Juniors News
Ohio Launches State Team as Part of USGA’s U.S. National Development Program
Seven states will participate in the initial pilot phase beginning in 2024 (Jan. 17, 2024) – Ohio is launching a state junior golf team that will expand the pipeline for elite local golfers into the recently created U.S. National Development Program (USNDP), an initiative launched last February by the United States Golf Association. Ohio is…
Read MoreNORTHERN OHIO PGA PREVAILS IN JUNIOR OHIO CUP; STRONG PERFORMANCE IN THE INAUGURAL EVENT
By Tim Rogers NOPGA Contributor WESTFIELD CENTER: It seemed inconceivable that the members of the Northern Ohio PGA team could improve on – or even equal – their first day performance when the second day of the inaugural Junior Ohio Cup began on Sunday on the South Course of Westfield Country Club. Afterall, the weather…
Read MoreNOPGA HAS COMMANDING FIRST-ROUND LEAD OVER SOPGA IN THE INAUGURAL JUNIOR OHIO CUP
By Tim Rogers NOPGA Contributor WESTFIELD CENTER: If Day II of the first Junior Ohio Cup goes as well as Day I, Northern Ohio PGA captain Drew Pierson might be tempted to ask for a Day III. You know, when you are playing well you want to play as much as possible, right? So it…
Read MoreAurora’s Pollak Repeats; Three Others Are First Time Winners in Kenny Novak
AURORA: For three of the winners in the 39th annual Kenny Novak/Northern Ohio Junior Tour Championship, the first time was the charm. For Aurora’s Chris Pollak, the second time was even more charming. A stellar opening round gave Pollak plenty of breathing room he really didn’t need but paved the way to his second straight…
Read MoreRYAN PAMER, MADISON REEMSNYDER WIN TITLES IN JUNIOR SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP AT PORTAGE C.C.
RYAN PAMER, MADISON REEMSNYDER WIN TITLES IN JUNIOR SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP AT PORTAGE C.C. By Tim Rogers NOPGA Contributing Editor AKRON: Madison Reemsnyder took drama out of the picture early but the drama remained for Ryan Pamer almost until the final curtain. That is how the Northern Ohio PGA Junior Section Championship unfolded during the final…
Read MoreDrive Chip and Putt Registration Now Open
The USGA, Masters Tournament and PGA of America announced today that registration for 2022 -2023 Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying is now open on DriveChipandPutt.com. Created by the three organizations to introduce more youth to golf in a fun and welcoming environment, the initiative is open to any boy or girl between the ages of…
Read MoreWindmill Golf Center 2021 Winter Camps Are Now Open for Registration!
!!!SPOTS ARE FILLING UP QUICK!!! There are only a few spots left for every camp.Registration is officially open for the 2021 Weekly Windmill Winter Camps starting the first Saturday, Sunday, or Monday in February and ending in April! Juniors will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best PGA instructors and club fitters…
Read MoreCongratulations to our Junior Tour Members Who Have Committed to Play at Their College or University!
The Northern Ohio PGA is beyond proud to see so many Junior Tour Members take their golf careers to the next level and commit to a Collegiate Team! This news article will be continuously updated as we learn of more players who have committed. If you or someone you know has committed to a College…
Read MoreAre You Signing with a School? Let Us Know! College Golf National Letter of Intent Window is Approaching Here’s What You Need to Know
It’s that time of the year! The college golf signing period is here. We’re working with our partner Junior Golf Hub to help you become an expert on everything to do with the National Letter of Intent. For those of you signing with a school, tell us where you’re going! For those new to the…
Read MoreTHREE NAIL BITERS AND ONE SMOOTH SAILER IN THE 37th NOPGA JUNIOR TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP!
CONTACT: Brad Sims, Junior Golf Director/Player Development, 330-697-8531 Matt Rutland, Director of Competitions David Griffith, Executive Director Lynne Plaisance, Director of Operations, 216-765-1214 “THREE NAIL BITERS AND ONE SMOOTH SAILER IN THE 37th NOPGA JUNIOR TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP” AURORA: Justin Atkinson of Brookfield and Sachin Singh of Shaker Heights won boys championships and Madison Reemsnyder of Canton and…
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