Referees are essential to youth sports, providing the fairness, structure, and safety that help kids learn and grow through the game. With a nationwide shortage of officials, understanding their impact has never mattered more. At 4 the Friendship, this aligns with our core belief: We unite so kids can play — and communities can thrive.

The 2025 Lima Masters Golf Outing brought friends and community together for a day of fun, giving, and laughter—donating over $10,000 to support youth sports across Lima. With Coach Bob Seggerson as honorary starter and the exciting 78th Green Shoot-Out, Lima’s Reunion Weekend is quickly becoming a summer tradition.

What if the most powerful force for health, happiness, and personal growth wasn’t a program, pill or a product—but a person?
In this feature, we explore how real friendship fuels mental and physical well-being, helps us overcome adversity, and drives positive change. Backed by research and timeless wisdom, this is a reminder that the earlier we build meaningful friendships, the better our lives—and communities—become.

We are proud to honor the legacy of our lifelong friend, Dan Finnerty, at this year's Lima Masters. Discover how his impact will be commemorated every third Saturday in July, celebrating friendship and community.

Youth Sports Should Build Confidence, Not Pressure. Are you helping your child grow—or adding stress? The way we support young athletes can make or break their love for the game.

Failure is often seen as a setback, but in youth sports, it is a powerful tool for growth. Through missed shots, lost games, and tough lessons, young athletes build resilience, confidence, and a mindset that embraces challenges. Sports provide a structured environment where failure fosters perseverance, teamwork, and leadership—skills that extend far beyond the playing field. By learning to push past setbacks, young athletes develop the confidence to tackle life’s obstacles with determination and grit.

The Lima Masters Golf Outing is thrilled to announce Travis Lawson and Lawson Brothers Construction as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 event, taking place on July 19, 2025, at the Colonial Golfers Club. A pillar of support since its inception, Lawson Brothers Construction exemplifies the mission of 4 the Friendship by fostering inclusion, resilience, and personal growth through youth sports. Discover how this partnership continues to make a lasting impact on the community and how you can join the movement to support Youth Sports, read on to learn more!

Unstoppable self-confidence is one of the most transformative outcomes of youth sports. By mastering new skills, overcoming challenges, and thriving in team environments, young athletes develop a resilient belief in their abilities that extends far beyond the game. From building personal achievement to fostering social connections, youth sports lay the foundation for confidence that empowers the next generation to succeed in every aspect of life. Discover how youth sports cultivate the unstoppable self-confidence every child deserves.

4 the Friendship is proud to announce that legendary Lima Central Catholic basketball coach Bob Seggerson will serve as the honorary starter for the 2025 Lima Masters Golf Outing, set for July 19, 2025, at Colonial Golfers Club. Known for his 32-year coaching career, 518 wins, and commitment to shaping strong, well-rounded young athletes, Coach Seggerson embodies the values celebrated by the Lima Masters.

Social isolation is silently damaging the mental health of today’s youth, driving up rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. But youth sports offer a lifeline—creating powerful support networks and fostering resilience. Discover how the structure, friendships, and life skills built through sports can be a crucial defense against the growing mental health crisis among adolescents.