Louisiana Golf Association

What Louisiana Golf Association does

The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is a nonprofit state golf association founded in 1920 and headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, operating as the Allied Golf Association of record for the USGA in Louisiana. The organization administers amateur golf across the state, providing exclusive oversight of the World Handicap System (via GHIN, which serves over 2 million golfers globally), conducting USGA championship qualifiers, and running 18 LGA championships plus 10 Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) events annually. Its core technology stack consists of the GHIN handicap computation platform, the Golf Genius Club event-management software (provided free to member clubs), the GHIN Mobile App for score posting, and the proprietary LGA Clubhouse member benefits portal. Additional services include complimentary USGA course rating and measurement for member clubs (non-members pay a $3,500 minimum), Rules of Golf education, and Team Louisiana under the USGA's U.S. National Development Program for elite juniors.

LGA serves a community of 20,000+ individual golfers and 80+ member clubs across Louisiana, with primary customer segments including individual amateur golfers, member golf clubs and courses, junior golfers (ages 11-18), and USGA championship aspirants. Revenue is generated through individual membership dues (starting at $50 annually), member club service subscriptions, championship entry fees, multi-tier individual sponsorships (Gold at $125, Silver at $45), business championship sponsorships, premium member travel programs (such as the 2027 Southwest Ireland trip), and course rating services. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and operates with approximately 15-20 staff and seasonal interns. Growth areas include the cross-state Bayou Cup junior team event with Southern Texas PGA and Gulf States PGA, expanded commercial sponsorships, and broadening member benefits through the LGA Clubhouse digital platform.

Name

Louisiana Golf Association

Legal name

Louisiana Golf Association

Website

https://lgagolf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Louisiana Golf Association is a nonprofit state golf association founded in 1920, serving 20,000+ amateur golfers and 80+ member clubs across Louisiana as the exclusive USGA Allied Golf Association for the state, administering handicapping, championships, and junior golf development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Golf Association Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Golf Tours & Professional Circuits (MPAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Amateur golf administration
• Handicap index services
• Golf championship management
• Course rating services
• Junior golf development

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for individual golfers. Memberships are valid for the calendar year (January 1 - December 31) with the exception of USGA/LGA GC which is valid for 365 days after signing up. Auto-renewal available. Individual memberships provide access to Handicap Index, championships, and member benefits.
2. Member Club Services: Member clubs receive GHIN services, Golf Genius Club software, Course Rating & Measurement services, and educational seminars as part of membership. Clubs utilize the GHIN Admin Portal to manage rosters and handicaps.
3. Championship Sponsorships: Business partners and sponsors support LGA championships in exchange for visibility and brand association. The LGA offers championship sponsorship opportunities with various tiers.
4. Individual Sponsorships: Gold Sponsors ($125) receive LGA FootJoy Hoodie and Smathers & Branson Custom Ball Marker. Silver Sponsors ($45) receive Smathers & Branson Custom Ball Marker.
5. Member Travel Programs: Exclusive member trips such as the 2027 Southwest Ireland trip with Sullivan Golf Travel. Offers international golf travel experiences at discounted rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) administers amateur golf across the state of Louisiana as the licensed Allied Golf Association of the USGA. It provides official handicap administration through the GHIN system, organizes over 30 annual championships and qualifiers, delivers USGA-compliant course rating and measurement services to member clubs, and runs junior golf development programs including the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour and Team Louisiana.

Product overview

The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) operates as a state golf governing body offering a comprehensive platform of golf services rather than a single software product. The core offering centers on GHIN Handicap Services and Championship Administration, supplemented by the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour for junior development, Golf Genius Club software for member clubs, and the LGA Clubhouse as a member benefits portal. Additional services include Course Rating & Measurement, Rules of Golf education, Team Louisiana USNDP state team, Youth on Course membership, LGA Travel, LGA Store, Fantasy Golf Leagues, and Member Play Days. The organization functions as an Allied Golf Association of the USGA, providing governance for amateur golf across Louisiana with a community of over 20,000 members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Louisiana Junior Golf Tour: LJGT provides competitive playing opportunities for junior golfers aged 11-18 across Louisiana, fostering skill development, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.
• LGA Clubhouse

Products and services

• LGA Clubhouse Exclusive member benefit portal providing access to discounts on apparel, equipment, accessories, and experiences from LGA partners such as Birdie & Ace, Strackaline, and Thirty Sixty Six. Available to LGA members.
• GHIN Handicap Services Official handicap computation services administered exclusively in Louisiana under license from the USGA. Provides Handicap Index calculations for amateur golfers to enable equitable competition. GHIN is the largest handicap computation provider in the world, serving more than 2 million golfers.
• Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) Competitive playing opportunities for junior golfers across Louisiana aged 11-18, fostering skill development, sportsmanship, and love of the game through professionally managed tournaments. Runs 10 LJGT events annually.
• LGA Championship Administration Manages 18 LGA Championships, 24 LGA and USGA qualifiers annually. Includes the Louisiana Amateur, Louisiana Women's Amateur, Junior Amateur, Senior Amateur, Four-Ball, Mid-Amateur, and other state championships for men, women, seniors, and juniors.
• Course Rating & Measurement Services Complimentary USGA-approved course and slope rating services provided to member clubs, including tee-to-green GPS course measurement. Non-member clubs pay a minimum $3,500 value for these services.
• Team Louisiana (USNDP) Elite junior golf state team identifying top junior golfers ages 13-18 for development and national competition pathways through the USGA's U.S. National Development Program.
• Youth on Course Membership Youth membership offering $5 or less green fees at over 1,400 participating courses across 40 states and Canada for ages 6-18, plus access to caddie opportunities, internship programs, and college scholarships.
• LGA Member Travel Program Exclusive member trips offering international golf travel experiences at discounted rates. Currently includes the 2027 Southwest Ireland trip featuring 5 rounds at world-class Irish links courses.
• LGA Individual Membership Annual individual membership starting at $50 providing access to Handicap Index credentials, championship participation, member benefits, and LGA Clubhouse discounts. Memberships are valid for the calendar year (January 1 - December 31) with auto-renewal available.
• Rules of Golf Education Educational seminars and authoritative guidance on Rules of Golf and Amateur Status regulations for LGA members and member clubs in Louisiana.
• Individual Sponsorship Program Two-tier individual sponsorship program. Gold Sponsors ($125 annually) receive LGA FootJoy Hoodie and Smathers & Branson Custom Ball Marker. Silver Sponsors ($45 annually) receive Smathers & Branson Custom Ball Marker.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ members served across Louisiana
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United States Golf Association (USGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025LGA is licensed by USGA as the Allied Golf Association of record for Louisiana. Administering the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) at state level through Team Louisiana. Hosting USGA championship qualifiers including U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Junior Amateur, and others.
• Liquid FuelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 January 2025New partner for 2025. Liquid Fuel is the official hydration sponsor of the LGA. Products available at all LGA championships. Members receive discount code LGA20 for 20% off orders. Founded by partners from Louisiana and Arizona.
• Southern Texas PGAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2025Partnership with Southern Texas PGA for junior golf development, including co-administration of Srixon Prestige Tour events in Lake Charles, LA. Jointly launching The Bayou Cup, a new Ryder Cup style team event for junior golfers featuring 12 players from each state.
• Gulf States PGAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2025Gulf States PGA collaborates with LGA on junior golf initiatives including Team Louisiana selection committee and The Bayou Cup team event.
• Big Easy RanchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 January 2025Host venue for The Bayou Cup inaugural event (December 5-7, 2025). The Covey at Big Easy Ranch ranked #1 new and #10 top overall course in Texas by Dallas Morning News in 2023.
• Sullivan Golf TravelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred travel partner for LGA member trips. Previously partnered for nearly a decade on Members Only trips. Currently organizing 2027 Southwest Ireland trip (July 7-14) featuring 5 rounds at world-class Irish links courses.
• GHIN (Golf Handicap and Information Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationGHIN is the largest handicap computation provider in the world, serving more than 2 million golfers. Offered exclusively through LGA in Louisiana as the authorized handicap service for member clubs.
• Golf GeniuscoreTechnology or IntegrationGolf Genius Club software provided free to LGA member clubs. The LGA uses Golf Genius to conduct its own championships. First line of customer service support for member clubs utilizing the software.
• Youth on CoursecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) nonprofit providing youth with $5 or less rounds through subsidies to thousands of courses across the United States, Canada, and Australia. LGA provides membership benefits to YOC members in Louisiana.
• Audubon Golf TrailminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Audubon Golf Trail promotes Louisiana golf courses and tourism across the state.
• LHSAA (Louisiana High School Athletic Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGA partners with LHSAA to conduct the 2026 Boys' and Girls' State Golf Championships at multiple Lafayette venues including Farm d'Allie GC, The Wetlands GC, Cane Row G&TC, and Le Triomphe.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Georgia State Golf Association: Georgia's USGA Allied Golf Association offering the same core services as LGA — GHIN handicap administration, state championships, course rating, and member club network — at slightly larger scale.
• Texas Golf Association: State golf association for Texas operating under the same USGA Allied Golf Association model. Closely comparable structure, scale, and service offering as LGA, including GHIN administration, championship management, and member club network.
• Mississippi Golf Association: Adjacent state golf association serving Mississippi amateurs. Operates under the same USGA Allied Golf Association license model with handicap administration, championships, and member clubs.
• Carolinas Golf Association: Regional golf association serving North and South Carolina, comparable to LGA in USGA affiliation model, handicap services, championship administration, and member club structure.
• Tennessee Golf Association: Tennessee's USGA Allied Golf Association offering parallel handicap administration, championship management, and member club services comparable to LGA's structure in Louisiana.
• Florida State Golf Association: Florida's USGA Allied Golf Association providing handicap services, state championships, and member benefits in a comparable operating model to LGA, though at substantially larger scale.
• Alabama Golf Association: State golf association for Alabama with parallel USGA Allied Golf Association structure, offering handicapping, championships, junior golf, and member club services comparable to LGA.
• Southern Texas PGA: Regional PGA section covering Southern Texas and partner with LGA on junior golf programming including the Bayou Cup team event. Comparable regional golf administration and tournament operations.
• Gulf States PGA: Regional PGA section covering Louisiana and neighboring states. Direct partner with LGA on junior golf initiatives including Team Louisiana and The Bayou Cup, serving overlapping amateur and professional golf audiences.

Broad incumbents

• USGA: National governing body for amateur golf in the United States and the licensing authority that grants LGA its exclusive Allied Golf Association role in Louisiana. Sets the rules, handicap system, and championship framework that LGA administers locally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/LGA1920
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/louisiana-golf-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/lga1920

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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