New Orleans, Louisiana – June 11, 2020 It was a glorious return for competitive golf in Louisiana. The picturesque South Course at Bayou Oaks at City Park played host to the top amateur players in the state, and the course was in excellent condition despite absorbing seven inches of rain in the three previous days. … Read more
LAFAYETTE, LA. (June 4, 2020) – The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) today announced pairings and starting times for the first two rounds of the 101st Louisiana Amateur Championship, Thursday (June 11) and Friday (June 12), at Bayou Oaks at City Park (South Course) in New Orleans. 144 of the best amateur golfers in Louisiana comprise … Read more
By: Dr JP Guidry DPT CSCS TPI Low back pain is very common and inevitably all of us will experience at least one bout of it in our life especially those of us that play golf. How we manage low back pain, especially acute low back pain can determine how big of an effect it … Read more
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these challenging times. We are very excited to announce the new dates for our Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and our Senior Amateur Championship at Koasati Pines at Coushatta. More information on how we plan to conduct these competitions and protect everyone involved will be announced … Read more
The following article was written by Hunki Yun, Director, Business Development, Regional Affairs with the USGA. The good news is that golf is back in all 50 states. The bad news is that many courses are operating with a reduced maintenance staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While maintaining a golf course with fewer employees … Read more
May 8, 2020 – Lafayette, Louisiana McKenzie LeDuff of Lake Charles has been named recipient of the Louisiana Golf Association’s Dick and Linda Batti Scholarship for 2020. 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 … Read more
Lafayette, LA – April 28, 2020 Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, the Championship Committee has determined that qualifying events will not be held and all entrants will be allowed to participate in the Championship proper scheduled for June 11-14, 2020, at Bayou Oaks at City Park (South Course) in New Orleans. Rest assured, the health … Read more
Lafayette, Louisiana – The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) has hired Morgan Bulliard as the second USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. intern for the 2020 season. Bulliard is from New Iberia, Louisiana, and she graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She plans on pursuing her master’s degree online … Read more
April 27, 2020—Lafayette, LA Please read this update on LGA policies and events as related to the COVID-19 virus situation. In light of the national emergency to decrease the spread of the COVID-19 virus and per the Louisiana Stay at Home Order issued by Governor Edwards, Louisiana Golf Association staff will continue working remotely until … Read more
February 22, 2020 Choudrant, Louisiana Callaway Gosslee and Jake Marler of Shreveport fired a seven-under par 65 on Saturday at Squire Creek Country Club. The North Louisiana duo hold a two-shot lead over Ethan Dial and Eli Hill of Bossier City heading into Sunday’s final round. The first round of … Read more
