RDGA Announces New Appointments

Tom Ziegler, a past RDGA President in 1992, has been appointed to fill a one year unexpired term on the RDGA Board of Directors. He will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Hal Bolles. James Cook, the current RDGA President, announced the appointment today.

Ziegler a long time member at Ridgemont C.C. and an active participant in RDGA golf tournaments, served eight years on the Executive Committee, culminating with his presidency in 1992. Following that, he served another eight years on the Board of Directors.

The current Board members are Chairman, Richard Wood, Churchville G.C., Alan Pritchard, Sodus Bay Heights G.C., James Johnson, Livingston C.C., Wilson Fitch, Ontario G.C., and Ziegler. The Board of Directors is typically comprised of the immediate five past presidents who wish to serve for a three-year term. Vacancies that may occur due to resignations, relocation or other factors are filled through appointments of past presidents by the current RDGA President.

The RDGA welcomes Tom Ziegler back to the Board of Directors!

The Rochester District Golf Association has announced that Richard Wood, past RDGA President in 2005, and Jack Harrison, the newest RDGA Executive Committee member elected at the October 10 Fall Roundup Meeting, have been appointed Acting Handicap Services Duties created by the resignation of Hal Bolles.

In Course Rating news, Dick Frank, former RDGA President in 1997 and his wife Judy, long active with the WRDGA, have been appointed to handle the Course Rating Services of the RDGA, effective immediately. Members at Sodus Bay Heights GC, the Franks have Extensive experience as course raters and team leaders in the greater Rochester area. 

All scheduled course ratings for 2005 were completed and the Franks are already planning the scheduling of course ratings for clubs in 2006. All inquires concerning activities in 2006 should be directed to the RDGA Office and will be coordinated with Dick and Judy Frank.

The RDGA is pleased to have these talented individuals accept the responsibilities of these important club services. 

The RDGA is the authorized representative of the USGA in the Greater Rochester area to administer the USGA Course Rating and Handicap System. Please contact the RDGA Office at  rdga@frontiernet.net or 585-292-5950 with any question.