The registration deadline for the DDWGA Classic event is this Tuesday, August 11. The event will be held on Monday, August 17, at Miami Valley Golf Club with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.

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Team Dayton Wins Tri-City

Team Dayton brought the Tri-City trophy back to the Miami Valley on Tuesday, August 4, claiming the 2026 Annual Tri-City Matches at New Albany Country Club with a dominant 303-point performance over host Columbus (273) and defending champion Cincinnati (234). The annual event features the top female amateur golfers from Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati competing in a unique three-ball match play format, making the victory a true team effort. A special thanks to Betsy Reynolds for her support of Team Dayton over the years. Congratulations to Captain Kathy Ingersoll and the entire Team Dayton squad on an outstanding performance!

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Masters #3

The third Masters event at Walnut Grove Country Club will be held this Monday, August 10, with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start with both gross and net divisions. Dinner and awards will be provided after play along with a cash bar.

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U.S. Amateur Starts Monday

The 126th U.S. Amateur Championship begins Monday, August 10, at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, with several familiar faces from the Miami Valley in the field. Timmy Hollenbeck (2026 Miami Valley Metropolitan Champion), Carson Bellish (2026 Ohio Amateur Champion), Tyler Sabo, Jeg Coughlin III, AJ Wilhelm and Vaughn Harber will compete in 36 holes of stroke play qualifying at Merion Golf Club and Philadelphia Country Club, with the low 64 players advancing to match play. The championship, returning to Merion for the first time since 2005, will conclude with the final match on Sunday, August 16.

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Ohio Golf Journal - August Edition

In this issue of Ohio Golf Journal, readers embark on a mid-summer golf odyssey through Michigan's premier destinations, read a detailed summary of the latest Ohio golf news and preview a star-studded Rocket Classic. The issue also examines the future of LIV Golf, emphasizes positive changes shaping the PGA TOUR, and celebrates Horseshoe Bay's latest national recognition.

Four of Georgia's spectacular coastal and mountain golf destinations are highlighted, the “Golf With Dad” duo takes a visit to Kiva Dunes, the innovative Wee Course at Harbor Shores is shown helping to grow the game and readers receive exclusive details about Andrew Green's upcoming book about the inner workings of the golf world.

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August Volunteer Spotlight

Tim Harrington is a new volunteer with Miami Valley Golf who leans on his passion for golf and dedication to serving others. Tim first discovered the game in college, where a physical education credit sparked what became a lifelong love of golf.

A member of Heatherwoode Golf Course, he has enjoyed many memorable experiences, including being named the 2019 Dayton Area Doc Wright Golf League Team of the Year with his playing partner and even playing golf in Tanzania.

After retiring from the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority in 2023, Tim now works part-time at Heatherwoode and continues to give back through volunteer service, including at professional golf tournaments. He and his wife of 48 years have three children, five grandchildren, and remain active in their church and local community.

Thank you, Tim!

Our U.S. Women's Am Qualifiers

The 126th U.S. Women's Amateur Championship is underway at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee, with the quarterfinals and semifinals taking place today. Three of the four players who qualified through the Walnut Grove site – Jie-En Lin, Emily Mathews and Taylor Snively – advanced through stroke play to earn spots in Thursday's match play Round of 64. Although each saw their championship run come to an end in the opening round of match play, all three represented the Walnut Grove qualifier well. Lin fell 3 & 1, Mathews lost 3 & 2, and Snively was defeated 5 & 4.

The viewing schedule is as follows:

Saturday

Quarterfinals - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Golf Channel)
Semifinals - 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Golf Channel)

Sunday

Championship Match - 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Golf Channel)

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USNDP Scholarship Program

The USGA has opened applications for the 2027 U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) Grant, offering need-based grants of up to $15,000 to help promising junior golfers continue their competitive development.

The program reimburses eligible families for tournament entry fees, travel, equipment, practice and green fees, coaching, and other approved athlete development expenses. Recipients also gain access to exclusive educational webinars and the Accel Golf performance tracking platform.

Applications remain open through October 31, 2026, and families are encouraged to begin the process early. If you know a talented junior golfer who could benefit from this opportunity, we strongly encourage you to learn more.

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Volunteers for U.S. Women's Open

Volunteer registration is now open for the 2027 U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally, which will be played June 3-6, 2027, at Inverness Club in Toledo. The USGA is seeking approximately 2,000 volunteers to serve across 14 committees, offering golf fans the opportunity to be part of one of the game's premier championships. Volunteers receive official Peter Millar apparel, championship credentials, hospitality access and other exclusive benefits, with early registration encouraged to increase the chances of receiving a preferred assignment. Weekly tickets and premium hospitality packages are also available, with daily tickets set to go on sale later this year.

Learn more or register to volunteer at uswomensopen.com.

Play Golf Ohio License Plate

PGA REACH Southern Ohio and the Northern Ohio PGA Golf Foundation recently announced the launch of a new license plate, 'Play Golf Ohio,' to support the growth of the game.

Each purchase of the license plate will include a $15 donation to the Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation and the Southern Ohio PGA Golf Foundation. These programs support youth initiatives, people with disabilities and veterans all through golf.

The license plate is expected to be available for purchase in late 2026.

For more information, please visit OPLATES.com

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Steen Stumper

Before making a stroke from the fringe of the putting green (the general area), the player gets the general penalty if they:

A. Tap down spike marks on their line of play on the putting green.

B. Remove sand from the putting green.

C. Repair a pitch-mark on the putting green that was created on their line of play before their ball came to rest.

D. Break off a long blade of grass on the putting green that is on their line of play.

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Last Weeks Question: 42% of you got the Question Correct!

Perry Puzzlers

Which golfer is most likely to have the LOWER Handicap Index?

A. A golfer who shoots 85 every round.

B. A golfer who usually shoots 88 but occasionally shoots 76.

C. A golfer who averages 84.

D. A golfer who never posts tournament scores.

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Last Question: 78% of you got the Question Correct!

Quick Hits

Miami Valley Team Invitational is on Thursday, August 27th at Dayton Country Club.

The winner of this year's Miami Valley Golf Senior Metropolitan Championship (Overall Division) will receive an exemption into the Final Stage of the U.S. Senior Open Qualifier in 2027.

If you have an event you’d like us to share, please send the details to info@mvgolf.org .

Miami Valley Golf Events

8/10 - Masters - Walnut Grove
8/17 - Classic - Miami Valley
8/31 – 09/01 – Sr & Mid-Am - Dayton
9/8 - Doubles Championship

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