LGA Staff 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
March 12, 2021 The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour member spotlight is a monthly article highlighting the strong talent in our state. Our March junior golfer to be featured is Jace Lejeune of Jennings. Jace is a senior at Hathaway High School, and has been a member of the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour since its … Read more
Lafayette, LA – March 2, 2021 The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Caroline Buchan as its P.J. Boatwright Intern for 2021. This internship will allow Caroline to gain experience in the many aspects of golf administration. The responsibilities of the intern will include assisting with office administration, championships, member … Read more
February 28, 2021 Choudrant, Louisiana For the third consecutive year a playoff has decided the Champions of the Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball at Squire Creek Country Club in Choudrant, Louisiana. Eli Ortego of Broussard, Louisiana and Jay Mendell of Lafayette, Louisiana bested Luke Haskew of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Holden Webb of Shreveport, … Read more
February 27, 2021 Choudrant, Louisiana Luke Haskew of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Holden Webb of Shreveport, Louisiana are tied for the lead with Jack Vojtko of Stow, Ohio and Topher Reed of Fairview Park, Ohio after both teams carded rounds of seven-under par 65. These two teams lead a strong field at Squire … Read more
February 25, 2021 Choudrant, Louisiana The Third Annual Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship kicks off on Saturday at Squire Creek Country Club. This is the first event of the 2021 season on the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour and it is the most popular event. Sam Burns, our host, has been a huge supporter … Read more
