IAGA Quick Hits | 4.15.26
The Road to Augusta with Mason Howell
From the Georgia State Golf Association
Leading into the playing of the 90th Masters Tournament, the GSGA released – The Road to Augusta – a video series detailing Mason Howell of Thomasville as he was set to become the first Georgian in over 50 years to compete at Augusta National Golf Club as the reigning U.S. Amateur champion.
The four-part series features lengthy interviews with Mason, Robb and Lauren Howell (Mason’s parents) and Jimmy Gillam (Mason’s high school coach).
Each video details a different aspect of Mason’s journey and covers receiving the invitation from Augusta National, reliving his U.S. Amateur victory, the newfound pressure and obligations he has faced since and his parents sharing Mason’s growth as a kid to a top amateur in the world.
A New Look for the Golf For All Fund
From Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is proud to introduce a new visual identity for the Golf For All Fund—one that reflects both the purpose of the fund and its role in shaping a more inclusive future for the game across the province.
A Symbol of Growth, Connection, and Opportunity
At the heart of the new identity is the maple key—a symbol that represents growth, movement, and the intentional spread of opportunity.
Often seen spinning and travelling before taking root, the maple key reflects how the game can reach new communities, create new pathways, and grow in ways that are both natural and purposeful.
More than a symbol of growth, the maple key represents structure and connection—how the Golf For All Fund is designed to unlock access, remove barriers, and create lasting impact across Ontario.
It also builds on Golf Ontario’s identity. While the association is represented by the maple leaf, the maple key offers a forward-looking evolution—one that connects heritage with the future of the game.
The Golf For All Fund maple key logo:
Symbolizes growth, movement, and new beginnings
Represents access, connection, and opportunity
Builds on Golf Ontario’s maple leaf heritage in a modern, future-focused way
Creates a distinct identity for philanthropy and community impact
AZ GOLF Extends Partnership with Grass League as Official Tournament Operations Partner
From AZ Golf
AZ GOLF is excited to announce it has extended its partnership with Grass League, the world’s first high stakes par 3 golf league. As part of the agreement, AZ GOLF will serve as the Official Tournament Operations Partner, overseeing all on-course operations for Grass League events.
The partnership is effective immediately and will run under a two-year agreement through December 2027.
“Grass League is excited to partner with AZ GOLF as the official Tournament Operator of our qualifying events and championships,” said Jake Hoselton, CEO, Grass League. “As competition remains at the core of the Grass League, AZ GOLF brings a level of professionalism, structure, and oversight that is critical to the integrity of the game—while helping us forge new pathways in defining par 3
competition.”
Under the terms of the agreement, AZ GOLF will support operations for Grass League qualifying events both in-market and out-of-market through 2027. AZ GOLF’s responsibilities will include inside-the-ropes operations, registration and check-in, facilitation of pre-event player meetings, on-course rules officiating and official scoring.
The partnership will debut publicly at Grass League’s first event of the 2026 season, scheduled for April 24–25 at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills in Tempe.
Scottie Scheffler’s Caddie, Ted Scott, has a Bigger Story
From the Louisiana Golf Association
“If there’s a story, he’s told it,” says his wife, Melanie.
Today, Scott is serving up breakfast too: eggs, bacon, avocado and toast. And cinnamon lattes meticulously concocted and poured into Masters mugs. There are millions of these ceramic collectibles in circulation, but how many are owned by a caddie who’s been on the bag for an actual Masters winner — something Scott has done four times in the past 14 years? He sets the frothy beverages in front of his guests.
Full disclosure: This story won’t entirely be about Ted Scott. He’s not trying to be rude; the 52-year-old devout Christian and looper for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler rarely is. But that angle doesn’t interest him. Instead, we’re in his hometown of Lafayette, La., in balmy mid-January to visit places he’s passionate about and meet the people whose stories he thinks are important — the ones strapped with challenges but full of promise.
“It’s like, let’s help other people with the stuff that we’ve been given, with the blessings that I’ve received. Let’s pass it on,” Scott says. “I’ve never seen a U-Haul hooked up to a hearse, right? We can’t take it with us, so why are we getting all this blessing? What do we do with it? Let’s go help some people.”
On the golf course, Ted Scott understands the narrative shouldn’t be about him. Turns out that’s the way he lives his life too.