News For May 7In this edition of the FTSG, 1st Masters Event of the season is Monday at Troy CC. Sebastian Hills to reopen as Jasper Hills on May 21st. The MVGA PGA Championship Contest is now taking your selections, Spring Better Ball Recap, Local Colleges, and Players playing in the NCAA Championships, and so much more… 05/05/22 Wright State to Play at OSU in RegionalsWinners of their seventh Horizon League Championship in program history, the Wright State golf team is headed to the NCAA Championship for the sixth time in program history, where the Raiders will take part in the Columbus Regional May 16th - 18th - For More 05/04/22 Local Course to ReopenJasper Hills To Open Under New Ownership - After permanently closing in 2017, the former Sebastian Hills Golf Club will reopen under new ownership on May 21st. Xenia residents Dalton and Melissa Dodd purchased the 165-acre property in mid-September, and through hard work, determin... 05/04/22 May Volunteer SpotlightDebbie Stricker - Debbie has been volunteering for Miami Valley Golf for several years as a course rater and has volunteered at some of the high school qualifiers. She also volunteers at several other places including as an Angel on Request (taking needy clients to appointments/shopping... 05/04/22 Sping Better Ball WinnersFour Division Winners were determined on May 2nd in the kickoff to the MVGA Tournament Season when the Annual Spring Better Ball was held at NCR CC. Two of the divisions, needed extra holes, to determine the winners. In the Gross Division, it took 7 extra holes before Brandon Judy rolled in a 6 foot Birdie Putt in the waning daylight on Hole #10. For all the Results... 04/29/22 FTSG Local Golf News for April 30In this weeks edition, The Spring Better Ball kicks off the Tournament Season, Wright State Wins the Horizon Conference Championship, Jeff Grant wins the SOPGA Bill Strausbaugh Award, Reviewing last weeks Rules Question, College Corner and More.... 04/29/22 NCR Starts Tournament Season196 Players representing 98 teams, will take on both the North and South Courses at NCR CC, in the Annual start to the MVGA Tournament Season. The Spring Better Ball. brings Golfers from across the Miami Valley to compete for Low Net and Low Gross Awards in this Four-Ball Competition. For Details... 04/27/22 Wright State WinsHorizon League Championship - From WSU Website - HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, FL – The Wright State golf team captured its seventh Horizon League Championship on Tuesday at the Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, punching its ticket to the NCAA Championship for th... 04/22/22 Eaton CC Celebration of Historic ClubhouseEaton Country Club to Celebrate the Centennial Year of Clubhouse A 100 Year celebration is planned for Saturday, July 23rd toshowcase Eaton County Club’s historic Clubhouse, its 9-Hole golf course and torecognize the contribution it has had to the local community. A full day... 04/22/22 Golf Genius Helps with CommunicationUsing Email with Golf Genius - Communicating with your golfers canalways be a challenge regardless of the method used. Weather its by sendingemails, texting, or phone calls this is often a time-consuming task. Providedyou have taken the time when setting up your Master/Event Roster to in... 04/22/22 Greaser's Post-Masters ThoughtsAustin Greaser Continues To Improve Following Masters Appearance - By Sean Melia, Contributing Writer For any amateur competing in The Masters, the test is stern, and it doesn’t start with the opening tee shot on Thursday. Austin Greaser spent plenty of time in the lead-up... 04/20/22 Raiders Win at Home TournamentWright State Picks Up Another Team & Individual Title - The Raiders now have collected 8 team titles this season, making them the winningest team in Wright State Golf history. On this year's Easter Sunday, the Raiders hosted the Wright State Invitational at Heatherwoode Golf Club i... 04/15/22 Explosive SpeedArm Chopping Power - The ability to deliver explosive speed with the arms is one of the most important aspects for power in the golf swing. We call it the Arm-Chopping motion, because the arms need to start up over the trail shoulder and explosively fire down across the body to over th... 04/13/22 Local PGA Professional Receive AwardsLocal PGA Members Recieve 2022 Awards - First and foremost, Hannah McCrabb, PGA Associate Professional at NCR Country Club is the 2022 recipient of Associate of the Year. McCrabb has been around the game her entire life and only recently started in her role at NCR in early 2021. Sh... 04/09/22 FTSG Local Golf News for April 9In this Edition, a recap of Austin Greasers time playing in the 86th Masters, MVGA Volunteer in the Spotlight, Dude Perfect Video of Amen Corner, Trunk Rotary Power, What happens after you win the Masters, SOPGA Jr Event Scholarship Opportunity, Mia Hammond wins 14-15 Year Old Girls Division... 04/08/22 Greaser Likely Just ShortDespite his best efforts, Austin Greaser appears to have just missed the 36-hole cut at the 86th playing of the Master’s Championship. The Vandalia resident and North Carolina Junior still has a great deal to be proud of and many positive thoughts to build from. The main takeaway is his game can compete at that level. For his Complete Round 04/08/22 Strength Through RotationTrunk Rotary Power By Dr. Nick Curry - Usually when we are talking about developing power with golfers the first thing that comes to their mind is rotation exercises, or rotary power. While it is only one of the four primary sources of power it is definitely a major one. The p... 04/07/22 Greaser 1st Rd Score - 74Austin Greaser out in the 2nd Group of the Day turns in a 74, which consisted of 3 Birdies and 5 Bogeys. He turned with a -1, 35 after birdieing #8 & #9 going out, before making quick bogeys on #10, #11 and then a three-putt bogey on #16 to complete a 3 over par 39 on the back. He tees off at 11:18am tomorrow morning for his 2nd round. 04/06/22 SOPGA Introduces Junior Grant ProgramPGA REACH Southern Ohio Introduces Junior Golf Grant Program - The Southern Ohio PGA, through the PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation, is pleased to introduce the new Junior Golf Grant beginning in 2022. The program will provide financial assistance to qualifying juniors to help offset the... 04/04/22 Amateurs Rich History at ANGCA Look Into The History of Amateurs at Augusta By Paul Rogers - With local amateur Austin Greaser playing in this year's Masters, here is a look into the history of amateurs at Augusta. If one of the six amateurs in this year’s Masters field were to contend for a Green Jac... 04/04/22 April Volunteer SpotlightJeff Jena - Jeff Jena currently resides in Middletown OH with his wife Carrie who he’s been married to for 28 years. He has one son, Miles, who is an accomplished musician. His wife and son are both avid golfers as well. Jeff golfs frequently at Wildwood Golf Club and recently... 04/04/22 Austin at AugustaAustin Greaser prepping for The Masters - By Sean Melia, Contributing Writer The first round of the Masters is April 7th. During Masters Week we hope to bring you regular updates of Austin's time at the Masters. Thanks to Sean Melia & Ryan Gillen for their collaboration on this! -... 04/02/22 FTSG Local Golf News for April 2In this edition, A Weekend for Women's Golf, Masters Contest Selections Due on Thursday by 6am, DDWGA Scholarship Deadline is April 15, Kevin Hall into Hall, Frost Delay Reminders, Caddie Program at Moraine, Creating More Power and Much More! 04/01/22 Creating More PowerIn your Swing using Vertical Thrust By Dr. Nick Curry 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... 03/31/22 Kevin Hall into HallAfrican American Golfers Hall of Fame Will induct Kevin Hall into the Hall on Saturday Evening (April 2) at PGA Golf Club. Kevin lost his hearing at age 2 after becoming ill with H-flu meningitis. At 9, he started playing golf and later became the first Black golfer to play at Ohio Stat... 03/30/22 Bracket TournamentsMatch Play Events On Your Calendar? - With Match Playevents becoming more popular over the past few years most golfing facilitiesare finding a resurgence in Bracket Events. While these types of events can beplayed over a few days, like a Club Championship, or over an entire season,this f... 03/30/22 Goecke's Impressive Spring RunTyler Goecke Earns Medalist Honors at UNCW - The Wright State Junior, Tyler Goecke, adds yet another trophy to the collection this week. On March 27th-28th Wright State traveled to Wilmington, NC where they competed in the UNCW Seahawk Intercollegiate, played at the Country Club of L... 03/25/22 Frost Delay RemindersThings to Keep in Mind - As more golf favorable weather is forecasted, tee sheets will be filling up fast with those looking to play the first rounds of the 2022 golf season. While daytime temperatures will be ideal for golf, overnight temperatures during the shoulder seasons often drop t... 03/25/22 FTSG Local Golf News for March 26In this weeks Edition, The 19th Annual Masters Contest is now open, DDWGA Club Rep Meeting is April 14th at CCN, Caddie Program at Moraine Overview, Take Part in the More Golf Challenge, A solution for your Junior Lesson Registration, How College Golf Teams are ranked, Rules Question of the Week and Much More! 03/25/22 Member Guest in Golf GeniusGetting the Most out of Golf Genius for your Member Guest - Member-Guest tournaments are often among the most important events on a club’s calendar, and flawless execution results in happy members and delighted guests. This type of event typically consists of several flights with s... 03/24/22 19th Annual Masters ContestPresented by our Friends at Mercedes Benz of Centerville, The annual Masters Contest is now in it's 19th year. Thanks to Alex Huang for managing this contest. Winners receive customized golf balls of their own choosing. Linked to Google Form Collection Tool. - Deadline is April 7th at 6am 03/23/22 Mathiesen Competing on Euro TourMikkel Mathiesen Playing in Qatar Masters - Wright State Junior Mikkel Mathiesen is returning home this week to compete in the European Tour's Qatar Masters located in Doha, Qatar. This tournament is being played at Doha Golf Club, which happens to be Mikkel's home course growing up. Math... 03/23/22 Moraine Caddie ProgramMoraine CC Looking For Caddies - Moraine Country Club has a rich history surrounding its golf course and traditions. One of those traditions is the caddie program. Moraine has a strong relationship with the Western Golf Association (WGA) and an excellent track record of producing Evans&rs... 03/21/22 NCAA Golfstat RankingsGolfstat College Golf Rankings - Parallel to how ESPN releases weekly collegiate rankings for basketball, football, and baseball, Golfstat releases weekly golf rankings for all college levels of play. Golfstat was started in 1984 by Mark Laesch as he wanted to keep his own golf stat... 03/19/22 FTSG Local Golf News for March 19In this Edition, Austin Greaser's Visits to Augusta National, Vern Campbell wins the Players Contest, Register for the Play More Golf Challenge, A Solution for your Jr Lesson Registration, Add Season Long Points to your Golfers Season, Sowards and Taylor into Ohio Golf Hall... 03/17/22 More Golf ChallengeNow back for it's fourth year, the 2022 Season Challenge to post more rounds of golf during our active season then in 2021 will began on March 15th and will end at the end of our Active Season, November 30th... For more or to register... 03/17/22 Need Help Registering Juniors?Ask Yourself ! Do you need an online registration system for your Lesson Programs? Would you like those who can’t afford to be in your program an opportunity to receive a scholarship? Now in its second season, Golf Next, the Charitable Arm of Miami Valley Golf offers t... 03/17/22 Season Long Points A Way to Enhance Your Engagement - Is your club looking for a way to enhance your tournament schedule throughout the season while growing the number of entries for each of your clubs’ events? If so, look no further than the excitement that the PGA Tour creates each year with their Fe... 03/17/22 Who Won the Players Contest?Campbell Wins - Congratulations to Vern Campbell, winner of the 2022 MVGA PLAYERS contest. The top score of 19 points was shared between two players and Campbell won the 1st Tiebreaker over Greg Austria. Campbell wins 6 dozen personalized golf balls for his victory. Austria wins 4 doze... 03/12/22 Score Posting Begins on 3/15Active Season Begins on Tuesday - The forecast is improving for golf weather as we head into the week of our Active Season for Score Posting Which Begins on Tuesday, March 15th. As a reminder once your course gets back on the regular tees and greens, your scores should be posted all... 03/11/22 Core AerationCore Aeration - As the 2022 golf season approaches, many golfers are likely getting the itch to play the first round of the year. Similarly, golf course superintendents are getting the itch to perform some important agronomic practices. Most notably, cultural management practices like ae... 03/11/22 FTSG Local Golf News for March 12In this Edition, After Score Posting Season Starts on March 15th, Join other Golfers and donate through UNICEF to help the children of Ukraine, Reasons behind Core Aeration, Ryan Brehm wins the Puerto Rico Open, Weekly Rules Question, Wilberforce Golf Team to receive proceeds from Juneteenth Event in connection with the Memorial and Much More! 03/11/22 Golf Genius and Hole LocationsHole Location Sheets Often used in competitive rounds as a great way to enhance theevent. Traditionally these printed sheets have used circles and lines toindicate the locations of the holes on each green, giving the players moreinformation than a range finder would. But as technology h... 03/11/22 Low Back PainLow back pain is the most common injury we see in golfers. - It is estimated that more than half of you reading this article will experience low back pain that will affect your performance at some point this season. And at least 50% of you have missed 3-6 weeks of participation in the... 03/11/22 SCC US Open Contestant Wins PRORyan Brehm Wins Puerto Rico Open - Miami Valley Golf is fortunate to host a US Open Final Stage every year at Springfield Country Club. This year is no different as we are again hosting one on Monday June 6 th . Incidentally, we will be needing plenty of walking scores and other volunte... 03/11/22 Sowards-Taylor Enter Ohio HallTwo Enter Ohio Golf Hall of Fame On Friday, March 11th, the Ohio Golf Association announced the class of2022 to be inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame. The Ohio Golf Hall of Fame strives to recognizeoutstanding achievements of Ohioans who play or support the game ofgolf. The H... 03/09/22 New Data Services ManagerWelcome to our Data Services Manager Chidiebere Aninweze, joined Miami Valley Golf in February 2022. She has been an active member of the non-profit/volunteer world since high school where she volunteered in her local hospital. In college she was a volunteer coordinator for middle school S... 03/09/22 Raider's Spring Break SuccessWright State Completes Successful Spring Break Trip - Over the past week, Wright State's successful season continues to improve as they go 2-for-2 on wins during their spring break. They began their break in Orlando, where they won the Orlando Invitational by 21 strokes and fired a... 03/05/22 Add Live Scoring to your EventsFor that Special Touch - Are youlooking for ways to elevate the player experience for your events and leagues?If so, one of the most popular and easiest ways to add additional excitement isto incorporate live scoring into the fold. Imagine the atmosphere of theplayers and spectators as t... 03/02/22 Wright State adds to Trophy CollectionWright State Wins Orlando Invitational - On Tuesday March 1st, The Wright State Raiders add yet another trophy to their already impressive 2021/2022 season. Coming off their worst finish of the year last week with a 5th place finish at the Savannah Intercollegiate, the Raiders bounce... 02/25/22 Volunteer Coordinator AddedHeather Strickland Joins Team - The Miami Valley Golf Community has many wonderful volunteers, and they are at the very core of what makes our game so great. Through the years many of our facilities have been supported by volunteers, your golf association is no different. We have many... 02/23/22 Local College Teams Begin Spring SeasonCollegiate Spring Season Underway - Both the Wright State Raiders and Dayton Flyers men's teams were back in action this week competing in their first stroke-play tournaments of the spring. The Raiders competed in The Savannah Intercollegiate in Savannah, GA this past Saturday and Su... 02/18/22 Fitness Program MistakeDo the Opposite to Increase Speed - One of the most common mistakes I see golfers make with their fitness programs is trying to be too “golf specific” and replicate the golf swing with their exercises. Most of the exercises to increase power and speed have nothing to do wit... 02/18/22 FTSG Local Golf News for February 19In this Edition of FTSG, Why it Matters, Clubhouse Fires in the Miami Valley, Harry Murray Passes, Trivia Question, DDWGA Shamble on May 16th, Mistakes in your Fitness Program, Rules Questions and so Much More! 02/18/22 The Hub from Golf GeniusThe Hub from Golf Genius One of the most challenging aspects for golf facilities is the ability to effectively communicate with your membership across multiple platforms. Recognizing this, Golf Genius has recently released a new feature call Golf Hub, which can be used in your email and... 02/12/22 Harry Murry PassesHarry Edward Murray, Jr., “Tim” to his referee friends, passed on Sunday, February 6, 2022 after a brief illness. In his 94+ years it is hard to imagine anyone who lived life more fully. Harry loved life, he loved people, and people loved him. A natural extrovert/salesmen, his e... 02/11/22 DDWGA Scholarship Deadline 4/15Awarded since 1992 to over 60 Junior Girls the DDWGA has a long legacy of playing it forward for our Junior Girls. Scholarships are typically in the thousand dollar range and require a minimum number of documents to apply. This Years Deadline is April 15th! 02/11/22 Quick Event Set Up- Key to Save Time 70% of the Time Throughout the year golf facilities will often conduct asingle round, single course, basic event that doesn’t require a lot of detailwhen it comes to hosting. For instance, on Wednesday night a group of playersget together for a weekly skins game... 02/10/22 A Kind Person- Why it Matters - FTSG Editor Note: This is a reprint of 2015 article from pgatour.com that gives an insight into who Billy Casper was. When, after 46 years at the Masters Course, you finally meet the man to whom you owe all the happiness and joy you feel blessed to have enjoyed for... 02/09/22 Flyers Kick-Off Spring SeasonDayton Men's Golf Begins Spring Season With Match-Play The University of Dayton men's golf team finished in fourth place at the 2022 Earl Yestingsmeier MAC Match Play Championship Tuesday, a two-day event hosted by Ball State at Lake Jovita Country Club in Dad e City, FL. The three-round... 02/04/22 FTSG Local Golf News for February 5Will our Winter Storm Impact our Area Course's Turf in the Spring, Pop Up Golf Genius Seminar at Troy on Thursday, Feb 10th, How do you rank against all golfers in the US when comparing your Handicap Index, College Golf Update, and Much More!