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Lafayette, LA - The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is pleased to announce its 2026 championship schedule. The LGA will once again conduct twelve Championships, in addition to eight Louisiana Amateur Championship Qualifiers. The LGA is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA, and as such, the governing body for amateur golf in Louisiana will conduct seven qualifiers on behalf of the USGA in 2026. “We are excited about our 2026 schedule and the quality venues we can provide our members with an opportunity to play,” said LGA Executive Director Logan Ray. “The schedule showcases premier LGA member clubs across the state that give back to the game by hosting our Championships, and we sincerely appreciate their support. The LGA is proud to provide first-class competitions for all golfers, and we look forward to welcoming everyone next season.” 2026 will be an amazing and memorable year for amateur golfers in Louisiana.
The 2026 LGA championship calendar is highlighted by the 107th Louisiana Amateur Championship, to be conducted at Metairie Country Club in New Orleans. Registration for the Amateur Championship will open February 1, with an entry deadline of Tuesday, May 5 at 5:00 PM. The Louisiana Amateur Championship will continue to be conducted in the early part of June to ensure that the Champion will receive an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship. This exemption is part of the new qualifying structure for the U.S. Amateur Championship. The golf course will play to a par 70 at approximately 6,800 yards for the 107th Louisiana Amateur Championship, a shorter but challenging test. This will be the first time hosting this Championship since 1940 and the 5th time overall. The golf course was restored to its original Seth Raynor design in 2022 and has received national praise since reopening. Louisiana’s best golfers will be tested at a course that is unlike any other in Louisiana.
The LGA will take the 98th Louisiana Women’s Amateur Championship to Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary on June 18-20. This will be the 1st time this Championship has been conducted at Beaver Creek Golf Course. The LGA is looking forward to hosting the best amateur women golfers at Beaver Creek for another installment of the prestigious Championship. The LGA is very appreciative of the support from Beaver Creek, as they have hosted numerous LGA Championships in recent years.
Some other takeaways from the schedule release are:
- The LGA is excited to take the 43nd Louisiana Four-Ball Championship to Pelican Point Golf & Country Club on July 18-19. 96 teams will be tested at this fantastic club.
- The 69th Louisiana Junior Amateur and the 61st Louisiana Girls’ Junior Amateur Championships will be conducted at Santa Maria on July 8-10 in Baton Rouge. Juniors who wish to earn a spot on Team Louisiana for 2027 must play at Santa Maria.
- The 34th Louisiana Mid-Amateur Championship will be conducted at Graywood Golf & Raquet Club on August 7-9. This will be the second time that Graywood has hosted this Championship (2004). There will be no local qualifying for the Mid-Amateur in 2026. Registration for the Championship will be first come first serve. Exempt players will have priority registration before open registration. Exempt players will be able to register beginning on April 1. Open registration will begin on May 1. A spot in the Championship will not be held for an exempt player if he does not sign up before May 1.
- The Net Amateur Championship will be conducted at Querbes Park in Shreveport for the first time on August 22-23.
- The Senior Amateur Championship will be played at Lake Charles Country Club on April 30 - May 2. Lake Charles Country Club has been a huge supporter of the LGA throughout the years, and this will be the third time they have hosted the Senior Amateur Championship (2009, 2015).
- The final two LGA Championships will be the Senior Four-Ball at Chateau Golf & Country Club in Kenner on September 17-18 and the Women’s Four-Ball Championship at The Wetlands in Lafayette on November 13-14.
Please note that the Louisiana Amateur Qualifiers will be released in the coming weeks.
The LGA will conduct the following USGA qualifiers in 2026:
- U.S. Open Local – Mallard Golf Club – May 13
- U.S. Amateur Local – Oakbourne Country Club – June 11
- U.S. Junior – Beaver Creek – June 16
- U.S. Girls Junior – Beaver Creek – June 16
- U.S. Senior Amateur – Pelican Point – July 16
- U.S. Mid-Amateur – Graywood Golf & Raquet Club – August 10
- U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball – The Wetlands – November 15
About the Louisiana Golf Association
The Louisiana Golf Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and growing the game of golf across Louisiana. Founded in 1920, the LGA conducts state championships, provides USGA Handicap Index® services, and supports players of all ages through initiatives like the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour.
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Maili Bartz
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