Join the Leaderboard: GHIN Challenges Are Now Live at Select Louisiana Courses

Lafayette, LA — The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is excited to announce the launch of GHIN Challenges, a brand-new, free feature available through the GHIN mobile app that allows golfers to compete virtually using their Handicap Index®.

GHIN Challenges give golfers an easy, fun way to engage in friendly competition at participating courses throughout the state—without the need to register for a tournament or play at a specific time. Once a golfer joins a Challenge in the GHIN app or GHIN.Com, they simply play and post scores as usual. Their net scores are automatically applied to the Challenge leaderboard, with rankings determined by each player’s best three net rounds during the Challenge period.

Participation is completely free for all golfers with an active Handicap Index® through the LGA.

Click to Join Active Louisiana GHIN Challenges (October 9th–31st)

**All Challenges are live now and will remain open through October 31, 2025.**

How It Works

1. Update or download the GHIN app (available for iOS and Android).
2. Join a Challenge at one of the participating courses.
3. Play at least three 18-hole rounds during the Challenge window and post your scores.
4. Your best three net scores will determine your standing on the leaderboard.
   

Once three rounds are posted, a player’s name automatically appears on the leaderboard. Golfers who have played a course within the last 60 days will also receive a notification when that facility’s Challenge begins, encouraging more engagement from recent players.

Why Participate

• Free to enter with an active Handicap Index®.
  
• No extra registration or scoring steps—just play and post.
  
• Fair competition through net scoring.
  
• Play at your own pace during the Challenge window.
  
• Automatic leaderboard updates in the GHIN app and GHIN.Com.
  

Challenges are designed to bring golfers together in a casual, inclusive way—perfect for players who enjoy friendly competition and tracking progress without the formality of an event.

October Prizes from the LGA

To celebrate the launch, the Louisiana Golf Association will award prizes to the winners of each participating Challenge that runs October 9–31, 2025.

Prizes will be distributed directly by the LGA — not by the host golf courses. Please note that this promotion applies only to Challenges active through October 31, 2025. Future GHIN Challenges may not include prizes unless otherwise announced by the LGA.

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.

For Media Inquiries:

Maili Bartz

Director of Marketing and Communications

maili@lgagolf.org