Amateur Golf Podcast: Ohio Golf Panel discusses the state's impact on the game
July 8, 2022 | by Sean Melia of AmateurGolf.com
see also: T.J. Brudzinski
A panel of Ohio accomplished golfers and writers, including the recent 2022 Ohio Senior Amateur champ TJ Brudzinski join the pod
In a bit of a new format, we gathered a crack panel to discuss the past, present, and future of golf in Ohio.
Ohio golf often flies under the radar. However, it’s history is rich and deep. Our panel tells tales and highlights what makes Ohio golf so great.
The panelists share stories about Jack Nicklaus first meeting Arnold Palmer on the Sylvania CC driving range and Ben Curtis winning the Ohio Am by 17 shots. We dive into the evolution and structure of Ohio golf’s various associations, the courses and events everyone should have on their shortlist, to the deep talent pool in today's Ohio amateur scene. In addition, our panel of Ohio golf experts shares stories and experiences from their days playing in, organizing, and coving golf in Ohio.
The Mediator of the panel is:
Pete Wlodkowski- Founder of AmateurGolf.com
The panelists are:
Matt Lefferts - Executive Director at Columbus District Golf Association
Dave Shedloski - Longtime Golf Digest writer and Ohio native
Ken Weixel - 5 time US Mid-Am competitor. Member of the USGA Mid-Am Committee
TJ Brudzinski - Ohio amateur legend. He most recently shot 64 on his way to the 2022 Ohio Senior Amateur Championship. TJ has played in 13 USGA Championships
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Ohio golf often flies under the radar. However, it’s history is rich and deep. Our panel tells tales and highlights what makes Ohio golf so great.
The panelists share stories about Jack Nicklaus first meeting Arnold Palmer on the Sylvania CC driving range and Ben Curtis winning the Ohio Am by 17 shots. We dive into the evolution and structure of Ohio golf’s various associations, the courses and events everyone should have on their shortlist, to the deep talent pool in today's Ohio amateur scene. In addition, our panel of Ohio golf experts shares stories and experiences from their days playing in, organizing, and coving golf in Ohio.
The Mediator of the panel is:
Pete Wlodkowski- Founder of AmateurGolf.com
The panelists are:
Matt Lefferts - Executive Director at Columbus District Golf Association
Dave Shedloski - Longtime Golf Digest writer and Ohio native
Ken Weixel - 5 time US Mid-Am competitor. Member of the USGA Mid-Am Committee
TJ Brudzinski - Ohio amateur legend. He most recently shot 64 on his way to the 2022 Ohio Senior Amateur Championship. TJ has played in 13 USGA Championships
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple Podcasts
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