The Arkansas State Golf Association is proud to announce the 2025 Simmons Bank Players of the Year, honoring golfers who demonstrated consistent excellence, sportsmanship, and dedication throughout a competitive season. Points were earned across ASGA-sanctioned events, with champions rising to the top of their divisions through outstanding performances statewide.
Junior Boys: Henry O’Keefe - Little Rock
Henry O’Keefe produced one of the most dominant junior seasons in ASGA history, winning both the State Junior Amateur and Junior Match Play Championships and earning a runner-up finish at the Hot Springs Country Club Junior Championship. O'Keefe, a senior at Little Rock Christian is committed to play collegiate golf at Iowa State University.
Girls: Chloe Freville - Little Rock
Chloe Freville delivered a dominant junior season, earning wins at the "Monk" Wade Junior Classic and the Arkansas Junior Amateur Championship, along with multiple top-five finishes across state junior events. A senior at Mount St. Mary Academy, Freville is committed to playing collegiate golf at Arkansas Tech University.
Men: Nick Zimmerman - Sherwood
In six ASGA events, Nick Zimmerman claimed the Maumelle Classic title, earned runner-up honors in the Men’s Match Play, and qualified for the 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, securing one of the state’s most impressive seasons.
Women: Caroline Hughes - Jonesboro
Arkansas State Red Wolves standout Caroline Hughes claimed the Women’s Match Play Championship and delivered a strong showing at the State Amateur, securing her place at the top of the women’s standings this season.
Men’s Mid-Amateur: Steve Wilson - Bryant
Steve Wilson earned the Mid-Amateur honor with wins at the Hot Springs Designated and Men’s Match Play Championships, along with a strong runner-up finish at the Pine Bluff Designated.
Women’s Mid-Amateur: Monica Blake - Little Rock
Monica Blake’s consistent play earned her the Mid-Amateur title, highlighted by a victory at the Women’s Mid-Am Championship and a top-four finish at the Eclectic, along with a solid performance at the Sarah Hardison Four-Ball.
Men’s Senior: Chris Jenkins - Little Rock
Chris Jenkins collected major victories at the 51st Arkansas Open and Men’s Match Play, while adding top-three finishes at the Sherwood Amateur, Pine Bluff Designated, and Men’s Senior Amateur Championship in a standout six-event season.
Women’s Senior: Julie Oxendine - Russellville
ASGA Hall of Famer Julie Oxendine shone this season with wins at the Pine Bluff Designated, Eclectic, and Women’s Senior Amateur, plus runner-up finishes in both the Match Play and Two-Lady Scramble. She also finished second in qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur.
Men’s Super Senior: Bobby Baker - Little Rock
Bobby Baker captured the Men’s Match Play title and finished runner-up in both the Men’s Senior Amateur Championship and Hot Springs Country Club Designated event, along with a third-place finish at Pine Bluff Country Club.
Women’s Super Senior: Kim Robinson - Hot Springs
Kim Robinson earned back-to-back Player of the Year honors behind victories at the Hot Springs Country Club Designated, Women’s Senior Amateur, and Sarah Hardison Four-Ball, paired with strong third-place finishes at the Two-Lady Scrambles.
Men’s Legend: Craig Irsch - Searcy
Craig Irsch earned the Legends crown with a runner-up finish in the Men’s Match Play, third place at the Men’s Senior Amateur Championship, and strong showings in the Maumelle Classic and Hot Springs CC Designated events.
Women’s Legend: Rebecca Huber - Hot Springs Village
Rebecca Huber had another standout year, capturing titles at the Hot Springs Country Club Designated and Women’s Senior Amateur while also finishing runner-up in the Women’s Match Play competition.
