Local Knowledge
November 2019
WHS: WHAT TO EXPECT
When the new World Handicap System goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, golfers will notice a number of major changes and improvements compared to the current system.
“Change also means opportunity and, managed appropriately, this can only be good for the game,” said Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A, which along with the USGA co-developed the WHS. “It does mean there will be a period of adjustment, as we saw with the new Rules, but once it beds in golfers and golf clubs will benefit in many ways from the new system.”
The five most critical changes that you and your members should be made aware of are: Handicap Index May Change, Need to Know Course Handicap, Net Double Bogey Max Score, Daily Handicap Index Updates and Safeguards & Abnormal Conditions. LEARN MORE
USGA TM PRODUCT UPDATE: SCORECARD COMPOSER WEBINAR
The USGA TM’s Scorecard Composer is a powerful tool much like MS Excel in that, most times, we only use the basic functions but the programs are capable of doing so much more.
Now that we’re heading into the winter months and the golf season has slowed down a little, it might be a good time to check out a Scorecard Composer Webinar and learn all the different ways you can modify your scorecards to fit your needs. The Scorecard Composer is very similar to the Legacy Scorecard Creator, but with added functionality for more customization.
The Scorecard Composer Webinar covers a variety of topics such as how to design, print, and manage your printed scorecards. You will also learn how to use the multiple tabs for various formatting options, including Pairing Groups, Handicap Stroking, Fonts & Colors and Additional Tees. SCORECARD COMPOSER WEBINAR
TEXAS JUNIOR GOLF ALLIANCE PARTNERS WITH LPGA TOUR EVENT
The Texas Junior Golf Alliance and Volunteers of America Classic recently partnered to give junior female golfers in the state of Texas an opportunity to earn an exemption into an LPGA Tour event.
The Volunteers of America Classic Match Play Championship will present an opportunity for 16 players to work their way through a bracket and earn a spot in the 2020 Volunteers of America Classic, one of the most established events on the LPGA Tour.
Texas Golf Association Executive Director Stacy Dennis and Northern Texas PGA Executive Director Mark Harrison announced the partnership in early October at the seventh staging of the Volunteers of America Classic at Old American Golf Club in The Colony.
“This means that Texas female amateur golfers will have the chance to play in the LPGA event next year and gain experience which will be beneficial for their career,” Dennis said. “It will be very exciting, very dramatic and very good for Texas amateur golf.” READ MORE
WHAT’S YOUR CLUB’S BRAND? [CMAA]
A brand is not just a name. And branding is not just marketing and advertising.
Your brand is what the outside world thinks of your product, company or services, and successful clubs require good branding. All clubs, no matter their size, should want to have a brand that everyone views positively. Advertising and marketing can be used to reinforce that brand. And in today’s world, social media plays a major role as well.
Branding help might be warranted if a club wants to reduce the average age of its membership by attracting more young families with children. Or, a club may need to set itself apart from the crowd in a competitive marketplace. Or, a club may have no idea what its brand, or “story,” is and may need to learn how to publicize all the advantages it can offer in order to attract new members.
In her article for CMAA Magazine, author Rebecca Larsen talks with some branding specialists and outlines six important steps to creating a great brand. READ MORE
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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
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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
#JBCup 3 Likes - Timeline Photos To all of our #Veterans and Veterans' organizations, #ThankYou for your sacrifice, your service, your protection and your support. #VeteransDay2020 #ThankAVeteran 2 Likes