USGA/PGA of America Rules Workshop Conducted in Lexington
From February 21-24, Marriott's Griffin Gate Resort hosted a USGA/PGA of America Rules of Golf Workshop, with participants from across the United States. Among participants were Rules Officials from within Kentucky's family of golf organizations, KPGA Professionals, and KGA-PGA, Inc. staff. These workshops are a collaborative effort by the USGA and PGA of America, and are conducted in various cities across the United States each year.
Kentucky Golf Foundation Announces Third Year of the Gay Brewer, Jr. Grant Program
The Kentucky Golf Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the third year of the Gay Brewer, Jr. Grant Program. The program was born from the vision and support of friends of Mr. Brewer, each of whom wanted to create a means in which to honor his legacy and to support junior golfers in Kentucky with the dream of playing golf at the college level and beyond. The purpose of the program is to offer financial assistance to junior golfers from Kentucky with the ability to compete in junior golf competitions at the regional and national level, but, are limited in their ability to do so due to financial constraints. A total of six grants in the amount of $2,000 each ($12,000 total) will be awarded this year.
The Kentucky Golf Association is pleased to announce the second year of the KGA Member Play Days, which are 18 hole events featuring a Stableford (net) format. Three events have been scheduled for 2010: Tuesday, April 6 at The Club at Olde Stone, Monday, June 28 at Persimmon Ridge Golf Club and Thursday, September 30 at Big Spring Country Club. The entry fee for each event is $70, which includes golf, cart, range, and a continental breakfast. Participation is limited to individuals currently enrolled in the Kentucky Golf Association Members Program and to current members of the Kentucky Senior Golf Association. An active GHIN account from a KGA Member Club is also required.
The weather outside is still "frightful", but all events for the 2010 season have been confirmed. You will find the KGA events and registration information under the tournament heading of this website.
Local organizers of the Natural Resource Partners Bluegrass Junior, held at Bellefonte Country Club in Ashland, Ky., June 16-19, 2009, were honored by the American Junior Golf Association with the Tournament of the Year Award. The award is given annually to the tournament that showcases the AJGA, its members, sponsors and host facility better than any other event on the Association’s 86-event schedule.
