November 3, 2020 | BY AAGD STAFF
Judith Rhodes LPGA teaching professional of Omaha, Nebraska did not wait for the month to end before succeeding in making two hole-in-ones during August. The first happened on August 3 at the Steve Hogan Golf Club (hole #7, 100 yards using a 9 iron) in Omaha. The second took place on August 24 at Shoreline Golf Club in Carter Lake, Iowa, HOLE #4, 122 Yards, using a 9 iron.
Rhodes, who is currently working on her Class A with the LPGA, is no stranger to the game and has decades of experience under her belt. During her golf career she has served as a coach and clubhouse volunteer for the Hogan’s Heroes Junior Golf program, worked for the First Tee of Omaha organization, and was a staff member for the Nebraska State Athletic Commission. Her sharp skills and strong teaching abilities gained her the honor of being a member of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Rhodes, 67, is also the Founder of LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa and has had a great number of kids go through her Junior Golf Programs.
A passionate player, many will be surprised to learn that the Council Bluffs born native was the first Black female Boxing and Wrestling Commissioner in the state of Nebraska. As a devoted sports aficionado, Rhodes found herself in the position to pick up the game of golf, which she has grown to love. “The more I played, the more I realized the important values that could be acquired through learning the game of golf,” said Rhodes who is a member of The LPGA Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) Division.
Rhodes sees the big picture when it comes to growing the sport among women and minorities and she reaches out to share her joy of the game, teaching youth in the community the necessary fundamentals and skills. “I believe that youth learning this game will strengthen them toward advancement in their future,” says Rhodes.
