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
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
February 29, 2020 | VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C John L. Luffey, Jr., of Monroe, Louisiana, was honored with the USGA’s Ike Grainger Award for 25 years of volunteer service. He received the award, along with thirteen other deserving individuals, at the USGA’s Annual Meeting in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C., on February 29. Luffey has … Read more
February 23, 2020 Choudrant, Louisiana For the second time in as many years, a sudden death playoff decided the Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship at Squire Creek Country Club. Joshua Achord of Abita Springs and Patrick Blaum of Covington bested Callaway Gosslee and Jake Marler of Shreveport on the second playoff hole. Achord and … Read more
Lafayette, LA—February 5, 2020 The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Maci Roberts as its P.J. Boatwright Intern for 2020. This internship will allow Maci to gain experience in the many aspects of golf administration. The responsibilities of the intern will include assisting with office administration, championships, member services, course … Read more
Lafayette, LA — December 19, 2019 The Louisiana Golf Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacob Oaks as its Director of Championship Operations. Jacob will begin his tenure January 1, 2020 and will be directly responsible for the conduct and management of LGA Championships, USGA Qualifiers, and the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour. He … Read more
Lafayette, LA | October 18, 2019 The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour is pleased to award its 2019 Boys’ Player of the Year to Eli Hill of Bossier City and 2019 Girls’ Player of the Year to Kaitlyn Montoya of Shreveport. Both players had fantastic seasons, showcasing poise and grit throughout the year to earn this … Read more
Broomall, PA October 15, 2019 The following article was written by Dan Scofield, Asst. Communications Director, Golf Association of Philadelphia Integrity, leadership and passion are words that come to mind when Carr McCalla’s name is brought up. Recipient of the 2019 International Association of Golf Administrators’ Distinguished Service Award now comes to … Read more
October 9, 2019 Choudrant, Louisiana Kathleen Gallagher of Baton Rouge and Lana Hodge of Monroe fired an incredible seven-under par 65 on Wednesday at Squire Creek Country Club to capture victory at the 2019 LGA Women’s Four-Ball. The former LSU Women’s Golf teammates won by five strokes over runners-up Sarah Davison of Choudrant and Ashley … Read more
