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2024 NALG National Tournament

Entries for the 2024 NALG National Tournament are open! Thank you to those of you who have already entered. The Tournament is scheduled for play September 20 - 22, 2024 at the Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach, SC.

This year marks the 88th annual tournament. There is another annual tournament that just concluded yesterday marking their 88th tournament. It is played at a course in the small town of Augusta, GA.... you may have heard of it!!

30th Dave McCall Southwest Shootout

We are nearing the play dates for the 30th Dave McCall Southwest Shootout Lefty/Righty tournament that is set for May 1-3, 2024, at the University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course in Albuquerque, NM.

Click here for further information and entry form.

Save the Date for other 2024 Lefty Events

Currently Scheduled.

Michigan Lefty/Righty: 5/11

Indiana Lefty's: 6/8 & 6/9

Ohio Lefties: 7/20 & 7/21

Minnesota State Lefthanders: 7/20 & 7/21

Michigan State Lefties: 8/16 - 8/18

Make frequent visits to NALG.org for more and updated tournament information as it becomes available.

State Golf Shows

Is your state hosting a Winter Golf Show? If so, please let Sid Miner know so we can work towards participating with an NALG Booth.

We have admittedly missed most of the opportunities for the 2024 shows but please be on the lookout for future shows and contact Sid with any information you may have.

World Association of Left Handed Golfers (WALG)

The 28th World Championship was held in Da Nang, Vietnam, April 7 - 13, 2024. Mr.Rick Rodriguez (California resident and NALG board member) represented the United States. As of the time of this writing Rick is in Bangkok, Thailand on his way back to the USA. We look forward to hearing all about Rick's stories from the tournament upon his return.

The 2025 tournament will be played in Liverpool, England and set to be held June 15 thru June 20, 2025. Click here for a sneak peek summary of the tournament proceedings.

There's already been a lot of buzz from the Americans about attending the 2025 tournament. Let's plan to show up in force next year and bring home as many championships as we can.

Champions Crowned at the 2024 Florida State Lefty's Tournament

Congratulations to all the flight winners at the Florida Lefty's tournament held March 23rd and 24th. Champions crowned were:

Championship: Jon Kelley

Open: Brent Walker

Masters (Flight A): Jim Mason

Masters (Flight B): Erv Froese

Grand Masters: Paul Sprunk

Ladies: Angela Walker

Click Here for flight winner pictures and tournament results.

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2024 NALG Membership Dues

It is time to pay your 2024 NALG Membership Dues. Still just $25 per year, your dues payment helps grow lefty golf across North America. Your dues can now be paid online by clicking here https://www.nalg.org/membership.html.

Of course, you can still print and mail your membership form and payment should you wish.

Hole in One

Congratulations to Hudsonville, MI lefty, Mark McConnell.

In this case it wasn't a hole-in-one, but something even rarer..... an albatross! (a score of 2 on a par 5).

While playing in the West Michigan Fall Classic golf tournament in Diamond Springs, Mark pulled out a 7-iron for his second shot on the 490 yard par 5 and even though he did not see it go in the cup, indeed found it proudly resting there upon his getting to the green.

Editorial comment...... Unless we're laying up out of the trees and other than some PGA tour pros and those much younger than some of us, who the heck is strong or good enough to hit a 7-iron on a 490 yard hole for their 2nd shot. 😊

Please let Sid Miner know of your hole-in-ones, tournament wins and/or other accomplishments so we can properly recognize your feats.

Have you seen the monthly blog in www.nalg.org?

Jon Kelley (NALG Board Member and three-time National NALG Champion) pens a monthly blog and posts to www.nalg.org. Jon posts some great commentary and is well worth your time to stop by and read his remarks.

Jon's February 2024 post is a very compelling story about a Ukrainian-born young man who has overcame his physical handicaps and many other challenges to become a champion golfer in the United States.

Click here for a direct link to Jon's Blog.

NALG Approved as a 501(c)(3)

The NALG is now officially a 501(c)(3) tax deductible non-profit organization! Big shoutout to Steven G. Newcom, NALG Secretary-Treasurer for successfully completing this complex initiative.

The primary advantage with this 501(c)(3) designation is contributions to the NALG can now be made on a tax-deductible basis making us far more attractive to Fortune 500 and other corporate partners. Please let Sid Miner know of any potential corporate donors you have access to who may wish to become lead or significant sponsors of the NALG.

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