USGA, R&A to Adopt NEW Standardized World Handicap System by 2020

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On Tuesday, February 20, the USGA, in conjunction with the R&A, announced that by 2020, a new World Handicap System will be adopted, replacing the current GHIN system and designed to provide all golfers with a consistent measure of playing ability globally.

The idea for a new, unified system was conceived by the USGA and The R&A and developed ...

Power Management Brand Ambassador Bozzelli Back in Action at Riviera CC

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Dominic Bozzelli hits a drive during practice rounds prior to the Sony Open In Hawaii at Waialae Country Club on January 9 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Pittsford native finished in a tie for 39th place overall in his first PGA Tour appearance since last July. (Photo: Getty Images/Sam Greenwood)

Almost half a year had passed since Pittsford native Dominic ...

RDGA Tournament Registration Now Open

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As of February 15, ALL 2018 RDGA Tournaments

are now open for registration to RDGA Members!

To enter an RDGA Tournament, a player must be a member of an official RDGA Member Club (CLICK HERE to see a list of RDGA Member Clubs) - OR, join the RDGA eClub, which is open to ALL golfers, male or female, who ...

Rochester: A GREAT Place for Junior Golf!

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JUNIORS - Are you between 7 and 18 years of age?

PARENTS - Do you have children who are interested in playing golf?

THIS is the year to begin a lifetime of fun, friendship and memories

- and ROCHESTER is the place to play JUNIOR GOLF!

The Rochester District Golf Association is here to help junior golfers learn, play and ...

2018 USGA Local & Regional Qualifiers

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Current Event Information will be posted as it is made available. The USGA Qualifiers listed below represent those that are scheduled in the Rochester area and surrounding regions for 2018.

CLICK HERE for application information for ALL 2018 USGA Qualifiers.

2018 U.S. Open Local Qualifier

Date: Monday, May 7, 2018

Ravenwood Golf Club

929 Lynaugh Road

Victor,

RDGA, USGA Announce New Partnership

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RDGA Now an Official 'Allied Golf Association' of the USGA

Part of a New USGA Regional Golf Association Alliance Created

to Support and Stimulate Grassroots

Community Golf Programs, Beginning in 2018

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 10, 2018) – Fifty-nine regional golf associations have entered into a new relationship with the United States Golf Association to enhance the golfer experience ...

The 2018 RDGA Tournament Schedule Is Here - Registration Opens February 15!

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In 2018, the RDGA District Championship returns to Monroe Golf Club, for the first time since 2002, on July 25 through 28.

Members of the Rochester District Golf Association have many exciting tournament options to plan for in the year ahead with the release of the official 2018 RDGA Tournament Schedule on January 1.

Be sure to ...

East Rochester's Dave Bonacchi, 1994 NYS Amateur Champion, Passes Away at 62

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The RDGA is mourning the loss of East Rochester’s Dave Bonacchi, who passed away on Christmas Eve at age 62 following a short but courageous fight with cancer.

Bonacchi, one of the Rochester area’s top amateur golfers for many years, won the 1994 New York State Amateur Championship in a memorable final match with his brother, Paul Bonacchi. Hosted by ...

Past President Mike Sorce Honored by RDGA With Lifetime Achievement Award

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RDGA Board member and past President Mike Sorce reflects on his years of volunteer service to the RDGA, left, after being honored with the District's Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday at Locust Hill Country Club. Afterwards, friends, family and fellow Board members such as Wilson Fitch, right, thanked Sorce for his years of service.

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Congratulations, 2017 RDGA Champions!

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Winning RDGA Championships in 2017 were, clockwise from top left: Jim Scorse, the RDGA Match Play Champion, Adam Condello, the Match Play runner-up and RDGA Player of the Year and Stuart Harris, RDGA Senior Match Play Champion; Jim Scorse of Stafford, the RDGA District Championship winner; Tim Saur of Oak Hill (with RDGA Rules Official Paul Turner), winner of the ...

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