2/3/2010
Written By: Iowa Golf Association
Category: On the Tee  

The Iowa Golf Association is once again holding seminars educating individuals on the Rules of Golf. There are four scheduled around the state of Iowa, three on Saturdays and one on a Monday evening. Each seminar will feature the same topics, focusing on the most common and applicable rules.

Ames Golf and Country Club in Ames will host the first seminar on March 13th, Red Oak Country Club in Red Oak will host on March 27th, Central DeWitt High School will be the site on Monday, March 29th and Big Rock Country Club in Fayette will host the final seminar on April 10th. Tentatively IGA Executive Director Bill Dickens is scheduled to present in Ames, IGA Assistant Executive Director Chad Pitts will present in Red Oak and IGA Director of Member Services Jason Bjorklund will present in Fayette and DeWitt.

These seminars are free to attendees and each person will receive a 2010-11 Rules of Golf book. Decisions on the Rules of Golf books will also be available for purchase at a discounted rate. Each seminar is open to anyone who would like to learn a little more about the rules of golf and high school golfers and coaches are specifically encouraged to attend. The Saturday seminars will begin at 9:30 am and last until approximately noon, while Monday, March 29th at DeWitt will begin at 5:00 pm and last until approximately 7:00 pm.

While these are the seminars scheduled at this time, the IGA Staff is always willing to work with our member clubs if they would like to host a brief rules presentation for their membership. Simply call or email the IGA to work out the details.

About the IGA

The Iowa Golf Association serves as the governing body of golf for the state of Iowa.

Run by amateur golfers the IGA provides a variety of programs and services that benefit everyone who plays the game. The IGA is licensed and authorized by the United States Golf Association for the administration of the USGA Handicap System™ and the USGA Course Rating System™.

The IGA’s most visible role is to conduct nine state championships including the Iowa Amateur for more than 100 years. The IGA also conducts seven USGA qualifiers and offers a series of handicap events called the “Members Net Tour” which is open to IGA members of all skill levels.

The IGA provides educational seminars on the Rules, USGA Handicapping and on issues of importance to its member clubs. The IGA provides administrative and financial support to the Iowa Women’s Golf Association and the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame. The IGA’s Herman Sani Scholarship Program has provided substantial financial support to more than 130 Iowa students since 1958.