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Carolinas Golf Foundation Fundraiser Tournament at Treyburn Country Club Entries Open

West End, NC (3/8/10) - The Carolinas Golf Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Carolinas Golf Association, will be holding a fundraiser four-ball tournament on April 21 at Treyburn Country Club in Durham, NC. Entry fee is $200 per team and includes tournament round, prizes and post tournament meal. All proceeds will benefit the Carolinas Golf Foundation. Entries are first-come, first served and are open until March 29 or until the event is full...Tournament Information and Register


2009 CGA Yearbook Now Available Online

West End, NC (2/26/10) - The 2009 Carolinas Golf Association yearbook is now available online. This annual publication highlights the past year's CGA championships, tournaments, people, and events...2009 CGA Yearbook


49th Carolinas Senior Amateur Championship Moved to September 7-9

U.S. Senior Amateur Sectional Qualifier at Treyburn Moved to September 13

West End, NC (2/25/10) - Due to a schedule conflict, the 49th Carolinas Senior Amateur Championship date has been moved to September 7-9, 2010 at Linville Golf Club in Linville, NC. The U.S. Senior Amateur sectional qualifier at Treyburn Country Club in Durham, NC has been moved to September 13.


Spring 2010 Issue of Carolinas Golf Magazine in the Mail

West End, NC (2/25/10) - The Spring 2010 issue of Carolinas Golf magazine is now in the mail to CGA members. This issue highlights the recent election of Jim Hyler of Raleigh, NC to USGA President, 2009 Carolinas Players of the Year and Minority Golf Clubs in the Carolinas.


14th CGA Island Four-Ball Getaway Tournament Winners Crowned at Casa de Campo Resort

West End, NC (2/21/10) - The Carolinas Golf Association's 14th Island Four-Ball Getaway Tournament was held February 17-19 at Casa de Campo Resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The 54-hole four-ball event was played on the resorts three Pete Dye designed golf courses including the world famous Teeth of the Dog.

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Dustin Johnson

2007 CGA Player of the Year Dustin Johnson Wins AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

West End, NC (2/13/10) - Dustin Johnson, the 2007 CGA Player of the Year, won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am for the second straight year by one stroke on Sunday. Johnson is the second Richard Tufts Award recipient to win a PGA Tour event this year. Bill Haas, the 2003 CGA Player of the Year, won the Bob Hope Classic back in January...AT&T Recap


Walter Todd

Walter Todd of Laurens, SC Elected CGA President

Southern Pines, NC (2/12/10) - Walter Todd of Laurens, SC was elected as the 52nd President of the Carolinas Golf Association at the association's annual meeting on Friday, February 12, 2010 at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC. Todd replaces Steve Hinshaw of Pinehurst, NC who just completed his two-year stint leading the CGA. Other officers elected are J. Richard Dosek of Advance, NC (Vice-President); G. Jackson Hughes of Greenville, SC (Secretary) and Dan O'Connell of Spartanburg, SC (Treasurer). Rion Moore of Georgetown, SC will complete the remaining term for James Burgess of Columbia, SC who has resigned from the CGA Executive Committee after 22 years of service including serving as President from 2006-07.


Jim Hyler

Jim Hyler of Raleigh, NC Begins USGA Presidency

West End, NC (2/8/10) - Jim Hyler, 62, of Raleigh, NC began his tenure as president of the USGA on Saturday night at the association's annual meeting that took place at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, NC. Hyler will oversee the USGA's 1600 committee volunteers, 300-plus staff members and shape the direction of the association over the next two years...Press Release       


USGA Handicap Seminar on April 7 at Florence Country Club

West End, NC (2/3/10) - The United States Golf Association (USGA) will conduct a handicap seminar on April 7 at Florence Country Club in Florence, S.C. Cost is $40.00 per person and includes seminar and lunch. This will be the only USGA handicap seminar run by the USGA in the Carolinas in 2010. Prior to 2007, the United States Golf Association required someone from your club to attend a USGA or CGA handicap seminar, take a test, pass it and then sign a USGA Handicap Licensing Agreement. The USGA has created the same obligation for your club between 2008 and the end of 2011.  Your previous handicap licensing agreement is valid until 12/31/2011.  However, someone from the club must take the seminar and test before 12/31/2011 to fulfill the new obligation.  This seminar can accomplish the requirement. Do not contact the CGA to sign up.  If you are interested in attending you must register through the USGA...USGA Handicap Seminar Registration


Kiawah Island Resort Women's Golf Weekend March 4-7

West End, NC (2/3/10) - Kiawah Island Resort will host the 5th annual Women's Golf Getaway Weekend from March 4-7. Weekend includes accommodations, golf instruction, two rounds of golf, and several food functions. The resort also has many spring packages available...Kiawah Island Women's Golf Weekend Information


Have You Made a Hole-In-One? Then Join the CGAcers Hole-in-One Club!

West End, NC (1/29/10) - The Carolinas Golf Association recognizes its members that make the shot of a lifetime...a Hole-in-One! If you are a member of a CGA member club and have made a hole-in-one in the past 12 months then join the CGAcers Hole-In-One Club. Members receive a frameable certificate recognizing your achievement plus your name is listed on the CGA website. Membership is free! Simply complete the application form verifying your hole-in-one and send to the CGA...CGAcers Membership Information


2010 Carolinas Interclub Team Competition Entries Are Open

West End, NC (1/25/10) - The 2010 Carolinas Interclub team competition entries are now open. Clubs may either form their own group of four clubs or request to be paired with area clubs. Group winners advance to the playoffs with the final four teams competing on November 13-14 at Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC. Entry fee is $300.00. Online registration is available this year...2010 Carolinas Interclub Entry Form and Online Registration


CGA Centennial Book Sale! Kick-Off 2010 with Your Copy of "Golf in the Carolinas" for $20.10

West End, NC (1/4/10) — Happy New Year! With the year 2010, the CGA is already collecting pictures and stories for our next Centennial book, due for publication in 2109. You can still enjoy the essence of the first 100 years in Carolinas golf. Now for only $20.10 (plus $5.00 postage) per book, you can own a copy of “Golf in the Carolinas”...Book Order Form


Carolinas Golf Foundation Needs Your Help!

West End, NC (12/14/09)  –– The Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF) which is the fundraising arm of the Carolinas Golf Association has started its annual campaign requesting donations to help fund many golf-related programs in the Carolinas. The CGF annually provides scholarships to turfgrass students, funding for junior golf and women's golf programs, and turfgrass research grants. Read the CGF letter and learn how to donate...Click Here (PDF).


USGA Launches Database for 2010 Grooves

Far Hills, NJ (11/24/09) - The USGA has received numerous inquiries from golfers wishing to know whether or not their clubs will meet the new groove and punch mark specifications effective from Jan. 1, 2010 (the "New Groove Rules"). Many of these inquiries have come from golfers who plan to play in events where the condition of competition is in effect, requiring that the player's clubs conform to the New Groove Rules (the "Condition of Competition"). As a result, the USGA and The R&A have created a reference resource called the Informational Club Database (the "Database")...Search the USGA Informational Club Database

*CGA Note: This "Condition of Competition" only effects players wishing to compete in the 2010 U.S. Open Sectional qualifying, 2010 U.S. Senior Open Sectional qualifying, and 2010 U.S. Women's Open Sectional qualifying. 2010 U.S. Open Local qualifiers will not have the local rule in effect but will go into effect for 2011. USGA amateur championships, CGA tournaments and championships will not implement the local rule until at least 2014.


Carolinas Golf Association thanks the following individuals for contributing to the Carolinas Golf Foundation over the past year to help support turf grass research and college scholarships in the Carolinas...View the Carolinas Golf Foundation Donor Honor Roll


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This Week in the CGA: March 8-14

Monday, March 8

One-Day Four-Ball Tournament at The Club at Irish Creek, Kannapolis, NC

Vicki DiSantis Junior Girls Championship Entries Open

Carolinas Four-Ball Championship Entries Open

One-Day Four-Ball Tournament at Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire, NC Entries Open

CGA Foundation Four-Ball Fundraiser Tournament at Treyburn Country Club, Durham, NC Entries Open

One-Day Tournament at Falls Village Golf Club, Durham, NC Entries Close

One-Day Four-Ball Tournament at Pinehurst No. 6, Pinehurst, NC Entries Close

Senior Four-Ball One-Day Tournaments at Forest Oaks Country Club, Greensboro, NC and Deep Springs Country Club, Stoneville, NC Entries Close

Tuesday, March 9

Mid-Senior/Senior/Super Senior One-Day Tournament at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC

Wednesday, March 10

No Events Scheduled

Thursday, March 11

No Events Scheduled

Friday, March 12

No Events Scheduled

Saturday, March 13

No Events Scheduled

Sunday, March 14

No Events Scheduled

 

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