Heart of Ohio golf event held
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July 12, 2025
Jaxon Jolliff of North Union drives the ball during a Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event. Jolliff placed third in the 16-to-18 age bracket during a tournament in Waldo. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Heart of Ohio golf event held

By Tim Miller 

The latest Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event was held earlier this week at Kings Mill in Waldo.

North Union’s Jaxon Jolliff placed third in the 16-18 age bracket by shooting a 73.

Dawson Hall of Pleasant won the bracket with a one-over-par 71.

The 12-and-under age group played nine holes.

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