Columnist: Indiana Golf News
KADIN GIBSON: IN PURSUIT OF A CAREER IN GOLF
By Mike May As a golfer, Kadin Gibson, 18, has plans to work in the golf industry, just like his father Eric, who is a sales representative for Tour Edge Golf. But, for right now, Kadin is immersed in just being a golfer albeit a very good golfer, currently sporting a +1 handicap, playing out […]
Savannah Vilaubi Captures Inaugural Otter Creek Championship
After an exhilarating final round and two-hole playoff, Savannah Vilaubi walked away from the Otter Creek Championship as a two-time Epson Tour winner. She defeated Yahui Zhang with a 12-footer for birdie on the second extra hole to win for the first time since the 2023 Copper Rock Championship. Vilaubi, whose final round featured four […]
Indiana’s Annabelle Pancake Having Another Strong Summer
By Mike May One of the players at last month’s Otter Creek Championship was Indiana-native Annabelle Pancake, one of the few amateurs in the field. Pancake, a lifelong resident of Zionsville and a recent college graduate of Clemson University, made the cut and recorded a strong finish on the weekend. After opening with rounds of […]
Promoting Inclusivity Through Adaptive Golf
By Renee Adam The Indiana Golf Association (IGA) hosted the highly anticipated third annual Indiana Adaptive Championship at the Golf Club of Indiana in Whitestown over the May 4th weekend. This year’s event saw an impressive turnout, with 28 competitors traveling from nine states and two Canadian provinces, underscoring the growing enthusiasm and participation in […]
Notre Dame’s Lauren Beaudreau Wins NCAA Regional
By Fred Altvater Notre Dame graduate student, Lauren Beaudreau became the first Golden Domer to win an NCAA Regional. Last month in East Lansing she fired three rounds of 68-69-67, 12-under par to qualify as an individual for the Women’s Division I NCAA Championship. “Lauren was unshakeable this week,” said head coach Caroline Powers […]
Indiana Golf Groundbreaking Ceremony Invokes Memories
By Renee Adam Indiana Golf marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Benjamin Harrison last month. This event signals the organization’s transition to their new, state-of-the-art facility. The move is supported by a successful Capital Campaign, which has raised $5.6 million of its $6.5 million goal. Among those present at the groundbreaking […]
Ted Bishop Honored By The Met PGA Section
By Mike May The Metropolitan Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (Met PGA) has proudly announced that Indiana’s Ted Bishop will receive the prestigious Sam Snead Award. This accolade recognizes Bishop’s exceptional contributions to the Met Section and the broader golf community. “Ted Bishop’s impact on the Met Section has been […]
Purdue’s Hsiao Finished Tied For 34th In NCAA’s
Highest finish for a Boilermaker Since 2004. The Purdue University men’s golf team had a strong start to the beginning of the third round of this year’s NCAA Men’s Golf National Championships, but the young Boilermakers cooled off late and couldn’t gain any ground on the field, wrapping up their play and participation at […]
UIndy Women Grab NCAA Division II Title
By Ryan Thorpe The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) Women’s Golf Team is the top women’s Division II golf team in the country. Last month the Lady Greyhounds won the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championship in dramatic fashion in Winter Haven, Florida. After UIndy battled St. Mary’s (Texas) to a stalemate in the final of […]
18 Indiana Caddies earn Full-Ride College Scholarships
From Evans Scholarship Foundation Eighteen former caddies from Indiana have been awarded full-ride Evans Scholarships at the final selection interviews held at Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, Indiana. The Western Golf Association (WGA), headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, has supported the Chick Evans Scholarship Program through the Evans Scholars Foundation since 1930. Known as one […]