November 19, 2024 | Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA – Jean Edgerton Pierson, Jr., affectionately known as Jay, Jay Bird, and Papa Jay, passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy of love, achievement, and service that touched countless lives. Born on July 9, 1946, in Natchitoches, LA, … Read more
November 13, 2024 | Alexis Deese One of the best honors in the world of golf literature is the USGA’s Herbert Warren Wind Award, established in 1987. This year, local Louisiana golfer Gordon Hobson of New Orleans has been nominated for the award for his debut novel, Calvin Peete: Golf’s Forgotten Star. Hobson’s deep connection … Read more
November 15, 2024 | Grouper Inc. We know our members value community and camaraderie (and a good deal, too), so we are excited to spotlight a special offer that checks all three of those boxes from our valued new partner, Grouper, and we need your help to spread the word! Grouper provides benefits to Louisiana … Read more
Lafayette, LA | November 8, 2024 The Louisiana Golf Association is pleased to award its 2024 Player of the Year to Greg Berthelot of Baton Rouge, 2024 Women’s Player of the Year to Abigail McWilliams of Benton, 2024 Senior Player of the Year to Robby McWilliams of Benton, and 2024 Senior Women’s Player of the Year … Read more
November 1, 2024 | Maili Bartz Lafayette, Louisiana – We are thrilled to announce that our November Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Player of the Month is Jace Crain! A resident of West Monroe, Louisiana, Jace is a student at West Monroe High School. Crain plans to attend Louisiana Tech University or University of Louisiana at Monroe. We recently … Read more
October 9, 2024 | Alexis Deese The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour is awarding its 2024 Girls’ Player of the Year to Evelynn Artieta of Denham Springs, the 2024 Boys’ Player of the Year to Slayte Guidry of Shreveport, and the 2024 Boys’ 11-13 Player of the Year to Derby Everson of Shreveport Lafayette – Evelynn … Read more
Baton Rouge, LA – Today, we’re proud to highlight one of Louisiana’s golfing legends, Mr. Gayle Sanchez from Baton Rouge. Gayle’s amateur golf career is nothing short of remarkable, having competed in every major USGA championship, with the exception of the Junior Amateur. His story is one of dedication, resilience, and a lifelong love for … Read more
October 6, 2023 | Maili Bartz A look into the final round of the 2024 LJGT Tour Championship held at Ellendale Country Club in Houma, Louisiana on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Championship Links: Scoring & Results | Photo Gallery | Championship Website 60 players competed in the first round of the 2024 LJGT Tour Championship held at Ellendale Country Club. … Read more
October 5, 2024 | Maili Bartz A look into the first round of the 2024 LJGT Tour Championship held at Ellendale Country Club in Houma, Louisiana on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Championship Links: Final Round Pairings and Tee Times | First Round Results |Photo Gallery 60 players competed in the first round of the 2024 LJGT Tour Championship held … Read more
October 1, 2024 | Jacob Oaks Lafayette, Louisiana – The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce its 2025 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 … Read more
