By Susan Jenior

Staff Writer

Golfers from both Aurora and Kent have played at Tanglewood Golf Club in Chagrin Falls recently, competing in the Suburban League final tournament of four and the OHSAA D1 Girls District event.

The course is owned by Matt Creech, a member of the Northern Ohio PGA and also the owner of The Golf Dome in Bainbridge.

Both tournaments under the watchful eye of Creech and the tournament’s director, Rob Eckenrode, Nordonia Athletic Director, ran like clockwork as champions in the Suburban league and golfers advancing to state all turned in their final rounds at both events.

Creech, for the first time in the 79-year history of the Northern Ohio PGA Section, will be awarded the Executive of the Year award at the annual presentations in November.

The Board of Directors recognized Creech’s vision, commitment, innovation, insight and overall contributions to the section and the game.

His career has spanned nearly 30 years and touched so many lives and embarked on so many projects that he deserves this award the NOPGA offered in their release.

His career has spanned many courses beginning at Mayfield Country Club and adding Sand Ridge where he served 18 years as Director of Golf. He eventually became general manager of both clubs attracting 320 new members.

Matt has also served the NOPGA including two terms on the Board of Director, two years each as section secretary, vice president and president. Currently he is the honorary president.

A member of many committees including Growth of the Game, Tournament and Hall of Fame.

Creech purchased the Golf Dome training facility in Chagrin Falls and then became the owner operator of Tangelwood Golf and Grounds.

The Dome is one of the top teaching and junior golf sites offering more than 3,000 lessons a year and several seven-day clinics. Creech and his staff serve more than 1,000 junior players in the largest program in Northern Ohio.

Congratulations on the outstanding recognition.

OTHERS EARNING AWARDS

Steve Parker, alumnus of Kent State varsity men’s golf team, will receive the Professional Development Award.

Mark Wise, Ravenna native and also former Kent State varsity men’s golf team member, receiving Sales Rep of the Year – Hard Goods.

Joe Lombardi, also a alumnus of the Kent State men’s golf team, earning Sales Re of the Year – Soft Goods.

IT’S STILL GOLF SEASON

Golf courses are enjoying the unexpected great weather that is allowing the golf season to continue well into the fall.

Be sure and look at the calendar, find an event to compete or just make a tee time at your favorite golf course to celebrate the lingering season.

SHARE YOUR SUCCESS

Information for the column including tournaments, leagues and adult and junior golfers successes may be shared at golffam2@gmail.com or text 330-206-9083. We look forward to sharing the accomplishments of all golfers throughout the Summer and Fall.

GOLF CALENDAR

Note: To be added to this calendar, email golffam2@gmail.com or text 330-206-9083.

Oct. 19: CROSS COUNTRY SCRAMBLE: Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course, Lake Milton. Four-person scramble, nine created holes across the 18-holes of Olde Dutch. $200 per team includes golf, cart, two drink tickets, skins, food and prizes. 330-654-4100.

Oct. 25 – 4^th ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST GOLF OUTING: Windmill Lakes Golf Course, Ravenna. 10 a.m. shotgun start, four-person scramble (must have a foursome). $95 per player includes 18 holes with cart, coffee and donuts, hot dog and chips, pulled pork sandwich dinner and beverages. Prizes, close to pin, long drive and raffle prizes Call 330-297-0440.

Nov. 1: GREENS KEEPER’S REVENGE: Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course, Lake Milton. Four-person scramble, $300 per team includes golf, cart, two drink tickets, skins, food and prizes. 330-654-4100.

Nov. 8: ICE BOX OPEN: Windmill Lakes Golf Club, Ravenna. Four-person scramble, $95 per person includes golf, raffle prize and food. 10:30 a.m. shotgun start. Prizes for top three teams, closest to the pins and long drives. Call 330-297-0440 to register.