2017 Ohio

Amateur Results
Springfield CC • July 11-14, 2017
Exempt for 2018
Austin Sipe, Centerville 67-68-67-74--276
Alex Weiss, Pickerington 68-74-70-68--280
Grant Godfrey, Delaware 70-70-69-71--280
Brennen Walsh, Cincinnati 67-72-71-71--281
Luke Wells, Springfield 70-69-68-74--281
Will Kurtz, Hudson 69-75-68-71--283
Taylor Suggs, Cincinnati 70-73-71-70--284
Chase Johnson, Barberton 68-72-75-69--284
Camden Solomon, Dublin 67-73-77-68--285
Garrett Brickley, Pickerington 69-68-73-76--286
Clark Engle, Springfield 69-75-71-72--287
Jack Kunkel, Sylvania 70-72-75-75--292
JD Fletcher, Dublin 74-73-74-72--293
Michael O’Brien, West Chester 69-74-75-75--293
Josh Wick, Upper Arlington 73-74-70-78--295
Brandon Hoelzer, Fremont 71-77-72-75--295
Bill Williamson, Cincinnati 68-75-74-78--295
Chris Coleman, Waynesville 72-70-76-77--295
Trey Rath, Powell 76-75-68-76--295
Austin Sipe Derek Hamm, Heath 73-76-72-74--295
Ohio Golf Association
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Brendan Keating, Cincinnati 73-68-76-72--289
Jeffrey Scohy, Bellbrook 67-76-69-77--289
Nicolas Paxson, Cincinnati 69-74-74-73--290 112th Annual • 2018
Chris Okeson, Lyndhurst 73-75-69-73--290
Evan Yakubov, Columbus 72-73-75-70--290
Stephen Watts, Toledo 71-70-79-70--290
AMATEUR
Michael Cress, Columbus 71-71-71-78--291
Ryan Wenzler, Dayton 74-77-69-71--291 CHAMPIONSHIP
Trent Tipton, Orient 69-74-75-73--291
Maxwell Moldovan, Uniontown 68-73-74-76--291
JULY 9–13, 2018
Blake Prince, East Liverpool 72-75-74-74--295
Matthew Hoffman, Westerville 76-75-69-76--296
Wedgewood Golf & Country Club
Andrew Mayhew, Dayton 72-71-76-77--296
Domenic Maricocchi, Loveland 74-76-70-76--296 POWELL, OHIO
Justin Arens, Columbus 72-73-72-79--296
Cameron Willis, Eaton 70-73-74-80--297
Jack Kozlowski, Columbus 76-74-70-77--297
Isaac Hartley, Bellevue 78-72-71-79--300
Jules Blakely, Westlake 71-75-74-81--301

OGA Amateur Champions

1904 T. Sterling Beckwith Cleveland
1905 Charles H. Stanley Cincinnati
1906 Robert h. Cromwell Inverness
1907 Harold Weber Youngstown
1908 T. Sterling Beckwith Brookside
1909 Joe K. Bole Portage
1910 Joe K. Bole Euclid
1911 Russell Jones Cincinnati
1912 Harold Weber Inverness
1913 DeWitt Balch Cincinnati
1914 Joe K. Bole Mayfield
1915 Holland Hubbard Youngstown
1916 Ira Holden Cincinnati
1917 Howard Hollinger Cincinnati
1918 Jack Munroe Oakwood
1919 DeWitt Balch Scioto
1920 Harold Weber Dayton
1921 Harold Weber Losantiville
1922 Joe Wells Mayfield
1923 Jack Munro Inverness Club
1924 Joe Wells Scioto
1925 Eddie Hasman Portage
1926 Parker Campbell Westwood
1927 H. Densmore Shute Miami Valley
1928 William Deuschle Youngstown
1929 John Florio Brookside
1930 Glen Bishop Inverness
1931 Robert Kepler Wyandot
1932 John Florio Portage
1933 Robert Servis Inverness
1934 Neil Ransick Kenwood
1935 Maurice McCarthy Cleveland
1936 Robert Servis Inverness
1937 Maurice McCarthy Brookside
1938 Maurice McCarthy Scioto
1939 Robert Servis Miami Valley
1940 Robert Servis Shaker Hts
1941 Frank R. Stranahan Inverness
1942 Frank R. Stranahan Cincinnati
1943-45 No Tournament, WWII
1946 Edwin Preisler Shawnee
1947 Robert Servis Congress Lake
1948 Harold D. Paddock, Jr. Miami Valley
1949 Richard Evans Westbrook
1950 Harold D. Paddock, Jr. Clovernook
1951 Tom Jones, Jr. Tippecanoe
1952 Francis Cardi Columbus
1953 Arnold Palmer Pine Ridge
1954 Arnold Palmer Sylvania
1955 Robert Rankin Zanesville
1956 Robert McCall Westbrook
1957 Robert Ross Springfield
1958 Richard Schwartz Tippecanoe
1959 Tony Blom Kenwood
1960 Dan Carmichael Zanesville
1961 Walter Stahl, Jr. Inverness
1962 Tony Bolm Dayton
1963 Robert Bourne Elyria
1964 Carl Unis Maketewah
1965 Richard Flockenzier Westbrook
1966 Bobby Littler Toledo
1967 Lalu Sabotin Beechmont
1968 Robert Lewis, Jr. Columbus
1969 Gary Artz Sylvania
1970 Mike McCullough Tippecanoe
1971 Jack Hesler Scioto
1972 Ludwig Schenk Belmont
1973 Steve Groves Findlay
1974 Kim Heisler NCR
1975 Rick Jones Highland Meadows
1976 Taylor Metcalfe Springfield
1977 Gary Trivisonno Kings Island
1978 John Cook Columbus
1979 John Cook Moraine
1980 Rocky Miller Sharon
1981 John Hamrick Miami Valley
1982 Brian Fogt Inverness
1983 Brian Mogg Aurora
1984 Jim Muething Beckett Ridge
1985 Karl Zoeller Elyria
1986 Randy Reifers Coldstream
1987 Peter Hammar Brookside
1988 Barry Fabyan Shaker Run
1989 Rob Moss Moraine
1990 Steve Anderson Sharon
1991 Jeff Junk Inverness
1992 Randy Reifers NCR
1993 Bob Fairchild Canterbury
1994 Eric Frishette Scioto
1995 Alan Fadel Coldstream
1996 Robert Gerwin II Miami Valley
1997 Andrew Montooth Elyria
1998 Matthew Ehlinger Springfield
1999 Ben Curtis Moraine
2000 Ben Curtis Brookside Golf & CC
2001 Robert Gerwin II Heritage Club
2002 Kevin Kornowa Sylvania
2003 Steven Paramore Aurora
2004 Kyle Reifers Columbus
2005 Chris Wilson Zanesville
2006 Jason Kokrak Canterbury
2007 Jason Kokrak Springfield
2008 Vaughn Snyder Findlay
2009 Alex Martin Moraine
2010 Michael Bernard Kirtland
2011 Korey Ward NCR
2012 Nathan Kerns Brookside Golf & CC
2013 Andrew Dorn Brookside CC
2014 Andrew Dorn Coldstream
2015 Joo Young Lee Zanesville ENTRIES CLOSE May 15, 2018 4:00 PM
2016 Ryan Troyer Findlay
2017 Austin Sipe Springfield
 112th Annual • 2018
AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
July 9–13 • Wedgewood Golf & Country Club • Powell, Ohio
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
EXEMPTIONS: All former OGA Amateur Champions; Low 20 finishers in
2017 Amateur; 2017 and 2018 Mid-Am Champion, 2017 and 2018
Junior Champion, 2017 Senior Amateur, 2017 Four-Ball Champions
(scratch).
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION: Six sectional qualifiers—
Championship field is 144. 18 holes, Tuesday, July 10, 8:00 am start.
18 holes, Wednedsay, July 11, 8:00 am start. Field cut to 60 and ties.
18 holes, Thursday, July 12, 8:00 am start. Field cut to 40 and ties.
18 holes, Friday, July 13, 8:00 am start. Low 20 exempt for 2019 OGA
Amateur. Awards to winner and runner-up. Top 10 will win trophies.
APPLICANTS: Must be (1) a member of an OGA Member Club with
paid 2018 dues, (2) Determined by exemptions listed elsewhere in this
application; or (3) Non members of OGA clubs may enter using entry form.
All entrants must have a 5.6 handicap index or better. Handicap must be
through a USGA licensed golf club. A list can be found at www.usga.org.
SECTIONAL QUALIFIERS: A contestant, not exempt, (exempt list is
on this app.) may compete at designated courses and dates over 18 holes.
Non members of OGA Clubs should choose a first and a second qualifying
location, in case of full fields. Entrant does not have to enter qualifying in
his home section.
ENTRY PROCEDURE: Contestants, including exempt players, shall apply
on official OGA entry blank, available at OGA Clubs, from OGA (ohiogolf.
org) or from Board Members in charge of sectional qualifiers. Entry fee
refund available only for medical reasons after deadline date, May 15,
2018, 4 p.m. Late or incomplete applications not accepted. No telephone
or fax entries. On-line entry is available at OHIOGOLF.ORG.
REGISTRATION: All qualifiers are required to register at
Wedgewood G & CC, Monday, July 9. A player may call the OGA to
pre-register, if he is unable to get to Wedgewood G & CC on Monday. If
a player fails to register, his spot will be given to an alternate. Club may
allow alternate practice times, but will charge appropriate fees.
CADDIES: Contestants may carry their own bag. The following
constitutes a condition of the competition. Appendix 1, “restriction on who
may serve as a caddie” is in effect: . “A player is prohibited from having
a parent, guardian or another player in the same competition serve as his
caddie during the stipulated round.”
FOOTWEAR: It is a condition of all qualifying sites and of the Amateur
that shoes with traditionally designed spikes (regardless of composition,
i.e. ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either
entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the
course) are prohibited during the stipulated round and practice rounds.
Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.
TRANSPORTATION: (Ohio Amateur and Junior) Players must not ride
on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized
by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in “Appendix 1” of
“The Rules of Golf” will be in effect.
AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
ENTRY FEE: $195.00 MEMBERS The undersigned hereby agrees to hold the OGA and the Wedgewood Golf &CC free and
harmless from any and all claims that may be created by the actions of the undersigned. The undersigned also certifies that he is a
SPECIFICATIONS OF CLUBS AND THE BALL
List of Conforming Driver Heads: On its Web site (http://www.
bona-fide amateur, and a member of an OGA member club with a 5.6 index or less.
usga.org) the USGA periodically issues a List of Conforming Driver Heads ENTRY FEE: $245.00 NON MEMBERS The undersigned hereby agrees to hold the OGA and the Wedgewood Golf &CC free and
that lists driving clubheads that have been evaluated and found to conform
harmless from any and all claims that may be created by the actions of the undersigned. The undersigned also certifies that he is a
to the Rules of Golf. “Any driver the player carries must have a clubhead,
identified by model and loft, that is named on the current List of Conform- bona-fide amateur, with a 5.6 index or less, a resident of Ohio or attending a college or University in Ohio.
ing Driver Heads issued by the USGA. Exception: A driver with a clubhead
that was manufactured prior to 1999 is exempt from this condition. *PEN-
ALTY FOR CARRYING, BUT NOT MAKING STROKE WITH, CLUB OR CLUBS IN ! Cut & Send
BREACH OF CONDITION: Stroke play - Two strokes for each hole at which
any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round - Four strokes.
* Any club or clubs carried in breach of this condition must be declared out
of play by the player to his marker or a fellow-competitor in stroke play
immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred. If the player fails
to do so, he is disqualified. PENALTY FOR MAKING STROKE WITH CLUB IN
BREACH OF CONDITION: Disqualification.”
List of Conforming Golf Balls: On its Web site (http://www.usga.
org) the USGA periodically issues a List of Conforming Golf Balls that lists
balls that have been tested and found to conform with the Rules of Golf.
“The ball the player plays must be named on the current List of Conforming
Golf Balls issued by the United States Golf Association. PENALTY FOR
Ohio Golf Association Amateur Championship
BREACH OF CONDITION: Disqualification.” Wedgewood Golf & CC, Powell • July 9–13, 2018
PRACTICE ROUND: Monday, July 9. NO PRE-ARRANGED PRACTICE Entries close May 15, 2018 4:00 PM
ROUNDS. You must report to the first tee to arrange practice round. FIRST
TEE CLOSES AT 3:00 p.m. Players are advised to come early. No exceptions.
Make check payable to “OHIO GOLF ASSOCIATION” and mail to
Players who violate this or any OGA Rule will be immediately disqualified.
1570 West First Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43212.
PAIRINGS: Pairings will be mailed to all contestants. All entries shall be
I am enclosing:
deemed to be by invitation and are subject to OGA Board acceptance.
LUNCH: Free Buffet Lunch Tuesday and Wednesday for contestants. q $195 Member’s fee. I am a member of ___________________________________________
OGA Member Club Name
SCHEDULE OF SECTIONAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS
18 HOLE STROKE PLAY • APPROX. 120 PLAYERS TO QUALIFY q $245 Non Member’s fee. I have earned my handicap index at ______________________________
Entrant does not have to enter qualifying in his home section. OGA Non Member Club Name
Section 1: Athens, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Gallia, Hock-
ing, Jackson, Knox, Lawrence, Licking, Madison, Marion, Meigs, Morgan, NAME_________________________________ AGE on 7/10/18______ BIRTHDATE________
Morrow, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Union, Vinton,
Washington May 29, Hickory Hills GC, 614-487-1207
ADDRESS_______________________________________CITY____________ ZIP_______
Section 2: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Highland
May 29, Coldstream CC, Bill Kirkham, 513-651-6778
PHONE_________________________________ HDCP (index)_______ GHIN #___________
Section 3: Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Logan,
Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, Warren
May 29, Miami Valley GC, Jack Sayers, 937-609-3529 CONTESTANT EMAIL_________________________________________________________
Section 4: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina
May 23, Canterbury CC, Bob Fairchild 440-835-3433 QUALIFYING SITE _________________________ (2)_______________________________
Section 5: Allen, Ashland, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton,
Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, I am exempt from Qualifying Because:______________________________________________
Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood, Wyandot
June 5, Maumee Bay GC, TDGA 419-866-4771
____________________________________________________________________
Section 6: Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Signature (Parents if player under 18; Player if over 18)
Jefferson, Mahoning, Monroe, Noble, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull,
Tuscarawas May 21, Fairlawn CC, Dan Belden Jr., 330-492-7927