IAGA Quick Hits – 10.10.24

Carol Onufro Elected 105th WPGA President

Story from the WPGA

Carol Onufro has been elected as the 105th president of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association (WPGA), marking a historic moment as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. “I am honored and humbled to serve as the WPGA president, and I look forward to continuing the association’s great work in promoting the game of golf,” said Onufro. Her election reflects the association’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and growth within the sport.

 

The Foundation Birthday Bash Best Ball will now be the Links for Lives

Story from Carolinas Golf Association

The Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) sends its thoughts and prayers to all those impacted by Hurricane Helene, particularly in South Carolina and North Carolina. In an effort to support those affected, the CGA has transformed its upcoming Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF) Birthday Bash into “Links for Lives,” a fundraiser for hurricane relief. The event will be held on October 28th at Pine Needles Resort, with all proceeds going to those in need. Teams can participate in the one-day four-ball tournament for a reduced entry fee of $500—a great opportunity to enjoy a day of golf while raising money for those affected by the storm.

 

Kim Shek and Adithi Anand – Player-Caddie on course at U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur

Story from Washington Golf

For Kim Shek and Adithi Anand, it was camaraderie and a shared competitiveness, as Shek made a deep run at the 2024 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, with Anand as her caddie during the national championship held in late September at Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle. The first time the two met, they were paired together by chance at a round at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Wash. “It was pouring rain,” Anand said. “Miserable. But we became friends from that point on. I was still in high school at the time.”