Golf fans are in for a treat as some of the sport’s all-time greats descend on the 2026 U.S. Senior Open, one of senior golf’s marquee events. The tournament heads back to the award-winning Scioto Country Club from July 2–5, marking only the third time the storied venue has hosted and the first in…
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Columbus has a long and storied golf history, hosting both the U.S. Open and PGA Championship as well as the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Senior Open. Beyond those top courses, there are dozens of public courses close to downtown, good for a round or two while you're in Columbus. We looked at all the…
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There are dozens of ways to get active or see sports history in Columbus. Here's a shortlist of some of our favorites. Paddle the Scioto Columbus has a vibrant downtown, and one of the best ways to take in the sights is from a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. You’ll glide along the Scioto River…
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This was one of the biggest years in Columbus sports history. We welcomed new events, we cheered on new teams, we saw new trophies get added to the cabinet and so much more. There were countless great memories on the field, court and ice this year. Here are a few of our favorites. Excellence on Ice…
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Being a Columbus sports fan is not a phase. It’s a lifestyle. So, when shopping for the sports fanatic in your life this holiday season, make sure these must-have items from your favorite Columbus sports teams are on the list! View the full 2024 Columbus Gift Guide here. Columbus Crew Beanie Help…
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In 2025, Memorial Tournament Presented by Workday returns to its traditional date, the week following Memorial Day. One of the PGA Tour's top stops will bring many of the best players in the world to Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. The tournament was built off a vision brought upon by…
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It's one of the best and most underrated spectacles in the game of golf. It comes to Central Ohio in early June every year. Of course, I am talking about the U.S. Open Final Qualifier. The 2023 U.S. Open Final Qualifier is on Monday, June 5 at Brookside Golf & Country Club and The Lakes Golf &…
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Columbus has become a sports hub; the host of a never-ending series of local, national and even international sporting events that have helped change the perception of the city and drive economic and social development forward. In honor of the Sports Commission’s 20th Anniversary, take a look at…
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The Greater Columbus Sports Commission turned 20 this year. Since 2002, Columbus has been as competitive as its sports teams. As a collective, Columbus has booked more than 575 new events across 45 different sports for an economic impact of $625M. We partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group to…
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Central Ohio has a long tradition of athletic greatness. The list of local superstars includes (arguably) the GOAT in golf (Jack Nicklaus) and track (Jesse Owens), as well as the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner (Archie Griffin). As we celebrate the 20 th anniversary of the Sports Commission…
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