Gilkison is the fifth amateur to win the Ohio Open, which is regarded as the state championship. Jack Nicklaus won as an amateur in 1956. The last non-professional to win the event was Bobby Lewis in 1978.
Gilkison began the final round one stroke back of the leaders: his brother Josh Gilkison, who won the MAC individual championship in May and helped lead Kent State to its sixth straight title; Mason Lenhart, of Cincinnati; Mathiesen; and Bob Sowards, of Dublin.
Josh Gilkison tied for fourth, three shots back of his brother. Centerville graduate Dhaivat Pandya tied for 12th at 3-under.
Gilkison birdied the first two holes Wednesday and took the lead with another birdie on the fifth. He recorded an eagle on the 14th hole.
🏆 Champion 🏆
— Northern Ohio PGA (@NOhioPGA) June 29, 2022
Jordan Gilkison shot rounds of 72-63-65 to claim the 101st Ohio Open Championship! #makegolfyourthing pic.twitter.com/YMshzdFnfD
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