2016 will see some major changes and updates to the Rules of Golf and amateur status. Recently, the USGA announced some details and highlights on the more significant changes. A summary with more information on these updates is included below: The R&A and the United States Golf Association today announced the publication of the 2016 edition...
Read MoreThe Texas Golf Association & The Spirit
The Texas Golf Association is the governing body of golf for the state of Texas. Since the Spirit began, the TGA has provided operational and Rules assistnace to the Championship. The staff and volunteers from the TGA assist with everything from marking the golf course, to starting the players, to volunteer Rules Officals and more. Without the historical...
Read MoreHow does your handicap affect driving distance?
What’s your handicap? Do you even know what a handicap is? Well, according to Wikipedia a handicap in golf is: A handicap is a numerical measure of an amateur golfer’s playing ability based on the tees played for a given course. It is used to calculate a net score from the number of strokes actually played, thus allowing players of different...
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