Tag Archives: Indiana Golf
Indiana Pros Receive Awards
2024 Indiana PGA Special Awards By Santana Shipley Last month Indiana Golf acknowledged the recipients of the Indiana Section PGA Special Awards during its Annual Business Meeting in Muncie, Indiana. Heartfelt congratulations to each winner for this well-deserved honor. The esteemed awardees include: Robert Koontz Merchandiser of the Year – Resort Award French Lick […]
Indiana Golf Announces New Headquarters & Capital Campaign Kickoff
By Santana Shipley Indiana Golf has finally decided to move its headquarters to The Fort Golf Resort – again! The initial decision to move to The Fort was actually made about three years ago, but the Indiana Golf Foundation Board paused the process to make absolutely certain the right decision was being made for […]
Indiana Golf Inducts Jeff Gallagher and Jackie Gallagher- Smith into the Hall of Fame
By Santana Shipley In November, Jeff Gallagher and Jackie Gallagher-Smith were inducted into Indiana Golf Hall of Fame. They were formally introduced by their brother Jim Gallagher, Jr., who spoke of their positive impact within the industry as players, teachers and promoters of the game of golf. About Jeff Gallagher Jeff Gallagher was […]
Indiana Golf Announces 2022 Junior Award Winners
Indiana Golf announces the Junior Players of the Year, Amateur Players of the Year, and Wagoner Award recipients. Clifford E. Wagoner Award Bob Jacobs IGA John K. David Player of the Year Brett Widner IGA Senior Jerry Nelson Player of the Year Mike Bell IWGA Alice O’Neal Dye Player […]
Indiana Golf Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Golf in Indiana is unique and that has served Indiana golfers very well for 50 years now. “Whether I’m at a PGA meeting or a meeting of Allied Golf Association leaders (AGA), we are always the odd ones out,” said Mike David, who has served as the Executive Director of Indiana Golf for 32 […]
Indiana Golf Welcomes the Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association
By Mike David The Vision Statement for Indiana Golf is to provide a hub for golf in Indiana by positively influencing the golfers of today and tomorrow. That influence recently expanded when the Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association (IGCSA) joined the list of organizations headquartered under the Indiana Golf umbrella. In August, the IGCSA and […]
College Bound Golfers Receive Indiana Golf Scholarships
By Santana Shipley Each scholarship awarded by Indiana Golf encourages and promotes the attainment of higher education goals for high school seniors, who have actively participated in the game of golf and have excelled in their academic achievements. This year, Indiana Golf received more than 60 applicants for eight available scholarships. All applicants were […]
PROS 4 KIDS: A STEPPING STONE TO PLAYING GOLF IN INDIANA
By Kelly Churney Pros 4 Kids started in 2014 as a way for the Indiana PGA to give back to First Tee-Indiana, the Indiana Golf Foundation and the Indiana golf community. Originally called “Indiana Golf Charities Day,” Indiana PGA Professionals and Associates were asked to play 72 holes, with the objective to make as many birdies as possible […]
Sam Roberts: An Ace in Golf and in Life
By Indiana Golf Sam Roberts was hesitant to join the First Tee of Indiana program in middle school. Already an avid golfer and former Gongaware Academy participant, Sam assumed First Tee was for just for beginners. At his parent’s urging, Sam reluctantly attended his first class and was excited to learn that the program offered […]
INDIANA’S DREAM 18: HOLES 7, 8, AND 9
By Josh Alsip Visit Indiana Golf has highlighted the best 18 golf holes from public golf courses across the Hoosier State. In this issue of the Indiana Golf Journal, we highlight the final three holes on the front nine. No. 7 Brickyard Crossing Hole seven on Indiana’s Signature 18 can be found at the Brickyard […]