The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), in partnership with Ochsner Health and the Bayou District Foundation, is back at Bayou Oaks at City Park this week for the second annual Ochsner Health / AJGA New Orleans Classic.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the AJGA back to Bayou Oaks for another year of world-class junior golf,” said Greg Bensel, Tournament Chair. “As both the tournament chair and an AJGA parent, it’s incredibly rewarding to see this event continue to grow. With the support of Ochsner and the Bayou District Foundation, we’re building something truly meaningful for New Orleans.”
The Bayou District Foundation operates Bayou Oaks Golf Course as part of its broader mission to drive community revitalization in New Orleans. In partnership with New Orleans City Park, the Foundation played a key role in the $24.5 million redevelopment of the Bayou Oaks South Course complex, which reopened in 2017. The championship course was designed by renowned architect Rees Jones, in collaboration with Ace Torre and the PGA TOUR Design team. In addition to overseeing daily operations, the Foundation allocates a portion of the course’s net operating revenues to support transformative initiatives in housing, education and wellness. This model, inspired by the successful East Lake approach in Atlanta, demonstrates how revenue from recreational spaces like golf courses can be reinvested to uplift entire neighborhoods and create long-term, sustainable change.
“It’s incredibly meaningful to see this tournament bring the Bayou District Foundation’s mission to life,” said Gerry Barousse, Chairman of the Board and founding member of the Bayou District Foundation. “The AJGA and Ochsner have been fantastic partners in helping us use golf as a vehicle for lasting community impact. We’re proud to host this event at Bayou Oaks and continue creating opportunities for families in the Bayou District.”
Bayou Oaks at City Park – South Course is a championship public golf facility in the heart of New Orleans, designed by world-renowned golf course architect Rees Jones and Greg Muirhead of Rees Jones Inc., in association with Torre Design Consortium. The 18-hole course, which combines the property’s original East and West courses, features 46 bunkers, multiple water hazards, and strategically placed landscapes that challenge players of all skill levels. The course was rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina and is operated by the Bayou District Foundation.
About the AJGA
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA provides valuable exposure for college golf scholarships and has an annual junior membership (boys and girls, ages 12-19) of more than 9,000 members from 50 states and 51 foreign countries. Through initiatives like the Liberty National ACE Grant, a financial assistance program, and Leadership Links, a service-oriented platform that teaches juniors charitable-giving skills, the AJGA fosters the growth of golf’s next generation.
TaylorMade and adidas are the AJGA’s Global Sponsors, supporting the AJGA for more than 25 years. TaylorMade has served as the Official Ball of the AJGA since 2016. adidas has been the
Official Apparel and Footwear of the AJGA since 2017. Rolex, in its fourth decade of AJGA sponsorship, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 1,000 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel, Collin Morikawa, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer, Jessica Korda, Nelly Korda, Cristie Kerr, Stacy Lewis, Inbee Park, Lexi Thompson and Rose Zhang.
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