RDGA Participates In Rochester Golf Show Feb.10-12

Free materials include 2006 Rules of Golf, Tournament Schedule, Member Services Brochure and Rules Seminars Schedule.

Rochester, NY – February 1, 2006 – Helping to kickoff the Rochester “golf” season, the Rochester District Golf Association will participate in the Rochester Golf Show, taking place at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center from Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12.  Board members will be on hand to discuss the upcoming tournament season in the Rochester District and will be distributing the hot-off-the-press 2006 Official Rules of Golf Book.

New Rule Change – Electronic Range Finders Now Allowed For Use

The United States Golf Association has approved the use of distance marker technology for play in all sanctioned tournaments.  The GPS (Global Positioning System) Devices have been around for some time and a few courses in the Rochester area already use this technology.  The RDGA is now deciding how this ruling will affect its tournaments and how the 65 local clubs should react to the ruling.  The USGA has ruled that ERF’s are allowed, but each club, with the help of the RDGA, must now decide if this new technology is fair for all golfers.  “If some golfers have a GPS device and some don’t, does this make for a fair contest?” said RDGA President, Jim Cook.  “Because of the gaps in use around the Rochester area, GPS devices will be covered by a local rule at each club and for each tournament. “ Cook said.  He also mentioned that the RDGA is working on providing language that will help the local clubs decide how to approach the use of ERF’s during the 2006 Golf season.

Free Gift and Other Handouts at the RDGA Booth

Every person who attends the show will be given free information about  the upcoming RDGA Season and other projects.

RDGA

Golf Show

Handouts Include:

-2006 Tournament Schedule for Men and Juniors

-Futures Golf Club Information-For those not affiliated with any Golf Club who want to participate in upcoming junior tournaments

 -Information about the Annual RDGA Scholarship Awards

 -2006 Rules of Golf Book

 -RDGA Member Club Services Brochure 

-Rules of Golf Seminars Hosted by RDGA Rules Official, Wilson Fitch – Will be  held in the spring and are free to the public

-RDGA Long Tees

The RDGA booth will have representation during all hours of the golf show and any and all questions about golf in the Rochester area and the RDGA will be welcomed.

For more information about this release, please contact:

Jim Cook

President,

Rochester District Golf Association

585-292-5950

rdga@frontiernet.net

Jack Fox

Vice-President

Rochester District Golf Association

585-292-5950

rdga@frontiernet.net