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2009 State Sand Greens Championship - Ballidu Golf Club
Entry forms can now be found in the 'Events' section
JAGER WINS BACK TO BACK PAXTON AVERAGE TROPHIES
Click HERE for Press Release
State Teams Announced
The WA Golf Association yesterday (June 21) announced the State Senior Team and Colts Team to contest the Interstate Series in Melbourne from September 21 to 25.
The Teams are -
Senior Team
Michael DENNIS - Royal Perth Golf Club
Brenton HAINES - Mandurah Country Club
Matt JAGER - Melville Glades Golf Club
Shaun MALONE - Mount Lawley Golf Club
Brody NINYETTE - Joondalup Country Club
Gavin REED - Royal Perth Golf Club
Jason SCRIVENER - Mandurah Country Club
Brady WATT - Sun City Country Club
David MCFARNELL - Manager
Ross METHERELL - Coach
Colts Team
Aidan BAE - Gosnells Golf Club
Rance DE GRUSSA - Mount Lawley Golf Club
Ackzel DONALDSON - Mount Lawley Golf Club
John MARTINO - Western Australian Golf Club
Correy PRICE - Mandurah Country Club
Mark VARELA - Joondalup Country Club
Max HANNAH - Manger
Ross METHERELL - Coach
Michael Dennis and Correy Price will Captain the Senior and Colts Teams respectively.
Jager knocked out of the third round of the British Amateur
Matt Jager (Melville Glades) moved into the third round of the British Amateur after a 2 & 1 victory over Englishman Rhys Enoch. However, Jager did not advance pass this stage after a tight encounter with another Englishman John Carroll which saw Carroll victorious on the 20th hole.
To follow that British Amateur results, click on the link below:
British Amateur - Match Play Results
2009 Junior Talented Squad Announcement
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2009 Mixed Open Seniors Tournament - Lakelands CC
Click HERE for Entry Form
Golf Australian annouces a New Handicapping System
Golf Australia has just announced that it will adopt a new Handicapping system based on the USGA system.
This decision was made immediately following a State Forum at which each State Association expressed the view that the USGA Handicap System provides the best way forward for Australian golf.
For the full press release and a guide on the new system click on the links below:
Media Release - Golf Australia's new handicapping system
Guide to the USGA handicapping system in Australian context
Distance Measuring Devices
The WA Golf Association has reviewed its Distance Measuring Device policy and will now allow the use of GPS only devices in all Paxton Average and Stephen Leaney Stroke Average Events at the discretion of the host club.
The Association will continue to prohibit the use of Distance Measuring Devices in all State events including WAGA Pennants.
Furthermore the WA Golf Association is in favour of all clubs allowing the use of Measuring Devices in club events.
For further information on the WAGA stance and the correct wording of specific local rules to allow their use please click HERE
Golf Australia announces new Course Rating system
Golf Australia today (March 17) confirmed Australia's adoption of the United States Golf Association Course Rating System.
This resolves the course rating component of the national handicapping & course rating review. The Board of Golf Australia will determine the future direction of the Australian Handicapping System (and CCR) following a state forum to be held at the end of April.
Click HERE for the formal announcement
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