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About the LNGA

Founded in 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri, as the Women’s Trans National Golf Association, we rebranded in the early 2020s as the Ladies National Golf Association to better position for the future. In 2024, we became a founding member of the Women’s Elite Amateur Series, with our event serving as the anchor for the year-long points race, offering players a final chance to earn World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points toward two USGA Women’s Amateur exemptions

Mission Statement

The LNGA’s mission is to uphold and advance the interests of golf by providing elite competition for amateur women golfers, while also fostering camaraderie and encouraging good sportsmanship.

LNGA is a 501(c) (3) Tax Exempt Organization Governed by a Board of Directors

LNGA Board of Directors

Cathy Mant

President

Cathy Mant

Cathy Mant won the 1970 individual Division of Girls and Women’s Sports Championship (now the NCAA Women's Golf title) while at Arizona State...

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Nancy Sebastain

Immediate Past President

Nancy Sebastain

Nancy Sebastain brought her background in education to her love for golf. After teaching, she turned her focus to supporting the game across the st...

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Tobi Herron

Treasurer

Tobi Herron

Tobi Herron was an accomplished high school golfer, went on to have a strong college career at the University of Missouri, and has competed in nine...

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Gail Smith

Secretary

Gail Smith

Gail Smith has been a driving force for golf in Tennessee, serving in leadership roles at the Tennessee Golf Association—including a historic...

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Sue Ewart

Member

Sue Ewart

Sue Ewart led the Long Beach State women’s golf program for 13 seasons (1997–2009), guiding the 49ers to two NCAA Tournament appearance...

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Mary Bea Porter-King

Tournament Chair

Mary Bea Porter-King

Mary Bea Porter-King is a respected name in golf, she turned pro in 1973 after a standout four-sport collegiate career at Arizona State, and went o...

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Curt Rohe

USGA Allied Golf Association Partner

Curt Rohe

Curt Rohe has dedicated his career to advancing amateur golf in the St. Louis region and beyond. After earning his degree in Business Administratio...

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Championship Committee

  • Jan Berry
    Madison, AL
  • Christine Beauchamp
    San Juan, PR
  • Ann Swanson
    Bellevue, WA
  • Chris Gaughan
    Springfield, OR
  • Andrew Johnson
    Little Rock, AR
  • Tina Jones
    Wildwood, MO
  • Lina Elias
    Jacksonville, FL
  • Sally Bishop
    Stamford, CT
  • Allison Watson
    Clyde Hills, WA
  • Joanne Walker
    Gallatin, TN
  • Deb Staub
    Clemmons, NC
  • Leigh Stone
    Lewisville, NC

Championship Trophies & Their Legacy

George III Amateur Championship Trophy

George III Amateur Championship Trophy

The George III Champion Trophy was created in London in 1810 by master silversmith Thomas Robins. Over the years, it has been won by legends such as Patty Berg, Betty Jameson, and Betsy Rawls, as well as modern champions like Rachel Kuehn, Kelly Xu, and Thanana Kotchasanmanee, each adding to the trophy’s enduring legacy of excellence and tradition.

Howell Team Trophy

Howell Team Trophy

Mrs. Charles Howell, one of the early supporters of the LNGA, donated this distinctive silver vase to recognize team excellence. The Howell Team Trophy is awarded to the club, college, or university whose two members achieve the lowest combined score. Teams of up to three golfers from the same club or school may enter, with the best two scores from each round counting toward the team total. Teams are declared and confirmed during on-site registration, and institutions may enter multiple teams, provided each has no more than three players.

Dorothy Pease Trophy

Dorothy Pease Trophy

Mrs. Dorothy B. Pease, a three-time President of the Association, had a deep passion for junior golf and a strong desire to encourage young players. In 1953, she donated a beautiful silver bowl to the Association, now awarded each year to the player under 18 years old with the lowest medalist score.

Our Participants are Champions

Patty Berg

Patty Berg

First President of the LPGA, first champion of the U.S. Women's Open

Babe Zaharias

Babe Zaharias

By 1950, won every golf title available, 10x Major Champion

Betsy Rawls

Betsy Rawls

8x Major Champion, LPGA President

Judy Bell

Judy Bell

54th President of the USGA, Bob Jones Award Recipient

Nancy Lopez

Nancy Lopez

3x Major Champion, U.S. Women's Open Runner Up

Carol Semple Thompson

Carol Semple Thompson

7-Time USGA Champion, Bob Jones Award Recipient

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