IAGA Quick Hits | 12.8.25
Unique Format, Shared Purpose at C. Layne Williams Invitational
From the Georgia State Golf Association
For the second-straight year, the GSGA Competitions season concluded with the C. Layne Williams Invitational – an event created to honor Georgia Golf Hall of Famer Layne Williams and his lasting impact. Williams dedicated more than 30 years to leading the GSGA’s Rules and Competitions Department before his passing in 2021.
Four players from 10 different Player of the Year categories earned invitations to compete Nov. 14-15 at Cherokee Town and Country Club and Bobby Jones Golf Course in Atlanta. Following the first round each year, we’ve held our GSGA Celebration of Champions to honor our champions from the season and Players of the Year.
The 40-player field features men and women of all ages across multiple divisions and pairings are setup to reflect this diversity. What makes this event special is the format – all competitors play different tees based on their category, while competing for the overall trophy.
In the picture included, this group featured four different categories: Junior Girls’, Junior Boys’, Women’s Mid-Am and Senior Men’s.
VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation announces new named awards
From the Virginia State Golf Association
The VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new named scholarships to its roster of offerings for 2026—the Linda A. DiVall Award, the Jake Allison Award, and the Ned Baber Award.
“The VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation is gratified by the extraordinary generosity of the Jake Allison family, the Ned Baber family, and of Linda DiVall in establishing three new named award scholarships,” Foundation President Joan Gardner said. “Such awards are a vital part of our mission to enhance the educational opportunities for Virginia’s youth with an interest in golf. While the annual revenue from VSGA-VIP cards is our bedrock, donations that establish major named awards ensure we will be able to acknowledge and support outstanding student golfers well into the future.”
Another named scholarship, the Benny Wang Trust Award, was previously announced in June and will also go live in 2026.
Seven Inducted Into 2025 NYSGA Hall of Fame Class at Yahnundasis
From the New York State Golf Association
The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) welcomed its latest class of trailblazers, community leaders and decorated players at the 2025 NYSGA Hall of Fame Ceremony at Yahnundasis Golf Club on Friday evening.
The Class of 2025, comprised of Debbie Austin, Moira Dunn-Bohls, Ed Furgol, Craig Harmon, Wayne Levi, Sherrill Sherman and George Zahringer III, represents a group of individuals who’ve made a significant impact on the game of golf and helped shape its landscape across New York State.
Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame Celebrates 2025 Induction Class!
From Golf House Kentucky
The Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame hosted a special evening Monday, November 17, at the Marriott Louisville East to celebrate individuals who have made a meaningful and lasting impact on golf in Kentucky.
The 2025 class featured Hall of Fame inductees Emma Talley, Josh Teater, Keith Ohr, PGA, and Andy Roberts, along with Distinguished Service Award honorees Barbara Peak and Tim Reeves, PGA. The event highlighted exceptional accomplishments, character, and dedication that continue to shape and strengthen the golf community across the Commonwealth.