With 2019 now upon us, the much-anticipated wide-ranging changes to the rules of golf are now in effect. What better way to educate yourself than attend a seminar about them?
To that end, the Alabama Golf Association (AGA) has announced the Winter schedule for its annual educational series of USGA Rules of Golf Seminars. As you will see in the schedule below, don’t delay if you live in Tuscaloosa as the seminar covering this locale is Tuesday night.
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 followed by question and answer sessions. Seminars typically last between 1 ½ to 2 hours in duration and all start at 5:30 pm. A free 2019 USGA Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf book will be distributed to all participants, and information on the Alabama Golf Association will be available.
Seminars are open to golfers of all ages and abilities including members of AGA member clubs, golf professionals, college and high school golf teams and the general public.
PGA members receive two “General Category” MSR education credits for attending a seminar.
Seminar attendees are encouraged to pre-register online at: http://www.alabamagolf.org/education-seminars.
AGA Rules of Golf Seminar Schedule:
Tuesday, Jan. 8, Indian Hills Country Club, Tuscaloosa
Wednesday, Jan. 9, Anniston Country Club
Thursday, Jan. 10, Saugahatchee Country Club, Auburn
Wednesday, Jan. 23, Heron Lakes Country Club, Mobile
Tuesday, Jan. 29, Inverness Country Club, Birmingham
Thursday, Jan. 31, The Ledges of Huntsville Mountain, Huntsville
Tuesday, Feb. 5, Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club, Killen
Wednesday, Feb. 6, Wynlakes Golf & Country Club, Montgomery
Thursday, Feb. 28, Dothan Country Club
Tuesday, Feb. 26, Goose Pond Colony Resort, Scottsboro
I attended an AGA Rules seminar hosted by Vestavia Country Club last month and it was incredibly informative and well put together. Between co-presenters AGA Executive Director Andy Priest and AGA Director of Rules & Competitions/Course Rating Brian Scheufler they have a wealth of knowledge to impart. I urge you to attend the seminar convenient to your location.
Golf Digest’s top 10 in Alabama
Golf Digest recently announced their top courses state-by-state, which they do so every two years. Here is their top 10 for Alabama.
1. Shoal Creek
2. Country Club of Birmingham (West)
3. The Ledges of Huntsville Mountain
4. Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club, Killen
5. Kiva Dunes, Gulf Shores
6. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail At Capitol Hill (Judge), Prattville
7. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail At Grand National (Links), Opelika
8. Old Overton Club, Vestavia Hills
9. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail At Grand National (Lake)
10. Steelwood, Loxley
A significant surprise for me is that there is no room for the beautifully scenic Willow Point Golf & Country Club in Alexander City.
Ian Thompson has been writing about golf in Alabama for more than 26 years. His weekly “Mr. Golf” column concentrates on golfers, golf events and people associated with the sport of interest to the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham areas. Reach him with story ideas at [email protected]
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