2019 OSGA Overall Gross Champion
Steve Mayes (145)
The Lakes Golf & Country Club
2019 OSGA Overall Low Net Champion
Gary Henricks (139)
Medina Country Club
2019 OSGA Overall Runner-Up
Rich Bubenchik (146)
Cambridge Country Club
2019 OSGA Overall Net Runner-Up
David Ray (140)
Cambridge Country Club
2019 OFFICERS
Jerry Scharosch, Mansfield
President
Larry Monica, Mansfield
Secretary-Treasurer
Don Doty, Columbus
Immediate Past President
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Term Expires 2018
Chris Diebel, Rocky River
George Belhobek, Pepper Pike
Steve Richardson, Mansfield
Term Expires 2019
Bill Hagstrand, Chagrin Falls
Bob Morton, Columbus
Jerry Scharosch, Mansfield
Term Expires 2020
Clay Baker, Columbus
Steve Helwagen, Pickaway
Mark Lee, Columbus
WELCOME!
The Most Historic Senior Golf Tournament in Ohio.
The Ritter Trophy
George W. Ritter was an avid golfer and a long-time member of the Ohio Seniors Golf Association. He served as President in 1943 and 1944. He presented the Ohio Seniors with the handsome trophy to honor the champion of each annual tournament.
George W. Ritter passed away in June of 1979. His will read in part: "To the Ohio Seniors Golf Association, a sum sufficient to pay for an annual trophy to be a replica of the cup which I presented." The replicas are presented each year to the champion. The actual trophy remains on permnament display at the Westbrook Country Club.
George Ritter's bequest is kept in a seperate investment account and the earnings are used to defray the cost of engraving and replicas.
Born in Vermillion, George W. Ritter spent most of his life as a well-respected attorney in Toledo. Although he is well remembered for his civic contributions, we shall honor him as one who made a significant impact on the Ohio Seniors Golf Association.
Tournament Format
Individual 36 Hole Metal Play. The Tournament format will start on Thursday morning at 10:00 am with Gross divisions and Net Divisions. During the Thursday round, there will be an optional two-man best ball available to all members. Thursday pairings may be formed by request and Friday pairings will be based upon score. Pairings will be announced at the dinner. Friday shotgun at 9:00 am.
The Annual Business Meeting and Dinner will be held at Westbrook Country Club on Thursday evening at 5:30 pm. Luncheons will be served at the Club during your Thursday and Friday rounds. These meals served gratis to all members.
Classification by Age
Class AA 80 & over
Class A 75 to 79
Class B 70 to 74
Class C 65 to 69
Class D 60 to 64
Class E 50 to 59
Prizes
The player with 36 Hole Low Gross will be declared Tournament Champion and recieve a replica of the Ritter Trophy. The player with Second 36 Hole Low Gross will be declared Tournament Runner-Up. Major prizes will be awarded to the following, but only one to a player:
a. Tounament Champion and Runner-Up
b. Tournament Low Net Champion and Runner-Up
c. Gross Champion in each Class
d. Net Champion in each Class
Entry Fee - $260
Includes golf, cart, range, two lunches and cocktail party with Dinner on Thursday evening. Please remit payment to: Westbrook Country Club, c/o OSGA Treasurer, 1098 Springmill Street, Mansfield, OH 44906.
Handicaps
Your handicap is 85% of the difference between par 72 and the average 18 hole score for the last 72 holes played in the OSGA tournaments. New members will be given 90% of their home course handicap for the first tournament.
Itinerary 2019
Wednesday, September 11
Optional Practice Round
OSGA discounted rate of $55 includes cart and range
Make your own tee time by calling golf shop 419-747-2556
Dining is available and encouraged on Wednesday evening - dress golf casual
Thursday, September 12
8:30 am Optional Two-Man Best Ball event (sign-up at scoreboard)
10:00 am Shotgun start - Round #1
11:00 am Box lunch served
5:30 pm Cocktail Hour - Plantation Room
6:30 pm Dinner Served Dining Room (Jackets required/ties optional)
Friday, September 13
9:00 am Shotgun Start - Round #2
1:00 pm Lunch Buffet Served in Tent
2:00 pm Awards Presentation Scoreboard
