For the last 50years, the IGA-PGAhas administered the state’s handicapping program and provided financial coverage for all Indiana Golf staffing and other administrative expenses. This has allowed the IGA and Indiana PGA to be free of any administrative expenses and to concentrate their resources on serving their respective association members. Over time, that administrative coverage has expanded to include even more golf- related entities, but the overall concept remains to provide a “one-stop shop” for golf in Indiana and to have a unified voice on the game and its programs and services. In most other areas of the country, these various organizations frequently compete for sponsorship money, tournament sites and handicapping revenues. In addition, many of the services they offer overlap with their counterparts. IGCSA President Jim Loupee, based at The Bridgewater Club in Carmel, is delighted to see the merger take place. “On behalf of the Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association, we are pleased to partner with the Indiana Golf Association to better serve our members and further grow the game of golf,” said Loupee. “With their vision and passion for the game, it only makes sense to team up to have both associations moving forward to achieve our goals.” These partnerships remain the cornerstone of Indiana Golf and will allow us to continue to serve as the vital hub for golf, and golfers, in Indiana. Mike David has served as the Executive Director of Indiana Golf for over 30 years and is one of the most respected golf administrators in the country. Indiana Golf Journal
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