Newport Central Catholic’s boys golf team was in daycare or preschool the last time the Thoroughbreds qualified for a state tournament. Monday, however, was cause for celebration at 13 Carothers Road. NewCath finished second in the Region 8 – and advanced to next week’s state First Round at Pendleton Hills Country Club in Butler – […]
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Okuda leads Ryle’s repeat run to Region 7 golf crown
At this point, the word solid might as well be stitched across the backs of Ryle’s golf bags. It’s the word that has defined their season, and it’s the word that rang true again on a riany Monday afternoon at the Kenton County’s Pioneer Course as the Lady Raiders defended their Region 7 crown in […]
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Ryle 6th, McKelvey 11th highlighting KGCA All-State tourney
The Kentucky Golf Coaches Association All-State tournament was held over the weekend in Lexington at the University Club of Kentucky courses. The top 15 teams and next 21 best individuals in the All-State points standings were invited as the KHSAA golf season is winding down with region tournaments looming next week. The top Northern Kentucky […]
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KGCA All-State tourney set for the weekend
The KHSAA golf postseason is here in a way and it starts this weekend. Yes, region tournaments don’t start until Sept. 22, but the Kentucky Golf Coaches Association All-State Championship is Saturday and Sunday at University Club of Kentucky in Lexington and is heavily weighted towards All-State points and Mr. and Miss Kentucky Golfer of […]
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Campbell County’s Beane leads All-State points standings
Campbell County’s Talen Beane is currently on track for one of his lofty goals this season. The Camels senior sits atop the Kentucky Golf Coaches Association All-State points standings. The significance of this is that the top 10 players in the standings make first team All-State and the points leader is a strong candidate for […]
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Ryle flexes its depth at Highlands Invitational
After a strong start at the Blue Bird Invitational to open their 2025 KHSAA golf season, Ryle continued with their blazing start as they took home first in the Highlands Invitational on Wednesday at the Courses of Kenton County Pioneer Course. The Raiders fired a 279 to defeat the field of 22 teams. Oldham County […]
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Ryle, McKelvey runner-up at Blue Bird Invitational
The 2025 KHSAA golf season is underway and Ryle’s boys golf team got off to a promising start. The Raiders finished tied for second out of 19 teams at the Blue Bird Invitational at the Big Blue Course at the University Club of Kentucky in Lexington. Ryle shot two-over as a team, tying with Louisville […]
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Campbell County’s Beane wins KY JR Amateur
Talen Beane’s senior golf season got off to a superb start last week as he claimed the 46th Kentucky Boys Junior Amateur at Persimmon Ridge Golf Club in Louisville. The Campbell County rising senior finished with a 54-hole score of two-under par, winning in a field with 109 competitors at the start. Beane shot a […]
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NKY golf notebook: Youngsters on the upswing, new head coaches at the ready
The kids are alright. Who are they? They’re the young golfers gripping it and ripping it across the courses this summer. They’re winning big with low scores, diligence and elegance. Here’s a look at some of the best in the area, from Hebron to Union, and their recent exploits. We also take a swing at […]
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Richey’s run as golf coach at Highlands coming to an end
Bert Richey’s primary focus wasn’t necessarily on winning region golf tournaments, but giving his Highlands boys’ golf team more opportunities. Richey wanted not only his team, but other high school golfers in Northern Kentucky to play closer to home. With some help, Richey was able to accomplish that goal over the last nine seasons. They […]