IAGA Quick Hits | 9.25.25
Missouri Golf Association Recognizes 2025 MJT Players of the Year
From the Missouri Golf Association
The Missouri Golf Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Missouri Junior Tour (MJT) Player of the Year awards. The MJT provides opportunities for junior golfers across the state to compete and develop their skills, with a points system that rewards consistent, high-level performance throughout the season.
Players earned points based on their finishes in events across the tour, with their top five performances counting toward the final standings.
The Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail, managed by the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Council, proudly sponsors the Missouri Junior Tour. Known for its scenic courses carved into the Ozark Hills, the Trail features 10 of the top 20 public golf courses in Missouri and has been named “The Best Vacation Spot in Missouri.”
Dawgs & Dreamers: The allure of USGA Qualifying
From the Idaho Golf Association
For most of my adult life, I’ve charitably described myself as a “scratch” golfer. My index tends to float from +1-ish to 2-ish these days — which, contrary to the popular imagination, means I fist pump a lot of par putts for 75. So, when I showed up to the 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier in Boise last month to compete against a field sprinkled with former tour pros and D1 dawgs, I knew I’d need a daydream to fill out my scorecard.
USGA Local Qualifiers have become some of my favorite days since I started working for the IGA as an intern in 2023. The “open” nature of national amateurs, to me, captures the soul of game — we’re all a few good breaks and one great round from the experience of a lifetime. And watching high school standouts give pros and pedigreed college players a run for their money in a playoff for the final spot is fantastic theatre for any golf nut. But the pressure to summon your best golf across 18 holes is a feeling you need to play with to understand.
Last year, my buddy Brien and I played in the U.S. Four-Ball Qualifier and realized somewhere around the turn that we were going to need more birdies than we had holes left to play. No helping of ham nor egg would save us. Still, it was fun to show up as a dreamer — a couple of men’s-league sticks with just enough game to (sometimes-vaguely) resemble the guys who paid their college tuition with good ball striking.
Introducing the New AZ GOLF Women’s Newsletter
From AZ GOLF
August in Arizona generally brings triple-digit temperatures, but this year it also brought the launch of the new AZ GOLF HerScene newsletter, a product designed specifically with women in mind, serving as a go-to source for updates, stories, and resources that support women’s journey in the game. Throughout the year, readers will hear directly from the women of AZ GOLF –staff, members, and leaders – as they share their perspectives, experiences, and insights.
Each edition will also include content tailored to female members, from practical tips to elevate play to stories that highlight the incredible women shaping golf in Arizona.
A groundbreaking project set to revolutionize the way our community engages with the sport of golf
From the Miami Valley Golf Association
A groundbreaking project set to revolutionize the way our community engages with the sport of golf.
The GolfNext Studio will be an integral part of the Premier Health YMCA campus, a collaborative effort with the YMCA of Greater Dayton, Goodwill, CareSource, Premier Health, County Corp and Wright State. This dynamic space will house a range of features designed to educate, employ, empower, and inspire individuals and families in our local area.
The Golf Next Studio is more than just a physical space; it’s a hub for fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. Located conveniently off Salem Road, this initiative aims to expose local families to the joys of golf while providing educational opportunities, employment prospects, and a supportive environment for everyone, regardless of age or background.