Park Golf Association of America

08/26/2026

Welcome to the IPGAA!

We’re excited to welcome **THREE new Park Golf courses** to the International Park Golf Association of America! 🇺🇸🇨🇦

Please join us in welcoming:

⛳ Ball Fore Park Golf Course
📍 Macomb, Illinois, USA
Facebook: Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center
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⛳ Park Golf Thornhill
📍 Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Facebook: Canada Park Golf
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⛳ Rines Creek Park Golf
📍 Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada
Facebook: Rines Creek Park Golf
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It’s exciting to see Park Golf continuing to grow across North America, with three new courses joining the IPGAA family!

From Illinois to Ontario to Nova Scotia, the Park Golf community keeps getting bigger. 🌎🏌️

Welcome to the IPGAA, Ball Fore, Thornhill & Rines Creek!** We’re excited to have you with us and can’t wait to see where the game goes next!

08/17/2026

Member course Bigfoot Park Golf will be hosting The Squatch Classic two person best ball tournament this weekend August 22!
Get out there and play!

Grab your favorite golf partner and sign up for the Squatch Classic two person best ball tournament. Saturday August 22. Starts at 10- last flight at 1. Win the coveted Trophies! $80/team. Lunch included. And tees for the top three teams.

08/17/2026

The latest stop on the IPGAA Traveller’s Tour was the inaugural Ian “Lenny” Barbrick Memorial Tournament which took place at Rines Creek Park Golf in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

In the men’s division, Bill Laurette won with a score of 59, Pat Highfield finished second with 60, and Jeff Tipping took third with 62.

In the women’s division, Barb Juliusson captured the title with 68. Patti Highfield placed second, and Krista Gilby Meyerink finished third.

Karl Juliusson marked the day with an ace on hole 17, winning the Toonie Pot.

All competitors in this competition took a new spot on the Traveler’s Tour standings which you can follow along with here: https://parkgolf-rating.onrender.com/travelers-league

All proceeds benefitted the Shumilacke Food Bank—a fitting tribute to Lenny’s memory.

The next stop on the IPGAA Traveler’s Tour is The Open Championship on September 13th at Rines Creek Park Golf.

Just two more stops on tour!
See you on the road.

08/10/2026

The IPGAA Traveler’s Tour rolled into Destroyer Park Golf in Akron, New York this week for the 13th Annual Destroyer Open, and what a tournament it was!

Men’s Division Results:
1st: Taylor Junge - 46 (travelled from Ohio!)
2nd: Trevor Burke - 47
3rd: Phil Kosobucki & Dan Eckerson - 48 (tied)

Women’s Division Results:
1st: Sandy Bernhardt - 51
2nd: Steph Lombardo - 53
3rd: Tashina Abrams - 55

The Destroyer Open marked the fourth event of the inaugural IPGAA Traveler’s Tour season. This championship stop showcased incredible golf and fierce competition across both divisions.

Current Traveler’s Tour Standings:

Men’s Division:
1st: Taylor Junge - 293.5 points
2nd: Hobart Shaw - 286.0 points
3rd: Frank Todaro - 284.0 points

Women’s Division:
1st: Tashina Abrams - 195.0 points
Tied for 2nd: Sandy Bernhardt, Courtney Campbell, Kayla Rivera - 100.0 points each

The championship race is heating up! Two major tournaments remain before the season finale at The Hocking Hills Wormburner Open on September 19th.

Next Stop: Ian Lenny Barbrick Memorial Tournament - August 15th at Rines Creek Park Golf in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada

Are you ready to travel and compete? See you on the road!

You can see full standings for the IPGAA Traveler’s Tour at https://parkgolf-rating.onrender.com/travelers-league

08/06/2026

IPGAA TRAVELER’S TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

The 1Club Park Golf Classic scheduled for August 22, 2026 has been postponed until further notice.

If the tournament is rescheduled at a later date, it will NOT be scored for the IPGAA Traveler’s Tour this season.

We appreciate the understanding of all players and the 1Club team during this time.

Upcoming Traveler’s Tour Events

13th Annual Destroyer Open
August 8, 2026 - Destroyer Park Golf

Ian “Lenny” Barbrick Memorial Tournament
August 15, 2026 - Rines Creek Park Golf

The Open Championship
September 13, 2026 - Rines Creek Park Golf

The Hocking Hills Wormburner Open
September 19, 2026 - Wormburner Park Golf

08/03/2026

This Weekend!
The next stop on the IPGAA Traveler's Tour!
100 Points on the line, and several players will be punching in scores for their 3rd event, so there is potential for big moves on the leaderboard!

Curious of your current standings? Head over to this link to see how the tour is stacking up!
https://parkgolf-rating.onrender.com/travelers-league

🏆 The 13th Annual Destroyer Open is Almost Here! 🏆

Mark your calendars and get ready for one of the biggest Park Golf events of the season!

Join us at Destroyer Park Golf for a day of friendly competition, great people, and unforgettable memories.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026

⏰ Schedule
📝 4:00 PM – Registration
⛳ 5:00 PM – Sh***un Start

🏆 Awards Ceremony
🎟️ Raffle Drawings

📍 Destroyer Park Golf
7065 Sand Hill Rd.
Akron, NY 14001

Whether you’re a seasoned Park Golf player or simply looking for a fun and exciting event, the Destroyer Open is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy America’s First Park Golf Course with friends old and new.

We can’t wait to see everyone out on the course for another incredible year!

🌐 Register today at www.destroyerparkgolf.com

08/01/2026

🏆 The 13th Annual Destroyer Open is Almost Here! 🏆

Mark your calendars and get ready for one of the biggest Park Golf events of the season!

Join us at Destroyer Park Golf for a day of friendly competition, great people, and unforgettable memories.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026

⏰ Schedule
📝 4:00 PM – Registration
⛳ 5:00 PM – Sh***un Start

🏆 Awards Ceremony
🎟️ Raffle Drawings

📍 Destroyer Park Golf
7065 Sand Hill Rd.
Akron, NY 14001

Whether you’re a seasoned Park Golf player or simply looking for a fun and exciting event, the Destroyer Open is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy America’s First Park Golf Course with friends old and new.

We can’t wait to see everyone out on the course for another incredible year!

🌐 Register today at www.destroyerparkgolf.com

07/28/2026

NORTH AMERICAN PARK GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP

The inaugural IPGAA Traveler's Tour North American Park Golf Championship at 1Club in Vernon, New Jersey has concluded, and what a championship it was!

Championship Results

Men's Division:
1st: Hobart Shaw (52, 47 = 99)
2nd: Doug Penkalski (51, 51 = 102)
3rd: Phil Kosobucki (53, 53 = 106)

Women's Division:
1st: Tashina Abrams (60, 49 = 109)
2nd: Donna Kondel (75, 65 = 140)
3rd: Madison Freifelder (72, 74 = 146)

Hobart Shaw captured the North American Championship title with a 99 total and 100 Tour points, vaulting him into the overall Tour lead! In the women's division, Tashina Abrams delivered a hot second round of 49 to secure the title, earning crucial Tour points and tying the lead!

What It Means for the Tour:

With three major events now in the books, the race for the 2026 IPGAA Traveler's Tour championship has dramatically shifted!

Current Standings (Men's Division):
1st: Hobart Shaw - 286.0 points (3 events)
2nd: Frank Todaro - 284.0 points (3 events)
3rd: Taylor Junge - 193.5 points (2 events)
4th: Doug Penkalski - 183.5 points (2 events)
5th: Phil Kosobucki - 182.0 points (2 events)
6th: Tim Dalton - 178.5 points (2 events)

Current Standings (Women's Division):
1st: Courtney Campbell & Kayla Rivera & Tashina Abrams - 100.0 points (one event each)
4th: Kathy Shaw - 97.0 points (1 event)

Here's the Critical Detail: Remember that only each player's best 3 finishes count toward the final standing. This means Hobart Shaw and Frank Todaro can still improve their totals if they compete in the remaining tournaments and earn better scores than their current worst finishes. Likewise, players like Taylor Junge, Doug Penkalski, Phil Kosobucki, and Tim Dalton who have only played two events can still catch the leaders by putting together strong finishes in the remaining tournaments. And there are still plenty of events! You could start at the next event and still catch the leaders!

The championship is wide open. A hot streak at Destroyer could dramatically reshape the standings. Everyone, including the current leaders, has the opportunity to boost their Tour standing.

Upcoming Tour Events:

Two tournaments remain on the 2026 schedule:

13th Annual Destroyer Open - August 8 in Akron, NY
Ian "Lenny" Barbrick Memorial Tournament - August 15 in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia

Don't count anyone out. The Traveler's Tour rewards those who travel and compete in the late-season push!

Congratulations to all competitors at the North American Park Golf Championship. See you on the road for the next stop on the tour!

You can find Tour standings at https://parkgolf-rating.onrender.com/travelers-league