50th girls golf tournament in Marion showcases decades of achievement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Ohio Junior Girls Golf Tournament is taking place at Marion Country Club, marking its 50th anniversary this week. More than 70 competitors from various Ohio communities are participating in the event, which serves as a platform for promoting access to golf for young female athletes. The tournament, founded in 1976 by Kay Wigton, was established to provide opportunities for girls after her daughter experienced barriers in a boys-only event. As a sanctioned tournament, the winner earns a qualification spot for the Women's Junior Golf Championship in North Carolina next month. The history of the tournament is being preserved through scrapbooks documenting its growth over the years.
- •More than 70 players are competing this week at Marion Country Club.
- •The tournament was founded in 1976 to promote girls' access to golf.
- •Winners qualify for the Women's Junior Golf Championship in July.
- •The history of the tournament is being archived by the Marion Women’s Club.
- •Multiple generations have participated, creating a family tradition.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — 50th girls golf tournament in Marion highlights legacy
"A Marion golf tournament marking its 50th year highlights decades of growth, tradition and access for young female athletes across Ohio.
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