National Golf Foundation Releases 2019 Golf Industry Report
The National Golf Foundation (NGF), the only trade organization that works with every sector within the golf industry (more…)
Category: Shari’s Blog
USGA and R&A to adopt new protocol for video review; will eliminate scorecard penalty
A working group led by the USGA and R&A has unanimously agreed to adopt a new set of protocols for video review when applying the Rules of Golf. (more…)
Governor Inslee Proclaims May as Washington Golf Month; Golf Alliance of Washington releases Economic Impact Study
Governor Jay Inslee signed a proclamation today at the state capitol in Olympia (more…)
Handicap Chair Occupies Important Seat at the Table
By Joey Flyntz, USGA Whether you belong to a small online golf club or are a member of a large green-grass facility, one of your peers is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of everyone’s scoring record and Handicap Index®: the handicap chair. (more…)
USGA deepens commitment to growing golf through 2017 PLAY9 program
With a broader focus on golf at the local level, the USGA has rolled out plans in support of the PLAY9 program, with several courses in the WSGA territory holding a series of events on the ninth day of each month (more…)
New Rules of Golf Decision Limits Use of Video Review, Effective Immediately
The USGA and R&A have issued a new Decision on the Rules of Golf to limit the use of video evidence in the game, effective immediately. (more…)
National Survey Finds That Most Private Clubs Promote Sustainability
Three out of every four private clubs pursue sustainability, and the majority of clubs that don’t have sustainable practices plan to implement them in the future. This is just one of the key findings of the Environmental Behaviors & Practices survey, the first study of its kind to evaluate the environmental practices of private clubs across the United States. (more…)
12th Annual PNGA Cup to be held at TimberStone Golf Course
The 2017 Pacific Northwest Golf Association’s (PNGA) championship season will kick off in early May as 48 of the top amateur golfers in the region prepare to square off in the 12th PNGA Cup, to be held May 3-5 at TimberStone Golf Course in Caldwell, Idaho. (more…)
Four Washington Players to Compete in Drive, Chip & Putt Finals at Augusta National
Eighty junior golfers representing 30 U.S. states and one Canadian province have earned an invitation to Augusta National Golf Club (more…)
Adam Hagen hired as new Manager of Rules and Competition
After a brief period of being away from the game, Adam Hagen has returned to the world he loves by being hired as the new Manager of Rules and Competition for the PNGA and WSGA. (more…)