The opening of the Muirfield Village Golf Club helped put Dublin on the map. | Photo by Ryan Young/PGA TOUR
Good morning, golfers.The Memorial Tournament is back and we’re teeing up 10 quick-hitting facts about the four-day PGA Tour Tournament our hometown plays host to.
1. The Memorial Tournament was started in 1976 by iconic PGA champion Jack Nicklaus, who was born in Columbus.
3. Seven golfers have won this tournament multiple times — most recently Scottie Scheffler — but Tiger Woods stands at the top with five total wins.
4. There have been 22 aces, or holes-in-one, since the tournament started, but Bob Tway is the only golfer to do it twice (and he did it during the same tournament).
5.The Memorial Tournament has supported Nationwide Children’s Hospital since 1976 and has raised nearly $32 million for the local hospital.
ART FOR FRANKLINTON 2025 | 7-10 p.m. | Strongwater Events | $28+ | If you loved any of the artwork made during Franklinton’s Urban SCRAWL, this is your chance to buy one of those pieces and take it home.
Friday, May 30
Fore!Fest | Friday, May 30-Saturday, May 31 | Times vary | Bridge Park | Free | Stop by a free street festival with music from DJs, food trucks, drinks, and golf-themed activities for the Memorial Tournament.
Breakaway 2025 | Friday, May 30-Saturday, May 31 | 4-11 p.m. | Historic Crew Stadium | Prepare for two days of EDM performed by some of the top DJs in the world, like Marshmello and Dom Dolla.
Saturday, May 31
Comedy On The Spot! | 7-8:15 p.m. | The Hashtag Comedy Club | $18 | Throw out zany suggestions in this audience-based evening of improv and set-based comedy.
Sunday, June 1
2025 Stonewall Columbus Pride Brunch | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Greater Columbus Convention Center | $29 | Join Stonewall Columbus and other community members to celebrate our local LGBTQ+ community and kick off the start of Pride Month.
Monday, June 2
Vampire Weekend | 6 p.m. | KEMBA Live! | $100+ | Spend an evening with this Grammy Award-winning indie pop band on their “Only God Was Above Us” tour.
Tuesday, June 3
Toledo Mud Hens vs. Columbus Clippers | Tuesday, June 3-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Huntington Park | $8+ | Losing is for the birds, so we’ll leave that to the Mud Hens from northern Ohio.
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Franklin Park Conservatory has been invaded by Legos. The colorful blocks are now on display all throughout the greenery, including Lego butterflies, flowers, and birds. They’ll stay in season until September. (Columbus Navigator)
Drink
A new brewery has entered the chat. Meet Bridge’s End Brewing Co., a locally owned craft brewery that opened last week in Shawnee Hills. The menu includes pilsners, sour beers, and food like poutine and pizza.
Pet
A 24-hour veterinary emergency service opens today on Morse Road. VEG ER for Pets is located in Easton and is capable of high-level emergency care for animals.
Cause
The Columbus Metropolitan Library is offering free meals to local students through its partnership with Children’s Hunger Alliance. Students must be 18 or younger, and a select 17 locations are participating. The program begins Monday, June 2. (10TV)
Biz
A new report shows employment rates and overall population is growing in downtown Columbus. The study, conducted by Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement Districts, also found there are $1 billion worth of projects currently under construction in the area. (NBC4)
Legacy
Rick Derringer, the original “Hang On Sloopy” singer, died this week at age 77. His song will forever live on in his home state of Ohio, especially on Saturdays in the Shoe. (The Columbus Dispatch)
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Traveling via plane is fun — jet-setting over beautiful blue waters or rolling hills, taking in cloud formations, and landing in a completely different location in a matter of hours is unlike anything else.
The whole navigating the airport part? Less exciting, and sometimes pretty stressful. To help make your time at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 50+ nonstop flights.
Reminder
You need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
Nonstop flights
CMH offers 50+ nonstop flight destinations. Here are a handful to consider for your next trip.
Cancun | American Airlines, Viva, Southwest Airlines | 3-4 times per week
Las Vegas | Southwest Airlines, Spirit | Daily
Los Angeles | American Airlines | Daily
New York (JFK or LaGuardia) | American, Delta, Spirit | Daily
A rechargeable handheld fan to keep you cool all summer long. With a battery life of up to 14 hours and three adjustable speeds, it’s our favorite hack to keep from overheating in warm weather.
Speaking of the airport — do you drink the coffee on airplanes? As someone who is slowly turning their blood type to dark roast, I never thought twice about it until this podcast episode. Bonus: It has an appearance from Antoni Porowski from “Queer Eye.”
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How much money did the original Memorial Tournament winner earn?
A. $20,000 B. $40,000 C. $60,000 D. $80,000
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