Category: News
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Celebration of Life for Jeff Babineau
The Babineau family invites friends to attend a Celebration of Life for Babs on December 28 from 1-4 p.m. at Heathrow Golf Club in Heathrow, Florida. For those traveling from out of town “Babineau room rates” are available. Call any of the three options below. Orlando Marriott – Skye1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746(407)…
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How to help support the Babineau family
Jeff Babineau died on Dec. 9 at his home in Oviedo, Florida. He was 62. There have been numerous tributes to the past president of the GWAA, who was also the secretary of the organization. RELATED: Golfweek remembers | John Hopkins remembers | Photo gallery “Jeff cared deeply about golf journalism and about the GWAA,”…
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John Hopkins remembers Jeff Babineau
Our friend and colleague John Hopkins passed these wonderful words along to share about the passing of Jeff Babineau. My first meeting with Jeff Babineau came at an Open when we were both due to appear on an American radio station. I was on the telephone to my host when I heard him say: “Babs,…
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Golfweek remembers Jeff Babineau
A beautiful remembrance of Jeff Babineau here, with permission from our friends at Golfweek. Jeff Babineau, longtime golf writer and former editor of Golfweek, died Monday at his home in Oviedo, Florida. He was 62. Babineau’s list of friends and contacts ranges across the entire sport, and the scope of his work spanned decades and included…
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Jeff Babineau, GWAA secretary, dies at 62
GWAA members, It’s with great sadness that I pass on this news: Jeff Babineau, our secretary, past president and a longtime GWAA member, died earlier today of natural causes. Jeff was a superb writer and editor and was well-liked among our members and at Tour stops everywhere. He was a level-headed mentor to many of…
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USGA, LPGA update gender policies
In separate announcements that came in tandem, the USGA and LPGA both sent out releases Wednesday updating their respective gender identity policies. Here is how they both read … From the USGA: The United States Golf Association (USGA) has introduced a new Competitive Fairness Gender Policy, set to take effect for the 2025 championship season.…
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LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan to Step Down
Liz Moore to serve as Interim Commissioner while Association begins global search DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 2, 2024 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) announced today that LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan will be stepping down from her role effective January 9, 2025. Liz Moore will assume the role of Interim Commissioner, working closely…
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LPGA releases its 2025 schedule
NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 20, 2024 – As it enters its 75th anniversary season, the LPGA Tour proudly announces the 2025 schedule, celebrating its legacy as the world’s longest-running women’s professional sports organization. In this milestone year, the LPGA Tour will feature 35 events (33 official events), where the world’s top athletes will compete for a…
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EPISODE 7, GWAA PODCAST – JOEL BEALL
Ep. 7: GWAA Podcast. Amy Rogers sits with Golf Digest’s Joel Beall to discuss his latest piece on Tony Finau, titled, “Why is Tony Finau being sued?” -How long did it take to report? -Kudos to the team that helped -Striving to be fair -What’s the response been like? -What’s the next big piece for…
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Bandon Dunes to Host 2026 PGA Professional Champ.
FRISCO, Texas (October 15, 2024) – The PGA of America announced today that Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon, will host the 2026 PGA Professional Championship. The four-day, 72-hole event will be contested on the Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes courses, April 26-29, 2026. The PGA Professional Championship—the national championship for PGA of America Golf…