The Ohio Christian University (OCU) 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament occurred on Oct. 5 at Cooks Creek Golf Course continuing a decades-long tradition of the scholarship endowment fund for worthy students.
A cool breeze braced 25 foursomes who—in high spirits—tackled the intriguing Huzdan & Fry-designed course for this annual charity fundraiser.
The best-ball scramble provided plenty of best-shot opportunities for the enthusiastic competitors. After the round, OCU Vice President of Advancement Bill Pugh recounted the hitting highlights as players enjoyed a luncheon that Buffalo Wild Wings provided in the course clubhouse.
Pugh noted, in good humor to the players’ amusement and laughter, that “the last half hour of play was pretty spectacular. I saw some of the most amazing shots in my lifetime. Particularly, the big tree on the par-three 15th hole proved to have an invaluable role in assisting one shooter’s ball to land within feet of the hole, which he then tapped in for a birdy.”
Pugh acknowledged each of the tournament’s many corporate sponsors, recognizing especially the course hosts Jim and Kathy Cook, along with Buster and Pam Tucker, and Jonah and Donna Mitchell for their long-time dedication in supporting this important charity event. Jonah, an OCU alumna, gave everyone a copy of her new inspirational book, The Rocks Come with the Farm: How to Prepare for, Plow through, and Profit from Touch Times.
OCU President Jon Kulaga expressed the University’s appreciation to all the supporters, sharing that “this is a great foundation to build on. Thank you all. At OCU, we are meeting the challenge for Christian higher education to continue to provide the best spiritual formation. We compete in providing career enhancement, job training, and raising their standard of living. Where we are excelling is in providing Christian spiritual formation with a quality education that enables graduates to live fully-Christian lives well. Like a farm tractor that pulls plows to produce crops, OCU is a tractor that provides quality majors that enable our graduates to contribute productively to society while spreading the ‘salt and light’ of Christianity. ”
Circleville Mayor McIlroy led the top-performing team. Buster Tucker made the longest drive. Jonah Mitchell hit closest to the pin. While Craig Yates made the longest putt.
Ohio Christian University greatly appreciates the continuing generosity, camaraderie, and goodwill of this tournament’s sponsors and donors!
Articles of Interest
Two Scholars Win Full-Ride Scholarship to University
Published: February 14, 2023
Ohio Christian University’s Scholars Day competition for the first
Commitment to Excellence full-ride scholarships has successfully concluded,
and we are proud to announce that Mike Conway and Hannah Skaggs have been
selected as the scholarship recipients.
After three rounds of interviews, these two outstanding students received the
highest marks and were personally awarded by Phil Hooks, the Vice President
of Enrollment, with their scholarship certificate and an official scholarship
award letter from President Smith. The Scholars Day panelists were thoroughly
impressed by all of the
Ohio Christian University’s Scholars Day competition for the first
Commitment to Excellence full-ride scholarships has successfully concluded,
and we are proud to announce that Mike Conway and Hannah Skaggs have been
selected as the scholarship recipients.
After three rounds of interviews, these two outstanding students received the
highest marks and were personally awarded by Phil Hooks,
Ohio Christian University’s Scholars Day competition for the first
Commitment to Excellence full-ride scholarships has successfully concluded,
and we are proud to announce that Mike Conway and
31st Annual Golf Scholarship Tournament A Success
Published: May 27, 2022
Ohio Christian University’s (OCU) 31st Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Monday, May 16th at Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City, Ohio.
Twenty-four four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $50,000 to
fund scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one of our major fund-raising events for student
scholarships," explained OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga. "The engagement and
generosity of each of the golfers is critical to our ability to assist
Ohio Christian University’s (OCU) 31st Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Monday, May 16th at Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City, Ohio.
Twenty-four four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $50,000 to
fund scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament
Ohio Christian University’s (OCU) 31st Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Monday, May 16th at Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City, Ohio.
Twenty-four four-person teams enjoyed a round of
Reunion 2022 to Culminate with OCU Night at Mount of Praise
Published: May 24, 2022
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer Celebration and dinner, our goal is to
build and cultivate stronger alumni engagement and relationships throughout
the OCU community. The evening will culminate with OCU Night at Mount of
Praise followed by our annual Ice Cream Social.
“This is always an exciting event, where alumni and their friends get to
celebrate the accomplishments and valuable contributions of Ohio
Christian’s own. We’ve
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer Celebration and dinner, our goal is to
build and cultivate stronger alumni engagement and relationships throughout
the OCU community. The evening will culminate with OCU Night at Mount of
Praise followed
Ohio Christian University alumni, their family and friends are invited to
Reunion2022: an all-day event on Saturday, June 25. Through alumni athletic
games, class reunions, our Trailblazer
C.S. Lewis is Coming to Ohio Christian University
Published: December 22, 2021
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center
(MPAC). This Fellowship for Performing Arts production has toured the United
States from New York to California and played on campuses such as Princeton,
Vanderbilt, Wheaton, UNC-Chapel Hill, and many other esteemed institutions of
higher learning. Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, award-winning actor Max
McLean brings the brilliant Oxford fellow to life, taking us on his
extraordinary
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center
(MPAC). This Fellowship for Performing Arts production has toured the United
States from New York to California and played on campuses such as Princeton,
Vanderbilt, Wheaton, UNC-Chapel
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing
Columbus Symphony to Perform in Ministry & Performing Arts Center
Published: November 19, 2021
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the Columbus Symphony in
performances of “Winter Wonderland,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,”
“Sleigh Ride,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” and many more.
About The Columbus Symphony Orchestra:
Since 1951, the Columbus Symphony (CSO) has been proud to serve as central
Ohio’s flagship music performance organization. The CSO’s musicians,
conductors, chorus, and world-renowned guest artists
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the Columbus Symphony in
performances of “Winter Wonderland,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,”
“Sleigh Ride,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” and many more.
About The Columbus Symphony Orchestra:
The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in
2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic
carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the
Archived Articles of Interest
29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises $30,000 for Students
Published: November 13, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $30,000 to fund
scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one our major fund-raising events for student
scholarships,” explained OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga. “The engagement
and generosity of each of the golfers is critical to our ability to assist
OCU students with
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $30,000 to fund
scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one our major
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $
Dr. Melvin Maxwell Graduates to Glory
Published: July 4, 2020
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and raised him and his brother Millard to follow Christ no matter how
hard the situation.
On August 25, 1942, Maxwell married his wife, Laura. They had three children
together: Lawrence (Larry), John, and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with
Alumni Spotlight: Zach Mason
Published: May 9, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – After graduating from Ohio Christian in 2018, Zach Mason
was still unsure the plan God had for him. A four year member of the
Trailblazer baseball program, Mason graduated with a bachelor's in
psychology, but would soon be called to a different opportunity.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – After graduating from Ohio Christian in 2018, Zach Mason
was still unsure the plan God had for him. A four year member of the
Trailblazer baseball program, Mason graduated with a bachelor's in
psychology, but would soon be called to a different opportunity.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – After graduating from Ohio Christian in 2018, Zach Mason
was still unsure the plan God had for him. A four year member of the
Trailblazer baseball program, Mason graduated with a
Trailblazer Baseball Hosts Local Student Battling Cancer
Published: April 8, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Back in February, the Ohio Christian Baseball team helped
host a local student battling cancer in the community. Sam, who currenlty has
spinal ependymoma, came to campus on February 24th to hang out with the team
and experience a practice.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Back in February, the Ohio Christian Baseball team helped
host a local student battling cancer in the community. Sam, who currenlty has
spinal ependymoma, came to campus on February 24th to hang out with the team
and experience a practice.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Back in February, the Ohio Christian Baseball team helped
host a local student battling cancer in the community. Sam, who currenlty has
spinal ependymoma, came to campus on
Scholars Day 2020 Has Big Winners!
Published: March 27, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s 3rd annual Scholar’s Day Competition took
place on Saturday, Feb. 29th and brought in 36 qualifying participants to
compete for our $50,000 scholarships and full-tuition Distinguished
Trailblazer Scholarship.
Ohio Christian awards six $50,000 scholarships, which include paid internship
opportunities on campus. These scholarships, named the Creative Communities,
Homeschool Excellence, and Ohio’s Future Scholarships, focus on three
different areas: small population high school students, homeschool students,
and students of diversity. The Distinguished
Ohio Christian University’s 3rd annual Scholar’s Day Competition took
place on Saturday, Feb. 29th and brought in 36 qualifying participants to
compete for our $50,000 scholarships and full-tuition Distinguished
Trailblazer Scholarship.
Ohio Christian awards six $50,000 scholarships, which include paid internship
opportunities on campus. These scholarships, named the Creative Communities,
Ohio Christian University’s 3rd annual Scholar’s Day Competition took
place on Saturday, Feb. 29th and brought in 36 qualifying participants to
compete for our $50,000 scholarships and full-tuition