LGA Staff 
January 1, 2024 | Maili Bartz The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Noah Duhon for the Operations Boatwright Internship in 2024. A seasoned golfer with 16 years of competitive play, Noah brings a unique blend of skill, dedication, and a genuine love for the sport to this exciting behind-the-scenes … Read more
January 1, 2024 | Maili Bartz Lafayette, Louisiana – The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) takes immense pride in announcing and honoring Bayou DeSiard Country Club (BDCC), Lake Charles Country Club (LCCC), and Metairie Country Club (MCC) as premier “anchor sites” for multiple LGA Championships in coming years. Through our collaboration with these remarkable clubs, we … Read more
January 1, 2024 | Maili Bartz Lafayette, Louisiana Our January Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Player of the Month is Mr. Kyle Traub. Residing in Metairie, Louisiana, Kyle is currently a student at Brother Martin High School. Throughout the 2023 season, he demonstrated remarkable dedication as one of our most active LJGT members, participating in five … Read more
Lafayette, LA – December 15, 2023 The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is excited to announce its partnership with Donald Ross Sportswear, designating the renowned brand as the “Official Clothing Brand of the Louisiana Golf Association.” This collaboration hopes to reinforce a shared commitment to excellence in the world of sportswear. Donald Ross Sportswear, a brand … Read more
Lafayette, LA – December 15, 2023 The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Maili Bartz as its Director of Marketing and Communications. This move marks a significant milestone for the LGA as it introduces, for the first time, a role dedicated specifically to enhancing its presence and engagement with its … Read more
December 6, 2023 | Liberty Corner, New Jersey By Janeen Driscoll, USGA The R&A and USGA will update the testing conditions used for golf ball conformance under the Overall Distance Standard (ODS), which will take effect in January 2028. The decision aims to reduce the impact increased hitting distances have on golf’s long-term sustainability while … Read more
Baton Rouge, LA – December 4th, 2023 The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is proud to highlight the promotion of Brian Williams to the position of Director of Golf at the prestigious Country Club of Louisiana (CCLA). Brian, formerly the Head Golf Professional at CCLA, will be responsible for overseeing all golf operations at the Country … Read more
December 1, 2023 – Lafayette, LA Our December Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Player of the Month is Miss Jade Neves. Jade is from New Orleans, Louisiana and currently attends Academy of the Sacred Heart. Jade was the 2023 LJGT at the Wetlands Championship winner, and we got the chance to ask her some questions pertaining … Read more
November 15, 2023 — Lafayette, Louisiana The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce its 2024 championship schedule. The LGA will once again conduct twelve Championships, in addition to eight Louisiana Amateur Championship Qualifiers. The LGA is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA, and as such, the governing body for amateur golf in … Read more
Lafayette, LA | November 14, 2023 The Louisiana Golf Association is pleased to award its 2023 Player of the Year to Kyle Bennett of Zachary, 2023 Women’s Player of the Year to Sarah Hodson of Raceland, 2023 Senior Player of the Year to Eric Lavespere of Monroe, and 2023 Senior Women’s Player of the Year … Read more
