IAGA Quick Hits | 7.25.25

Rebranded and Ready: OGA’s Big July

From Oregon Golf Association

The Oregon Golf Association has a brand-new look!
OGA recently completed a full rebrand, and their refreshed website is now live—featuring a modern design, improved navigation, and the same strong commitment to serving Oregon’s golf community. Take a look at OGA.org!

It’s also been a busy stretch in Oregon:

The PNGA Amateur wrapped up last week in Sunriver
The Pacific Coast Amateur is underway in Eugene, with OGA and AZ Golf named co-champions of the Morse Cup
Next up: the Boy’s Junior America’s Cup at Columbia Edgewater Country Club (July 28–31)
Then it’s on to the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bandon Dunes Resort
And the OGA Junior—Eddie Hogan Cup, rounds out the summer

Best of luck to all the players representing the Pacific Northwest!

The Indiana Golf Foundation Has Completed Their $6.5 Million Capital Campaign

From Indiana Golf

The Indiana Golf Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of its capital campaign, officially surpassing the $6.5 million fundraising goal that has fueled the creation of a new home for Indiana Golf and First Tee – Indiana.

This transformational campaign made possible by the generous support of donors, community partners, and friends of the game has already resulted in the opening of the Pete and Alice Dye Indiana Golf Center, a facility designed to serve as the heartbeat of golf in Indiana.

“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who believed in this vision from the beginning,” said Indiana Golf Executive Director Mike David. “Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we now have a home that honors our history, supports our mission, and positions us for continued growth.”

The Golf Center officially opened its doors on June 5, 2025, with a grand opening celebration that brought together donors, staff, players, and community members. The space houses administrative offices, Indiana Golf Hall of Fame, and serves as a statewide hub for both Indiana Golf and First Tee – Indiana. The Hall of Fame area is open to the public Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm, if you haven’t already come check out the space!

How the Walker Cup Returned to Cypress Point Club

From Northern California Golf Association

The Walker Cup will make a triumphant return to Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach on Sept. 5-7.

What exactly is the Walker Cup?

The Walker Cup is a biennial 10-man competition between the top amateurs from the United States and Great Britain & Ireland, contested over two days with 18 singles and eight foursomes (alternate-shot) matches. The USA leads the overall series that began in 1922, 39-9-1, but it has been tremendously competitive over the last three decades, with the USA holding just an 11-7 advantage since 1989.

The last time the event was held at Cypress Point was in 1981, when the Americans won the title, 15-9. Among the event’s highlights was Jim Holtgrieve’s play on the world-famous par-3 16th hole. Holtgrieve hit a 2 iron off the tee (240+ yards) to 2 feet, making birdie on the hole for the winning point.

It’s the first time the event returns to Cypress Point since 1981.

13 Year-Old Jack Cheever Brings Home a Win, Breaking Course Record at Marion Golf Club

From Mass Golf

MARION, Massachusetts – Marion Golf Club was no match for Jack Cheever (Dedham Golf and Polo Club), who broke the course record with a 12-under-par 58 at the 2025 Young Golfers’ Amateur, Powered by KOHR Golf.

The 13-year-old took the 9-hole course by the reins, carding a 6-under-par 29 on his front and back nine, and birdied five of the last six holes in his finish.

“The first time around, I made about a 10-footer for birdie on hole 9, and shot 29 on the front nine,” Cheever said. “So once I made that putt, I was like there’s nothing holding me back, and I was in the zone from there on out.”

The Young Golfers’ Amateur Championship Powered By KOHR Golf is open to junior golfers who have an active Mass Golf Membership, age 13 and under as of July 14, 2025. The event is played as an 18-hole Modified Stableford where points are awarded for Eagle (4), Birdie (3), Par (2), and Bogey (1). Any score double-bogey or higher receives no points. This championship uses the same format as the Barracuda Championship (the only PGA Tour championship that does not use the traditional format). While this format encourages risk-taking to rack up big points, it also rewards players for making pars and bogeys.

A Career for the Ages: Steckowych to be Inducted into NH Golf Hall of Fame

From New Hampshire Golf

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Golf Hall of Fame Nominating Committee is proud to announce that longtime amateur standout Craig Steckowych will be inducted into the New Hampshire Golf Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025. With a career that has spanned more than three decades and includes championships at every stage of competitive amateur golf, Steckowych’s record is among the most decorated in state history. But to Craig, the game has always been about more than just titles.

Steckowych’s journey in golf began as a teenager at Derryfield Country Club. “I started playing at 13 or 14 years old,” he recalls. “My dad was a member at Derryfield and came home one day with a junior membership for me and my older brother. That’s where it all started.”