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Justin Lotz Wins his First Championship of the Season.
Calhoun, LA — The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour tournament at The Hills Golf Club completed its final round today, crowning three champions in their respective divisions. Players began with a 7:30 a.m. starting time off of the 1st tee. Landon Lotz of Slidell took home the championship for the Boys 12-13 Division after putting together two solid rounds of golf. He opened with a 2-under 70 on Saturday and followed it with a 1-under 71 on Sunday to finish at 3-under for the tourna
Aug 162 min read


Round Leaders Emerge After the First Round at The Hills Golf Club
Calhoun, LA — The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour tournament at The Hills Golf Club completed its opening round today, with a competitive leaderboard set for an exciting final round starting tomorrow morning. Players began the first round at 7:30 a.m. from the 1st tee, battling throughout the hot day for a position heading into Sunday's final round. The Boys 12–13 Division is tied after an impressive opening round. Landon Lotz and Crew Galambos both carded 70 (-2) to share the le
Aug 152 min read


Goodwin, Mmopi, Lotz and Roebuck Claim LJGT @ UClub Titles
BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour hosted another exciting weekend of junior golf at LJGT at University Club, where four champions were crowned across the tournament's divisions. The event showcased impressive performances, first-time victories, and plenty of momentum as several junior golfers earned qualifying spots for the Notah Begay III National Championship Regional Final. Girls Division Grace Goodwin captured the Girls Division title after carding rounds o
Jul 282 min read


Round 1 Leaders Emerge after LJGT at U-Club Concludes
BATON ROUGE, La. The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour kicked off competition at the LJGT U-Club in Baton Rouge with an impressive opening round at the University Club. Junior golfers from across Louisiana battled through 18 holes, showcasing performances as they positioned themselves for the tournament's final round. The Boys 10-11 Division saw a memorable performance from Maxyn Mmopi of Baton Rouge, who carded an opening-round 82 (+10) to take the division lead. Competing in his
Jul 272 min read


Williams, Osborne, Lotz and Weir Capture Titles at LJGT TPC Louisiana Championship
July 22nd, 2026 AVONDALE, La. The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour concluded another successful championship this week at TPC Louisiana, where competitors battled challenging conditions over two days of competition. Following Monday's practice round, players completed rounds on Tuesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 22. Course conditions remained excellent throughout the week with smooth, fast greens but the final round tested every player. Strong winds ahead of an approaching tropi
Jul 222 min read


Leaders Emerge After First Round of LJGT Competition at TPC Louisiana
AVONDALE, LA — The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour started competition today at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, with the first tee times beginning at 8:30 a.m. Junior golfers took on the home of the Zurich Classix in the opening round of competition, with players sharing the lead in the tournament's divisions. In the Boys Division, Justin Lotz and Nolan Osborne carded matching rounds of 1-under-par 71 to share the lead after 18 holes. Lotz recorded five birdies and four bogeys, while O
Jul 212 min read


Late Birdie Lifts Everson to David Toms Junior Championship Victory
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana – The final round of the David Toms Junior Championship presented by Edwin Watts concluded Wednesday at East Ridge Country Club, where Louisiana's top junior golfers battled for championship titles across four divisions. Following two days of competitive play, champions were crowned after exciting finishes. In the Boys' 10-11 Division, Grey Weir captured the championship after posting a final-round 81. Weir capped off his winning performance in style, ro
Jul 152 min read


Weir, Perrodin, Everson, Smith, Williams, and Goodwin Lead After Round One of the David Toms Junior Championship presented by Edwin Watts
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana – Round one of the David Toms Junior Championship presented by Edwin Watts concluded Tuesday at East Ridge Country Club, with 90 of Louisiana's top junior golfers battling warm conditions to open one of the state's premier junior championships. Play began at 8:00 a.m. with tee times off the first tee and tenth tee, and competitors posted several impressive rounds heading into Wednesday's final round. In the Boys' 10-11 Division, Grey Weir holds the overn
Jul 141 min read


Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Names Nirvana Lebaron 2026 July Player of the Month
LAFAYETTE, LA – The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) is proud to recognize Nirvana Lebaron of Denham Springs, Louisiana, as its July Player of the Month. A native of Denham Springs, Nirvana's passion for golf began at just 7 years old after her dad introduced her to the game. Now 13, she has already developed an impressive dedication to improving her game. Since she was 9 years old, Nirvana has practiced every day on her own at Greystone Golf & Country Club, building the wor
Jun 301 min read


Four Players Qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur
The 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier wrapped up this afternoon at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, LA. Lucy Cook, Wayne Kabrich, Cooper Riner, and Zexi Hue have all qualified for the United States Junior Amateur this July. Boys will be held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at Saucon Valley Country Club and Girls at Old Chatham Country Club in Durham, NC. Congratulations and good luck to these four players!
Jun 171 min read


Blanchard, Reeves, Lotz, and McKnight Claim Titles at LJGT at Beau Chene.
Mandeville, LA – June 11th, 2026 The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour concluded a successful two-day tournament at Beau Chene Country Club on Thursday, as Brooks Blanchard of Metairie, Isabelle Reeves of Zachary, Landon Lotz of Slidell, and Finn McKnight of Baton Rouge captured division titles following 36 holes of competition. Players were greeted with ideal scoring conditions throughout the week, as hot, sunny weather and minimal wind provided a perfect setting for championship g
Jun 112 min read


Round 1 Leaders Emerge at Beau Chene Country Club
Mandeville, La. — Challenging course conditions rewarded precision and perseverance for our round 1 Leaders. Despite the difficulty, several players delivered standout performances to claim early leads in their respective divisions. Leading the Overall Boys Division, Brooks Blanchard, carded an impressive 6-under-par round. Blanchard's exceptional day was highlighted by two eagles, coming on holes No. 1 and No. 6, helping him separate himself from the field and take the Round
Jun 101 min read


Strong Finishes Highlight Final Round at Koasati Pines
A look into the final round of the Summer Kickoff at Koasati Pines presented by Edwin Watts Golf, held at Koasati Pines Golf Club in Kinder, Louisiana on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Junior golfers returned to Koasati Pines for Sunday’s final round of the 2026 Summer Kickoff presented by Edwin Watts Golf. Tee times began at 7:30 AM off both the 1st and 10th tees, as players battled for leaderboard position across three age divisions. Kinder, LA – The Summer Kickoff concluded in thri
May 244 min read


Round 1 of the Summer Kick-Off at Koasati Completed After Weather Uncertainty
A look into Round 1 of the Summer Kick-off at Koasati held at Koasati Pines Golf Club in Kinder, Louisiana on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Kinder, LA - Round 1 of the Summer Kick-off has finally wrapped up after heavy rainfall and lightening. Play began at 8 AM with a shotgun start, though the reoccurring weather resulted in play being suspended numerous times, players were thankfully able to play a full 18 holes for round 1. During the round, Stewart, Lotz, McKnight, and Lebaro
May 232 min read


Bayou Cup Returns to Big Easy Ranch in 2026
LAFAYETTE, LA – The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) and Southern Texas PGA (STPGA) are excited to announce that the Bayou Cup will return to Big Easy Ranch in 2026, bringing one of the Tour’s most unique and highly anticipated events back to an exceptional venue. Following the success of the 2025 Bayou Cup, the event will once again feature a Ryder Cup style format between Team LJGT and Team STPGA. This event showcases camaraderie, competition, and state pride among Louisia
Apr 72 min read


Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Names Wayne Kabrich 2026 April Player of the Month
LAFAYETTE, LA – The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) is proud to recognize Wayne Kabrich of Mandeville, Louisiana, as its April Player of the Month. A 16-year-old student from Mandeville has made waves in the junior golf community. Wayne Kabrich, a member of the Mandeville High School golf team and a five-year participant on the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour, began playing competitive golf around the age of 9 and has maintained his passion ever since. During his first LJGT tour
Apr 21 min read


Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Announces New “eLAvated” Events for 2026 Season
The Louisiana Junior Golf Tour is proud to introduce its new “eLAvated” events as part of the 2026 tournament schedule, marking an exciting step forward in the development of elite junior golfers across the state. Designed to provide a more competitive and challenging environment, eLAvated events will feature extended yardages, more demanding course setups, and larger/more competitive fields. These tournaments are aimed to further challenge and prepare Louisiana players for h
Mar 302 min read


Winkler and Habermehl Win After Four-Hole Playoff at Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship
A look into the final round of the 8th Annual Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship presented by LOTS powered by Legacy held at Squire Creek Country Club in Choudrant, Louisiana on March 1, 2026.
Mar 14 min read


History Made in Round One at the 8th Annual Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship
A look into the first round of the 8th Annual Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship presented by LOTS powered by Legacy Rehab held at Squire Creek Country Club in Choudrant, Louisiana on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Feb 283 min read


The First Look: 8th Annual Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship presented by LOTS powered by Legacy Rehab
A first look into the 8th Annual Sam Burns Junior Four-Ball Championship held at Squire Creek Country Club, the #1 rated golf course in Louisiana by Golf Digest, beginning on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Feb 263 min read
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