Ohio's Golf Magazine May 2009 : Page 9
OSU Coach Brown Retiring continued from page 8 made their parents when they came here, that they would work hard and get their degree and get a good education.” Brown and his wife, Tina, have been married for 13 years and have five children and 13 grandchildren between them. Tina has three children, and Brown has two, Julie, an OSU graduate, and Jeff, a former member of the Ohio State golf team and an OSU graduate. Brown’s first wife, Judy, passed away in 1991 after a battle with Leukemia. Brown plans to spend time with his grandchildren and golfing with Tina, and avid player. He also hopes to serve as a volunteer assistant coach at least until his recruits graduate. That decision will be up to the new coach, who will be named after the search to find his successor begins in June. Before he starts making tee times, Brown and his Buckeyes have some business to attend to. They received a bid to play in the NCAA regionals May 14-16 at The Club at Olde Stone in Bowling Green, Ky. A strong finish in the regionals would bring Brown back to Ohio one final time, for the NCAA National Championship May 26-30 at the Inverness Club in Toledo. Before he starts making tee times, Brown and his Buckeyes have some business to attend to. They received a bid to play in the NCAA regionals May 14-16 at The Club at Olde Stone in Bowling Green, Ky. Brown thinks coaching for the last time in Toledo would be an excellent way to end a career that has been spent mostly in Ohio. “Oh yeah, it would be great to make it to Toledo,” Brown said. “Just like Michigan State in Detroit (for the NCAA basketball finals). It would be good for the team, good for the state and a good way to go out.” OG Your search for GREATservice will DRIVEyou to GDM Specialty Printing Everythingfor the promotional and marketing needs of your business, printed and distributed by our local company! Wearables for any event Corporate, Golf outings, Family Reunions, Summer Leagues Promotional Products Advertising Specialties, Calendars, Incentives, Business Gifts, Awards, Prizes, Commemoratives, Other Imprinted and Decorated Items Phone: 614-389-3130 Toll Free: 866-943-0846 Your Logo Here 7107 Calabria Place Dublin, OH 43016-6109 Specializing in promotional products and creative gifts Small or large orders welcomed with our satisfaction guarantee. www.gdmspecialtyprint.com WWW.OHIOSGOLF.COM • MAY 2009 9
