Lafayette, LA – The Louisiana Golf Association is proud to announce Abigail McWilliams as the 2025 recipient of the Dick and Linda Batti Scholarship. A lifelong golfer and committed student-athlete, Abigail’s impressive accomplishments and strong character make her an outstanding selection for this year’s award.
The Batti Scholarship was created to support young female golfers in Louisiana with their higher education. Each year, one recipient is awarded a one-time $1,500 grant to assist with college expenses. The scholarship recognizes a young woman who has demonstrated dedication to golf, excellence in academics, and leadership both on and off the course.
Abigail began playing golf at the age of seven and quickly found success, winning her first tournament at a middle school championship. She started competing on the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) at age 12, becoming the first player under the minimum age requirement to join the tour. Her father reached out to the LGA’s Executive Director at the time and asked if she could compete since her brother, Noah, was already playing. He promised, “She won’t slow anyone down.”
Since then, Abigail has built a standout junior golf career. She is the 2024 Louisiana Women’s Amateur Champion and a two-time LHSAA Division I High School State Champion. She currently holds a +0.4 handicap index and was named the 2025 Louisiana Women’s Player of the Year. Abigail is also a two-time East Ridge Junior Club Champion and has represented Louisiana in both the Junior River Cup and the Junior Cup for the past three years. On the LJGT, she has earned five top-three finishes, including two wins.
In her scholarship application, Abigail shared how much the game of golf has shaped her. “Golf is more than just a sport to me—it’s something that has taught me discipline, patience, and how to stay focused under pressure,” she wrote. “Being involved with the Louisiana Golf Association has helped me grow not only as a player but as a person.”
She also emphasized how much this scholarship means to her future, writing, “This opportunity represents both a meaningful recognition of my journey in the game and a valued investment in my academic future. With financial support, I could focus more on my studies and my athletic development without the added stress of tuition and other costs.”
The Louisiana Golf Association congratulates Abigail McWilliams on this well-deserved honor and is proud to support her continued growth in the classroom and on the golf course.
The Dick and Linda Batti Scholarship was established by the Louisiana Golf Association to assist young female golfers from Louisiana with their college education. The $1,500 one-time grant is awarded annually to a deserving recipient who embodies the values of integrity, dedication, and leadership through golf.
For more information about the LGA and its scholarship programs, visit www.LGAgolf.org.
Media Contact:
Maili Bartz
Director of Marketing & Communications
Louisiana Golf Association
maili@lgagolf.org