Would you like to be a Golf Rules Guru ?
Imagine being the golf rules guru in your club ? You can sort out all those rules disputes and become the golfer your buddies call when they want to settle an argument over the sometimes complex rules of golf. Well here’s your chance – you can sign up for the IGU’s Online Level 1 Rules […]
Amateur sponsorship rules changed
The R&A of St Andrews and USGA who jointly oversee and make the rules of Amateur Golf, made a historic announcement this week which will change the future of golf forever. Starting Jan. 1, 2022 amateur golfers may accept sponsorships just the way professional golfers do. This will go a long way to grow competitive […]
USGA proposes limiting distances
The governing bodies for golf, the USGA and the R&A, in a step to limit how far golfers can hit the ball, have announced a rule reducing the length of the driver from 48 inches to 46 starting Jan 1, 2022 for professionals and elite amateurs only. This proposal is based on research from the […]
Fine sporting gesture by Amateur champ
Last week we reported on 17 year old Hyderabad girl Sneha Singh calling a two stroke penalty on herself during a world ranking event in a fine example of upholding the game’s rules and values. Now we hear of another sporting gesture which sets a great example for our youngsters exemplifying the spirit of sportsmanship. […]
Chat with superstar Megha Ganne
India Golf Weekly arranged for an exclusive hour long chat with superstar Indian American amateur Megha Ganne live from her home in New Jersey. The call reached its maximum attendance of 100 participants quickly and for those kids, coaches and parents who missed out, we share the link of the entire interview here. Here’s a […]
USGA honours outgoing CEO
Golf & Environment The United States Golf Association honoured its outgoing CEO, Mike Davis by renaming its most impactful sustainability initiative as the Mike Davis Program for Advancing Golf Course Management. This is the single largest private grant program in golf dedicated to advancing innovation in sustainability and improving the on-course experience of players. The […]
Indian origin Megha steals the show at US Open
Global Indians 17 year old high school student of Indian origin, Megha Ganne stole the show at the US Women’s Open being played at the historic Olympic Country Club outside San Francisco, with a 14th place finish after being tied for the lead with a 67 on Day one. Video courtesy: USGA Megha held her […]
Anika makes pre quarters in USGA team event
TEXAS Former Noida junior Anika Varma continues to impress with consistent top class performances in America. This time, Anika, who’s family shifted base to California a few years back to work on her golf game, teamed up with fellow 16 year old Meghan Royal of California and made the pre quarter finals of the U.S. […]
Relaxing the rules of Amateur Golf
SCOTLAND The R&A and the USGA have announced proposals for significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status that govern the game worldwide. These rules are a result of a modernisation initiative that has identified a clear need to bring the Rules up to date to reflect today’s global amateur game and ensure that the […]
USGA picks a Marketer as its Head
NEW JERSEY, U.S.A The United States Golf Association (USGA) demonstrated its intent of becoming a more marketing oriented organisation by naming Mike Whan, outgoing Commissioner of the Ladies PGA Tour ( LPGA) as its new Chief Executive. The LPGA Tour experienced historic growth in virtually every aspect during the 11 year tenure of Whan, who […]