Great athletic directors apparently share successes.
Rich Brumbaugh, former athletic director for Mogadore and current assistant golf coach, enjoyed an ace at Prestwick Country Club in Uniontown, as previously reported.
On the same day, although details arrived too late for the previous column, Steve Matheos, Crestwood Local Schools’ retired athletic director, enjoyed his own ace at Fox Den Golf Course in Stow.
Playing in a senior traveling league, Matheos aced the 17th hole.
Nice when the coaches and athletic directors can show the young athletes how to accomplish goals.
Congratulations to both Matheos and Brumbaugh on their achievements.
Randy Dietz advances in NOPGA professional championship
Kent Roosevelt and Kent State alumnus Randy Dietz qualified as one of four players to advance to the 56th PGA Club Professional National Championship 2023 in New Mexico, beginning April 30.
Dietz finished tied for second at the NOPGA Professional Championship at Westfield Country Club. He took a 12-foot birdie on the 18thth hole to secure the tie for second place and to represent the Northern Ohio PGA section at Twin Warriors Golf Club and Santa Ana Golf Club April 30-May 3.
Dietz joins Jim Troy, the champion at Westfield and fellow instructor at Windmill Golf Center in Macedonia; Jaysen Hansen of Beechmont Country Club, and Darin de Lelys of Westfield Country Club.
Rob Moss and Gary Trivisonno qualify for NOPGA Seniors
Prior to the NOPGA Professional Championship competition, the Senior Professional Championship was contested at Westbrook Country Club in Mansfield.
The professionals advancing to Twin Warriors Golf Club in New Mexico include former Kent State standout Rob Moss, who won the Westbrook event with 4-under par, and Gary Trivisonno, PGA lifetime member of Aurora.
The two will join Mike Stone of Belmont Country Club and Greg Smith of Westbrook, representing the Northern Ohio PGA, at the National Senior Club Professional Championship.
September event at Raccoon Hill
There are still openings for the inaugural VFW Post 9716 golf outing at Raccoon Hill Golf Club on September 11. Contact Chad Brazill (330-289-7414) to get entered into the four-person scramble.