NALG News & Updates

April, 2025

2025 NALG National Tournament Open for Entries

The 2025 NALG 89th annual national tournament is open for entries. Tournament play is set for October 3 - 5, 2025. The tournament will be held in Fort Worth, TX with the Marriott Champions Circle serving as both the golfing venue and host hotel.

We expect a significant increase in the number of players for this year's tournament due to the elevated promotion efforts and national presence of the NALG. We urge you to get your entry in early as the field will be limited to the first 100 entries due to the host course only having one course available for our use.

Click HERE to go to a tournament FAQ document detailing the tournament specifics.

Click HERE to go directly to the online entry option.

Click HERE to access a paper-based manual entry option.

Recent Tournament Results

Battle In The Desert

On March 7 - 9, 2025, 28 lefties representing Team California and Team Arizona (14 players on each team) teed it up for three days of competition at the Saddlebrooke area golfing complex near Tucson, AZ. After a first day rainout, the final two days of play was met with glorious weather and fierce competition. The matches were "all square" with one round remaining. In the end Team California came out on top.

Many new lefty friendships were forged during the tournament and much fun was had by all the participants. Many thanks and a big shout out to the two team captains and tournament organizers, Jim Dalton (California) and Mark Miller (Arizona). Click HERE for a link to the tournament recap and pictures.

2025 Florida State Lefthanders Tournament

The 2025 Florida State Lefthanders tournament was held March 17 -18 at the Saddlebrook Golf and Resort in Wesley Chapel, FL. Congratulations to all the participants and Division Winners as follows:

Open: Sid Miner

Seniors: Moses Eshkenazi

Masters: Dennis Evans

Grand Masters: Jim Pfrogner

Ladies: Angela Walker

Click HERE for a link to the tournament recap and pictures.

Save the Date for other 2025 Lefty Events

Currently Scheduled

Tournament dates have been set for the following events: (Click the Blue text for a link to further tournament and entry information)

31st Annual Dave McCall Shootout (Albuquerque, NM): May 7 - 9

Michigan Lefty / Righty (Whitmore Lake, MI): May 10

Indiana State Lefty's Championship: June 7 - 8

Ohio State Lefties: July 19 - 20

Minnesota Lefthanders: July 19 and 20

Colorado State Lefties: August 30 - 31

Western States (Reno, NV): September 2 - 4

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

World Association of Left Handed Golfers (WALG)

Eight North American NALG members will be participating and representing Team USA in the 29th World Lefthanders Championship held June 15 - 21, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

Those entered are:

Joe Brogdon (GA)

Erv Froese (BC)

Mike Kemppainen (WA)

Jim Mason (FL)

Sid Miner (FL)

Jim Pfrogner (FL)

Rick Rodriguez (CA)

Steve Steele (SC)

NALG Membership

Response to the new NALG Membership structure has been at least, if not more than, hoped for. Thank you to all 2025 members, new and old, for your support of the NALG and our mission to grow the game of lefty golf throughout North America. If you are not yet a 2025 member, we urge you to get your membership processed so you can take advantage of the state and other tournament pricing discounts offered (all members regardless of tier will receive a $10 entry fee discount funded by the NALG for any entered tournament that is promoted in the State Tournament Section in NALG.org.).

A big THANK YOU to all our recent new paid Lifetime and VIP members:

Lifetime

Steven Damigella (CA)

Greg Howard (ON)

Frank Hunter (NC)

Antonio Santos (OH)

Joe Larson (HI)

VIP

Pat Brown (CA)

Spotlight on "Friends of the NALG"

A "Friend of the NALG" since 2021, we encourage you to take a look at the Left Behind Golf Company (leftbehindgolf.com).

Left Behind's Mission

To raise the profile of Lefty golf across the board, we decided to create golf's first brand dedicated exclusively to Lefty golfers. Left Behind Golf is for golfers who feel 'left' behind in a Righty's world. We're here to represent for the road less traveled and to ensure a more inviting and accessible future for Left-Handed golfers.

One thing is for sure; we know we can't do it alone. Through partnerships with organizations like The National Association of Left-Handed Golfers, multiple pro-shops/retailers, and most importantly proud Lefties like yourself, we endeavor to take the message of #LeftiesUnite across the globe.

Editor's Comment: Left Behind has many fine products, but I can tell you as a customer you will be hard-pressed to find a more soft and supple golf glove than that sold by Left Behind. Check them out.

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Other News

Although not (yet) an NALG member, Congratulations to PGA Tour lefty Brian Harman for winning the Valero Texas Open. Brian faltered somewhat near the end of the first nine holes on Day 4 but reigned it in and went on to win by 3 shots in commanding fashion. Congratulations again lefty.

Also pictured here is a newspaper clipping of lefty Bob Charles winning the 1963 Houston Open.

Masters Week Trivia:

1) How many lefthanded players have won the Masters?

2) How many Masters tournaments have been won by a lefthanded player?

Awards:

Congratulations to Dick Spong (NALG Marketing & Promotions Director) for being named the 2025 Valspar Championship Volunteer of the Year. A tournament volunteer and hole-captain for over 25years at this PGA tournament, Dick richly deserves this recognition.

As part of the award package, Dick had the opportunity to name a charity of his choice to receive a $2,500 donation under his name. We are happy to let you know Dick named the NALG as the charity of his choice. Thank you, Dick, for this wonderful donation.

Do you have a hole-in-one, other personal achievement or some other lefty news to share? Please send your information to Sid Miner so we can share with the rest of the NALG.

Oh, by the way, three lefties have won the Masters a total of six times.

Mike Weir (2003)

Phil Mickelson (2004, 2006, 2010)

Bubba Watson (2012, 2014)

Dick Spong receiving his Valspar Championship Volunteer of the Year award.

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 latest post provides some additional information about this year's NALG National Tournament and its format. I encourage to stop by and read his blog entitled, “I can’t win!” – Yes you can!!

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

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