By Susan Jenior

Staff Writer

For many junior golfers seeking to continue their golf at the collegiate level, earning a ranking in junior golf for their tournament play can be one of the keys to their success.

BROOKE BEATTY

The Northern Ohio PGA helps juniors in Northeast Ohio with those efforts, holding two-day tournaments (36 holes) that are included in the rankings for junior golf.

This weekend, Tannenhauf Golf Club in Alliance was the host for one of those two-day tournaments, with golfers from around northern Ohio looking to succeed.

After Saturday’s first 18 holes, in the boys 11-to-19 age division, Max Thirion of Ravenna, who competes for Twinsburg, finished in the top-50 golfers, firing an 81 as he heads into his senior year.

Others finishing up their rounds in the boys division included Jacob Rainieri of Mogadore, playing for Lake Center Christin in the fall, still in the top 40 with several holds to play, Brett Epple of Streetsboro, carding an 83 in the top 60 and Deacon Smith of Kent at 13-over-par scoring a 77.

For the girls, overall in the 13-to-19 age division, Brooke Beatty of Kent is in 36th place at 31-over-par as the only Portage County golfer.

JACOB RAINIERI

Play gets underway for the second 18 holes today as golfers have the opportunity to move up in the standings.

OLDE DUTCH MILL JUNIOR LESSONS

Olde Dutch Mill in Lake Milton, home of the Southeast Pirates, have set its junior clinics and leagues for the summer, giving youth golfers the opportunity to learn to play golf or improve their games.

The Junior Golf League begins June 8 and continues every Sunday at 4 p.m. through July 27.

Recommended for golfers ages 7 to 14, the program offers on-course instruction from certified U.S. Kids Instructor and Olde Dutch Mill director of golf Mike Jenior, including fun drills and competitions to hone skills and knowledge of the game.

Prizes are given each week as juniors play nine holes of golf paired in age divisions and including an end-of-season banquet.

Parents are encouraged to spectate or caddy each week and spend time with their junior golfer.

Fee is $175. Register by calling 330-654-4100.

The Junior Rumble League is played Monday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon beginning June 16^th and continuing through July 28^th.

Golfrs play nine-hole matches ever week in a team scramble format.

Team assignments will be announced on June 14^th.

To register call 330-654-4100 or email mjenior91586@gmail.com.

BEN CURTIS FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING

The Ben Curtis Family Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic is set for Aug. 11 at Barrington Golf Club in Aurora.

The event includes delicious food, a full bar, awards, an auction and of course golfing.

Attendees participate in a private golf clinic with British Open Champion Ben Curtis.

Golfers and their generosity help the foundation tee it up against childhood hunger and change the lives of children and families in local communities.

Sponsorships are available.

Registration begins at 11 a.m. with the clinic at 12:15, a 1 p.m. shotgun start and awards at 5:30 p.m.

Golf is $125 per person.

For additional information email nicole@bencurtisfoundation.org.

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 Spring and Summer.

GOLF CALENDAR

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

GOLF SCRAMBLES

May 31 – 30^th Annual and Final Richard Pfeiffer Golf Scramble, Windmill Lakes Golf Club, Ravenna. Raffles and golf. For information email rooseveltdeca@gmail.com.

June 7: 8^th Annual Rootstown Endzone Club Golf Outing, Sunny Hill Golf Course, Brimfield. Registration $400 per team by May 30. Email rootstownendzoneclub@gmail.com or call 330-221-4293 for information.

June 14: 28^th Ravenna Football Golf Classic, Windmill Lakes Golf Club, Ravenna. Registration $500 per foursome. Complete Facebook form on Ravenna Ravens Football page.

June 29: Portage Sports Four-Person Scramble, Sunny Hill Golf Course, Brimfield. Registration $300 per team by June 20. Email tomnader@portagesports.com for information.

PORTAGE COUNTY AMATEURS

July 26-27: 95^th PORTAGE COUNTY AMATEURS: Windmill Lakes Golf Club July 26, Raccoon Hill July 27. County, Open and Women Divisions.

Aug. 30-31: 55^th SENIOR AMATEUR: Raccoon Hill Aug. 30, Windmill Lakes Aug. 31. Age divisions: 50-59, 60-69, 70-plus men and women.

July 22-23: 19^th MATT MISHLER JUNIOR PORTAGE COUNTY AMATEUR: Sunny Hill Golf Course July 22, Windmill Lakes Golf Course July 23. Age divisions 16-19, 13-15, 12 and under.

July 20: 11^TH PORTAGE COUNTY KIDS AM: July 20 at Sunny Hill Golf Course in Brimfield. Golfers entering ninth grade and younger.

For additional information on the Amateurs please feel free to email golffam2@gmail.com or text 330-206-9083. Registration is available at pcagolf.net, at all host golf courses or via mail.

NORTHERN OHIO PGA

May 28-29: 40^th Ohio Senior Open at Firestone Country Club’s Fazio Course.

June 2: Kenny Novak Pro-Junior-3 Am at Club Walden in Aurora.

June 30-July 2: 104^th Ohio Open at Firestone Country Club.

July 14-15: 36-hole Junior Series Championship at Windmill Lakes.

July 21: Ohio Girls Golf Foundation Showcase at Avon Oaks.

July 28-29: 42^nd NOPGA Junior Tour Championship at Barrington Golf Club.

Log onto www.thenorthernohiopga.com for registration and additional information

DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT LOCAL REGISTRATION

July 1: Windmill Golf Center, 1511 E. Aurora Road, Macedonia; July 12: Mill Creek Golf Club, W. Golf Drive, Boardman.

July 27: Medina Country Club, 5588 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Log on to thenorthernohiopga.com for registration and additional information.