| Playing it Forward ! |
 The Thanksgiving Season brings a time of greater reflection. It's easy to see that our sport has provided a great deal to be thankful for. Why not help future generations by easing the financial burden of entry into our game?
Over the last 18 months we have brought the National Youth on Course Program to our area. The programs purpose is to reduce the expense for young golfers by only charging $5 or less to play golf. |
 In the Miami Valley, this national program is only in use at three facilities, Heatherwoode, Reid Park and Yankee Trace. And while it served 571 junior golfers more than 1,500 rounds this past season, our intention is to grow throughout our service area so every potential junior golfer can take advantage.
In this time of thanks we want you to be a part of this program through our easy online donation feature through our friends at Flipcause or the Dayton Foundation. No amount it too small or too large and there are additional monthly options as well!
Thank you for your consideration and please give if you can!
If you have any questions please contact our Executive Director by calling 937-294-6842 or emailing sjurick@mvgolf.org
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| SEMINAR TO Prepare for the World Handicap System |
 For a few weeks we have been releasing items to help you and your club prepare for the World Handicap System which goes into effect after the first of the year.
There is no doubt in our mind that while we have a few months to prepare... if your club is not prepared, it will come in like a Lion as we get into the meat of the season. To help everyone prepare we will have an Educational Seminar on Saturday, December 7th at Dayton Country Club. The Session will start at 10am and conclude by 2pm. Lunch will be included in the $30 registration fee. To Register |
| THE WORLD HANDICAP SYSTEM |
Each Format of Play Now Has a Recommended % of Course Handicap. With the launch of WHS there no longer is a bonus for excellence built into the system, therefore, to address it's absence there will be recommended percentages for different forms of play.
 Top 5 Things to Know About the World Handicap System?
To see what your Current Handicap Index would be 2020?
Reference Guide for the World Handicap System
World Golf Handicap Informational Videos |
| Partner in the Spotlight |
 This week, we are featuring our Partnership with the Bob Ross Auto Group. The Ross Group has been partners of our Association for over 10 years now and have been wonderful at supporting our great game in the Miami Valley.
With the gift giving season upon us we encourage you to visit any of their dealerships (Mercedes, Buick/GMC, Pre Owned) for your next car, truck or fleet purchase or lease.
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| Historical Reflections |
 A Hole in One is a highlight of any golf career. We began tracking them in the Miami Valley in 2011, when we started our course results submission program to assist the Dayton Daily News and as a back up for when they did not get posted. Since then we have had 1011 aces for an average of just over 112 per season. The lowest number of aces reported was in the first year (2011) with just 91 reported. The highest was in 2017 when we had 163 reported. This year, through today, it looks like we we just beat 2011 with 92 reported.
It's not too chilly... I bet we add a few more before the years out! |
| US OPEN FINAL BACK AT SPRINGFIELD CC |
 The final stop on the way to the US Open once again runs through Springfield CC on Monday, June 8.
The 120th US Open will be contested June 15-21 at the Historic Winged Foot Golf Club just north of New York City.
Competitors reach our Final Stop via two methods. Either by advancing through one of the Local Qualifiers held throughout the US or by receiving an exemption based on past performances or World Golf Ranking.
Walking Scorers will again be used for this Qualifier and we look forward to seeing many of you who have been involved in past years!
To review results from the 2019 US Open Qualifier
Additional Information will be released next Spring! |
| Annual Overview |
 Each year we create a annual overview of our golf associations activities and resources. The intention it to give our membership an overview of the resources we allocate to support our great game in the Miami Valley. Should you any questions please email steve@mvgolf.org
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| About the Top Banner: Zoey taking her first swings at one of our Summer Programs. |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
| Sat., Dec. 7 - World Handicap Seminar - Dayton - Register | | 2020 Tournament Season | | Mon., May 4 - Spring Better Ball - Troy CC | | Mon., May 11 - Masters Event - Walnut Grove CC | | Mon., May 18 - DDWGA Shamble - Urbana CC | | Tue., May 26 - Ohio Amateur Q - NCR CC - North Course | | Mon., June 8 - US Open Final - Springfield CC |
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| LINKS TO COLLEGE GOLF TEAMS |
Cedarville Men's Program
Dayton Ladies Program
Dayton Men's Program
Urbana Women's Program
Urbana Men's Program
Wittenberg Women's Program
Wittenberg Men's Program
Wright State Men's Program |
| E-MAGAZINES - FOR YOUR GOLF FIX |
 Ohio Golf Journal
The Fried Egg
The Morning Read
Global Golf Post
From the Short Grass Archive |
| PODCAST - FOR YOUR DRIVE TIME |
 The Shotgun Start
The Fried Egg
No Laying Up
18 Strong- Golf Fitness
Chasing Scratch
Coach Glass - Golf Fitness
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| MIAMI VALLEY GOLF SOCIAL |
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| GOLF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES |
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| Thanks to our PARTNERS |
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| To become a Partner for 2020 please email steve@mvgolf.org |
