June 9, 2019 Lake Charles, Louisiana It was a jampacked leaderboard to start Sunday’s Final Round. After the final putt of regulation three sides were left standing. 18-hole leaders Jacob Broussard of Lafayette and Charlie Flynn of Alexandria tied the side of Brent Struthers of Baton Rouge / Page Breaux of St. Gabriel and John … Read more
I had the wonderful opportunity of attending the P.J. Boatwright intern summit this year in Liberty Corner, New Jersey. The summit, which was held May 20-23, 2019, was sponsored by the USGA, and there were approximately 81 Boatwright interns from across the country attending. The summit included both teaching seminars and social activities. All the … Read more
Lafayette, Louisiana June 6, 2019 Inclement weather and flooding in the Acadiana area forced the final round of the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) at Oakbourne to be cancelled Thursday morning. As a result, the Championship was shortened to 18 holes. Kale Fontenot of Lafayette and Liza Lapeyre of New Orleans emerged victorious in their … Read more
Abita Springs, Louisiana May 18, 2019 Robby McWilliams of Benton seized a victory at the 30th LGA Senior Amateur Championship in a dramatic come from behind finish. This is McWilliams’ first LGA Senior Amateur Championship victory in just his second attempt. McWilliams finished runner-up in last year’s Senior Amateur Championship but is no stranger to … Read more
Abita Springs, Louisiana May 17, 2019 Tommy Brennan of Covington leads the 30th LGA Senior Amateur after 36-holes. Brennan, the 18-hole leader after an opening round three-under par 69, fired a one-under par 71 to increase his lead on the field. Brennan started his second round on the 10th hole and quickly got his round … Read more
Abita Springs, Louisiana May 17, 2019 Kay Daniel of Covington captured her fifth straight Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Money Hill Golf & Country Club on Friday. Daniel took a seven-shot lead into the Final Round and fired a one-under par 71 en route to a fourteen-stroke wire-to-wire victory. She got off to a fast start … Read more
Abita Springs, Louisiana May 16, 2019 Kay Daniel of Covington leads the LGA Women’s Mid-Amateur. Daniel winner of the last three editions of this championship shot a 76 at Money Hill Golf & Country Club. Daniel, who’s outward half began on the back nine was tripped up by the starting hole surrendering a bogey but … Read more
Abita Springs, Louisiana — May 15, 2019 Money Hill Golf & Country Club will host the 30th edition of the Louisiana Golf Association Senior Amateur Championship May 16-18. 120 players from across Louisiana will comprise the field that will compete over 54 holes for the most prestigious Senior title in the state. The LGA will … Read more
May 13, 2019 — Abita Springs, LA Ruston’s Derek Busby fired a 5-under par 66 to capture medalist honors at Money Hill Golf & Country Club in Monday’s U.S. Open Local Qualifier, conducted by the Louisiana Golf Association. Busby was the only amateur in the field to qualify. Covington’s Brandon Pierce, Ben Suarez of Deridder, … Read more
The Louisiana Golf Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Jacob Oaks as its P.J. Boatwright Intern for 2019. This internship will allow Jacob to gain experience in many aspects in golf administration. The responsibilities of the intern will include assisting with office administration, championships, member services, social media, and course rating. Jacob is … Read more
