Looking Back – August 4

Golfers, foreground, and spectators gathered in front of the festooned Otter Creek Clubhouse for opening ceremonies of the American Pro-Youth Gold Classic in 1969. From The Republic archives

2009

Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce was named one of three 2009 Chamber of the Year winners at the annual convention of the 1,400-member American Chamber of Commerce executives.

1994

An extensive $2 million project to remodel and expand the historic downtown Visitors Center, funded by the Irwin-Sweeney-Miller Foundation, was unveiled.

1969

Several famous golf names were among the 147 junior players who began vying for a $10,000 first prize as the first round of the American Pro-Youth Golf Classic got under way at Otter Creek Golf Course.