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HOOVER, AL (January 13, 2020) - The Alabama Golf Association (AGA) has announced its annual educational series of USGA Rules of Golf & World Handicap System Seminars for 2020. The seminars are free of charge to attendees, who will view a narrated computer presentation on the major changes in the 2019 Rules of Golf along with key changes in the World Handicap System followed by question and answer sessions....

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HOOVER, AL (January 9, 2020) -- Four first timers and two previous winners have been named 2019 Alabama Amateur Players of the Year by the Alabama Golf Association (AGA). The Alabama Amateur Player of the Year awards are presented to the number one ranked individual in each of six categories at the end of the calendar year based on the AGA’s state amateur ranking system except for the two junior awards...

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HOOVER, Ala. (November 14, 2019) – The World Handicap System is set to debut on January 1, 2020 (score posting will begin on January 6) and will allow golfers to play on an equitable and fair basis around the globe. This new system will include a number of new concepts and terms for golfer around the world to learn. Here are five things to know: 1. Your Handicap Index may change But that’s ok!...

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AGA Interns assist with Tournament Media & Communications and Tournament Operations HOOVER, AL (11/26/19) - The Alabama Golf Association (AGA) is now accepting applications for four USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship positions available for summer 2020. Tournament Operations (One 5-month position)Tournament Operations (One 3-month position)Tournament Media & Communications (Two 3-month positions)Click...

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Valdosta, Ga. (courtesy of Georgia State Golf Association) - Georgia captured 17.5 points of a possible 24 points available to each team on Monday during singles matches to win the 2019 Southeastern Challenge Match at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta. The biennial competition features male amateur golfers representing the Georgia State Golf Association, the Florida State Golf Association and the Alabama Golf...

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