Ryan Armour makes professional debut at Firestone during Kaulig Companies Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Ryan Armour competes at Firestone Country Club for the first time as a professional golfer during the 2026 Kaulig Companies Championship. After completing Round 1 with a score of 2-under-68, Armour is tied for ninth place. As Firestone hosts its final year of the tournament before relocating to California, Armour expresses gratitude for his opportunity and cherishes the chance to play in his hometown. With family still residing in the area, he emphasizes the importance of community support for preserving Firestone's legacy.
- •Armour plays professionally at Firestone for the first time at age 50.
- •He finishes Round 1 tied for ninth place with a score of 2-under-68.
- •Jerry Kelly leads the tournament after Round 1 with a score of 65.
- •Kaulig Companies Championship moves to California next season.
- •Armour highlights the need for community support to preserve Firestone's legacy.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — 'Dream come true' for longtime Ohio star playing first pro event at Firestone
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Silver Lake native Ryan Armour enjoys first chance to play Firestone as a pro
"In the final year of Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club, Ryan Armour gets first chance to play famed course as a pro.
"Summit County native Ryan Armour plays his first pro tournament at Firestone as the event prepares to leave Ohio.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 10:00 PM'Dream come true' for longtime Ohio star playing first pro event at Firestone
Summit County native Ryan Armour plays his first pro tournament at Firestone as the event prepares to leave Ohio.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 11:03 PMSilver Lake native Ryan Armour enjoys first chance to play Firestone as a pro
In the final year of Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club, Ryan Armour gets first chance to play famed course as a pro.
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