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March 6, 2008

LAGA announces new Tournament dates for 2008! This year, all tournaments will be played on Saturday July 12th at Alvamar and Sunday July 13th at Eagle Bend. Mark your calendar now for this BIG Event sponsored by LAGA!

February 1, 2007

LAGA announces new Tournament dates for 2007! This year, all tournaments will be played on the same weekend June 30 - July 1. June 30 at Eagle Bend GC and July 1 at Alvamar GC. Mark your calendar now for this BIG Event sponsored by LAGA!

February 27, 2006

LAGA announces new Tournament format for 2006! This year, all tournaments will be played on the same weekend July 8-9 at Eagle Bend GC and Alvamar GC. Mark your calendar now for this BIG Event sponsored by LAGA!

August 14, 2005

LAGA introduces the 2005 Women's City Open Tournament.

July 18, 2005

LAGA expands the Senior City Open Tournament to include a Super Senior Division!

July 17, 2005

Read the LJ World letter to the editor entitled Serving Needs which focuses on the rich connection between LAGA and Headquarters Counseling.

And, check out the story on Rob Werling entitled Kidney Stone Can't Stop Golfer .

July 10, 2005

Congratulations to Stewart Platz, our new LAGA City Champion for 2005. The final Leaderboard is available for viewing. Read the LJ World Article.

Related Articles from LJ World: Grosdidier | Tournament.

May 14, 2005

Congratulations to Jon Broz and Jon Platz for taking first place in the Championship flight at the Spring Kick-Off 2-Person Scramble. Full Leaderboard and pictures are available for viewing.

April 15, 2005

Meeting minutes are available via download (MSWord document). AprilMinutes.doc

April 11, 2005

VOLUNTEERS needed! Please contact LAGA if you are able to help out with tournaments and activities.

April 10, 2005

Golf USA will sponsor the 4th ANNUAL GOLF USA DEMO DAY

When: Sunday, April 17th
Where: Eagle Bend Golf Course - Driving Range
1250 E. 902 Rd. (Below Clinton Dam), Lawrence, KS
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What: Come out and try all the newest golf equipment!!
This is free and open to the public.
Who: Callaway, Titleist, Cobra, Tour Edge, Taylor Made, Ping, Cleveland,
Adams, and more!!!
Contact: Please contact us with any questions.
Golf USA - Lawrence, KS
Phone: 785-832-9009 or Toll Free 1-877-465-7888

March 28, 2005

Eagle Bend GC will host the FUTURES TOUR May 4 - 8 2005. Many Volunteers will be needed to make this a successful event. Check out the LAWRENCE FUTURES GOLF CLASSIC website for more information.

March 27, 2005

LAGA announces 2005 Tournament dates! Click on the Tournaments link below for more information. Schedule your tournaments today!

March 11, 2005

Golf Season Officially begins.

October 17, 2004

John Platz and John Broz edge out the largest field in LAGA history (44 teams) to win the 2004 Fall Classic 2-Person Best Ball Tournament at Eagle Bend GC. The tournament may have had a chilly shot-gun start, but as the day wore on and the sun began to warm up the field, players showed their talents as they posted some very good scores (see leaderboard).

September 19, 2004

John Emerson wins the 2004 Senior City Open Championship! Final Scoring and Prize winners are listed in the Tournament section of this website.

September 8, 2004

New from the USGA:

Whether you're a novice or an expert golfer, Rules of Golf Animations, in 3D form, are an aid to help you visualize and understand how the Rules of Golf are applied correctly. Narrated by longtime broadcaster Roger Twibell, a total of 26 animations will be available that can be viewed repeatedly. For more information, contact the Rules Department via e-mail at rules@usga.org. [from www.usga.org]

September 6, 2004

Alvamar Public GC announces that it will be replacing the greens on the "public" side and will close to public play beginning October 4, 2004. The new greens will be more like the "private side". There are also plans to upgrade the practice facility as well.

September 1, 2004

The Lawrence Amateur Golf Association debuts it new website. The new site at http://lawrencegolf.org has been put together by LAGA member Steven Smith and will include several new features:

1. The member section will offer members the opportunity to update their information online and look up other member contact information.

2. Tournament information will be enhanced and available online. You can download applications, check your assigned tee time and check daily scoring from our new website.

3. Connect with GOLF! We are developing a golfer's links page that will provide you with quick links to courses, events, manufacturers, tournaments, GHIN, and more. Coming soon...

4. Do you have ideas? Want to let us know what you would like to see on the site? Send Steve and email at cme@thedigitalclassroom.com

 
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