Warren County to Host Big 10 Golf Championships this Week
04/20/2017
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Contact: Scott Hutchinson, Communications Manager | 513-204-7046 | shutchinson@wccvb.org
Warren County to Host Big 10 Golf Championships this Week
Warren County, OH (April 18, 2017) – TPC River’s Bend in Warren County, Ohio, will play host to both the 2017 and 2018 Big Ten Women’s Golf Championships, the Big Ten Conference has announced. The 2017 championships will be held this week, April 20-23.
“We are very excited to bring the Big Ten Women’s Golf Championships to TPC River’s Bend over the next two years,” said Big Ten Associate Commissioner Wendy Fallen. “It’s a remarkable course, and we know that our students will have an enjoyable and memorable experience.”
“Having the opportunity to host the Big Ten Women’s Golf Championships at TPC River’s Bend is exciting for both the club and our membership, and adds another layer to the great Cincinnati sports scene,” said Jack Hunter, General Manager/Director of Golf for the club. “Over time, we have hosted many high-level events, including PGA Tour Champions, the Web.com Tour, and the National Junior PGA Championship. Bringing competitive collegiate golf at the highest level to TPC River’s Bend is significant. And, to be part of one of the best Division I conferences makes it more special. We are looking forward to some great golf and hope to provide the students a special weekend.”
The Big Ten Women’s Golf Championships have been played annually since 1982, and adopted a 54-hole format beginning in 2012. Eight different schools have won the Big Ten Championship, with Ohio State leading all conference programs with 14 team titles. Indiana has won seven championships, while Michigan State and Purdue have each claimed six titles. Northwestern has won three Big Ten Championships, while Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin have each earned one.
The 2017 event will mark the fourth time in conference history that the Big Ten Women’s Golf Championships have been played in the state of Ohio, but the very first time that they have been held in Warren County. Previously, the 1988, 1994 and 2004 championships were held in Columbus.
Warren County’s reputation as a sporting destination has grown rapidly in recent years, and the industry’s economic impact on the county is expected to reach record heights in 2017. Warren County Sports, a department of the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB), announced earlier this year that the county will play host to approximately 95 unique sporting events in 2017, accounting for nearly 200,000 out-of-town visitors, while generating an estimated 78,000 room nights at local hotels and bed and breakfasts.
“One of the driving forces behind our county’s emergence as a sporting destination has been our ability to offer athletes, coaches and those who travel with them awesome experiences both on and off the playing field,” said Phillip S. Smith, President & CEO of the WCCVB. “Our county is fortunate to have an outstanding selection of unique attractions, restaurants and accommodations that visiting athletes and their supporters can enjoy while they aren’t competing, and that makes us a very appealing option for tournament and event planners.”
This week’s Big 10 action begins with practice rounds Thursday in advance of tournament play Friday, Saturday and Sunday. More information can be found at www.bigtenwgc.golfgenius.com.
About TPC River's Bend:
Named by Golf Digest among the “Top 10 Best New Private Clubs in the U.S.” after it opened in 2001, the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course has continued to amaze.
TPC River’s Bend has also been recognized as one of Ohio’s “Best Courses in State” by Golf Digest in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015 and 2016.
In addition to its championship golf course, TPC River’s Bend offers an array of amenities and the personalized service and privileges that have become synonymous with the PGA TOUR’s TPC Network of premier clubs.
TPC River’s Bend has previously hosted the Web.com Tour’s Chiquita Classic, the PGA TOUR Champions Kroger Classic, and the Junior PGA Championship.
About Warren County Sports:
Warren County Sports is a department of the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The department bids on and facilitates national championships and regional sporting events, with the primary goal of attracting out-of-town competitors.
Since its inception in 2004, Warren County Sports has grown to become an extremely successful driver of room nights and economic impact to the local community.
In 2016, Warren County Sports generated 70,500 room nights and an estimated economic impact of more than $40 million.
About the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Warren County is Ohio’s Largest Playground! With easy access from Interstates 71 and 75, visitors to Warren County can enjoy more activities within a 30-mile radius than anywhere else in Ohio.
The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a professional destination marketing organization committed to economic growth by increasing overnight and year-round visitors.
Tourism is the leading industry in Warren County. The 11.8 million yearly visitors drive an economic impact of $1.168 billion and 12,244 tourism-related jobs.
For additional information, visit OhiosLargestPlayground.com, call 800-433-1072 or visit the WCCVB on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram