The Distinguished Service Award was initiated in 1984 by the Louisiana Golf Association to honor individuals who have contributed to the betterment of the game in Louisiana.

History of recipients:

2011     Jimmy Headrick 1996     Luca Barbato
2009     Stuart P. Braud 1995     Bob DeMoss
2008     J. Michael Veron 1994     John Fister
2007     Joseph Bartholomew 1993     Walter Fowler
2006     Ronnie Melancon 1993     Jim McGonagill
2005     Mary Capouch 1992     Emile Zachariah
2004     Lionel Hebert 1991     Albert Hand
2003     Jim Pierson 1990     Tommy Wulff
2003     Jay Pierson 1989     Frank Leach
2002     Charles Dugas 1988     Freddie Haas, Jr.
2001     John Pruitt 1987     Bill Bass
2000     Frank Mackel 1986     Henry Thomas
1999     Frank Gumpert 1985     Mike Barbato
1998     Johnny Myers 1984     W.E. “Winnie” Cole
1997     Oree Maralis