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
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
March 1, 2021 Lafayette, Louisiana The Louisiana Golf Association announces changes to 2021 Championship schedule. See below for pertinent details: The 29th Louisiana Mid-Amateur Championship will now be played at Contraband Bayou Golf Club in Lake Charles on August 13-15, 2021. The USGA Mid-Amateur Qualifier will … Read more
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Lafayette, LA. Feb. 1, 2021 The LGA is excited to announce that registration is now open for the LGA Senior Amateur, Four-Ball and 102nd Louisiana Amateur Championship at Squire Creek Country Club. Registration is also open for the LGA Women’s Four-Ball, Women’s Mid-Amateur, 93rd Louisiana Women’s Amateur Championship and the Women’s Senior Amateur. Our 2021 schedule features one … 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
December 14, 2020 — Lafayette, Louisiana The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce its Championship schedule on Monday. The LGA will conduct twelve Championships, in addition to eight State Amateur and eight Mid-Amateur Championship Qualifiers. The LGA is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA, and as such, the governing body for … Read more
