NWO Golf Links July 2016

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2016, but the LPGA Tour has an international
flavor every week. This season on the LPGA
Tour only one event, the Honda LPGAThailand,
was won by an American, Lexi Thompson.
The other main storyline on the LPGA Tour this
season is the success of young players, only one
event has been won by someone over the age
of 23. Lydia Ko, from New Zealand, is just 19
years old, and leads the money list with three
wins including the ANA Inspiration, a major
championship. Thailand’s Aryia Jutanugarn, at
20 years old, won three consecutive titles and
is second on the money list. Canadian-born,
Brooke Henderson, 18-years-old, is No. 3 on
the 2016 money list, has 10 top-10 finishes
and won her first major title at the KPMG PGA
Women’s Championship.
Volunteers Make Marathon Classic Successful
An event of this magnitude could not be
accomplished without the tireless efforts
of a host of dedicated people. Over 1,200
volunteers work to drive shuttle buses, marshal
holes, serve as scorekeepers and fill a host of
necessary jobs to make the Marathon Classic
successful. Many of these volunteers come
back year after year, with many having over
20-years’ experience.
When you ask why these dedicated individuals
return towork for free each year, most reply they
enjoy the friendship of the other volunteers,
plus they understand the contribution they
make to Toledo-area charities.
The volunteers make this event possible each
year and also directly impact the amount of
charitable dollars that are generated for area
children’s charities.
Tournament Director, Judd Silverman told us,
“The Marathon Classic could not exist without
our volunteers. We appreciate these tireless
individuals and their contribution that make
the tournament a success every year.”
Silverman’s dream of bringing a professional
golf tournament toToledo has worked out pretty
well. Millions of dollars have been generated
for children’s charities, area golf fans get to see
the best women golfers up close and personal
and Toledo garners a national spotlight to
highlight the community every year.
A weekly pass or daily tickets for the Marathon
Classic tickets can be purchased at any area
information.
Toledo-area golf fans
should be proud of
the Marathon Classic
and give it your total
support.
NWO Golf Links