IAGA Quick Hits – 11.13.24
Southern California Golf Association’s Junior Golf Foundation Breaks Ground at Maggie Hathaway GC
A story from the Southern California Golf Association
The renovation of the historic Maggie Hathaway GC, as part of the FORE Youth: 2023 U.S. Open Community Legacy campaign, is officially underway following a groundbreaking ceremony held on property on November 7th.
This is a significant milestone in a long-term project that began with the 2023 U.S. Open at The Los Angeles CC (LACC) and will culminate with the reopening of an enhanced and rejuvenated golf facility, along with a new clubhouse and community room. The renewal of the course, while maintaining its character and feel, will enhance its long-standing role as a communal gathering spot.
“This project is more than a renovation; it’s a commitment to nurturing the next generation of golfers and fostering a love for the game within this community,” said SCGA Junior Golf Foundation Executive Director, Kevin Gigax. “The FORE Youth campaign ensures that Maggie Hathaway Golf Course continues to be a welcoming space where young athletes can develop their skills, build confidence, and connect with peers.”
Idaho Golf Hall of Fame: The Inaugural Induction
A story from the Idaho Golf Association
As the sun fell toward the horizon on Oct. 11, a unique group of Idaho golf enthusiasts and their families stepped off elevators and filed into Stueckle Sky Center – a space perched high above Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium – for the inaugural induction of the Idaho Golf Hall of Fame.
The sense of history in the air was fit for the golden hour pouring through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The night had arrived after three years of work from the Idaho Golf Association’s board of directors, staff and PGA Rocky Mountain Section representatives. For far too long, golf in Idaho had gone on without formal recognition of those who have pushed the game forward for decades.
Of the seven members of the inaugural class – Wayne Berry, Karen Darrington, Shirley Englehorn, Arnold Haneke, Joe Malay, Scott Masingill, and Jean Smith – the latter three were in attendance Friday night.
Cockpit To Clubhouse, Honoring Our ASGA Veterans
A story from the Arkansas State Golf Association
This year, we are highlighting two ASGA members who are veterans, acknowledging their achievements in the military but also their love for the game of golf!
From soaring skies to rolling fairways, Ben Loftis and Tammy Hutchins-Frye have carried their love for service and golf across decades. Both veterans and champions on the course, their stories reflect a profound connection between the discipline of the military and the integrity of the game they cherish. This Veterans Day, we honor their remarkable journeys from the cockpit to the clubhouse.