NALG News & Updates

August 2024

2024 NALG National Tournament

Time is nearing for the 2024 NALG 88th Annual National Tournament set for play September 20 - 22, 2024 at the Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach, SC.

We are very glad to see a number of new tournament players already entered. Don't miss the entry cut-off date of 9/1/24.

Click HERE for access to further tournament and entry information.

State Tournaments

It's been a busy spring and summer in 2024 with tournaments in Florida, New Mexico, Michigan, Indiana, Colorado, Minnesota and Ohio. Two more tournaments are right around the corner as follows:

Michigan: August 17 & 18. Click HERE for tournament information and entry form.

66th Annual Western States Lefty/Righty: September 3 thru 5. Click HERE for tournament information and entry form.

Click the State Tournaments tab at NALG.org for results and pictures of 2024 tournaments held to date.

State Golf Shows

The absolute #1 recruiting tool for lefty golf tournament players is direct personal contact and interaction. To this end, the various state golf shows is a very effective way to reach lefty golfers. Most all of the next state golf shows will be held during the 2025 winter months, however, plans and signups will be conducted in the fall of 2024.

Is your state hosting a Winter Golf Show? If so, please contact Sid Miner so we can work towards participating with an NALG Booth. As an example, Nate Doimer, Chair of the Minnesota Lefthanders organization and the NALG are working towards a joint Minnesota/ NALG effort at the Minneapolis show in February, 2025.

World Association of Left Handed Golfers (WALG)

The 29th World Lefthanders Championship will be held June 15 - 21, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

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 divisional championships as we can.

Click HERE for more 29th WALG world tournament information.

We have also been alerted that the British Lefthanded Golf Assn. (BLHGA) will be holding their national championship the week prior to the WALG tournament on June 9th and 10th, 2025. Contact Tony Broadhurst by clicking HERE for further tournament information and entry form.

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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 Waco, TX lefty, Ben Hagins.

Ben made his 6th hole-in-one on April 23rd, 2024 by acing the tricky 110 yd. 6th hole with a pitching wedge at the Bear Ridge Golf Course in Waco, TX.

Ben made sure to let me know that he also won his match!!

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

NALG Member Discount

Ever left a golf club on the course and it not get returned? Thanx to Steven Newcom, NALG Secretary/Treasurer, NALG members with current year paid dues can receive a 33% discount on name tags for your clubs.

Visit pinhighinc.com and get a set of club labels for just $9.95. The discount is available until September 30, 2024. Use the discount code NALG when placing your order.

In Memoriam

John Hodecker passed away March 5, 2024 at the age of 90. John was a lifelong avid lefty golfer and one of the most involved NALG members for nearly 50 years, promoting the NALG to anyone who would listen throughout his travels.

John was not only a mainstay with the NALG, but he also participated in many World Lefty Events (WALG), his last tournament being in Sweden. John also was the founder and ran the Oregon state lefty events for many years.

The NALG extends a big heartfelt thank you to John for all of his contributions and our condolences to his wonderful family.

John's obituary is found by clicking HERE.

International Lefthanders Day

Mark your calendars for August 13th, International Lefthanders Day.

Play a round of golf, enjoy your family and friends and take great joy and pride in being lefthanded!!

Click HERE for more information.

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 July 2024 post highlights the achievement of a number of young lefty golfers. The future of lefthanded golfers seem to be in very good hands!

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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