Casey Schrader is 2018 Northern Ohio PGA Section Champion!
Casey Schrader, Pepper Pike Club, led the field all three days of the Northern Ohio PGA Professional Championship at Chagrin Valley Country Club, August 27-29, 2018. He went into today’s final round with a six stroke lead over his nearest competitors. He didn’t finish with his strongest round; shooting a 73 today, but it was…
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Honorary Member George Sweda Awarded The Journalism Award
The Northern Ohio PGA Section would like to congratulate Honorary Member, George Sweda, on receiving the inaugural Journalism Award from the WGC Bridgestone Invitational. Sweda accepted the award during the Ambassador of Golf Ceremony before the World Golf Championships – Bridgestone Invitational on August 1. The Journalism Award recognizes Sweda for his more than 30-year…
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Mallard Creek Wins Inaugural NOPGA PGA Jr. League Section Championship
After a weekend of exemplary play from 130 Northern Ohio junior golfers, the Mallard Creek team came out on top to win the Inaugural NOPGA PGA Jr. League Section Championship. 13 All-Star teams (Akron, Toledo 2, Youngstown, Mallard Creek, Cleveland East 1, Cleveland South East 1, Cleveland East 2, Cleveland West 2, Cleveland South East…
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Gary Robison Is 5-Time NOPGA Senior PGA Professional Champion!
In a historic win, Gary Robison from Brookside CC became the Northern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Champion for a record fifth time. Robison posted a final round 2 under par 70 to finish at -7 (143). Steve Parker from Portage CC finished 2nd after posting a tournament low -6 (66). With the victory Gary Robison…
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University of St. Andrews names residence hall in tribute to PGA Hall-of-Famer Renee Powell
Story & Photo Courtesy: PGA of America – The University of St. Andrews will honor PGA/LPGA Professional Renee Powell of East Canton, Ohio, and British journalist Katharine Whitehorn by naming a residence hall after each of them. Powell and Whitehorn are being recognized for their inspiration in diversity in golf and the advancement of women…
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Jaysen Hansen Competing In 100th PGA Championship!
Northern Ohio PGA Golf Professional Jaysen Hansen, Head Golf Professional at Beechmont Country Club in Cleveland, Ohio is joining the deepest all-professional field of the year when he competes in the 100th PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club. Hansen’s tee times are: Round 1 (Thursday, August 9): 12:37 pm – Round 2 (Friday, August 10):…
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Stephen Gangluff Is Ohio Open Champion!
Stephen Gangluff (Delaware, OH) opened his 2018 Davey Tree/Minute Men Ohio Open campaign on a torrid pace at Fox Meadow Country Club where he shot an 8 under 64. This fast start paired with another great round of 66 on Tuesday at Weymouth Country Club put him at 14 under and in a strong position…
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Clearview HOPE Receives $2,500 Donation
The Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation hosted its Inaugural Smucker’s Pro 3 Am on July 5, 2018 at Firestone Country Club (North Course) to benefit the Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation and Clearview HOPE. Due to the generosity of the Title Sponsor, Smucker’s, and the 128 participants who supported the event, as well as, the…
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Hansen Earns Berth into 100th PGA Championship
Jaysen Hansen (Photo courtesy of PGA of America) earned a berth into the 100th PGA Championship yesterday with his T6 finish in the PGA Professional Championship. Hansen’s final score was 68 76 73 71 (288). The low 20 finishers earned a spot in the PGA Championship, Aug. 9-12, at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis.…
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Gary Robison Wins Senior Ohio Open For The Fourth Time!
Gary Robison, PGA will have his name added to the Senior Ohio Open rock at Firestone Country Club for the fourth time. He shot a 69-70 for a 1 under par 139 and won on the 2nd playoff hole. He last won the championship in 2015. First round leader Steve Parker, PGA made an eagle…
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