Local Knowledge
April 2020
TGA COVID-19 STATEMENT [AS OF 04/01]
The Texas Golf Association has extended the suspension of all TGA-related events and activities through May 3, in accordance with Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order issued on March 31 to minimize social gatherings and in-person contact with non-household members through April 30. Our absolute top priority during this pandemic continues to be safeguarding the health and well-being of the entire TGA Family and all our fellow Texans.
We will continue to monitor all available guidance and regulations from the CDC along with other federal, state and local authorities to do what is in the best interests of those involved with our events and activities.
We hope that everyone remains healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and continued support, and we look forward to resuming competitive and recreational opportunities for our membership when it is safe to do so.
TAKE WHS ONLINE TRAINING SEMINAR
For Club Handicap Chairs and Administrators who are unable to get out and play golf and are stuck at home suffering from a touch of cabin fever, now would be a perfect time to learn more about the new World Handicap System (WHS) by taking the Online Training Seminar.
It consists of four video segments, with each segment made available after the previous one ends. After viewing all four segments, we encourage you to take the 20-question quiz. By successfully passing the quiz, you will be fulfilling a necessary requirement—your golf club will be shown as “authorized” to provide WHS Handicap Indexes.
To access the WHS Online Training Seminar, please click on the link below. (Note: Be sure to include the name of your golf club to fulfill the WHS education requirement and to ensure that your results are made immediately available to the TGA.)
WHS RESOURCES FOR CLUB ADMINISTRATORS
USGA RULES AND HANDICAPPING GUIDANCE DURING COVID-19
As part of the governance role, the USGA has released a GUIDANCE MEMO to help golf course operators, committees and golfers better understand how the Rules of Golf and Rules of Handicapping apply during the COVID-19 era.
The 2019 Rules of Golf were drafted to offer each Committee the flexibility to make decisions as to how golf is played at their course or in competition and the Committee Procedures section of the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf (available online HERE) offers a significant amount of guidance and recommendations on how to address circumstances unique to each course or competition.
This flexibility will prove to be very helpful as Committees look to address many of the challenges they are facing within the current environment. While the Committee Procedures section is a tremendous resource and has much to offer, many of the current questions were not originally contemplated under the Rules of Golf and therefore there is no history or guidance provided.
To better address the questions that have come about because of these unique circumstances and the related challenges, additional guidance is available online HERE. This will continue to be updated by the USGA as additional questions are received.
DON’T FORGET TO STAY CONNECTED [NGCOA]
Historically, companies that focus on marketing and advertising during economic downturns are among the first to revive when the economy improves. To that end, the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has compiled marketing and customer service ideas you can implement while your clubhouse and/or golf course is slow or temporarily closed.
Utilizing marketing resources can help maintain relationships with your customers and develop new ones, and keep your golf course top-of-mind through these difficult days. (Note: these are just general recommendations; remember to always adhere to the CDC SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES and your state’s restrictions when making any business decisions). LEARN MORE
QUICK REFERENCE PLACEMAT
The World Handicap System is comprised of the Rules of Handicapping and the Course Rating System. The Rules of Handicapping replaces the USGA Handicap System, which has been in place since 1911, and the USGA Course Rating System has become the Course Rating System.The Quick Reference Placemat is an easy-to-follow, one-page guide that gives a brief overview of the key topic areas from which you can expect to receive the most questions from golfers. DOWNLOAD QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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📆 Event Calendar Available at: https://www.txga.org/event-directory/?event_year=2021&event_month=any - 12 Players Invited to 2021 Curtis Cup Practice Session The USGA has invited 12 top female amateur golfers to take part in a 2021 Curtis Cup practice session at Lake Nona in Orlando, Fla., later this month. 1 Likes
- 📢 Registration Now Open 📢
TGA Member Clubs/Facilities, don't miss the opportunity to play against each other in our annual team match play competition, the #TexasLeaguePlay! Learn more and sign up today: https://www.txga.org/texas-league-play-general-information-2021 1 Likes - Under the World Handicap System, you can set your “target score” by adding together your Course Handicap and Par.
This number represents the score needed to play to *your* handicap. 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️
Try it out before the next time you tee ... 1 Likes -
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- Lone Star Golf December 2020Champions GC Shines at 75th U.S. Women's Open Facing more challenges, stress and extraordinary complications than imaginable, Champions Golf Course Shines, executing an unforgettable 75th U.S. Women's Open! Follow the link for the full story. #LoneStarGolf
https://qoo.ly/39utfdce2f7-0f4dcfcc7e-# 3 Likes - 🚨 WE'RE HIRING 🚨
Are you seeking a career in sports? Join the TGA Team today!
🔗 Check out our 2021 internship positions here: https://txga.org/careers/
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- Lone Star Golf December 2020Cover 📣 HOT OFF THE PRESS: Meet the Best Amateurs of 2020 in the latest issue of #LoneStarGolf!
Follow the link for the full read. 2 Likes - Timeline Photos #TGAMembers don't miss this month's 48-hour #TexasTuesday deal! Save up to 50% off TGA-customized #UnderArmour apparel & #ClubGlove bags. Check your email for access to the Texas Tuesday Vault! Not a member? Sign up today! https://buff.ly/3gRu264 #TGAPlayersBox 1 Likes
- 75th U.S. Women's Open Highlights: Saturday Late Texas Golf Association shared a video from the playlist U.S. Women's Open Highlights Presented by Lexus. 2 Likes
- 3 Things to Know: Friday’s Round 2 The cutline and pending weather are part of 3 Things to Watch going into Friday's second round of the 75th U.S. Women's Open at Champions Golf Club. 2 Likes
- Over 25 hours of live uninterrupted action presented by ROLEX!
The 75th #USWomensOpen Championship can be seen LIVE on NBC, Golf Channel and NBCUniversal's new streaming service, Peacock TV. - #WomenWorthWatching We believe that women's #golf is worth watching. But did you know that of all #sports covered in America, only 4 percent feature #female #athletes?
Join the conversation #WomenWorthWatching
https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/women-worth-watching.html 2 Likes -
- Photos from Volunteers of America Classic's post 👏🏼 Congratulations to our state’s own Angela Stanford on winning the #VOAClassic! 27 Likes
- Tillie Claggett Makes LPGA Debut at the VOA Classic 👏 Good luck, Tillie Claggett! #VOAClassic 3 Likes
- Photos from Texas Golf Association's post Texas Golf Association added 76 new photos — at The Clubs of Kingwood (Kingwood, TX). 9 Likes
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- Supporting Triumph Over Kids Cancer is personal for Scheffler Texas native and #LJTAlumni, Scottie Scheffler, recently supported Triumph Over Kid Cancer. His personal connection to the charity runs deep and dates back to his time playing on the Legends Junior Tour!
https://t.co/CH3veBKLhE
#JARMemorial 12 Likes - Lamey & Cunov hold lead following two rounds of play at the Texas Stableford. The final round starts tomorrow morning at 8:00 am!
⛳️: Riverhill Country Club
📍: Kerrville
🔗: https://t.co/sJ5K1dB3E5 4 Likes - Round 1 of the Texas Stableford is underway!
⛳️: Riverhill Country Club
📍: Kerrville
🔗: https://t.co/pdg7ZRsMQ3 7 Likes - "The Tap In" - U.S. Women's Open Episode 1 Texas Golf Association shared a video from the playlist "The Tap In". 2 Likes
- Giving Tuesday Play Day- Crown Colony Country Club Event Portal :: Join us in Lufkin, TX for a special #GivingTuesday event, where all proceeds go toward the #TGAFoundation.
Details:
📍 Crown Colony
📅 Tues., Dec. 1 @ 10AM
🏌️♂️ 2-Person Scramble (Gross & Net)
🏆 Includes Golf, Lunch & Prizes
Follow ... 1 Likes - Timeline Photos The teams are set! The Legends Junior Tour 16th Jackie Burke Cup gets underway Saturday, Nov. 14 at The Clubs at Houston Oaks!
Who will claim the cup? #North or #South
🔗 Preview: https://buff.ly/2UmPV2K
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