Maketewah Represents with 10 Members in the 116th Ohio Golf Association Amateur Championship

CINCINNATI, Ohio – This week, the best players from across Ohio will be competing at the top amateur golf tournament in the state, having an all-time record this year of most entries ever received. For the first time since 1964, historic Maketewah Country Club is proud to host the event, and even prouder that 10 members will be competing in the Championship. The Maketewah members who will be playing in the 2022 Ohio Amateur are: Brian Arlinghaus (Xavier University’s Golf Coach); Todd Block; Zach Brinks; Jared DeVille; Bryce Lindsay (Maketewah’s Golf Chairman); Jim Muething; Alex Rodger; Brock Rumpke; Joe Wilson IV; and Oscar Zimmerman.z

Maketewah is well known for having some of the best players with consistently low handicaps, and it is also noted that passion finds the game on this gem of a Donald Ross 18-hole course. “While Maketewah is well known for having more single digit handicaps than any other club in Ohio, it is also noted as a welcoming course, fun for people of all skill levels including beginner golfers,” says Head Golf Pro, Dave Bahr.?“The common bond amongst all the members at Maketewah is a love and passion for the game of golf.” Pictured L-R: Among the 10 competing this week are Maketewah 2022 Club Championship Winners: Joe Wilson IV, Champion; Brock Rumpke, Finalist.

It is recognized that every detail of the course is designed to provide a pleasurable golf experience; As Mark Bechtel, General Manager states, “It is no secret how special a club Maketewah is. Steeped in history, enjoyed by a very friendly, non-pretentious membership, offering an unparalleled golf experience and sanctuary to its Members – these are the qualities that have drawn players to Maketewah over the years. We are thrilled to provide top-notch facilities as we host the Ohio Amateur Championship.”

Follow the Ohio Amateur Championship Leaderboard: OhioGolf.org.

See Maketewah’s recent recognition: Top100GolfCourses.com.

by: Seana Hue Membership and Marketing Director, Maketewah Country Club