Come join the USGA and others at the annual USGA Green Section Regional Conference being held Carmel CC in Charlotte, NC on March 26 (Golf is optional on March 25) .  Invitations for this event were previously by invitation only. However, we are happy to announce that all CGA members are now welcome to attend. Included topics are those relating “The Renovation of Pinehurst #2”, “Transition from Bentgrass to Bermudagrass” and “Water Management Plans”   So come join us and see what is happening in the Carolinas! ...

The 17th CGA Island Four-Ball Getaway Tournament was played February 20-22 at Casa de Campo Resort in the Domincan Republic. Click the below links for final tournament results.

Hole-by-Hole Scoring

Flight Results and Payouts

The eGolfer website upgrade is completed. The new eGolfer site is up and running; however, you may also want to refresh your browser window when you reach eGolfer (F5 key) to be sure you are logging into the new version of eGolfer.

The following GHIN services are available at the e-golfer website:    

• GHIN.com 
• Handicap Lookup 
• Post Scores 
• eGolfer ...

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...