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USGA Unveils Inaugural Golf Scorecard: A 2024 Snapshot of the Recreational Game

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. | December 17, 2024 The United States Golf Association (USGA) today released its 2024 Golf Scorecard, the organization’s first data report that highlights domestic golfer participation trends using information from scores posted under the World Handicap System™ (WHS). With 3.35 million golfers posting over 77 million scores in 2024, the WHS™ contains … Read more

Querbes Golf Course Celebrates 100 Years of Golf and Community Leadership Under Nathan Barrow

December 1, 2024 | Maili Bartz Shreveport, LA – This year, Querbes Golf Course is celebrating an incredible milestone—100 years as a cornerstone of the Shreveport golf community. Under the leadership of Head Golf Professional Nathan Barrow, the course is thriving, balancing its rich history with exciting new developments that ensure its place as a … Read more

LJGT December Player of the Month: Mason Comeaux

December 1, 2024 | Maili Bartz Lafayette, Louisiana – We are thrilled to announce that our December Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Player of the Month is Mason Comeaux! A resident of Brusly, Louisiana, Mason is a student at Brusly High School. Comeaux recently committed to the University of Louisiana at Monroe to continue his golf career. We recently … Read more

LGA Mourns the Loss of Jay Pierson

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

Grouper: Help Your Louisiana Golf Members Save on Their Game!

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

LGA ANNOUNCES 2024 PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

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

LJGT November Player of the Month: Jace Crain

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

2024 Louisiana Junior Players of the Year Announced

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

LGA Member Spotlight: Gayle Sanchez

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

Augustin Gros Wins at 2024 LJGT Tour Championship, Leading a Weekend of Exciting Finishes

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