Special Olympics Golf Qualifier
Earlier today, Meadow Links & Golf Academy hosted the Hamilton County Special Olympics Golf Qualifier. A total of 23 two-person teams teed it up for the event, many of which participated in our instructional training…
Jewelweed: A Not So Hidden Gem
You have probably seen this native flower in bloom recently throughout our Great Parks, and may know it by many names. Commonly called spotted jewelweed, orange jewelweed, orange balsam or spotted touch-me-not (Impatiens capensis), there…
Fishin’ Report – August 6, 2013
Last Chance to Bass Fish The next Bass Series tournament will be held at Winton Woods Lake on August 10, starting at 7 a.m. Registration begins an hour before the start of the tournament. This…
A Naturalist’s Desk
I recently changed locations as a Hub Naturalist within the Great Parks of Hamilton County. I cleaned out my old office and headed to my new one – same job, different park. The last naturalist…
Hooked on Fishing Summer Day Camp
There is always something going on out at Lake Isabella, and last week was no different. We had 30 kids – both familiar faces and new – participate in our annual Hooked on Fishing Summer…
Summer Camp at Little Miami Golf Center
On July 24-25, Little Miami Golf Center hosted a two-day Advanced Summer Golf Camp for junior golfers. Led by PGA Master Professional Dennis Wells, the camp prepares golfers ages 11-17 for playing competitive golf on…
Dehan Education Program Golf Clinic
On July 23, Meadow Links & Golf Academy hosted a golf clinic for students of the Dehan Education Program. All of the students are exchange students from China, who are visiting several cities throughout the…
Fixing Ball Marks
There are many things that happen on a golf course that are out of the hands of the superintendent: weather, wildlife, and irrigation leaks just to name a few. However, there are a few things…