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Dearest Members of the Fairway Society, June has arrived with confident sunshine and scorecards that suddenly feel far more serious. The season is no longer merely beginning — it is gaining momentum. Before we look ahead, we must properly applaud those who have already distinguished themselves this spring. Congratulations to our 2026 Spring Team Champions: 🏆 Division I – O’Bannon Creek🏆 Division II – Losantiville🏆 Division III – Western Hills Your steady swings, strategic play, and admirable composure have set a splendid standard for the season ahead. Spring Team does not simply

Dearest Members of the Fairway Society, April has arrived at last, and with it the triumphant return of fairways, friendships, and freshly polished clubs. The 2026 season is officially underway, and one can almost hear the delighted rustle of scorecards across our beloved Cincinnati. Spring Team play is awakening from its winter slumber, and it would be quite improper not to recognize the women orchestrating it all. Linda Ball has done a superb job organizing Spring Team this year—an undertaking requiring patience, precision, and perhaps a bit of diplomacy. And let us

Dearest Members of the Fairway Society (GCWGA) It is with great delight (and just a hint of smug satisfaction) that I announce the 2026 golf season is officially in full swing. The Board convened for its first gathering in January—no doubt full of gravitas and good intentions—and shall reconvene again in February to continue shaping our most promising season yet. The website, dear reader, shall receive its much-anticipated updates this very weekend—assuming, of course, that I am not otherwise occupied celebrating a certain Patriots Super Bowl victory. (One must maintain priorities.) Yet

What are the best ways to save shots around the green? We asked 16 expert LPGA and PGA instructors for their best piece of short game advice. The best way to save shots is to improve and practice your short game. Every time you get ‘up and down’ (chipping or pitching it close enough to the hole that you can make your first putt), you are on your way to better scoring. Sound good? Let’s go! The sooner you can get the ball on the ground and rolling toward the flag, the

Georgianne Koch – Legend of Cincinnati Golf On Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, at the Cooper Creek Event Center, Georgianne Koch will be recognized and honored as one of three Cincinnati Legends of Golf for 2025. GEORGIANNE KOCH Georgianne Koch’s name has become synonymous with leadership, service, and inspiration in the Cincinnati golf community. A proud Buckeye and Bearcat alumna, she earned her Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University and her MBA from the University of Cincinnati, combining academic achievement with a lifelong passion for golf. After a successful business career, Georgianne devoted her

On the back turn of summer, we’re midway in stride, Golf Divas of Cincy, with passion and pride. Our Ladies of Summer, fit, young, and spry, Reach their high point aloft—watch every drive fly high.  Spring Team Play in April ignited our course, O’Bannon, Terrace Park, and Wetherington—first force.Joanne led the herd—guidance true and keenLike aiming a perfect lob to lands unseen. Next up, Metropolitan at Clovernook’s green,Two final days so tense—best golf ever seen. Lynn Thompson won Senior in a playoff’s tight test, Three holes decided it—she proved she’s the best.  Amateur Clare Yeazell bent not; she

2025 GCGA Metropolitan Senior Women’s Amateur at Clovernook Country Club---A Real Nailbiter! by Donna Drury-Heine Well, I don't have beautiful nails, but by the end of round #2 of the GCGA Metropolitan Senior Women's Amateur, I wish I had a golf glove to wear for both hands.  The Women of GCWGA and GCGA Cincinnati were "AWESOME" to watch play and compete!  It was exciting to watch and inspirational.  These women got game! In an exciting 3-hole playoff, Lynn Thompson from O’Bannon Creek Golf Club won the Greater Cincinnati Golf Association’s 110th Metropolitan Senior Women’s

In golf, there is no substitute for hard work and dedication. Talent alone won't take you far."— Michelle Wie ​ What motivates me in golf is the challenge of it.— Lydia Ko​ Confidence is your best club.— Unknown Chasing dreams, one swing at a time.— Unknown Golf like a girl—unstoppable and fierce!"— Unknown The GCWGA Foundation announces with pleasure the 2025 Recipients of the GCWGA​​ Foundation Scholarship to 11 incredible and impressive young women who are seniors in high school planning on attending college in the Fall of 2025.  Each recipient will

What is Going on in Cincinnati Women's Golf in April!  The GCWGA Spring Delegates Meeting is this coming week on APRIL 4th at the Cincinnati Golf Club, starting at 9:30 AM. Our Membership Clubs' Delegates keep things running smoothly through the year! If you come, there might be some cookies! Did you know that each Member Club has three delegates? Do you know who your delegates are? Their votes matter, so make sure your Club Delegates attend. If you don't know who your Delegates are for 2025, ask your 18-hole chairwoman or

Lynn Thompson Does It Again! Now, the latest and greatest news from the Fairway File. A Big SHOUTOUT to Lynn Thompson for winning the 2024 Champion of the Legends Division, held on March 8th- 10th. This is an excellent event, and Club Champions were invited to this PGA-sponsored event last year. Once again, Lynn made Cincinnati proud! Congratulations to Lynn Thompson, 2025 Champion of the Legends Division of the PGA National Club Championship held in Reynolds, Georgia, the past few days! They had to play through some ugly weather Lynn has been