LGA Staff 
Lafayette, Louisiana May 6, 2021 Eric Lavespere of Monroe, who finished as the runner-up in last year’s Championship, shot a two-under par 70 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the 32nd Louisiana Senior Amateur Championship. Lavespere, who finished in second place to Benton’s Robby McWilliams at Kinder’s Koasati Pines last year, began his … Read more
Lafayette, Louisiana May 5, 2021 The Dick Wilson-designed Oakbourne Country Club course in Lafayette will host the 32nd edition of the Louisiana Golf Association Senior Amateur Championship May 6-8. 156 players from across Louisiana will comprise the field that will compete over 54 holes for the most prestigious Senior title in the state. As a … Read more
A huge congratulations to Louisiana’s Sam Burns on earning his first PGA Tour victory. The below recap was written by Sean Martin: PALM HARBOR, Fla. – The putting green in the backyard was a gift in return for one more season of Friday night lights. It was where Sam Burns spent many evenings hitting putts … Read more
May 2, 2021 Marksville, Louisiana Julie Harrison of Baton Rouge and Kie McNabb of DeRidder won the 20th Louisiana Women’s Four-Ball by eleven strokes at Tamahka Trails Golf Club on Sunday. This duo also won the 2012 and 2013 Women’s Four-Ball Championship. Harrison and McNabb shot rounds of two-under par and one-under par … Read more
May 1, 2021 Marksville, Louisiana Julie Harrison of Baton Rouge and Kie McNabb of DeRidder carded a solid round of two-under par 69 to lead by two strokes at Tamahka Trails Golf Club. Harrison had three birdies for the side while, McNabb contributed with a birdie of her own. Christina Popp of Lafayette … Read more
Lafayette, LA – April 30, 2021 The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Emily Gill as its P.J. Boatwright Intern for the summer of 2021. This internship will allow Emily to gain experience in the many aspects of golf administration. The responsibilities of the intern will include assisting with office … Read more
April 29, 2021 — Lafayette, LA Garrett Barber of Stuart, Florida fired a 7-under par 65 to capture medalist honors at Oakbourne Country Club in Thursday’s U.S. Open Local Qualifier, conducted by the Louisiana Golf Association. Barber’s scorecard was blemish free with seven birdies and zero bogeys. Charlie Flynn of Alexandria, Louisiana, Peter Hinnant of Raleigh, … Read more
April 12, 2021 Lafayette, Louisiana Blair McKenzie of Madisonville has been named recipient of the Louisiana Golf Association’s Dick and Linda Batti Scholarship for 2021. The $1,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving female high school senior. The LGA Batti Scholarship was established to assist young female golfers from Louisiana and help with their … Read more
Lafayette, Louisiana March 25, 2021 Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) member club Oakbourne Country Club in Lafayette is giving back to the game in many ways this season. Oakbourne will host the U.S. Open Local Qualifier on Thursday, April 29. The region’s best amateur and professional players will play 18 holes to determine who will advance … Read more
The following story is attributed to the Allstate Sugar Bowl’s Women’s History Month series. Evelyn Monsted was a true pioneer for women in the sport of golf. She joined the Women’s Committee of the United States Golf Association (USGA) in 1959, and in her 35 years as a volunteer, helped create a larger role for … Read more
