LAFAYETTE, LA. — The Louisiana Golf Association joins the community in remembering Linda Sacco Batti, whose time, care, passion, and leadership shaped women’s and junior golf in our state for decades. Linda passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, surrounded by family. The LGA mourns her loss.
For many in Louisiana golf, Linda was a familiar and steady presence. She served on the Board of the Louisiana Women's Golf Association, worked closely with Louisiana Girls’ Junior Golf, and represented the state on the United States Golf Association Regional Associations Committee. No matter the role, her focus was always the same: positively impacting and encouraging the young players coming up through the game. Linda’s selfless dedication to our golf community helped create a lasting legacy.
Linda knew the value and lessons taught through golf. She believed it could build confidence, teach accountability, and open doors that might not otherwise be available. That belief showed up in the hours she spent at junior events, the conversations she had with young players and their families, and the encouragement she offered without ever needing recognition for it.
She and her late husband, Richard “Dick” Batti, shared that belief. As longtime members of Money Hill Golf and Country Club, they spent years traveling across Louisiana, supporting junior golfers and forming lasting friendships along the way. They were rarely just spectators. They were mentors, supporters, and ambassadors for the game at its foundation.
After Dick’s passing in 2014, the Dick and Linda Batti Scholarship was established to assist young female golfers from Louisiana with their college education. The $1,500 one-time grant, originally administered by the Louisiana Women’s Golf Association, continues to be awarded annually by the Louisiana Golf Association to a deserving recipient who embodies the values of integrity, dedication, and leadership through golf. Linda often shared how meaningful it was to see the scholarship continue and the pride she felt knowing it helped young women take their next step.
Former LWGA President and LGA Board Member Sandra Smith and many others across the state have shared memories of Linda’s steady encouragement and her impact on junior golf. Those reflections point to someone who showed up, cared deeply, and made others feel supported without ever making it about herself.
Beyond golf, Linda spent more than 30 years as a nurse, a career rooted in service and care for others. She was also a devoted wife, family member, and a much-loved “Nanny,” roles she spoke about with the same pride she held for her work in golf.
The Louisiana Golf Association extends its condolences to the Batti family and to all who had the privilege of knowing Linda. Her presence will be missed, but her influence remains — in the golfers she guided, the scholarship that bears her name, and the community she helped build.
Visit Linda’s Obituary: https://www.ejfieldingfh.com/obituaries/linda-batti/obituary
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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