Columbus/Central Ohio APT GOLF

08/25/2026

2027 Columbus/Central Ohio Tour Season starts with the 2026 fall wrap around tournaments!

10/12 TPC River's Bend
10/25 Urbana Country Club
10/26 NCR CC South Course
11/07 CC Of The North
11/22 Four Bridges CC

Registration opens September 1st! ⛳🏌👏🍁🍂

07/27/2026

Columbus APT Tour Recap – Darby Creek GC - Sunday, July 27, 2026

The Columbus APT Chapter returned to the beautiful Darby Creek Golf Club on Sunday, July 27, where 53 players battled one of Central Ohio's finest layouts under nearly perfect conditions. With comfortable temperatures, overcast skies, and the course in outstanding condition, it was a fantastic day for competitive golf.

Designed by the renowned team of Geoffrey Cornish and Brian Silva, Darby Creek offers golfers two completely different experiences. The front nine, known as "The Links," features a Scottish-style links design with natural grasses and strategically placed bunkers across the former Ohio Orchard Company property. The back nine, "The Woods," provides a classic American-style challenge with tree-lined fairways, lakes, and demanding approach shots. Rich in history, the property also includes the historic Woods-Reeds Cemetery dating back to the early 1800s, making Darby Creek one of the most unique venues on the Columbus APT schedule.

A special thank you goes out to Nick Powell and the entire Darby Creek staff for their outstanding hospitality throughout the day.

Tournament Results
Division 1
Nolan Frey of Canal Wi******er, Ohio continued his impressive start to the Columbus season, improving to 2 starts and 2 victories by firing a 1-over-par 73. Frey held off both Adam Black of Dublin and Josh Corbin of Lancaster by a single stroke to capture another championship.

Division 2
The Division 2 Player of the Year race continues to belong to Blake Smith of Lancaster, Ohio. Smith earned his fourth victory of the 2026 season with another outstanding 1-over-par 73, finishing three shots ahead of Rick Williamson of Wayne, Ohio. Evan Yoder of Millersburg rounded out the top three, just two shots behind Williamson.

Division 3
Division 3 required a scorecard playoff after Brandon Kristy of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Tom McNerlin of Oak Hill each posted rounds of 81. Kristy won the tiebreaker to claim the championship trophy and prize money. Brad Secrest of Fairborn and Ray Conley of Hilliard finished only three shots behind the leaders.

Division 4
Perhaps the most dramatic finish of the day came in Division 4.
Chris Berry of Carroll, Ohio finished his round at 8-over par, highlighted by a birdie on the 18th hole to post the clubhouse lead. Playing in the final group, Shawn Snyder of Belmont needed a par on the final hole to force a playoff or a birdie to win outright. Unfortunately for Snyder, a closing bogey gave Berry a thrilling one-shot victory. Van Rome of Canal Wi******er finished third, three shots back.

Division 5
Tyler Philo of Beavercreek, Ohio continues to enjoy a remarkable season. The current Cincinnati/Dayton Player of the Year leader earned his fifth victory of 2026, cruising to a three-shot win over Ian Lilburn of Columbus and Quintin Jessee of Hilliard.

Net Division Results
Mid-Am Net
1st Ian Lilburn
2nd Tyler Philo
3rd Chris Berry (Tie)
3rd Tom McNerlin (Tie)

Senior Net
1st Rick Williamson
2nd Tim Nuoffer – Dublin, Ohio
3rd Bill Keyes – Piqua, Ohio

Congratulations to all of our champions and everyone who competed!

Thank you to all 53 players who joined us for another outstanding Columbus APT event. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing everyone back on Sunday August 9, as the Columbus Chapter heads to Dennison Golf Club in Granville, Ohio.

By the Players, For the Players.

— Danny & Kasey

07/14/2026

The Amateur Players Tour Columbus Chapter returned to action on Monday, July 13, 2026, as 41 golfers battled temperatures in the upper 80s at the beautiful Heritage Golf Club in Hilliard, Ohio.

Established in 1994, Heritage Golf Club was designed by legendary architect P.B. Dye in the famous Dye tradition of illusion and deception. The layout features undulating bent grass greens, signature railroad ties, sparkling lakes, winding fairways, and towering trees, making it one of Central Ohio's premier private golf experiences. The course was presented in outstanding condition and received rave reviews from the competitors.

Division Champions
Division 1
Jack Cyrus (Jackson, OH) continued his remarkable start to the season, completing the trifecta with three Amateur Players Tour events and three victories.

Division 2
Jason Fisher (Chillicothe, OH) held off a late charge to capture a one-shot victory over Kento Kimura (Dublin, OH) and Michael Marinangeli (Grove City, OH).

Division 3
Making the trip from Prior Lake, Minnesota, Geoffrey Zahn proved the flight was well worth it. Zahn took the lead early and never looked back, earning a three-shot victory over David Yoder (Millersburg, OH). Greg Weaver (Plain City, OH) finished just four shots behind the champion.

Division 4
Division 4 featured one of the most exciting battles of the day, with five different players holding the lead at various points during the round. In the end, Johnny Sherman (Ashville, OH) pulled away for a three-shot victory over Danny Bay (Lancaster, OH). Van Rome (Canal Wi******er, OH) and Chris Berry finished just one shot behind Bay.

Division 5
The closest finish of the tournament came in Division 5, where Quintin Jessee (Hilliard, OH) and Tyler Philo (Beavercreek, OH)—the current Cincinnati/Dayton Chapter Player of the Year points leader—finished tied and headed to a scorecard playoff. Jessee claimed his first Amateur Players Tour victory, winning on the better back nine. David Fisher (Dayton, OH), Ryan Darling (Pataskala, OH), and Aaron Holman (Newark, OH) tied for third place.

Net Division Results

Mid-Am Net
Saw Johnny Sherman complete the double dip, taking home both the championship trophy and prize money. Tyler Philo finished second, followed by Chris Berry (Carroll, OH) in third.

Senior Net
Quintin Jessee added another trophy to his day by capturing the championship over Danny Bay and Michael Marinangeli.

Danny and Kasey would like to extend a sincere thank you to the entire staff at Heritage Golf Club for their outstanding hospitality. The course was in absolutely perfect condition, providing a tremendous experience for every player in the field.

Up Next
The Amateur Players Tour Columbus Chapter returns to action on Sunday, July 26, at the Golf Digest 4-Star rated Darby Creek Golf Club.

For more information on the Amateur Players Tour, visit www.aptgolf.org.

Amateur Players Tour
By the Players, For the Players.

07/04/2026

06/17/2026

APT Handicap Stableford Championship Recap – June 15, 2026

On Monday, June 15th, the Columbus, Cincinnati/Dayton, and Kentucky Chapters of the Amateur Players Tour came together for a special 36-hole Handicap Stableford Championship at the iconic NCR Country Club. Players were challenged by both the renowned South Course and the newly renovated and redesigned North Course as 35 competitors battled through a demanding day of golf.
Overall Stableford Championship
The championship came down to two of Kentucky's best players, as Andrew Buse of Louisville, KY and Josh Earnest of Lawrenceburg, KY finished tied after 36 holes. The rivalry continues to grow between the current #1 and #2 players in the Kentucky Player of the Year standings, and even 36 holes wasn't enough to separate them. On the first playoff hole, Earnest rolled in a birdie to capture the victory.

Overall Results
1. Josh Earnest – Champion (Playoff Winner)
2. Andrew Buse
3. Dan Maloney
T-4. Derek Stinefield
T-4. Aaron Holman
6. Zack Walker
7. Tyler Philo
8. Joe Giordano
T-9. Kristie Souders
T-9. Bryan Voss

Mid-Am Net Division
The Mid-Am Net Division featured 8 players and produced a tightly contested finish. Dan Maloney continued his strong play, edging Derek Stinefield by just one shot. Zack Walker finished only three shots behind the winner to round out the top three.

Mid-Am Net Results
1. Dan Maloney
2. Derek Stinefield
3. Zack Walker

Senior Net Division
The Senior Net Division also featured 8 competitors and saw a breakthrough performance from Rick Thomas, who captured his first Amateur Players Tour victory of the season. Thomas held off a strong challenge from both Quintin Jessee and Bill Courant both just 1 shot back of the winner.

Senior Net Results
1. Rick Thomas
2. Quintin Jessee
2. Bill Courant

Kasey and Danny would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at NCR Country Club for hosting another outstanding event and providing a tremendous championship venue. We would also like to thank all 35 players who came out to test their skills on two of Ohio's finest golf courses.

Coming Up Next
• Kentucky Chapter – June 20th at Gibson Bay Golf Course
• Columbus Chapter – June 28th at Delaware Golf Club
• Cincinnati/Dayton Chapter – July 19th at The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills

We look forward to seeing everyone back on the course as the 2026 Player of the Year races continue to heat up!

By The Players For The Players

06/15/2026

APT Columbus & Cincinnati-Dayton Tour Recap
Snow Hill Country Club – June 14, 2026

The Amateur Players Tour returned to Snow Hill Country Club on Sunday, June 14th, where 62 players from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan competed on one of Ohio's true hidden gems. The par 70 layout was in beautiful condition, and we would like to extend a special thank you to Kyle Miller and his entire staff for their hospitality and for presenting the course in outstanding shape. If you have never played Snow Hill Country Club, it is truly a must-play golf course in Ohio.

Division 1 (4 Players)

Tommy Rowe of Columbus, Ohio, making just his third start on the Amateur Players Tour, broke through with an impressive victory. Rowe fired a 2-over par 72 to capture his first APT title, finishing two strokes ahead of Jonathan Feldkamp of Maineville, Ohio. John Link of Delaware, Ohio rounded out the top three finishers.

Division 2 (13 Players)

Blake Smith of Lancaster, Ohio continued his outstanding season by picking up his third victory of the year. The current Columbus Player of the Year points leader posted a 5-over par 75 to hold off both Kento Kimura of Dublin, Ohio and Jess VanVleet of Jeffersonville, Indiana by four shots.

Division 3 (15 Players)

Tim Jameson of Ashville, Ohio secured his third victory of the season with a solid round of 9-over par 79. Jameson held off Bradley Secrest of Fairborn, Ohio by a single stroke, while Irineo Pantangco of Columbus, Ohio finished three shots behind the winner to claim third place.

Division 4 (14 Players)

Division 4 featured one of the most exciting battles of the day, with four different players holding a share of the lead at various points during the round. In the end, Marcell Lesueur of Dayton, Ohio held steady to earn his second victory of the season with a round of 86. Shawn Snyder of Belmont, Ohio finished just one shot back at 87, while Van Rome of Canal Wi******er, Ohio continued his consistent season by recording his ninth Top-5 finish of the year, placing third just three shots behind the champion.

Division 5 (10 Players)

Doc Sherman of Pleasant City, Ohio made his anniversary weekend even more memorable by capturing the Division 5 championship and taking home both the trophy and prize money. Ian Lilburn of Columbus, Ohio and Quintin Jessee of Hilliard, Ohio finished tied just three shots behind the winner.

Mid-Am Net (15 Players)

The Mid-Am Net Division saw a competitive battle throughout the day, with Ian Lilburn emerging victorious. Lilburn finished two shots ahead of Jess VanVleet, while Michael Lesueur rounded out the top three, finishing four shots behind the champion.

Senior Net (13 Players)

Doc Sherman completed a double-dip performance by also capturing the Senior Net title. Sherman held off Tim Jameson by three shots, while Quintin Jessee rounded out the top three finishers.

Looking Ahead

The next Columbus Tour event will be held on June 28th at Delaware Golf Club. The next Cincinnati/Dayton Tour event is scheduled for July 19th at Stonelick Hills Golf Club.

For more information on the Amateur Players Tour, upcoming events, and how to join, please visit www.aptgolf.org.

Thank you to all of our players for another great event, and we look forward to seeing everyone again soon.

Danny & Kasey

By the Players, For the Players

06/01/2026

The Columbus and Cincinnati/Dayton Chapters of the Amateur Players Tour traveled to beautiful Majestic Springs Golf Course in Wilmington, Ohio on May 31st for a one-day tournament featuring 58 players from Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland.

Known as the "Best Kept Secret in Ohio," Majestic Springs is a challenging 18-hole links-style layout that opened in 1999. Rolling meadows, thick, rough, woodlands, a crystal-clear stream, nine ponds, 58 bunkers, and dramatic elevation changes provided a true test of golf on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

Division 1
Jackson, Ohio's Jack Cyrus continue his hot streak, capturing his second consecutive Amateur Players Tour victory with an even-par 71. Joshua Turich of Dayton, OH finished just one shot back at +1, while Troy Boswell of Reynoldsburg, OH rounded out the top three at +3.

Division 2
18 holes weren't enough to determine a champion in Division 2 as Blake Smith of Lancaster, OH and Michael Marinangeli of Grove City, OH both finished regulation at 2-over-par 73. Smith, who carded four birdies during regulation, added another in the playoff to secure the victory and bring the trophy and prize money back to Fairfield County. Matthew Harig of Uniontown, OH finished third with a 77.

Division 3
The largest swing of momentum throughout the day came in Division 3, where four different players held the lead at various points during the round. In the end, Brandon Kristy of Reynoldsburg, OH fired a season-best 77 to claim the victory. Frank Machesky of Jackson, OH finished runner-up, while Benjamin Anderson of Fort Thomas, Kentucky finished just two shots behind the winner to round out the top three.

Division 4
Division 4 came down to the final hole. Current Columbus Division 4 Player of the Year points leader Van Rome of Canal Wi******er, OH entered the 18th hole with the lead, but a double bogey opened the door for Johnny Sherman of Ashville, OH. Sherman, currently second in the Columbus Division 4 Player of the Year standings, capitalized and earned the victory with a round of 83. Rome and Tim Shepard of Cincinnati, OH tied for second at 84.

Division 5
Tyler Philo of Beavercreek, OH continued his remarkable season, going wire-to-wire to earn his fifth victory of the year. The Cincinnati/Dayton Division 5 Player of the Year leader fired a career-low 80 to hold off Newark, OH Aaron Holman, the current Columbus Division 5 Player of the Year leader, who finished with an 88. Philip Evers of Milford, OH finished third at 93.

Mid-Am Net
Tyler Philo wasn't finished collecting hardware. He completed the double-dip by capturing the Mid-Am Net title, finishing two shots ahead of Johnny Sherman. Rob Braun of Alexandria, Kentucky finished third.

Senior Net
Michael Marinangeli added a trophy to his playoff appearance by winning the Senior Net division. He finished two shots ahead of Frank Machesky and Jack Cyrus.

Danny Bay and Kasey Dickenson would like to thank the entire staff at Majestic Springs Golf Course for their outstanding hospitality and for providing a beautiful golf course that was enjoyed by all competitors.

The Columbus and Cincinnati/Dayton Chapters return to action on June 14th for another Elevated Event at Snow Hill Golf Course.

For more information on the Amateur Players Tour, visit www.aptgolf.org.