New World Handicap System Prepares for Implementation Beginning in 2020
Golf’s new World Handicap System, which is designed to bring the game of golf under a single set of Rules for handicapping (more…)
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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…)
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…)
VIDEO: Governor Inslee Proclaims May 2017 as Washington Golf Month
https://www.youtube.com/embed/UP_Jp9Qz_MM
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…)
USGA and R&A Work with Handicap Authorities to Develop a Single World Handicap System
The USGA and R&A are working with golf’s handicapping authorities to develop a single World Handicap System for the game. (more…)