IAGA Quick Hits – 3.27.25
NYSGA Brings Back Familiar Faces
Stories from New York State Golf Association
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The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) is excited to announce the appointments of two former USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. interns, Jack Corcoran and Jack Margaros, into integral roles within the organization
Jack Corcoran has joined the NYSGA as the new Manager of Regional Associations & Junior Golf. A 2024 Boatwright intern, Corcoran began this role in December, where he now oversees tournament operations for Regional Golf Associations (RGA) across the state, including Syracuse, Buffalo, the Capital Region, and the Triple Cities. In addition, Corcoran will provide operational oversight for other NYSGA-supported competitions beyond these regions.
The NYSGA is also excited to welcome Jack Margaros as its new Manager of Media. Effective immediately, Margaros will handle the NYSGA’s communications and media efforts for state championships, qualifiers, member events, the NYSGA Foundation, and supported regional associations. Like Corcoran, Margaros brings valuable experience from his time as a Boatwright intern.
GAO.ca is Now GolfOntario.ca
A story from Golf Ontario
We’re excited to share that Golf Ontario has a new home online! As of this week, our website has officially transitioned from gao.ca to golfontario.ca.
Why the Change?
This update aligns with our brand identity and makes it even easier for golfers, clubs, and partners to find us online. Our commitment to growing the game and serving Ontario’s golf community remains the same—just with a refreshed, more intuitive web address!
What You Need to Know:
✅ Our website has moved – You can now find us at golfontario.ca.
✅ Our emails have changed – All Golf Ontario staff can now be reached at @golfontario.ca. Be sure to update your contacts!
✅ gao.ca will automatically redirect to ensure a seamless transition.
Phillip Frazier Elected LGA President
A story from Louisiana Golf Association
Phillip Frazier of Baton Rouge was elected to serve as President of the Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) at its Annual and Board of Directors meeting at Le Triomphe Golf & Country Club. Frazier will serve a two-year term leading the LGA Executive Committee and the Board of nineteen other volunteers that provide strategic direction and oversight to the Association’s full-time staff.
Frazier has served on the LGA Board of Directors since 2021 and was Vice-President the previous two years. He officially took the reins from outgoing LGA President Mary Capouch following the adjournment of Saturday’s meeting. “I am thankful for the opportunity to help grow golf in Louisiana and look forward to working with the LGA staff, Board of Directors, and all of our members to ensure a vibrant future for the game in our state,” said Frazier.
WPGA reveals commemorative logo for 125th Amateur Championship
A story from Western Pennsylvania Golf Association
The Western Pennsylvania Golf Association has unveiled a commemorative logo to celebrate the 125th WPGA Amateur Championship this summer. The logo, crafted after the USGA’s standard logos for national championships, features the historic W.C. Fownes Jr. Trophy’s awarded to the champion of the West Penn Amateur.
The 125th WPGA Amateur Championship will be held on July 14-15 at historic Sunnehanna Country Club, just one month after the playing of the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
“Amateur golf is the lifeblood of the game, and the WPGA Amateur Championship has been the marquee amateur event in our region for 125 years,” says Terry Teasdale, Executive Director of the WPGA.
“As we looked at a way to properly honor the history of the competition during this exciting year for golf in our region, we knew that we needed a historical, premier club to host. We achieved that with Sunnehanna Country Club. We also hoped to honor the rich history of the event and golf in Western Pennsylvania with the creation of a commemorative logo that celebrates the W.C. Fownes Jr. Trophy.”