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Welcome History Goals Benefits Board of Directors
The Ohio Valley Golf Association was organized in November 2003 as a way to bring together those who enjoy the game of golf. The OVGA is a competitive golf tour open to golfers of all handicap levels. The OVGA has had over 600 area golfers tee it up during the first three seasons and an average of over 70 players per event during the 140 events the tour has staged. Current yearly dues are $50 per year to join ($60 if you would like a GHIN handicap). Proceeds will go to the Dream Factory! The average green fee will be around $45. You pay what you would normally pay for the courses weekend rate + cart. To view event prices, please visit the schedule page. If you're looking for an competitive golf outlet with a flighted system for all handicaps, pre-booked tee times, a way to track your stats and an inexpensive alternative to other national golf tours then come be a part of THE BEST GOLFING EXPERIENCE IN TOWN... ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT! Welcome to the tour!
Here is what 1530 HOMER radio personality Lance McAlister and Cincinnati Enquirer columnist, Paul Daugherty, had to say about the OVGA:
"What could be better than spending the summer playing golf with friends and being able to experience the different area courses and layouts, while helping a great cause?"
Lance McAlister
"Finally, a tour dedicated to Everyman, a place you can go where par is a concept and everyone is capable of hitting the 10th fairway from the 1st tee. I urge anyone who can 4-putt from 12 feet to give the OVGA a try."
Paul Daugherty
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Since 2004, the OVGA has played 140 events at Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Lexington, Dayton and Columbus courses. In addition, there is a four-day, off-season road trip that members may take part in. Past trips have been to Myrtle Beach, SC. The schedule will offer the best courses in Greater Cincinnati. In this way, the OVGA provides a new challenge each week to test even the best golfers as well as giving members the chance to play some of the great courses in this region. The tour holds 4 majors, The East-West Cup (think Ryder Cup), Conquest Cup playoff format like the FedEx Cup and for the first time in 2009, one player will win a spot in the World Amateur Golf Tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC with hotel and tournament fees paid by the World Am.
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Another goal of the OVGA is to make a difference in the community through our association with the Dream Factory. Since 2004, the OVGA has raised $25,000 over the last five years. In 2008, the OVGA teamed with the Dream Factory to help more children this season. The OVGA has set a goal of $5,000 in donations this year through the Bucks for Birdies program.
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- Standing tee-times each week at our events. No need to call the course to secure a time.
- Online scheduling of tee times. Visit the Web site and decide which of the open tee-times you would like to play and submit your request.
- Online statistics and tournament results. See how you stack up against the rest of the tour each week!
- Special events include: Four "Major" Championships, East-West Cup, President's Cup, Great Parks Championships as well as the Opening Day season kickoff and the season ending Tour Championship.
- For the competitive golfer, we offer you the chance to test your skills against players of equal and/or better talent in a tournament-style atmosphere. Compete in the Eagle (0-10 Handicap), Birdie (11-20 Handicap) or Par (21+ Handicap) Flights. We will crown 3 winners each week with all having the chance to play in a winner's only event for the World Am spot the weekend of July 4th.
- Whether you are a single golfer looking to meet others or you have a regular foursome, we offer a fun and competitive golfing experience.
- The yearly membership dues are only $50. All members are free to purchase a GHIN handicap for $10, The OVGA will use a tour-only handicap, not the GHIN handicap for the tournaments.
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