ANCHORING THE CLUB—UNDERSTANDING RULE 14-1b The USGA and The R&A, golf’s governing bodies, have proposed changes to Rule 14-1 of the Rules of Golf that would prohibit anchoring the club in making a stroke. The change would not go into effect for three years, giving...
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2013 Scholarship Applications are Now Available
The 2013 Indiana Golf Foundation Scholarship Application and the 2013 David E. Simon Scholarship Application are now on our Scholarships page. Click here for link.
Bishop New PGA of America President
Baltimore, Md – Ted Bishop of Franklin, Ind., was elected the 38th President of The Professional Golfers’ Association of America at the Association’s 96th Annual Meeting in Baltimore. Bishop previously served as Secretary from 2009-2010 and as Vice...
Indiana Golf Foundation Mourns the Loss of Hall of Fame Member, Jim Flick
Jim Flick, world renowned author and golf instructor, passed away Monday, November 5, due to pancreatic cancer. Flick was born and raised in Bedford, Ind., attended Wake Forest University, and became a PGA Professional in 1952. Throughout his lifetime, Flick...
Don “Chip” Essig IV Joins the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame
Last Night Chip Essig was inducted into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, Ind. Essig has dedicated his life to the game of golf and his many accomplishments have led him to be recognized in various ways. In 2011, Essig was the recipient of...
Cook and Stephens are Named IGA Players of the Year
Kenny Cook has been named the 2012 IGA John K. David Player of the Year. Cook began the 2012 season strong with a first place finish at the Indiana PGA Southern Open at Harrison Lake Country Club. His 3-under par, 69, was enough to win by a two shot margin over Bob...
Gordie Rees Recieves the Wagoner Award
The Clifford E. Wagoner Memorial Award is presented each year to an amateur golfer who possesses outstanding sportsmanship and high character similar to that of Mr. Clifford Wagoner. This year’s recipient is Gordie Rees. Rees is a life-long resident of Albany,...
Meghan Potee is Named the 2012 IWGA Alive O’Neal Dye Player of the Year
Meghan Potee’s successful season began back in May when she won the IWGA Match Play Championship at Harrison Hills Golf Course in Attica. Potee was seeded sixth after firing a 3-over par 75 in the opening round qualifier and went on to defeat some of the state’s best...
DalCorobbo and Schumaker Win PGA Player of the Year Awards
John DalCorobbo has had four second place finishes this season, coming at the Indiana PGA Championships, the Callaway Team Championship, the Indiana Open Championship, and the Indianapolis Open Championship. He also has had three top ten finishes and two wins. ...