LGA Staff 
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
Lafayette, Louisiana – The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Ben Carter as its 2021 USGA P.J. Boatwright intern. Ben’s top priority will be the management of the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT), and he will be involved in all aspects of golf administration, including championship operations, USGA Tournament Management, … Read more
January 14, 2021 The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour member spotlight is a monthly article highlighting the strong talent in our state. Our January junior golfer to be featured is Ryan Dupuy of Baton Rouge. Ryan is a senior at The Dunham School, and has been a member of the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour since … Read more
November 30, 2020 The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour member spotlight is a monthly article highlighting the strong talent in our state. Our December junior golfer to be featured is Eli Ortego of Broussard. Eli is a senior at Ascension Episcopal High School, and has been a member of the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour since … Read more
Lafayette, LA | November 23, 2020 The Louisiana Golf Association is pleased to award its 2020 Player of the Year to John Humphries of Woodworth, 2020 Women’s Player of the Year to Lauren Aillet of Lafayette, 2020 Senior Player of the Year to Robby McWilliams of Benton and 2020 Senior Women’s Player of the … Read more
