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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       


Carolinas Golf Night and CGA Annual Meeting

Friday, February 12, 2010

Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC

West End, NC (2/8/10) - The Carolinas Golf Association will hold its Annual Meeting and Carolinas Golf Night on Friday, February 12, 2010 at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC. James B. Hyler, USGA President is the featured speaker. The 2009 Carolinas Players of the Year and CGA tournament champions will be honored. A silent auction that benefits the Carolinas Golf Foundation is held.       


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


2009 One-Day Four-Ball Tournament of Champions Winners Crowned...Finally!

West End, NC (1/16/09) - After postponing the event twice due to winter weather, the 2009 CGA One-Day Four-Ball Tournament of Champions was finally held at Little River Golf and Resort in Carthage, NC on Saturday, January 16...Final Results


Two Spots are Available for the 2010 CGA Island Four-Ball Getaway!

West End, NC (1/15/09) - The Carolinas Golf Association has two open golf spots for the Island Four-Ball Getaway at Casa de Campo Resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The resort was not affected by the recent Haiti earthquake. The two spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to attend, contact Andy Priest at the CGA office at 910-673-1000 prior to making any final travel plans...Island Four-Ball Website


CGA Announces 2009 Richard S. Tufts Carolinas Players of the Year

West End, NC (1/13/10) - Two previous winners and four first-timers are named Players of the Year by the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA). The Richard S. Tufts Awards were established in 1997 to honor Carolinas amateur golfers who had exceptional individual tournament performances over the preceding year in six categories. The 2009 Carolinas Players of the Year are: Mark Anderson, Beaufort, SC (Men); Cydney Clanton, Concord, NC (Women); Paul Simson, Raleigh, NC (Senior Men); Patty Moore, Charlotte, NC (Senior Women); Andy Knox, Cary, NC (Junior Boys) and McKenzie Talbert, North Augusta, SC (Junior Girls)...Press Release


Rules of Golf iPhone App Now Available!

West End, NC (1/6/10) - For you Rules of Golf "nuts", the USGA has launched the Rules of Golf app now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch devices. App has every Rule, Definition and Decision and has a search feature. Cost is $3.99 and is available for download...HERE


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


CGA Facebook Page is Now Available

West End, NC (12/14/09) - The Carolinas Golf Association has launched its own Facebook page. CGA will update this site with news, photos and upcoming events. Become a "fan" of your golf association...Click Here.


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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Winter 2009/2010 issue of Carolinas Golf

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Do Your Scores Go Up During Winter?

General vs. Complete Scoring Records

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2009 Handicap Revision Schedule

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This Week in the CGA: February 8-14

Monday, February 8

Senior Four-Ball One-Day Tournament at Catawba Country Club, Newton, NC Entries Open

Senior Four-Ball One-Day Tournament at Cowans Ford Country Club, Stanley, NC Entries Close

Tuesday, February 9

Senior Four-Ball One-Day Tournament, Wild Dunes Golf Resort (Links), Isle of Palms, SC

Wednesday, February 10

Senior Four-Ball One-Day Tournament, Wild Dunes Golf Resort (Harbor), Isle of Palms, SC

Thursday, February 11

No Events Scheduled

Friday, February 12

Carolinas Golf Night and CGA Annual Meeting, Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC

Saturday, February 13

CGA Rules Officials Training Seminar, Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC

Sunday, February 14

No Events Scheduled

 

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