Golf
JUNE GOLF UPDATE
As we head into June at Columbia Hills, the golf season is in full swing and there is plenty to look forward to around the club. With warmer weather settling in and the course in great shape, June is the perfect time to enjoy everything Columbia Hills has to offer. Whether you’re playing in club events, enjoying a casual round with friends, or
spending time with family at the club, we look forward to another fantastic month of golf and great memories together.
Don’t miss our upcoming Titleist Fitting Day on June 6th, featuring one-hour personalized fitting appointments from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to work one-on-one with a Titleist fitting professional to test the latest equipment and find the clubs best suited to your swing. Whether you are looking for more distance, better consistency, or simply want to see what is new, spots are limited, so be sure to reserve your appointment early. To sign up for a fitting appointment, click here: Titleist Fitting Day Registration
The season-long 2-Man and 2-Lady Best Ball competitions are officially underway, along with both the Men’s and Women’s Club Championships. We encourage all participants to begin scheduling their matches and keep play moving throughout the season. Please note that matches may be scheduled Tuesday through Thursday at any time, and Friday through Sunday after 1:00 PM.
Our Junior Golf Program is set to begin in June, and we are excited to welcome young golfers back to Columbia Hills for another fun-filled summer of instruction and development. Open to junior golfers ages 6–18, the program is a great opportunity to learn the game, improve skills, and enjoy time on the course with friends. Sessions will take place on Thursday mornings beginning June 25th. Please see the flyer below for additional details, registration information, and program requirements.
JUNE EVENTS
Sunday, June 7th – WGA Solheim Cup | Tee Times Starting at 12:00 PM
Wednesday, June 10th – WGA Whack and Snack #1 | 5:30 PM Shotgun
Thursday, June 18th – Saturday, June 20th | Men’s Invitational | Clubhouse and Course CLOSED
Thursday, June 25th | Junior Golf Begins
Sunday , June 28th | WGA Member Member | 1 PM Shotgun
Jerry Hawks
Head Golf Professional
MAY GOLF UPDATE
We officially started our tournament season last Saturday with the MGA Opening Day, and I’d like to extend a big congratulations to our champions: Bob Carroll, Ron Utterback, Mark Lisi and Brad Weigand!
Click HERE to view the full tournament results
Looking ahead, May is packed with events catering to all skill levels. Please remember to sign up on ForeTees as early as possible, as many events are filling up quickly.
The fields for our Men’s Club Championship and 2 Man Best Ball have now been finalized. Please be sure to note the deadlines for each round. Matches not completed by the specified deadline may be forfeited to ensure the tournaments proceed on schedule.
2 Man Best Ball – The field was divided into 2 brackets by combined team handicap index then matches were generated at random.
- Round 1: Sunday, June 14th
- Round 2: Sunday, July 12th
- Round 3: Sunday, August 9th
- Round 4: Sunday, September 6th
- Semi Finals: Sunday, September 27th
- Finals: Sunday, October 11th
Men’s Club Championship– Flights were filled by playing handicap. Those playing the gold tees have been adjusted.
- Round 1: Sunday, June 7th
- Round 2: Sunday, July 26th
- Round 3: Sunday, August 30st
- Finals: Saturday, September 20th
- Pairings: Will be available Friday, May 1st
- Score Posting: All “First” round scores MUST be entered as a Competition Score
New for 2026: The MGA Columbia Cup
The MGA Tuesday Night League is back with a new format and name for the 2026 season. Teams will be comprised of 4 members. Each week of play each team must “start” 2 of the 4 players on their team to play a singles match play 9-hole match against another team in the league. Each singles match will be worth 1 point to the winner, 0 points to the loser or ½ point if tied after 9 holes of play.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW the EVENT FLYER
- Format: Individual Match play
- Dates: Every Tuesday June 2nd – August 25th
- Handicap: 100% of the Course Handicap. The lower-handicapped player plays from scratch (zero), while the higher-handicapped player receives the full difference between their Playing Handicaps, applied to the lowest handicapped holes on the scorecard.
- Pairings: Teams must submit the 2 players representing their team no later than 12pm the day of the event. Teams will compete against all other teams throughout the season in round robin format. Once teams are selected the round robin schedule will be sent to all participating teams and posted in the locker room. Each member of the teams must compete in 3 or the 12 weeks of competition.
- Eligible: All Golfing Members
- Cost: $250.00 CASH per player / $1000.00 per team / Optional $20 per week Skins & Pins
- (All entries will be paid back out to teams / payouts will be determined once teams have been selected)
- Tee Gift: All participants will receive a monogrammed 2026 MGA ¼ Zip.
- Registration: Signup as a 4-man team or as a single and the golf shop will pair you up as possible. Deadline for registration is May 15th.
MAY EVENTS
MGA Pot Game #1 | May 8th – 2PM Shotgun Start – 2 Man Scramble
The Men’s Pot games are back. Each event will have a different tournament structure and is a fun friendly way to get involved in competition. The field will be limited to 60 players per event so please sign up early!
All Pot Games must be played under the USGA rules of golf. Ball must hit the bottom of the cup. NO RAKES, NO GIMMIES, PUTT EVERYTHING OUT.
Couples Wine and Nine
Wine Down with some golf to ease into the weekend! Perfect for golf and wine enthusiasts. Enjoy a relaxing evening on the course, with wine and light food fare. Play with friends and meet new ones. (SOLD OUT)
Ladies Get Golf Ready
The Thursday Night Get Golf Ready Program is the perfect way to learn golf fundamentals while bonding and networking with other women from Columbia Hills. Our goal is to provide a comfortable and fun atmosphere for beginners who are interested in picking up the game or more experienced golfers who’d like to work toward improvement but aren’t sure where to start.
MGA Pot Game #2 | May 22nd – 2PM Shotgun Start – 2 Man Best Ball
The Men’s Pot games are back. Each event will have a different tournament structure and is a fun friendly way to get involved in competition. The field will be limited to 60 players per event so please sign up early!
APRIL GOLF UPDATE
As we welcome April to Columbia Hills Country Club, the golf season is officially underway and there’s no better time to get back out on the course. With warmer weather arriving and the course beginning to take shape, we’re excited to see the club come back to life with golfers, families and friends enjoying everything the season has to offer.
Be sure to stop by the Golf Shop to check out our new spring inventory, featuring fresh styles and gear to get you ready for the season. We have a great lineup of events ahead this month, and we look forward to seeing everyone out at the club soon!
DAILY ROUNDS: In order to ensure proper service standards to all members, it is imperative that you make a tee time for any day you intend to play. Please do so by calling the golf shop or through the ForeTees app. The tee time system always takes precedence over walkups, so please remember to call ahead if you are planning to show up. By doing so, this will help the golf shop staff to ensure everything is ready for you. We will have your clubs waiting on a cart when available and at the ready for you to tee off.
HANDICAP POSTING: GHIN handicap posting season began April 1st and will conclude October 31st. Please remember to post your scores the same day you play. It is strongly encouraged that you post your scores hole by hole to ensure equitable stroke control is properly calculated.
RESTRICTIONS: All matches, social & junior play (under 18 years old) are restricted until after 1:00PM Friday-Sunday beginning May 1st.
DRIVING RANGE: The driving range is now open for the season weather permitting.
HALFWAY HOUSE: The halfway house will be open beginning in April weather permitting. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Bathrooms are now OPEN – Door code 1357
LOCKER ROOMS: Frank Stefanik & Barb Hayes are returning to take care of your locker room needs beginning in April.
New Scorecard Box: We now have a new scorecard box located on the first tee! No more running into the shop for tees, ball makers and scorecards unless you want to pop in to say hello.
APRIL GOLF EVENTS
MGA Blind Draw Scramble | April 11th – 12:00 PM Shotgun Start
- Cost: $50 Per Person – Includes buffet lunch at conclusion of the competition
- Format: 4 Man Scramble (A, B, C, D Handicap Teams)
- Handicap: All players must have a valid USGA handicap index
- Teams: Golf shop will blind draw pairings
- Eligible: All Golfing Members & Their Guests (Guest Fees Apply)
- Cost: $100 Per Person – Includes breakfast, Tee Gift, Heavy Apps and Prizes following Golf
- Format: Two Best Balls of Four using 90% Handicap (Net Double Bogey MAX)
- Handicap: All players must have a valid USGA handicap index.
- Teams: Make your own team or sign up as a single and the Pro Shop will pair you if possible.
- Eligible: All Golf Members & Their Guests (Guest Fees Apply)
Don’t forget to sign up for our season long events on ForeTees!
- Two Man Best Ball Tournament
- Men’s Club Championship
- Two Lady Best Ball Tournament
- Ladies Club Championship
All 2025 Titleist SM10 Vokey Wedges are now $100.00!
(While supplies last)
Per the Northern Ohio Golf Association all GHIN handicap fees will cost $40.00 for each GHIN user, including men and women (Golf & Social Members). This GHIN fee is billed annually to all members who use the handicap service at Columbia Hills. Social members who wish to use this service can do so by contacting the golf shop.
Active posting season for Northern Ohio begins April 1st.
