From the Short Grass for Mid March

Rules Seminar at Piqua CC

The Last Rules Seminar of the Spring is next Saturday (March 23rd) at Piqua CC.

This free session will start at 10am and run until approximately noon. Don't miss your chance to learn about all the new rules.

Register Here

A Letter to my Younger Self

In case you missed this wonderful read we thought we would share what Jack Nicklaus just wrote this past Wednesday.

Dear 10-year-old Jack,

I know you love Dad. He’s your best friend, your mentor — your hero.

You do everything with him. He teaches you how to shoot a free throw, hit a curveball, throw a tight spiral. You’ve been going to Buckeye football games with him in Columbus since you were six, and guess what? You won’t miss one until you’re 20.

Read the whole letter

Pace of Play Video

Our Friends at

the Indiana Golf Association along with the Indiana HS athletic association have put together a wonderful video on pace of play.

We recommend you share with all those in your group and with the new golfers in your life.

To Watch the Video

Dyes’ island 17th: For a copy, it’s perfect

by John Fischer

This is Players Championship weekend, during which a short, 137-yard par 3 will be the golf world’s center of attention. For its size, the island 17th green at TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., packs an outsized punch late in the round. Players either hit the green or the water; there’s no layup or bailout.

For Entire Article

Shared with permission from our friend, John Fischer and the Morning Read

Ohio Golf Journal Available for March

This months edition of the Ohio Golf Journal includes special features on Getting Ready for Spring Golf,

Two Ohio Legends - Tom Weiskopf & Jack Nicklaus and how they made History at the Masters

Plus
√ How Augusta National will be busy in early April
√ Golf Travel
√ Golf News and Much More.

Enjoy the Ohio Golf Journal

DDWGA Club Rep Meeting

This years DDWGA Club Rep Meeting will be on April 3rd once again at the Country Club of the North and begin at 5:30pm.

If you are interested in attending please RSVP Here

LPGA Amateur Golf Association

The LPGA Amateur Golf Association, Dayton Chapter (formally EWGA) will start the new golf season with their annual kickoff celebration at the Presidential Banquet Center on April 7th at 2 pm. LPGA Amateur Golf Association is a national golf association to help women learn to play golf, play better golf, have fun and make new friends. Our kickoff is open to all current members and any women interested in being a member. Whether you are a beginner golfer or an experienced golfer, LPGA Amateur Golf Association has something for you. Cost is $25 which includes heavy Hors D’oeuvres. There will be door prizes given. You will learn about all the opportunities that are available through LPGA Amateur Golf Association. To register send a check for $25 payable to “LPGA Amateur, Dayton Chapter”, send to Linda Williams, 308 Grange Hall Rd, Beavercreek, OH, 45430. Registration ends March 29th. If any questions, please email Mary Rice, marice755@aol.com.

To Visit Their Website

The Sixth Annual Lexus of Dayton Invitational

Be apart of a Special Day and support the First Tee of the Greater Miami Valley at the same time. Registration for the sixth Annual Lexus of Dayton Invitational is now open.

Don't miss out, register today!

2019 MVGA-GHIN Membership RENEWAL

For all of you out there who are members of our Association, THANK YOU! We could not do, what we do, without you!

The new golf season starts March 15th, so for those who are not members at a private club, please remember to join or renew either online or at your course to ensure no service disruption.

Membership Portal

Not all of you need to worry about this as your club may manage this process for you.

take the 2019 season challenge

Register for the 2019 Season Challenge to post more rounds of golf during our active season (March 15 to November 30) than you did in 2018.

The Grand Prize will be a $750 Gift Certificate to the Miami Valley Golf Shop of the winners choosing.

The drawing will be held in early December. Chances for wining the Grand Prize will increase based on the number of scores posted over their 2018 total.

To be eligible you must have posted at least 5 rounds in 2018.

To register or for more details

College Golf Review

The Lady Tigers are playing this weekend at the SVGU Spring Invitational in Lexington, KY at Kearney Hills.

The Men Tigers play next at the end of the Month.

The Lady Flyers finished 5th in the Pinehurst Intercollegiate that concluded yesterday.

For Scores

On the backs of solid third round play by Domenic Maricocchi and Jake Gilkison, the Men Flyers fought back and finished in fourth place at the Pinehurst Intercollegiate that concluded last Sunday. The Flyers, led by Maricocchi and Gilkison, shot an impressive 293 (+9) on the day. Gilkison shot a team best 68 (-3) in the third round. Domenic Maricocchi finished the third round with a 70 (-1). The team finished the tournament with a score of 893 (+41).

For Results

The Men Flyers next Play in Mid April.

The Wright State Raiders are in action this weekend at the Bobby Nichols Invitational.

To Read the News and Follow Along

TOURNAMENT/LEAGUE SOFTWARE TRAINING

On April 2nd, Troy Country Club will host a free training on the Tournament Management Software powered by Golf Genius. This web based golf event management software is available to all Courses and League Managers in the Miami Valley. The session will begin at 10am and will conclude at 2pm. Lunch will be included. PGA Professionals will receive MSR Credit for attending.

Attendees are welcome and encouraged to bring their laptops or tablets and the education session will end with a Question and Answers Period.

To register or for questions please email info@mvgolf.org

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