Carmel’s Luke Prall went into the final round of the Indiana State Amateur at the Dye Course at French Lick four strokes behind Noah Gillard, who was looking for his third straight State Am win. Trailing the two-time Champion did not seem to significantly impact...
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Gillard Looks for Three-Peat IGA Indiana State Amateur Title
In a day that saw the Pete Dye Course at French Lick take a toll on much of the field due to windy conditions, two-time defending champion, Noah Gillard, fired a back nine 32 to pull into the lead. After posting a 3 over par, 39, over his first nine...
Timothy Wiseman Captures PGA Professional Championship Title on His First Attempt
Timothy Wiseman captured his very first PGA Professional Championship win today at Prairie View Golf Club. Wiseman went into the final round today tied for third after finishing the first round at +1. He started today off strong with a handful of birdies...
Indiana Golf Hall of Fame Member, Craig Bowden, Secures His First Indiana PGA Senior Open Championship
Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member, Craig Bowden, fired a 5-under (67) during the first round of the Indiana PGA Senior Open at Old Oakland Golf Club, putting himself in a three-way tie for first. Bowden kept that energy and consistency going into the final...
Eric Steger Secures His Second PGA Indianapolis Open Championship with a 50ft Birdie Putt in Playoff
The final round of the PGA Indianapolis Open concluded with a surprising turn of events and a bombshell finish from Eric Steger, who walked onto the first tee box today sitting at a staggering 7-under par. “Today I tried to come in with no expectations but...
Three Teams Tie For Championship at the IGA Senior Team
Skip Runnels and Terry Werner went into the final day of the event with a two stroke lead over four teams with a first round score of 6-under-par (66). When the day was finished they stood atop the leaderboard alongside the team of David Belville and Matt...
Youth on Course Announces Partnership with Indiana Golf, Bringing Affordable Access to Golf with $5 Rounds to Local Youth
(PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.) – Youth on Course – the non-profit organization dedicated to opening doors of opportunity to young people and transforming their lives on and off the golf course – has partnered with Indiana Golf to expand...
Indiana Golf is Saddened by the Passing of PGA Member, Sean Bolduc
Indiana Golf is sad to announce the passing of PGA Member, Sean Bolduc. Sean was the Director of Instruction at Bolduc Junior Golf Foundation. Indiana Golf offers their condolences to Sean's family, friends, and fellow PGA members. Sean's Funeral...
Indiana PGA Member, Ron DeMao, Passes Away at 86
Indiana Golf is sad to announce the passing of Indiana PGA member, Ron DeMao. Ron DeMao had a heavy presence with the Eastern Indiana Junior Golf Tour, but will most be remembered as the long-time pro at Highland Lake Golf Course. He was also...
2022 Indiana PGA Special Award Winners
Today, in front of their peers, we recognized our Indiana Section PGA Special Award winners at our Annual Spring Business Meeting in Muncie, Ind. Congratulations to all of our winners on this well deserved honor. MERCHANDISERS OF THE YEAR The Merchandiser of the...
Consider the Indiana Golf Foundation for Your End of Year Giving
Indiana Golf Community, I’ve been active in Indiana Golf for almost 40 years now. Initially as a recreational golfer; then as a competitive player (at least on my better days!); the past 15 years as a Board member of both the Indiana Golf Foundation and...
Indiana Golf is Sad to Announce the Passing of Past PGA Member, Tom Jones
Indiana Golf is saddened by the loss of past Indiana PGA member, Tom (Thomas) Jones. Tom attended Southern Illinois University and went on to become a PGA member and teaching professional. He was also a past District Director on the Indiana Section PGA...
Craig Bowden and Jamie Broce Join Indiana Golf Hall of Fame
On Thursday evening, November 11th, Craig Bowden and Jamie Broce were inducted into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame in front of their family and friends at Meridian Hills Country Club. The Indiana Golf Hall of Fame is where esteemed members of the golf...
New Rules of Amateur Status
The R&A and the USGA have updated the Rules of Amateur Status to make the Rules easier to understand and apply, and to ensure they continue to reflect how the modern game is played. Check out the news Rules below.
Indiana Golf is Sad to Announce the Passing of PGA Member Don Dicken
Indiana Golf is saddened by the passing of PGA member, Don Dicken. Don formerly was an assistant golf professional at Elks Country Club in Richmond and Point O’Woods Country Club, Benton Harbor, Michigan, prior to becoming the First Golf Professional at...
Indiana Golf is Deeply Saddened by the Passing of PGA Professional, Brittany Kelly
Indiana Golf is deeply saddened by the passing of PGA Professional, Brittany Kelly, who lost her battle against cancer. Brittany was recently awarded the 2022 Indiana PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award. In addition to being the 2022 Section...
PGA REACH Announces 2021 Class of PGA WORKS Fellows
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2021) - PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America announces the 2021 class for the PGA WORKS Fellowship. Established in 2017, The PGA WORKS Fellowship provides the opportunity for a one-year, paid immersion...
Bill Pollert Recognized as 2021 Indiana PGA Golf Professional of the Year; Brittany Kelly Honored as the 2022 Recipient
Last night, our 2021 Indiana PGA Special Award winners were recognized at a banquet at the Country Club of Indianapolis. These awards are typically presented at our Annual Indiana PGA Spring Business Meeting, but due to COVID-19, this year’s meeting was...
Wenger Goes Low Last Day To Win Mid-Am Champ
Justin Wenger went into the final round of the IGA Mid-Amateur Championship at Delaware Country Club five shots behind Nathan Long, the leader at the time, who fired a first round score of 2-under-par, 68. “Yesterday’s round I started off really...
Wiseman and Two Others Qualify for National Assistant Championship
Timothy Wiseman of Old Capital Golf Club fired a first round score at the Indiana PGA Assistant Championship at Pine Valley Country Club of 1-under-par, 69 to be two strokes off Craig Isabel’s 3-under-par, 67, the leader at the time. Being behind the leader,...
Kirkland and Wessel Win Masters Tour Championship
Girls Division Hailey Kirkland went into the final round of the Masters Tour Championship at Prairie View Golf Club three shots behind Alaina Nugent, the leader at the time, who shot a first round of 2-under-par, 70. Being three shots off the lead,...
Harris Captures First IWGA Win at Womens Open
Michigan State University standout Haylin Harris went into the final round of the Indiana PGA Womens Open at Plum Creek Golf Club with a four-shot lead over Hadley Walts and Sydney Longstreth after shooting a first round score of 5-under-par, 67. “It is...
Michael Davan Wins State Open for Second Time
The 106th Indiana PGA State Open Championship took place the last three days at Purdue’s Ackerman-Allen Golf Course. The weather this week provided many obstacles for the participants. The first day of the tournament on Monday, there were two rain...
Mike David Inducted Into Indiana Golf Hall of Fame
Mike David was born and raised in Columbus, Indiana. He learned the game of golf alongside his father at a young age, before joining the Columbus North High School Men’s Team. There, he was a four year letter winner, 2nd Team All-State, a four-time state...
Two First Tee Indiana Members Accepted To Leader Summit In Montana
Two First Tee- Indiana members were chosen on June 28 to represent Indiana in the 2021 First Tee Leader Summit August 2-13 at PGA TOUR Superstore Chairman and PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation Board Member Arthur M. Blank’s West Creek Ranch in Montana. The program...