Year: 2021

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship News: Extends agreement with Korn Ferry Tour for additional five years

August 25, 2021 Tournament will continue as Finals event at The Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet Course Columbus, Ohio – Tournament Officials announced today a five-year extension of the agreement between the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship and the PGA TOUR that ensures the tournament […]

Columbus Crew News: ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR “HELL IS REAL,” IN-STATE RIVALRY CONTEST AGAINST FC CINCINNATI AT LOWER.COM FIELD ON FRIDAY

August 24, 2021 August 27 marks the first rivalry match played at Lower.com Field;March to the Match set to take place prior to the home contest COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew today announced additional details regarding its matchday programming for the “Hell is Real” derby at Lower.com Field on Friday evening. The Crew’s match […]

Daily Almanac for Wednesday, August 25, 2021; the 237th Day of the year

FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Althea Neale Gibson (August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003) was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships). The following […]

Ever wanted to work for the Ohio State Department of Athletics? Here’s your chance! Schottenstein Center to Host Hiring Fair Next Week

August 24, 2021 If you’ve ever dreamed of being at a big event and getting paid at the same time, here’s your chance The Schottenstein Center and the Ohio State Department of Athletics will host an OPEN INTERVIEW Hiring Fair on Tuesday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 8from […]

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship News: First Shot to Fight Cancer 2021 Champion is Kinley Strohl of Ashley, Ohio

August 24, 2021 Columbus, Ohio – Tournament Officials announced today the 15th annual ceremonial first tee shot, named First Shot to Fight Cancer. The shot will mark the beginning of tournament competition for the 2021 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship at The Ohio State University Golf Club¾Scarlet Course. The First Shot […]

North Coast Athletic Conference News: Wittenberg Picked For Top Spot in 2021 NCAC Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Tue, Aug 24, 2021 The Wittenberg women’s volleyball team was tabbed first in the 2021 North Coast Athletic Conference preseason coaches’ poll. The 25-time conference champions received four of the possible nine first-place votes and 74 points overall according to balloting of the league’s coaches. […]

Dayton Dragons News: CELEBRATE DAYTON PROGRAM PRESENTED BY DAY AIR CREDIT UNION TO HONOR OAKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD

Dayton, Ohio – As part of the Celebrate Dayton Program presented by Day Air Credit Union, the Dayton Dragons honored the Oakwood High School Girls Track and Field Winners during the Sunday, August 22nd game at Day Air Ballpark between the Dragons and Lake County Captains.  The game […]

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship Overview: Interview with Tournament Director Kip McBride

About The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship is held annually at The Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet Course. The tournament is one of three Korn Ferry Tour Finals events that help determine which players will earn PGA TOUR membership each season. […]

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship News: Pros Fore Patients

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship’s Pros Fore Patients is a special program designed to celebrate the tournament’s support of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the more than $16.2 million that has been raised for pediatric cancer treatment and research since the tournament began in 2007. Pros […]

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship News: First Shot to Fight Cancer

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship’s First Shot to Fight Cancer is the manner by which the tournament customarily begins its professional competition. It is a tradition that helps boost the spirits of all patients being treated for cancer and brings hope to the countless families […]

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship player commitments for 2021 field (Interview with defending champion Curtis Luck)

August 20, 2021 Columbus, Ohio – At 5:00 p.m. EDT Tournament Officials announced the 143-player blended field of PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour players who are eligible and have committed to compete in the 2021 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship. The following players finished 126-200 on […]