Hollenbaugh Honored with Dr. John Rooney Award
9/11/2025 9:08:00 AM | Women's Golf
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State senior Kary Hollenbaugh was honored this past Monday as the recipient of the Dr. John Rooney Award, which was presented at a dinner at the season-opening Folds of Honor Collegiate in Grand Haven, Mich.
Each year of the event, the award is presented to the collegiate team member who best exemplifies a commitment to education by earning exemplary grades and possesses the philanthropic qualities of Dr. John and Folds of Honor.
Selfless by nature, Dr. John was a tireless supporter of Folds of Honor and served as an inspiration to the organization’s Founder and CEO—his son, Lt Col Dan Rooney—who witnessed the life-changing work his father did as a college professor. Until his passing in April 2025, Dr. John exemplified the foundation’s mission: Honor Their Sacrifice. Educate Their Legacy. He was Folds’ first Board member and was always available to lend counsel, guidance and support. Grand Haven Golf Club, the golf course the Rooney family purchased in 1998, was the birthplace of Folds of Honor, and more than 20 years later was reimagined by Jack Nicklaus and re-opened in May 2021 as American Dunes Golf Club, the site of this week’s event.
Hollenbaugh earned All-America honors last season and was listed on every major preseason All-America award at the onset of this season. She is a three-time OSU Scholar-Athlete as well as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. The New Albany, Ohio native opened the tournament on Monday with a round of 3-over 75.
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