LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 12, 2024) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced local and final qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championship. The U.S. Open will be contested on Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 2, in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C., for the fourth time from June 13-16, 2024. … Read more
January 31st, 2024 | Logan Ray Lafayette, LA – The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) today announced a new partnership with Louisiana National Bank (LNB) to be the presenting sponsor of the 105th Louisiana Amateur Championship. With its mantra of “Uncommon Banking,” Louisiana National Bank’s emphasis on local relationships has placed it in a strong position … Read more
February 1, 2024 | Maili Bartz Lafayette, Louisiana Our February Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Player of the Month is Miss Krysta Loftin. Residing in Pearland, Texas, Krysta is currently a student at Grace Christian Center. Krysta is an avid player in our popular Sam Burns Four-Ball Championship, in which she will be competing in again later this … Read more
January 12, 2024 | Mary Capouch Anyone who has played women’s golf in Louisiana will never forget Martha Harlan, who passed away in Covington, Louisiana, November 30, 2023, a week short of her 91st birthday. Her name is synonymous with outstanding golf in the New Orleans metro area and the entire state of Louisiana. Martha’s … Read more
January 1, 2024 | Maili Bartz The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Noah Duhon for the Operations Boatwright Internship in 2024. A seasoned golfer with 16 years of competitive play, Noah brings a unique blend of skill, dedication, and a genuine love for the sport to this exciting behind-the-scenes … Read more
January 1, 2024 | Maili Bartz Lafayette, Louisiana – The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) takes immense pride in announcing and honoring Bayou DeSiard Country Club (BDCC), Lake Charles Country Club (LCCC), and Metairie Country Club (MCC) as premier “anchor sites” for multiple LGA Championships in coming years. Through our collaboration with these remarkable clubs, we … Read more
January 1, 2024 | Maili Bartz Lafayette, Louisiana Our January Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Player of the Month is Mr. Kyle Traub. Residing in Metairie, Louisiana, Kyle is currently a student at Brother Martin High School. Throughout the 2023 season, he demonstrated remarkable dedication as one of our most active LJGT members, participating in five … Read more
Lafayette, LA – December 15, 2023 The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is excited to announce its partnership with Donald Ross Sportswear, designating the renowned brand as the “Official Clothing Brand of the Louisiana Golf Association.” This collaboration hopes to reinforce a shared commitment to excellence in the world of sportswear. Donald Ross Sportswear, a brand … Read more
Lafayette, LA – December 15, 2023 The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Maili Bartz as its Director of Marketing and Communications. This move marks a significant milestone for the LGA as it introduces, for the first time, a role dedicated specifically to enhancing its presence and engagement with its … Read more
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
