Tag Archive for: Golf

MIKE ON THE MIC

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- For the last four years, the voice of Beaver Locals sports has been one of confidence, excitement, and professionalism.  Much like any professional team, the Beavers and their fans have benefitted from their broadcaster being a little more invested in their brand, and that’s for good reason.

In 2019, Beaver Local joined YSN as a member school, and with that came the 8th grade broadcasting prodigy, Michael McKenzie.  A young man who knew what he wanted to do since the moment he heard Pittsburgh Pirates play-by-play man Greg Brown utter “Raise the Jolly Roger.”  McKenzie’s journey with YSN has been one that’s garnered fanfare from viewers, and requests for “McNuggies” to broadcast games other than his home school.

With all of his success on the air, McKenzie has still been able to maintain a normal social life alongside playing sports throughout all seasons with the Beavers.

Michael recently started his senior campaign off with a medalist performance shooting a 39 on his home course, and leading his team to victory.

We caught up with the multi-talented teen to see what the ride has been like, and what’s in store for him in the years to come.

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MCKENZIE LEADS BEAVERS TO VICTORY IN SEASON OPENER

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The Beaver Local Golf Team started the fall athletic season on the right foot by defeating the Crestview Rebels 200-220 at Beaver Creek Meadows.

The Beavers were led by senior Michael McKenzie who tallied the low medal round of 39.  Junior Kristian Lantz also made a big contribution shooting a 41.  Freshman Mikey Druschel and Josh Smith also helped out in victory with a 54 and 66 respectively.

The Beavers (1-0) are back in action today at 1:00 pm against Crestview at Beaver Creek Meadows.

 

*Contributed by Josh Sigler at BLAthletics.org

FORMER LADY QUAKER GOLFER OPENS EYES AT JUNIOR INVITE

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ALLIANCE, OH- Former Salem standout and current Youngstown State University Lady Penguin Golfer Kelly Hutton finished 5th today at the PGA junior invitational at Tannenhauf Golf Club. Hutton recorded an 82 including a 38 on the back 9.

Congratulations to Kelly on a great round!

BRIAN’S BASICS: LESSON 1 (GRIP)

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BOARDMAN, OH- It’s time to get back out on the links, and this year YSN has partnered up with our golf guru, Brian Tolnar of Mill Creek Golf Course to give you tips to lower your score this summer!

The first lesson Brian covers is what grip you need to have before you take your first swing.

GRIPS:

10 Finger Baseball Grip

Interlocking Grip (Tiger Woods)

Overlap Grip (Jack Nicklaus)

 

So grab your clubs, get your grips and get out to the links to try out this new tip!

 

For more tips and to get personalized instruction call Brian Tolnar at 330-740-7112, or visit millcreekmetroparks.org.

 

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CRESTVIEW LINKING THINGS TOGETHER OVER CHAMPION

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BEAVER CREEK MEADOWS- Crestview standout Emily Hill continued her phenomenal season on the links leading her team with a 38 on Tuesday.  Hill’s team backed her up on the course though, as Matt Wollett shot a 45, Luke Requardt a 49, and Jon Beveridge a 50 en route to a 182-184 victory over Champion.

For the Golden Flashes, Ken Williams had the score to beat with a 35.  While Jacob Witherow shot a 42.  Other scores for Champion included Dylan Howell’s 53 and Buddy Wilson’s 54.

Crestview will rest their clubs until next Tuesday when they Welcome Liberty to town.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Larry Scragg

CRISP UP YOUR GAME WITH FALL GOLF

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and with that, many start cleaning their clubs and putting them away until the spring.

Not so fast, my friends.

Mill Creek Metropark PGA Golf and Recreation Director, Brian Tolnar would advise you that there are plenty of opportunities still to advance your game even when the temps start to dip.

We caught up with the YSN Golf Guru to discuss the ways to watch your golf score fall with the leaves this season on this week’s Tolnar’s Take.

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REBELS LIGHT UP THE LINKS OVER GARFIELD

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BEAVER CREEK MEADOWS- Emily Hill continued to shine for the Rebels in a 177-180 victory over Garfield Friday.

Hill’s 39 set the pace in the victory, as the next closest score was two strokes off the lead by Landen Gedeon.

Crestview will now look to face Brookfield next Thursday 8/19 at Yankee Run.

 

Crestview – Emily Hill (39) , Matt Wollet (45),
Luke Requardt (46), Jon Beveridge (47)

Garfield – Landen Gedeon (41), Hayden Peska (43),  Danny Ensinger (46), Liam Mielcarek (50)

Next Match:
Thursday 8/19 at Yankee Run
Crestview vs Brookfield

SWAN, HILLER LEAD IN AJGA EVENT AT MILL CREEK

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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Anna Swan of North East, Pennsylvania, leads the Girls Division at 1-over-par 141 after 36 holes. She was one of just two girls in the field to shoot par in either round. Swan, a 2024 grad, carded three birdies on the day, all in the first round of the Mahoning Valley Hospital Junior All-Star Tournament

Zoe Wynn of Irvine, California, trails Swan in second at 3-over-par 143. In a four-way tie for third at 4-over-par 144 are Sawyer Brockstedt of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; Michelle Ho of San Ramon, California; Lanzhi (Victoria) Wang of (Hong Kong) Laguna Niguel, California, and Allyson Duan of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

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Over in the Boys Division, John Hiller of New York, New York, tops the field at 2-under-par 138. He was the only junior to shoot under par in each round. Hiller, also a 2024 grad, birdied the par-5 No. 14 on both occasions.

Hot on Hiller’s tail is Michael Lee of Fairfax, Virginia, at 1-under-par 139.

Tied for third at 1-over-par 141 are Emil Nielsen of Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Eric Zhao of (Canada) North York, Ontario, Canada.

Winston Shen of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Jack Chung of Greenwich, Connecticut, and Vibhav Alokam of Ypsilanti, Michigan, are T5 at 2-over-par 142.

 

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JUNE 9TH GOLF GURU SEGMENT WITH BRIAN TOLNAR

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- Golf season is in full swing in the Mahoning Valley, and just as with each and every week, YSN’s Golf Guru makes his weekly Check in with Ron and Anthony on Running Point.

During this week’s segment, Brian talks about left-handed golf games, and the accessibility of equipment, and the uniqueness that comes with being a southpaw on the course.

We also get the power list for this week’s PGA event, as well as your tip of the week.

Check in with the area’s top Golf Guru on YSN’s Running Point each Wednesday at 1pm.

 

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ALL NEO GOLF SELECTIONS RELEASED

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COLUMBUS, OH- The All-NEO Teams were recently picked for the 2020 season and there was a good amount of local talent represented on that list.  Congratulations to the following players for their efforts, and for earning this prestigious honor.

DI 2nd Team:

Madison Murphy- Canfield

 

DII 1st Team:

Girls:

Sophia Yurich- Poland

Kelly Hutton- Salem

Alyssa Rapp- Cardinal Mooney

 

2nd Team:

Emily Hill- Crestview

Jayne Bernard- Cardinal Mooney

 

Boys:

DII 1st Team:

Luke Nord- Poland, Sr.

Aiden Wiesemann- West Branch, Sr.

Kaiden Sykes- South Range, Jr.

Chaz Ekoniak- Struthers, Soph.

 

2nd Team:

Rocco Turner- Mooney, Fresh.

Gavin Batdorff- South Range, Sr.

 

Boys:

DIII 1st Team:

Jake Sylak- Mineral Ridge, Sr.

Tyler Anderson- Columbiana, Sr.

Caleb Domitrovich- McDonald, Soph.

Michael Porter- McDonald, Jr.

Brandon Gibson- Newton Falls, Sr.

 

2nd Team:

Anthony Hall- Columbiana, Fresh.

Riley McElwain- Columbiana, Jr.

Anthony Ragazzine-McDonald, Sr.