WEST END, NC - The Carolinas Golf Association has received many inquiries since 2010 about our stance and plans to implement the recommended USGA’s “Grooves Rule” at CGA championships and tournaments in 2014. After lengthy discussions exploring both the positives and negatives of this rule, the CGA Executive Committee has decided NOT to implement the recommended “Grooves Rule” or condition of competition at any of our 2014 championships or tournaments.

Below are a few reasons for our decision:

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Clubs can now submit entries for the 2013 CGA Interclub competition. Just click HERE and follow the instructions in the first paragraph ("Register Online"). You will need to log into your TPP Online Golfer Account (or create a login for the first time) to get the "Register for this event" link (which will be shown at the top of the page) to complete your registration. Once you are in, just follow the instructions carefully. Please contact the CGA office or me if you need help. Several new clubs and numerous inquiries from prev...

Far Hills, N.J. – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the introduction of two new championships, the first national championships to be added to the USGA’s competition roster in more than 25 years. The addition of the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship and the U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship, which will be played annually between mid-March and late May with the inaugural events scheduled for 2015, reflects the Association’s continued commitment to supporting and growing amateur competition well into ...

San Diego – As part of its ongoing commitment to promote a more welcoming, enjoyable and sustainable game, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that it will develop a broad set of initiatives to identify challenges and solutions regarding pace of play issues in the game of golf.

Speaking at the Association’s annual meeting in San Diego, USGA President Glen D. Nager outlined the main components of the multifaceted program, which will include:

•Analysis of key factors known to influence pa...

Registration is now available for the 33rd Carolinas Mid-Amateur Championship. Entries close on March 12. Championship will be played April 12-14 at Raleigh Country Club in Raleigh, NC. Championship is open to male amateurs who are at least 30 years old, have a maximum 5.4 handicap index at CGA member club and is a resident of North Carolina or South Carolina. Non-exempt players gain entry into the championship via one of five sectional qualifiers. Click link below to register online, view qualifying sites and dates, and login or crea...

The Carolinas Golf Association will host a series of Tournament Pairing Program (TPP) training seminar at various locations throughout the Carolinas. The 15 scheduled seminars are aimed at golf professionals and club officials seeking additional training on the TPP tournament software program. Real tournament set-up and demonstrations will be shown. Seminars are 2 1/2 hours in length and run from 2:00pm-4:30pm. Carolinas PGA Section members receive 2 General Category MSR credits for attending. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register ...

The USGA is proud to announce a newly released Stimpmeter® designed with greater flexibility and added convenience for testing green speed. On one side of the updated, double-sided Stimpmeter is the standard ball-release notch, or full-length run, for putting greens that have an adequate level surface to measure green speed. This method should be used where possible. For putting surfaces where large level areas are not available, the reverse side of the Stimpmeter features a notch that produces half the bal...

You are cordially invited to attend Carolinas Golf Night and CGA Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 9 at the Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst, NC. Cost is $100 for golf and dinner or $65.00 for dinner only. Golf space is limited. 2012 CGA players of the year and champions will be honored.

Schedule:

11:00am Golf shotgun start at CCNC's Dogwood course

6:00pm Cocktails

6:45pm Dinner and CGA Annual Meeting

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WEST END, NC - The Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) has announced the schedule for its annual series of USGA Rules of Golf Seminars. This year's series will be the 37th year the CGA has served the Carolinas with Rules of Golf education and annual rules presentations.

The scheduled 12 seminars are free of charge to attendees, who will view a narrated computer presentation on the basics of the Rules of Golf followed by question and answer sessions. Seminars typically last be...

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West End , NC - Three previous winners and three first-timers has been named 2012 R...