Covington, LA – The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the Women’s Mid and Senior Amateur Championships hosted at Tchefuncta Country Club. The tournament, held from April 8th to April 9th, showcased a wealth of talent and sportsmanship among competitors from across Louisiana.
This morning’s tee times began at 7:30 AM off the first tee. The course played to a par 72 at 5,313 yards.
Covington native Kay Daniel claimed both Championship titles at Tchefuncta Country Club on Thursday. Daniel is a 14-time Louisiana Mid Amateur Champion and 4-time Louisiana Senior Amateur Champion. Daniel made a 40 foot birdie putt on the par 4 14th hole and finished her final round with back to back birdies on the par 5 17th hole and par 5 18th hole. Daniel posted the low round of the Championships on Thursday, a 1 over par 73 to finish at 7 over par 151.
In the Mid Amateur Championship, Nicole Crochet of Baton Rouge finished runner up after making 5 birdies in her final round and finishing 1 shot behind Daniel. Crochet, the 2024 Louisiana Women’s Mid-Amateur Champion shot rounds of 78-74 to finish at 8 over par 152. In the Senior Amateur Championship, Julie Harrison of Baton Rouge finished runner-up after rounds of 79-75. Shannon Hudson of Vinton finished in 3rd place with rounds of 75-83.
The Flighted Women’s Senior Amateur Championship concluded with Celeste Harris of Prairieville winning after shooting rounds of 76-76. Connie Bousquet of Mandeville achieved runner up with rounds of 83-73. Amy Tipton of LaPlace secured third place with rounds of 75-83.
The LGA is grateful to all participants for their dedication and sportsmanship, contributing to the success of both of these LGA Championships.
The LGA extends its heartfelt gratitude to Tchefuncta Country Club for graciously hosting the championships and providing an exceptional venue for the competitors.
For more information about the Louisiana Golf Association and upcoming events, please visit www.lgagolf.org.
About the LGA
The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to unifying the golf community across Louisiana. Since its inception in 1920, the LGA has expanded its scope to offer a variety of championships, including the Junior Amateur Championship and the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour. The LGA is committed to providing exceptional services in Championship Administration, USGA Handicap System oversight, and Rules of Golf authority, ensuring fair play and integrity throughout the state.
The LGA supports golfers of all levels through its Course Measuring and Rating services, comprehensive tournament management, and educational seminars on the Rules of Golf and Amateur Status. By partnering with entities like the Audubon Golf Trail and Gulf States PGA, the LGA fosters growth and inclusivity in the sport.
As the authoritative body for amateur golf in Louisiana, the LGA maintains the WHS Handicap Index, crucial for assessing individual performance, and continues to uphold the game’s traditions and values. For more information, visit LGA.org or contact us at 337-265-3938.
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