Having to reschedule a major championship isn’t usually met with a lot of positive reactions. It’s another day off work for the players, another day for the host course to be closed for play, and another day to wedge in the already full summer schedule for the IGA-PGA...
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Former Indiana Amateur Champion Barnes Wins on Hooters Tour
Windsor, N.C. - May 29, 2011 - There’s no blueprint for winning a professional golf tournament, but if there was, it would likely resemble Erik Barnes’ performance this week. Barnes, a rookie on the NGA/Hooters Tour, shot a course-record 64 in the third round to grab...
PGA Assistance Fund Grants Scholarships
Founded in 1986, the PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program has awarded over $4.5 million to nearly 2,300 students. The program encourages and promotes the attainment of higher education goals for children and grandchildren of PGA members. Funding for these...
PGA Pro Am Rescheduled
The PGA Pro Am has been rescheduled for July 7th. All tee times will remain the same. If you cannot make the event on July 7th, contact Matt Schmidt for a refund at mschmidt@indianagolf.org or (800) 779-7271 ext. 233.
Playoff Ends in Chalfant and Maudlin’s Favor at Four Ball
Returning to the IGA scene after at least seven years away, former Purdue teammates Ryan Chalfant and Matt Maudlin signed up for the IGA Four Ball held May 20-21 simply to enjoy a little team competition again. "We just came to have a good time. This is awesome!" said...
Stephens/Schwark Lead Four Ball
The team of Bob Stephens and James Schwark combined for an 8-under-par 64 at Hillview Country Club Friday at the IGA Four Ball Championship. They only lead the tournament by one shot though, with Todd Palmer and Soon Ko right behind at 7-under. And three teams are...
Only One More Day to Register for the State Am!
Participate in a century-old golfing tradition! Compete in the 2011 Indiana State Amateur. The registration deadline is Friday at 5:00pm. The 111th State Am will be held June 20-23rd at Otter Creek GC in Columbus. Qualifiers begin June 2nd.
Cardarelli Recognized for Free Lesson Month Efforts
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.— Each year, thousands of PGA/LPGA Professionals nationwide participate in PGA Free Lesson Month, giving consumers the opportunity to receive a free 10-minute lesson that can help improve their game. For Matt Cardarelli, PGA Professional at The Fort...
Indy Open Win Gives Steger Confidence for NCAA Regionals
Eric Steger’s initial intention heading to the E-Z-GO Indianapolis Open presented by TLC was just to get in some competitive practice before competing as an individual at the NCAA Regionals at Wolf Run this coming Thursday. “I took a trip last week down to Florida and...
NCAA Qualifier and Recent Graduate Leads Indianapolis Open
In the midst of two significant accomplishments – advancing as an individual to the Regionals of the NCAA Men’s Golf National Tournament to be held May 19-21 near his hometown and graduating from Ball State University, Eric Steger also dominated the 156-player field...
Griffing’s Steady Play Wins Senior Open
Despite a brief hail delay that postponed his winning three-foot putt, Quinn Griffing battled back from a three shot deficit behind Bill Schumaker to win the Indiana PGA Senior Open Tuesday at Harbour Trees. “I thought I needed to shoot in the 60’s today to have a...
More Senior Success for Schumaker at Harbour Trees
In 2009, Bill Schumaker asserted his position as the top senior professional by winning the PGA Senior Professionals Championship at Harbour Trees GC by a wide five-shot margin. This week at Harbour Trees, he is attempting to dominate the senior amateurs as well at...
Hayden Makes Second Comback at ToC
For the second time since 2009, Joe Hayden made his move on the back nine to win the Tournament of Champions at Fox Prairie. Hayden won the 2008 Coyote Creek Club Championship in Fort Wayne to qualify for the IGA tournament, and guaranteed his eligibility forever with...
Nichols Going for 5th Tournament of Champions, Mahurin Battles for His First
Randy Nichols may well be on his way to winning his fifth Tournament of Champions since 1982. That is, if he can hold off 2008 State Amateur runner-up Joe Mahurin. Both Nichols, former ToC winner, and Mahurin, club champion from Prairie View, fired 2-under-par 69...
Southern Open Canceled and Rescheduled
Due to rain and course conditions, the Southern Open presented by TaylorMade has been canceled for today and rescheduled for Tuesday, May 31st.