Golf’s History in Columbus, Ohio

Since 1976, Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, OH has hosted this annual event on the PGA TOUR.

In 1998, the Solheim Cup, which pairs the best American women against the top European women, was held at Muirfield Village.

The top American men defeated the top international men at Muirfield Village in 2013.

The first major professional golf championship held in the state of Ohio was at Scioto Country Club in 1926.

This men’s major has been held twice in Columbus, in 1950 at Scioto Country Club, and again in 1964 at Columbus Country Club.

This event at Ohio State University Golf Club’s Scarlet Course in Upper Arlington is part of the Korn Ferry Tour playoffs.

The 1931 and 1987 editions of the Ryder Cup were played in Columbus, at Scioto Country Club and Muirfield Village, respectively.

For decades, the OHSAA Golf Championships have been played in the Greater Columbus area.

Fast Facts

Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio is the only golf course in the world to host the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, and Presidents Cup. Many have pointed to the excitement level of the golf course, particularly the back-nine, as a reason why it is a great host for a match-play event.
Two courses in the Columbus area annually host the largest U.S. Open Final Qualifier in the country. The qualifier attracts many of the top players in the world due to it typically being played the day after the Memorial Tournament concludes.
The Ohio State University Men’s golf program has seen over 30 former players compete on the PGA TOUR.
The record for most OHSAA state golf titles belongs to programs in the Columbus area. The Upper Arlington Boys Golf team has won 17 times, while the Dublin Jerome Girls Golf program has six championships.