To the 119th Ohio Amateur

- Tuesday, May 27th marks the beginning of the journey for many of the Miami Valley’s top amateur golfers as they compete for one of the 28 qualifying spots in the 119th Ohio Amateur Championship, to be contested at Zanesville Country Club, July 14 through 18.

The NCR Qualifier—one of six qualifiers across the state—will be played on the North Course with both morning and afternoon rounds for a field of 142 players

About the Championship

The Ohio Amateur Golf Championship stands as one of the foremost amateur golf championships in the United States, with a rich history dating back to 1904. Organized annually by our friends at the Ohio Golf Association (OGA), the championship is open to amateur golfers who are residents of Ohio or are attending a college or university in Ohio.

The event has been played annually since its inception and features 72 holes of stroke play over four rounds.

Notable Champions

Over the years, the Ohio Amateur has served as a proving ground for golfers who later achieved national and international success. Notable champions include:

• Arnold Palmer – A golf legend, Palmer won the Ohio Amateur in 1953 and 1954, showcasing his early dominance.
• Ben Curtis – Champion in 1999 and 2000, Curtis rose to international fame by winning the 2003 Open Championship during his rookie year on the PGA Tour.
• Jason Kokrak – A two-time winner in 2006 and 2007, Kokrak has since claimed multiple PGA Tour victories.
• Maxwell Moldovan – Winner in 2019, Moldovan has competed in major championships, including the U.S. Open.

Championship Venues

The Ohio Amateur Championship has been hosted at many prestigious clubs throughout Ohio, reflecting the state's rich golfing heritage. Highlights include:

• Canterbury Golf Club – This historic club has hosted the Ohio Amateur multiple times and has also been a site for major professional tournaments, including the U.S. Open and PGA Championship.
• Inverness Club (Toledo) – Holds the record with nine hostings, the most of any course.
• Moraine Country Club (Miami Valley) – Hosted five championships, beginning in 1979 when John Cook claimed his second consecutive title.
• Springfield Country Club (Miami Valley) – Hosted six championships starting in 1957. The most recent was in 2017, when Austin Sipe, a Wright State alumnus, captured the title.
• Other Miami Valley venues:
• Miami Valley Golf Club – 6 times
• NCR Country Club – 3 times
• Dayton Country Club – 2 times

Records and Achievements

• Robert Servis – Holds the all-time record with five Ohio Amateur victories (1933, 1936, 1939, 1940, 1947).
• Ty Gingerich – Set the 72-hole scoring record in 2022, shooting a 19-under-par 265 at Maketewah Country Club.
• Andrew Bailey – Secured back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024, becoming the 11th player in history to achieve consecutive wins.

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