RSS Feed 09/27/23 October Volunteer SpotlightScott Roderick -Scott Roderick has been a dedicated volunteer with Miami Valley Golf for five years as a scorer and forecaddie. His journey with golf began at the age of seven, when he inherited his older brother's clubs. He would spend countless hours hitting practice balls around the b... 09/22/23 Coaches Grow the GameHigh school golf coaches do their part to grow the game - By Jeff Gilbert (@jw_gilbert) Building a high school golf program doesn’t happen one way. Coaches across the Miami Valley take different approaches for different reasons. Some have larger student bodies to recruit from... 09/22/23 Road to State Starts Next WeekAcross Ohio, Around 7,000 high school golfers statewide are set to begin their journey with the goal of reaching their divisions State Golf Championships, scheduled for mid-October at the OSU Golf Club. The upcoming week signals the start of the initial stage, referred to as "Sectionals."... 09/15/23 Celebration a SuccessCelebration a Success Thanks to all of you who played in the Celebration at Dayton Country Club ! Thanks to Dayton Country Club Members and Staff for their hospitality. DCC's Team is led by General Manager, Dan Gates , Golf Course Superintendent, Ryan D’Autremont , H... 09/15/23 WGCC WinsThe 29th MVTI - For the second time in club history Walnut Grove CC haswon the Miami Valley Team Invitational. Heldthis past Thursday over their home course, Team Walnut Grove, whose team wascomprised of Ben Witters, Clay Robinson, Jake North, Shane Ochs, JustinHartley, Todd Millard, Bri... 09/14/23 Four InductedOhio Golf Hall of Fame - This past week the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame Inducted their class of 2023. Mitch Camp PGA, Steve Groves PGA, Ken Kinkoff and Jim Popa where inducted at the HOF Banquet at Scioto Country Club on Thursday, September 14. Begun in 1992, the Ohio Golf Hall of Fa... 09/12/23 Fall Classic ConcludesTeam CCN Wins - The annual DDWGA Fall Classic was held Monday, September 11 on the South Course at NCR CC. 108 Ladies making up 27 teams took part in the one net and one gross better ball team event. Play was divided up into three flights based on total team handicap with the lowest ove... 09/12/23 Ingersoll HonoredAt the DDWGA Fall Classic - To thank her for her leadership as the Captain for theAnnual Tri-City Matches and for her time spent as a DDWGA Trustee, the DDWGA atthe Fall Classic recognized Kathy Ingersoll for her service to our game in theMiami Valley. For a more detailed acc... 09/08/23 Good Luck Jeff!US Mid Amateur Gets Underway! - Our leader in the Mid-Amateur Player of theYear Points Race and recent Mid Am Champion, Jeff Scohy tees off today in the42 nd US Mid-Amateur Championship at 1:07 atSleepy Hollow CC in Scarborough, NY and on Sunday at 8:17 on the qualifyingsister cour... 09/08/23 Ladies Take On NCR CC, South Course This Monday sees the final DDWGA event ofthe 2023 Golf Schedule when 108 ladies from across the area take on the DickWillson designed course in this One Net and One Gross Better Ball Event. The event gets underway with registration at 11:30 followed by the ShotgunSt... 09/08/23 What's Squaddie?Looking for a Game Our game is about community and to help you better network with other golfers to schedule your future rounds, Miami Valley Golf has teamed up with Squaddie . With Squaddie , you'll be able to see when other area golfers are free to play and easily organize a roun... 09/06/23 Greaser's RecordIn the Walker Cup - Austin played in three of the four matches forteam USA in last weekend’s Walker Cup. He won 3 and 1 in the Singles onSunday Afternoon, lost in the Foursomes (Alternate Shot) with partner DylanMenante, 4 and 3 Sunday Morning, and lost his Saturday Singles Matc... 09/02/23 Sr & Mid Am ConcludesFour Champions Prevail - A fter two days of near perfect playing conditions the Senior and Mid-Amateur Metropolitan Championship concluded Friday, September 1st at Sugar Valley Golf Club. In the Senior Metro, recently eligible Andy Boedecker, nursing a bad back, held off challenges from... 08/30/23 Area Professional PassesTim Walton - Miami Valley Golf is saddened to announce the passing of a local golf professional, Tim was a 37-year PGA member and contributed to the local golfing landscape as a teaching professional at NCR, Pin High Driving Range, Community Golf Course, Rolandia Golf Center, and most rec... 08/28/23 In the SpotlightLarry Litscher - For the past 15 years, Larry has been a dedicated volunteer with Miami Valley Golf, serving as a rules official and referee for numerous golf tournaments. His love for golf extends beyond officiating; he is also a member of NCR Country Club, where he plays golf frequ... 08/26/23 Mid Am & Sr Metro Championship Starts Thursday Amateur Male Golfers from Across the Region will tee it up this Thursday and Friday in the Mid-Amateur and Senior Metropolitan at Sugar Valley Golf Club. Past Champions in the Field Include, Pete Betzold, Curt Cranmer, Dan DeVore, Matt Dippold, Bob Eardley, D... 08/25/23 20th Ohio Intrastate 20th Ohio Intrastate - October 17 & 18 - Initiated in 1999 at the Medallion Club and founded by the Columbus District Golf Association as a means of unifying our state's Amateur Associations, the Ohio Intrastate Challenge now celebrates its 20th iteration. This biennial competition w... 08/25/23 Advancing the GameGolf. My Future. My Game. What a phenomenal summer we shared at Golf. My Future. My Game.(GMFMG), catering to our enthusiastic young golfers aged 8-18! The season was a perfect blend of fun and growth, extending far beyond golf swings. Our holistic approach aimed to nurture golf skills an... 08/24/23 LPGA at KenwoodYour Chance to Attend! - The Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G isreturning to Kenwood Country Club September 6-10! Get your tickets today towatch Rose Zhang, Charley Hull, Lexi Thompson, and more tee it up inCincinnati! Purchase tickets HERE . Use code“mvga23”... 08/20/23 Greaser Named to Walker CupTo be played at St Andrews - Nick Gabrelcik, 21, of Trinity, Fla.; Austin Greaser, 21, of Vandalia, Ohio; Stewart Hagestad, 32, of Newport Beach, Calif.; Ben James, 19, of Milford, Conn.; Dylan Menante, 22, of Carlsbad, Calif.; and Preston Summerhays, 19, of Scottsdale, Ariz., were named... 08/18/23 It's that time of year again!Shortly after Labor Day, the majority of our local golf courses will initiate the aeration process. While it's true that most of us golfers share a common dislike for this procedure, similar to how we might feel about working out or monitoring our diets, it's important to recognize that the benefits of aeration far outweigh the temporary inconvenience. For a Video 08/18/23 What's in a Name?Thirsty? - It's hard to beleive that we've been engaging with you every Saturday for an uninterrupted 290 weeks now. On average, around 7,000 of you open the FTSG email, translating to an open rate of 42%. This statistic is quite remarkable, especially considering that a substantial portio... 08/09/23 Donna Wiseman PassesWe are sorry to report - Donna Mae Wiseman, an avid golfer and dedicated member of the community, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on August 6, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on June 17, 1947, to parents Raymond T. and Iris D. Wiseman, Donna grew up surrounded by love and warmth. She is pr... 08/03/23 Dayton Wins Tri-CityFor the fifth time in the last six playings, the team from our Dayton area has won the annual Tri-City competition. These annual matches, feature 15 ladies from Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus in a match play format. Leading the way for the Dayton team was Morgan Rogers, who fired a 66 and captured 34 of the 36 available points in her two matches. 07/29/23 Haney Stays On TopIn the Player of the Year Race - As we progress further into our season,Bryce Haney continues to hold the lead in our Player of the Year Race with457.5 points. He added another 50 points to his total thanks to his outstandingperformance in the Ohio Amateur earlier this month. Tyler... 07/29/23 Who Won?The Pick'em Contest - The MVGA Metro / OpenChampionship Pick'em Contest was won by Michele Harlow whose tally of 30 pointswas enough for an outright win. A trio of participants earned 28 points with their submissions and it was GreggHarlow who ultimately earned 2nd place via the 1st tie-b... 07/28/23 August Volunteer SpotlightKen Herr - Ken Herr has devoted much of his life to the game of golf. For a decade, he has served as a dedicated volunteer starter and scorer at the Miami Valley Golf Association, bringing joy and professionalism to the golfing community. But his contributions to the sport extend beyond... 07/28/23 Woods WinsOhio Women's Amateur - Contributed by Cynthia Pratt - The Ohio Women's Amateur was contested where it all began100 years ago: Scioto Country Club in Columbus. 96 women teed it upon Monday, July 24 and by Thursday afternoon, Gabby Woods was our 2023Champion! If Gabby's name sound... 07/23/23 Mathiesen Defends TitleRepeats as Champion The 101st Metropolitan Championship concluded with anexciting and closely contested final round at Springboro's Heatherwoode Golf Club.Mikkel Mathiesen, holding a six-shot lead, approached the day with caution,fully aware of the challenge posed by his Wright State te... 07/18/23 Two to ColoradoPlaying in the US Amateur - Congratulations to our two qualifiers who have secured their places in the 123rd US Amateur Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club & Colorado Golf Club. It seems to be an annual tradition that a playoff decides the final position(s) in our qualifier. Thi... 07/15/23 It's Metropolitan Week!Heatherwoode to Host - The 101st Metropolitan Championship is almost here! Participants from across our area will be tested this week as the century old competition will be held at Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro, Ohio. This year ’ s field ranges in age from 17 to 75. The f... 07/14/23 Metro-Open Contest OpenWith this upcoming weeks Metropolitan and Open Championship happening concurrently, we decided to put both these Championships in the same free contest. Take part and if you are among the top three finishers you will receive personalized golf balls of the brand of your choosing. Don’t Miss Out! 07/14/23 US Am Q PreviewThe Road to the 123rd U.S. Amateur Championship - Prestige, Hope, and an Array of Talent - As the 123rd U.S. Amateur Championship draws closer, the anticipation continues to build. The oldest championship organized by the United States Golf Association (USGA) is set to kick-o... 07/14/23 Bailey Wins 117th Ohio AmWins By Two - Andrew Bailey of Shaker Heights, OH. won the 117th Ohio Amateur at Canterbury Golf Club. With rounds of 73-68-67-72, his 280 (-8) total was enough to give him a two shot victory over Drew Salyers. Finishing third was Nate Yankovich, Jonerik Alford, Brady Catalano and our o... 07/14/23 To Bel-AirFive on their way to LA - Congratulationsto our five qualifiers who have secured their places in the 123rd US Women ’ s Amateur Championship atBel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, August 7-13. Bel-Air will be the secondGeorge Thomas designed course to host a USGA Championship and t... 07/07/23 Mid-Season Race UpdateFour Close to the Top - At the midway point of our year, with several events still ahead, Bryce Haney, Austin Greaser, Tyler Goecke, and Jeff Scohy have emerged as the top four contenders. Sitting in fourth position is Jeff Scohy, who also is currently leading in the Mid-Amateur Division.... 07/07/23 What You Should KnowSummer is great for golf, but long days and hot weather can take their toll on turf. Here’s a look at how superintendents keep courses in good shape through challenging summer conditions. 06/30/23 Recap of 102nd Ohio OpenLocals Played Well - Many of our locals played well in the 102nd Ohio Open Championship presented by Pyramid Treating Inc. and hosted at Westfield Country Club this past week. Springfield native and Wittenberg Assistant Golf Coach Nick Carlson finished solo third with a final score of 11-... 06/29/23 Twin BB ReviewA Fun Time for All - Our second DDWGA event of2023 hosted at Piqua Country Club was another wonderful day of golf as the TwinBest Ball competition hosted a field of 72 women making up 18 teams. The staffat Piqua Country Club went above and beyond for our competitors and displayedmarvelous... 06/28/23 July Volunteer SpotlightDaryl Nels - I s a woman with a passion for golf and a heart full of dedication. For close to 30 years, she has been an invaluable volunteer at Miami Valley Golf, leaving her mark on the local golfing community. Daryl's involvement began when she joined the Board of the Dayton Dis... 06/26/23 Another Title for ScohyCongratulations to Jeff Scohy - A remarkable golfer and winner of numerous championships, including Miami Valley Golf's, 2004 Match Play, 2010 Metropolitan, and the two-time defending Mid-Amateur Champion. His latest triumph came in the 114th Tony Blom Metropolitan, organized by the Great... 06/23/23 A Milestone Reached100 Years of Service to our Game - Northmoor Golf Club, a public 18-hole golf course located in Celina, OH. Established in 1923 and designed by Duane Dammeyer. Recently, reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating its 100th anniversary. To honor this momentous occasion, Miami Valley Golf... 06/19/23 How our Qualifiers End Up?Better than Previous years - Nick Hardy, for the second year in a row, was our low finisher hisfour-day total of plus 1 (281) was good enough for a tie for 20thand earned him $200,152. Dylan Wu who got in thanks to his birdie on thefirst playoff hole at the Springfield final finished in... 06/19/23 US Open ContestCongratulations To - Rob Kozlowski who edged out NickHogenkamp to win the US Open Pick'em contest. Both with a score of 28, Rob won the first tiebreaker toclaim the 1st place prize. Rounding out the prize-winners, Bill Boone finishes in3rd with a score of 27. Our Last Contest of... 06/15/23 US Women's Am QualifiyingWalnut Grove to Host - The journey to the 123rd U.S. Women's Amateur begins on June 19th, as the first out of 25 Sectional Qualifiers takes place to determine the participants for the championship. The national championship will be held from August 7th through 13th at the prestigious B... 06/15/23 Course Auction SuccessfulThanks to Everyone - This year’s Miami Valley Golf Auction Featuring Access to PrivateClubs, proved to be a resounding success. Through the generouscontributions of club members and supporters, a wide range of clubs were madeavailable for bidding. Golf enthusiasts and community membe... 06/15/23 US Open Green SpeedsThe U.S. Open is known for being the toughest golf championship, with firm, fast greens that are meant to test the best players in the world. As fans, it’s important to keep a few items in mind about how these championship conditions are produced, and why they aren’t what we experience for daily play. 06/13/23 Post Event ReviewMasters Event 2 - Our second Masters Event of 2023 at Walnut Grove Country Club was another outstanding success, courtesy to the participation of our players. The event was made even more enjoyable by the warm hospitality extended by Walnut Grove Country Club Members and Staff. A special... 06/09/23 How will LACC Play?LACC North Course ‘Exam’ Will Vary from Day to Day - U.S. Open provides an arduous test of a player’s mettle, both physically and mentally. In the championship’s first foray on the North Course at The Los Angeles Country Club, which will take place from June 15-... 06/09/23 Masters at Walnut Grove86 set to enjoy the day - The second Miami Valley Masters event of the season istaking place this Monday at Walnut Grove CC. Eighty-six gentlemen over the ageof 50 will be divided into ten divisions for the tournament. The youngestsenior participating is Matt Singleton, who turned 50 last... 06/09/23 US Open ReviewFive off to the US Open - Congratulations to Sam Stevens, Taylor Pendrith, Nick Hardy, Alex Schaake, and Dylan Wu for successfully qualifying for the upcoming US Open at LA Country Club. The final positions were determined through a playoff among Dylan Wu, Alex Schaake, and Maxwell Moldov... 06/09/23 What would your score be at LACC?Want to know your score if you played the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club in the 123rd US Open. Follow this link to see what your target score would be! 05/31/23 Ohio Am Qualifer ReviewOhio Amateur Qualifier - The 117th Ohio Amateur Qualifier was held at NCR CountryClub's North Course, where a score of three over par secured one of the highly sought-after26 spots in this year's Ohio Amateur tournament. The Ohio Amateur will takeplace at Canterbury Golf Club from July 10t... 05/28/23 June Volunteer SpotlightBill Pohlman - Bill is a man of service and dedication. As a retiree and a seasoned CPA with Pohlman and Talmage CPA’s, he has spent years helping his clients manage their finances. But his passion for giving back extends far beyond the confines of his office. For the past five ye... 05/26/23 Goodwin in New Jersey2023 Boatwright Class visits USGA - This week, the USGA welcomed its largest class of P.J. Boatwright Jr. interns to the annual Boatwright Summit as the organization kicks off the 32nd year of the career development initiative that provides on-the-job training across the USGA’s netwo... 05/26/23 Greaser Opts OutWill Return for One More Year - Our three-time Player of the Year, Austin Greaser, a Vandalia Butler graduate, Arnold Palmer Cup Selectee, and prominent player for the North Carolina Golf Team announced earlier in the week he has decided to opt-out of the PGA TOUR University Class o... 05/25/23 A Good WeekGoecke & Haney Reach Semi's - The journey to the 8th US Four-Ball Championship, a two-man better ball team championship and one of seventeen National Championships conducted by the USGA, is quite extensive. A total of 2,551 two-person teams embarked on the qualifying process at one of the... 05/19/23 Organizational UpdateOver the last few years, Miami Valley Golf has been striving to better align our organizational footprint in order to leverage our wonderful sport and make a greater difference for our entire community. As part of this effort, we aligned our governance documents and structure with those ideals in mind. 05/19/23 Responsible PracticeGolfers are spending more time than ever working on their game, which means practice areas can take a real beating. The good news is that there are some simple things we can do to minimize our impact on the practice range, chipping area or putting green so that everyone can enjoy the best possible conditions. 05/19/23 Shamble ResultsWrap Up From Monday's Play - Thanks to all those who playied in first DDWGA Event of the Year and thanks to Troy Country Club for their hospitality. TCC is led by Phil Zwierzchowski , General Manager, Courtney Shroyer , Food and Beverage Director, Noah Ervin , Golf Course Superint... 05/16/23 DDWGA Announces Scholar AwardsWith a long-standing tradition of empowering and encouraging female golfers, the DDWGA Scholarship Awards have donated over $60,000 to 71 deserving recipients since it's inception is 1996.... 05/12/23 Inaugural Hike a SuccessA Good Day's Walk - In the end, 15 out of our 16 hikers successfully completed all 100 holes in the inaugural Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike, benefiting our area's YOC program. This incredible hike took place this past Monday at Miami Valley Golf Club, and it was an event filled with remark... 05/12/23 Masters Wrap UpFun for All - The first Masters Event of 2023 at Dayton Country Club was a resounding success, thanks to the participation of all the players. The event was made even more enjoyable by the warm hospitality extended by the Dayton Country Club Members and Staff. A special mention goes out to... 05/12/23 NOGA to Host Adaptive OpenA First For Ohio Golf - Following its successful collaboration with the UnitedStates Golf Association (USGA) for the inaugural U.S. Adaptive OpenChampionship in Pinehurst last year, the Northern Ohio Golf Association hasforged a partnership with Cleveland Metroparks Golf to launch a new Ad... 05/05/23 Goecke, Mattiesen to NCAA RegionalRaider Golfers Advance - The season continues for a pair of Wright State golfers, as Tyler Goecke and Mikkel Mathiesen have both earned a trip to the 2023 NCAA Championship as individuals. Goecke and Mathiesen learned they were part of the field Wednesday afternoon as part of the l... 05/05/23 Tell us what you think about golfRaffle to Win $250 Amazon Card - As part of the USGA/AGA Joint Strategy work on Golfer Experience, GHIN golfers in every state will be surveyed to share their experiences and what they enjoy most about golf. This information is extremely important and will inform Member benefits, prod... 04/28/23 Greaser in Wells FargoMaking History in Charlotte - Austin Greaser, a 22-year-old senior from Vandalia and at the University of North Carolina, is currently ranked No. 3 on the PGA TOUR University rankings ( See Ranking ) ( FAQ on what rankings status ). As a Tar Heel, Greaser has achieved two-time All-American... 04/28/23 Ohio Junior Cup AnnouncedFor SOPGA & NOPGA Junior Tour Members - The Northern Ohio PGA and Southern Ohio PGA this past week, announced the inaugural Junior Ohio Cup, a team-format competition that will showcase the best junior golfers from around the state. The matches are scheduled to take place on October 28-29,... 04/28/23 Spring BB Starts SeasonFour Divisions Awarded - On Monday, April 24th, the Miami Valley Spring Better was held at NCR Country Club. The event was presented by Midwest Security. The tournament saw some strong performances despite the chill temperatures, with winners crowned in various divisions. In the Gro... 04/28/23 Spring Shamble is May 15Ladies Start their Season - The Dayton District Women's Golf Association (DDWGA) is excited to announce that the Ladies Season will kick off on Monday, May 15 with the DDWGA Shamble at Troy Country Club. The day will begin with a four-person team (registration is by team) event at 1pm. Th... 04/27/23 Volunteer Spotlight Our May Focus - David Fox discovered his passion for golf at the age of 35 years old, while on vacation with his dad and grandpa. He has always been intrigued by the sport, but it wasn't until that trip that he fell in love with it and has been hooked ever since. He now is a member at C... 04/21/23 A Win-Win OpportunityBid Now to Support YOC T he weekly auctions promise to be a difference maker for our next generation of golfers, with all proceeds supporting our Youth on Course Program. This program is dedicated to providing young people with affordable access to golf, allowing them to benefit from the ma... 04/21/23 Local Professionals are Recognized- Southern Ohio PGA Announce Award Winners - The Southern Ohio Section, PGA of America is an association of approximately 450 golf professionals whose mission is to promote the interest, participation and enjoyment in the game itself; establish and maintain professional standards of pract... 04/21/23 Spring BB Starts SeasonNearly 200 golfers will play over the two courses at NCR CC on Monday, April 24th in our First Event of the 2023 Season, the Spring Better Ball Presented by our Friends at Midwest Security Services. For all the Event Details 04/14/23 Final Rules Question for SpringHow to Proceed - Question for April 15, 2023 - If a ruling by a referee is found to be wrong, the ruling must be corrected. A. True B. False Answer & Narrative Do you have a rules question that you have often wondered about? If so, please send it to dmille... 04/05/23 Closures in our GameReflecting on the past can be a powerful way to gain insight and perspective on where we are today. In the world of golf, this can mean looking back at courses that have come and gone and consider what they meant to the game and the communities they served. One such course is Miami View Golf Course, which closed prior to the development of Interstate 75. 04/05/23 Rules Question for April 8How to Proceed - Question for April 8, 2023 In stroke play, a player's ball is embedded in its own pitch-mark after a stroke in the general area. The player takes relief under the embedded ball relief Rule (16.3b) but, before dropping a ball, the player repairs the pitch-mark and o... 04/02/23 Random Golf Footnotes - The Masters Amateur Dinner - By Our Friend and Noted Golf Historian, John Fischer - Anyone who follows the Masters golf tournament has probably heard of the Champions Dinner held on Tuesday evening of the tournament week. The idea came from Ben Hogan in 1952 who sought permissio... 03/31/23 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. 03/31/23 Rules Question for April 1How to Proceed - Question for April 1, 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 sinks the putt. Another player tells the player that they played from the wrong... 03/29/23 April Volunteer SpotlightGeorgianne Koch - Georgianne has always been a lover of golf. Introduced to the game by her parents when she was just 9 years old, golf had been a constant presence in her life, a way to bond with her mother, and a game she could play as an individual. Over the years, Georgianne had b... 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... 03/18/23 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