December 6, 2023 | Liberty Corner, New Jersey By Janeen Driscoll, USGA The R&A and USGA will update the testing conditions used for golf ball conformance under the Overall Distance Standard (ODS), which will take effect in January 2028. The decision aims to reduce the impact increased hitting distances have on golf’s long-term sustainability while … Read more
Baton Rouge, LA – December 4th, 2023 The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is proud to highlight the promotion of Brian Williams to the position of Director of Golf at the prestigious Country Club of Louisiana (CCLA). Brian, formerly the Head Golf Professional at CCLA, will be responsible for overseeing all golf operations at the Country … Read more
December 1, 2023 – Lafayette, LA Our December Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Player of the Month is Miss Jade Neves. Jade is from New Orleans, Louisiana and currently attends Academy of the Sacred Heart. Jade was the 2023 LJGT at the Wetlands Championship winner, and we got the chance to ask her some questions pertaining … Read more
November 15, 2023 — Lafayette, Louisiana The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce its 2024 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 amateur golf in … Read more
Lafayette, LA | November 14, 2023 The Louisiana Golf Association is pleased to award its 2023 Player of the Year to Kyle Bennett of Zachary, 2023 Women’s Player of the Year to Sarah Hodson of Raceland, 2023 Senior Player of the Year to Eric Lavespere of Monroe, and 2023 Senior Women’s Player of the Year … Read more
By Georgia Tech Athletics | October 30, 2023 THE FLATS – Freshman Kale Fontenot fired a 4-under-par 68 Monday to capture the men’s individual championship at the ninth-annual East Lake Cup at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The fifth-ranked Yellow Jackets posted a 2-over-par team total of 290 and earned the No. 3 seed in the four-team bracket for … Read more
November 1, 2023 – Lafayette, LA Our November Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Player of the Month is Mr. Preston Paulk. Preston is from Slidell, Louisiana and currently attends Northshore High School. Preston recently committed to the prestigious Southeastern Louisiana University to play golf, and we got the chance to ask him some questions pertaining to … Read more
Many, Louisiana | October 16, 2023 Robby McWilliams of Benton and Rod Baronet of Lecompte captured their third Louisiana Senior Four-Ball Championship at Cypress Bend Golf Resort on Sunday. The duo distanced themselves from the rest of the field on Sunday with a final round five under par 67 to finish at nine under … Read more
October 11, 2023 For Further Information Contact: Katie Harrington, (337) 491-9176 Lake Charles — Mallard Golf Club, in partnership with Sterling Golf and Visit Lake Charles, has secured two major youth tournaments for the 2024 calendar year. The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is slated to host a tournament at Mallard Golf Club on March … Read more
Houston, TX – September 17, 2023 Evelynn Artieta, a young golfer from Denham Springs, La., has secured a spot in the National Finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt Championships. Her journey to this prestigious competition culminated at the Champions Golf Club in Houston, where she showcased her golfing talents. The Drive, Chip, and Putt … Read more
