Columbus/Central Ohio APT GOLF

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.

05/30/2026

05/19/2026

Columbus, Cincinnati & Kentucky Chapters Tee It Up at TPC Rivers Bend

The Columbus, Cincinnati, and Kentucky Chapters of the Amateur Players Tour came together for an outstanding joint event at beautiful TPC Rivers Bend on Monday May 18th 2026.

The course was in phenomenal condition, featuring fast greens, lush fairways, thick rough, and strong winds that challenged the entire 112-player field from start to finish.

Open Division
Division 1
Dustin Fields of Xenia, OH continued his dominant season, picking up his 5th win of the year with a solid +4 round of 76.
2nd: Josh Earnest, Lawrenceburg, KY, +5
3rd: Jonathan Feldcamp, Maineville, OH, +7

Division 2
Jack Cyrus put the Tour on notice in his first APT event. The 62-year-old from Jackson, OH fired a stellar +3 round of 75 to take home the victory and earn a promotion to Division 1.
2nd: Tony Fogle, West Chester, OH, +4
T3: Matt Liudice, Louisville, KY, +7
T3: Blake Smith, Lancaster, OH, +7

Division 3
In a strong 32-player field, Jason Wright of Oak Hill, OH captured his 2nd victory of the season. Wright, the current Columbus D3 Player of the Year standings leader, brought home both the trophy and prize money.
David Yoder of Millersburg, OH and Zack Walker of Bellefontaine, OH each finished just one shot back.

Division 4
Don Hubbard of Independence, KY posted a +14 and never looked back, securing a 3-shot victory and his first victory of the year in the 32-player field.
2nd: Charles Mead, Grove City, OH
3rd: Nate Bigham, Lewis Center, OH

Division 5
Aaron Holman of Newark, OH, coming off his recent victory at Apple Valley, grabbed the lead early and had the field chasing him all day. Holman held strong for a 1-shot victory over Quintin Jessee of Hilliard, OH, with Tim Bunker of Cincinnati finishing 3 shots back.

Net Divisions
Mid-Am Net
The Mid-Am Net division featured a 20-player field and came down to a scorecard playoff between Zack Walker of Bellefontaine, OH and Kurt Seib of Evansville, IN. Seib earned the trophy, while both players split the first-place prize money. Chris Louth of Cable, OH rounded out the top three.

Senior Net
The Senior Net division featured a 34-player field and also came down to a scorecard playoff. Jason Wright of Oak Hill, OH double-dipped, taking home the trophy and splitting first-place prize money with Jack Cyrus of Jackson, OH. Braden Powers rounded out the top three.

Danny Bay and Kasey Dickenson would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff and members of TPC Rivers Bend. The course was immaculate, the hospitality was outstanding, and the experience was everything players expect from a TPC venue.

A huge thank-you to all competitors who came out and made it another memorable APT event.

The APT truly lives by its motto:
“By the Players, For the Players.”

Up Next
May 31st – Columbus/Cincinnati Joint Event at Majestic Springs GC
May 31st – Kentucky Chapter heads to The Bull at Boone’s Trace

For more information or to join the Tour, visit APTGolf.org.

05/11/2026

Looking forward to seeing it this fall!

05/04/2026

The Columbus Amateur Players Tour held a tournament on Sunday May 3rd at Apple Valley Golf Course, the course originally built in 1972 and recognized as one of the Top 5 public courses in Ohio by Golf Digest. With windy conditions throughout the day, the course proved to be a true challenge for the 50-player field.
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Division 1 – Field of 6
James Pearce of West Jefferson, OH notched his first APT Tour victory, firing a 1-over-par 73—good for a three-shot win. John Link of Delaware, OH finished second, while Lancaster’s Josh Corbin placed third, five shots behind the leader.

Division 2 – Field of 9
Jeremy Roush of Coolville, OH continued his impressive season, shooting a career-low +2 to secure his third victory of the year. Rick Williamson of Wayne, OH posted his lowest round of the season at +4 to finish second, with Cordell Yoder of Millersburg, OH just one shot back in third.

Division 3 – Field of 13
Eighteen holes weren’t enough as Robert Troyer of Big Prairie, OH and David Yoder of Millersburg, OH finished tied at the top. In a one-hole playoff, Yoder drained a clutch 20-foot birdie putt to capture his first APT Tour victory. John Schlabach of Dalton, OH made an impressive debut, finishing third just one shot behind at +9.

Division 4 – Field of 11
Charles Mead of Grove City, OH grabbed the lead early and never looked back, claiming his first APT Tour victory with a +9. Defending 2025 Player of the Year Van Rome of Canal Wi******er, OH finished one shot back in second, followed by Frank Jenkins of London, OH in third.

Division 5 – Field of 11
Aaron Holman of Newark, OH earned his second victory of the season with a one-shot win to take the prize money and trophy back to the Fire Station. Aaron Miller of Millersburg, OH finished just behind Holman, while Michael Miller of Wooster, OH Ian Lilburn of Columbus, OH and Quinntin White of Newark, OH were three shots back in a tightly contested finish.
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Mid-Am Open Net – Field of 7
James Pearce capped off a strong day by “double dipping,” taking home the victory. Ian Lilburn finished second, with Chris Louth of Urbana, OH rounding out the top three.

Senior Net – Field of 9
Rick Williamson added another strong finish, capturing the Senior Net title. Ed Ruper of Cuyahoga Falls, OH finished second, with Aaron Holman and Lancaster’s Danny Bay rounding out the top three.
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The next tournament will be a joint event with the Cincinnati and Dayton Tours at the beautiful TPC River's Bend on Monday, May 18th. There are only a few spots left for this Elevated event.

Danny Bay and Kasey Dickenson would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Apple Valley for their hospitality and support of the event. The course was in Great shape!!

The Amateur Players Tour gives golfers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete in one of five divisions. Each tournament awards cash and VISA gift card prizes to winners, while also offering an optional cash skins game, Mid-Am Net, and Senior Net competitions.

For more information, please visit www.aptgolf.org.

04/28/2026

Columbus & Cincinnati/Dayton Tours Recap – Urbana Country Club

The Columbus and Cincinnati/Dayton Tours held a one-day event on Saturday, April 25th, at the beautiful Urbana Country Club in Urbana, Ohio — known as “The Original Dye Course.”

A total of 56 competitors teed it up on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and Urbana once again delivered a fantastic tournament setting.

Division 1 – Field of 8
Dustin Fields continues to love Urbana Country Club. After winning the first fall event of the year back in October, he duplicated that success on Saturday by firing a 4-under-par round to capture the Division 1 title. Adam Black finished 2nd at even par, while RJ Foltz took 3rd at +1.

Division 2 – Field of 6
Blake Smith picked up his second Tour victory of the year with a round of 78. Smith held off Jason Fischer by one shot, while Michael Marinangeli finished 3rd, just two shots back.

Division 3 – Field of 20
Tim Jameson also earned his second Tour victory of the year, posting a round of 80. Jameson finished two shots ahead of a 2nd-place tie between Kasey Dickenson and Bradley Secrest.

Division 4 – Field of 12
Chris Berry picked up his second Tour victory of the year with a round of 86, holding on for a one-shot win over Bill Keyes. Tim Jenkins and Steve Smith finished in a tie for 3rd.

Division 5 – Field of 10
Doc Sherman captured his 3rd Tour victory of the year with a round of 93, finishing three shots better than Kevin Forwith and Quintin Jessee.

Mid-Am Net – Field of 10
Chris Berry double-dipped on the day, taking home the Mid-Am Net title. Kurt Schmidt finished 2nd, and Zach Walker rounded out the top three.

Senior Net - 20 Player Field
Bill Keyes At net 69 held of Doc Sherman and Steve Smith both at Even Par.

Both Danny Bay and Kasey Dickenson would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Bill Unger, the staff, and the members of Urbana Country Club. The course was in fantastic shape, and the hospitality, as always, was second to none.

A huge thank-you as well to all the players who came out to compete.

The APT truly lives by its motto:

“By the Players, For the Players.”

Up Next
The Cincinnati/Dayton Tour heads to Elks Run on Saturday, May 2nd, while the Columbus Tour heads to Tour Stop favorite Apple Valley on Sunday, May 3rd.

For more information or to join the tour, visit APTGolf.org.

04/25/2026

Follow along as Aaron Holman, Rick Williamson and Chris Louth represent the Columbus/Central Ohio APT at APT OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP!🏆⛳🏌👏

https://amateurplayerstour.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/amateurplayerstour26/event/amateurplayerstour261362/contest/13/leaderboard.htm

04/14/2026

The Amateur Players Tour of Kentucky, Columbus, and Cincinnati/Dayton hosted an Elevated Event at nationally ranked NCR Country Club in Dayton, Ohio.

Playing at 7,018 yards from the back tees as a par 71, NCR’s South Course provided a true championship test with heavily wooded rolling terrain, demanding doglegs, strategically placed bunkers, and thick rough.

The South Course has a storied championship history, having hosted the 1969 PGA Championship, the 1986 U.S. Women’s Open, the 1998 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, the 2005 U.S. Senior Open Championship, the 2013 USGA Women’s State Team Championship, and the 2022 U.S. Senior Women’s Open. It will also host the 2027 PGA Junior Championships.

With afternoon winds picking up and temperatures climbing into the high 70s, the championship layout proved to be a major challenge for the 116-player field. Below are the results by division:

Division 1
A field of 14 players battled it out, and 18 holes were not enough to decide a winner. Josh Earnest, Andrew Buse, and Ben Palmer all fired even-par rounds of 71 to force a playoff. In the end, Ben Palmer made the trip from Parkersburg, West Virginia worthwhile, capturing the trophy and prize money, while Josh Earnest and Andrew Buse finished tied for second.

Division 2
With 33 players in the field, the final nine holes featured constant movement at the top of the leaderboard, with the lead changing hands five different times. Cathleen Wong carded a strong 3-over-par 74 to earn the victory. John Wayne Parrish, who made the trip from North Carolina, finished second at 5-over 76, while Black Smith was just one shot back in third with a 6-over 77.

Division 3
Jeremy Roush continued his steady, consistent play, posting an 8-over 79 to claim the win in a 32-player field. Adam Hill finished second with a 9-over 80, and Andy Patton rounded out the top three at 10-over 81.

Division 4
In a field of 21 players, Johnny Sherman picked up his 1st victory of the 2026 season as he held on to secure a one-shot victory with a 15-over 86. David Dietz and Joey Fyall II finished tied for second, each posting 16-over 87.

Division 5
Derek Stinefield carried momentum from Sunday’s event, where he finished second, and turned it into a victory on Monday. Derek earned a comfortable three-shot win with a 17-over 88. Quintin Jessee, playing in just his third start on Tour, finished second with a 91, while Kevin Forwith came in third, four shots behind the leader.

Mid-Am Net
With a field of 16, Derek Stinefield capped off a strong day by also taking home the Mid-Am Net trophy and prize money, finishing one shot ahead of James Pearce and Johnny Sherman.

Senior Net
A strong field of 40 players competed in the Senior Net division, and Adam Hill made the drive down Route 71 worth it, earning a one-shot victory over Braden Power, Kevin Forwith, and David Dietz.

A special thank you goes out to Rob Karnes and his staff at NCR Country Club for their outstanding hospitality and for having the course in tremendous condition for this Elevated Event.

Upcoming Events
Columbus & Cincinnati/Dayton — April 25 at Urbana Country Club
Kentucky — April 26 at University of Kentucky Big Blue Course

For more information, visit aptgolf.org.

Thank you,
Danny & Kasey