July 2026
Dearest Ladies of the GCWGA,
July has arrived with sunshine upon the fairways, friendly rivalries in full swing, and enough remarkable golf to keep even the most seasoned scorekeeper delightfully occupied. If June was the month of anticipation, July is most certainly the month of celebration.
First, let us extend our warmest congratulations to the outstanding competitors of the 111th Metropolitan Women’s Amateur Championship.
🏆 Champion – Sydney Deal, Belmont Country Club
🥇 Runner-Up – Eleanor Hudepohl, Maketewah Country Club
🥉 Third Place – Clare Yeazell, Tri County Golf Ranch
Your dedication, determination, and composure remind us why this championship continues to represent the very best of women’s amateur golf in our region.
Equally deserving of applause are the champions of the 52nd Metropolitan Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, whose outstanding play proves that experience and steady nerves remain among golf’s greatest advantages.
Congratulations to our Flight Champions:
🏆 Jane DeGroff Flight – Lynn Thompson, O’Bannon Creek
🏆 Joan Comisar Flight – Melinda Hileman, Vineyard Golf Course
🏆 Judy Diem Hayes Flight – Jeri Vickers, Four Bridges Country Club
🏆 Diane Calkins Flight – Young Romero, Hamilton Elks
🏆 Janie Clare Flight – Carol Anagnostou, Potters Park/Twin Run
🏆 Carol Johnson Flight – Diane Vorbroker, Bel-Wood Country Club
Ladies, well played. Your achievements deserve every round of applause.
🌸 Celebrating the Next Generation
One of the greatest traditions of GCWGA extends far beyond the fairways.
Throughout July, we will have the pleasure of welcoming the recipients of the 2026 GCWGA Foundation Grants during our tournament luncheons. These remarkable young women have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, leadership, community service, and determination. They represent the future that our Foundation has proudly invested in for many years.
Please join us in congratulating the GCWGA Foundation Class of 2026:
- Ava Datillo — Mason High School → The Ohio State University
- Zoe DiNovo — Seton High School → Mount St. Joseph University
- Janne Guo — Walnut Hills High School → University of Pennsylvania
- Elizabeth Haas — Fenwick High School → Indiana University
- Anika Okuda — Larry A. Ryle High School → Centre College
- Lillian Shafer — Cincinnati Country Day School → University of Cincinnati
- Charlotte Soller — Mariemont High School → Ohio University
- Alexandra Treml — Mount Notre Dame High School → Purdue University
- Audrey Williams — Lakota West High School → University of South Carolina
- Norah Zellen — Turpin High School → The Ohio State University
Congratulations, Class of 2026. We look forward to celebrating each of you throughout the month and wish you every success as you begin this exciting new chapter.
⛳ The Summer Continues…
Of course, July would hardly be complete without two of GCWGA’s most cherished traditions.
Our beloved Low Kent Tournament returns on July 8th, followed by the elegant Crystal Bowl Tournament on July 21st. These tournaments have become much more than competitions—they are celebrations of sportsmanship, friendship, and the traditions that make our association so special.
And because every golfer enjoys looking ahead, August promises even more to anticipate with Nine & Dine on August 4th, where golf and fellowship make the perfect pairing, followed by the prestigious High Kent Tournament on August 20th.
One simply cannot have too many dates circled on a golf calendar.
Until our next gathering upon the fairways…
Yours in golf and your happy place,
The Lady of the Links
May your drives be long, your putts be true, and your friendships grow stronger with every round.