Each season brings its own storylines—breakthrough moments, clutch performances, and the kind of competitive spirit that defines the culture of Central Links Golf. As we close the 2025 tournament season, we proudly recognize the players whose consistency, composure, and commitment elevated them to the next level.
Today, we celebrate our 2025 Players of the Year across Men’s, Women’s, and Junior divisions—individuals whose accomplishments reflect not only personal excellence but the strength and tradition of the game in our region.
The senior at the University of Kansas broke through with a statement victory at the 115th Kansas Amateur Match Play Championship after finishing as the runner-up in 2024. King’s win earned him an exemption into the U.S. Amateur at The Olympic Club. Earlier in the summer, King was in contention at The Watson Challenge, where he ultimately finished solo fourth at six-under par.
The University of Kansas junior repeated her Women’s Player of the Year honor after receiving the award in 2024. Louderbaugh produced an impressive tournament season. After posting scores of 66–63–70 at Mission Hills Country Club, which also set a new women’s course record in the club’s 100-plus-year history, Lyla walked away with the Kansas Women’s Amateur Championship, earning her an exemption into the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bandon Dunes. While at Bandon Dunes, Louderbaugh made a historic run in match play, advancing to the semifinals.
The future of golf has rarely looked brighter than it does in 2025. Our junior divisions showcased extraordinary skill and maturity, and this year’s honorees demonstrated talent well beyond their age.
Junior Boys Player of the Year – Stuart Boulware
Boulware posted an impressive tournament season. After qualifying for The Watson Challenge, Stuart went on to qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur at Trinity Forest in Dallas, Texas, where he advanced to the Round of 32 in match play after finishing T-3 in stroke-play qualifying.
Additionally, Boulware finished solo fourth at the Kansas Junior Amateur Championship at Mariah Hills. The University of Oklahoma commit is in his junior year at Shawnee Mission East.
Junior Girls Player of the Year – Lynn Powell
Lynn Powell distinguished herself with a season defined by consistency and clutch play. She excelled across different formats and events, showcasing both versatility and confidence. Powell’s season included appearances at the Kansas Junior Amateur Championship, The Prairie Invitational, and a victory at the Junior Match Play Championship.
The Central Links Golf Players of the Year awards are more than accolades. They represent months of dedication, late-round resilience, and the pursuit of excellence that defines the competitive spirit of golf.
To our 2025 honorees: congratulations. You exemplify the best of Central Links Golf, and we are proud to celebrate your achievements.
Below is the full list of 2025 honorees:
Kansas & Kansas City Men’s Player of the Year – Will King
Kansas City Men’s Mid-Amateur – Ben Pearson
Kansas Men’s Mid-Amateur – Brian Fehr
Kansas & Kansas City Men’s Senior – Ben Kimminau
Kansas City Super Senior – Bryan Norton
Kansas City Senior Legends – Sam VanLandingham
Kansas Super Senior – Tracy Chamberlin
Kansas Senior Legends – Daniel Lindberg
Boys Junior – Stuart Boulware
Girls Junior – Lynn Powell
Women’s Player of the Year – Lyla Louderbaugh
Women’s Mid-Am – Katy Winters
Women’s Senior – Martha Linscott
Women’s Super Senior – Denise Desilet
Women’s Legends – Denise Desilet