FINDLAY, OHIO – PGA Professionals from across Northwest Ohio came together Tuesday, October 27, for the 2026 Toledo Chapter Birdies & Charity at Findlay Country Club, raising over $18,000 to support junior golf and charitable initiatives throughout the region. Combined with the Northern Ohio PGA Section’s Birdies & Charity event held in September, the two events have raised more than $130,000 in 2026.
Participants played 72 holes of golf, collecting pledges per birdie and flat donations from members of their respective facilities. More than 200 birdies were recorded throughout the day, with proceeds benefiting the Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation, Toledo Junior Golf Association, Findlay Amateur Golf Association, and Lima Junior Golf Association.
Host facility Findlay Country Club led all participating facilities in fundraising with $7,980, spearheaded by PGA Head Professional Jordan Schroeder. Delphos Country Club’s Trevor Thomas, PGA, followed with $3,510, while Highland Meadows Golf Club contributed $2,070. Additional contributions included Stone Oak Country Club ($1,468), South Toledo Golf Club ($1,384), The Golf PIT at McDivots Golf Center ($1,000), and Brandywine Country Club ($250).
Donations remain open, allowing supporters to continue contributing to the event’s charitable impact.
Participating Facilities and Professionals
- Brandywine Country Club: Matt Urban, PGA; Michael Balcar, PGA; Jeremy Tietje; Steve Shady
- Highland Meadows Golf Club: Nick Myers, PGA; Garrett Ramos
- Stone Oak Country Club: Milton Carswell Jr., PGA; Dalton Florence; Travis Ryan
- South Toledo Golf Club: Nick Szymanski, PGA
- Findlay Country Club: Jordan Schroeder, PGA; Peter Campbell; Julian Pina; Dan St. Jean
- Delphos Country Club: Trevor Thomas, PGA
