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Central Ohio golf

Finishing a Round of Golf in Style


The finishing hole at Granville Golf Course – 125 foot drop from tee to green

Here’s one of my favorite finishing holes in central Ohio. This is the 18th at Granville Golf Course. Not only is it a beautiful hole but it has treated me well in years past – I’ll forgive the 18th for my most recent score, however. Is there any possible way to improve upon such a great finishing hole?

Well, believe it or not, there is. In fact, if you look closely, a lone bagpiper is standing next to the bunkers on the right.


Jeff Linn, The Highland Piper

Jeff was so kind as to let me take a video as he performed. Imagine being on top of the tee, several hundred yards away, and hearing that in the distance. Very inspiring. My thanks to Bill for hiring Jeff for the outing.

You can contact Jeff for your own outing or other event at www.bagpiper-jefflinn.com.


See ya next year!


Jeff Linn performs Amazing Grace

I used to attend Liberty Presbyterian Church before they built the huge church barn. Once or twice a year, David Redding would have about a half dozen bagpipers come into the church and fill it with music. You talk about inspiring. That music used to cut right through me. Amazing Grace was usually one of the songs on tap. Jeff was kind enough to take a request.

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Golf Discounts

Fall Golf Packages

Stonelick Clubhouse
Clubhouse at Stonelick

18 holes at Stonelick Hills and 18 holes at Greg Norman designed Elks Run and 1 night at Hampton Inn with Breakfast for $110.

Click here for details

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Central Ohio golf

Kyber Run Golf Course – Fall Golf Heaven


Par 4 second hole at Kyber Run Golf Course

I took a few photos while out at Kyber Run Golf Course. This is truly fall golf heaven as it was only $13 to walk 18 holes, a beautiful fall day, and I was at a really nice course.

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Central Ohio golf

Blackhawk Golf Club

Blackhawk Golf Club
8830 Dustin Road
Galena Ohio 43021
(740) 965-1042


353 yard, par 4, first hole at Blackhawk Golf Club


356 yard, par 4, second hole at Blackhawk Golf Club

Watch out for the pond on the right. It’s small but catches a lot of balls.

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The Big Break

Big Breakers Welch and Erdman advance to LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament

Kim Welch and Courtney Erdman, previously of The Big Break fame, advance from the Florida sectional into the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament.

Welch shot 70-76-77-71 294 (+6) and

Erdman shot 70-76-73-80 299 (+11). Ooh, that final round 80 almost did her in.

Good luck to Kim and Courtney in the finals. The LPGA’s Final Q-School will be contested Nov. 29 through Dec. 3.

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Central Ohio golf

Oakhurst Country Club Membership Special

I received a call from Justin at Oakhurst Country Club concerning their membership special. Right now they are waiving their $1000 initiation fee, reducing their monthly dues by 25% to $174 a month and giving out free golf cards til March 2009. Sounds like a pretty good deal.

Call Justin at

(614) 878-6443
Oakhurst Country Club
3223 Norton Road, Grove City, OH

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Golf Discounts

Longaberger Golf Club specials

Complete Longaberger’s survey and be registered to win a free round of golf.

or

Fall Package, October 1 -November 2

Mondays through Thursdays:
Two rounds of golf
One night’s stay
$185 per person based on a pair of golfers (add $35 to package price for a non golfer)

Fridays through Sundays:
Two rounds of golf
One night’s stay
$205 per person based on a pair of golfers (add $45 to package price for a non golfer)

All packages include taxes and breakfast. Longaberger Golf Club is located at the intersection of state routes 16 and 146 in Nashport, Ohio, halfway between our home office in Newark and our Longaberger Homestead in Frazeysburg.

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Central Ohio golf

Columbus Municipal Golf Autumn Gold Promotion

Purchase the promotion for $75 and receive 1/2 price greens fees.
Valid September 22, 2008 – March 31, 2009.

For additional details, call any of the seven municipal golf courses:

Airport 645-3127
Champions 645-7111
Mentel 645-3050
Raymond 645-3276
Turnberry 645-2582
Walnut Hill 645-3100
Wilson Rd. 645-3221

Not valid with any other coupons or discounts.

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Central Ohio golf

Ables sponsors 8 Hour Golf Marathon for Youth Guidance

8 Hour Golf Marathon for Youth Guidance
September 3
Each year I participate to raise funds for this worthy charity that helps thousands of troubled kids. No donation is to small because times are not great. You can go online at www.yggolfmarathon.com to donate or mail a check to:

Youth Guidance Marathon
3630 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43214

Thanks for your consideration and generosity

J. R Ables

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Central Ohio golf

Indian Springs Golf Club – $25 Promotion

Wanted to let you know that Indian Springs is currently running a $25 Special for Advanced tee times booked Monday – Thursday before noon. This rate will be good through September 15th. Make sure you book your time on LMG at least 24 hours in advance to lock in this rate.

For those of you who haven’t been to Indian Springs this year, the course offers mature scenery, a comfortable clubhouse, and easy to get to location 19 miles west of Dublin right on 161. It’s also known to be one of the best valued courses in the area. We often get feedback from a lot of Columbus area golfers that they enjoy coming out and experiencing the smaller crowds, which results in quicker play. The greens, fairways, and rough are all in great shape! We’d love to see you out.

Good Luck,

– Bryan
(Club House Staff)

REMINDER: To book tee times posted by Indian Springs Golf Club, simply click here.