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SCGA Four Ball Championship

Pairings are now available for the first and second round of the SCGA's Four Ball Championship being conducted at Willow Creek Golf Club in Greer, SC - 50th Four-Ball Championship

SCGA Father Son Entries

Entries for the Fathers Son Championship at Greenville C.C.'s Chanticleer course have been opened back up in order to honor the June 5th deadline originally put in place.  Entries will be accepted based on participation in 2012, date of entry & handicap index - 26th Father Son Championship

USGA Adopts Anchoring Rule

The United States Golf Association (USGA) and The R&A, golf’s governing bodies, today announced the adoption of Rule 14-1b of the Rules of Golf that prohibits anchoring the club in making a stroke. The new Rule will take effect on January 1, 2016, in accordance with the regular four-year cycle for changes to the Rules of Golf.  Rule 14-1b, which was proposed on November 28, 2012, has now been given final approval by the USGA and The R&A following an extensive review by both organizations. The decision to adopt the new Rule came after a comprehensive process in which comments and suggestions from across the golf community were collected and thoroughly considered.  For more information - Anchoring Rule

SCGA Senior Championship

Congdon Holds on For Title - Playing in his first SCGA event and first Senior Championship, Andy Congdon shot his third consecutive score of 74 for a tournament total of 222 and a one shot victory in the 2013 SCGA Senior Championship held at Spring Valley Country Club.  For full story and scores - 55th Senior Championship

Support Rounds 4 Research Today

Whether you are a golfer or you work at a golf facility, Rounds 4 Research is a cause you can get behind.  Through an online platform, rounds of golf (a foursome) are auctioned to the public, providing access to golf courses many likely never have had the opportunity to enjoy. 2013 auctions are to be conducted June 6-16 and August 1-11 and are being operated by the Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.  For more information - Rounds 4 Research

SCGA 40+ Series - Callawassie

Hendley Wins Playoff  - Greer’s Todd Hendley  withstood a three way playoff to win the second 40 Plus event of the year held at the Callawassie Island Club in Okatie, SC.  Hendley, Mike Bright (Mt. Pleasant, and Yancey Johnson (Simpsonville) each shot a two under score of 70 on the day. Hendley also had a total of six birdies in his round with four of them coming on the back nine.  In the Net Division, Steve Slice of Lexington, SC and Dennis Visich of Okatie, SC tied for first place with a net score of 67, five under par - 40+ Series - Callawassie Island Club

Palmetto Golfer Magazine

2013 Spring Edition is Now Available!! - The SCGA's biannual publication, the Palmetto Golfer, is now available for viewing.  Check out all of the events and happenings over the last few months along with stories and insights of things current and to come - Palmetto Golfer 

SCGA Trescott Championship

The River Golf Club Takes Top Honors - The team of Jeff Pope, Ben Lown & Justin Thompson tamed the windy conditions and the difficult Musgrove Mill Golf Course to win both the Trescott Championship and the Trescott Pro-Am event.  Led by their home pro, RJ Milford, the team took home the Pro-Am event by one shot and the three amateurs combined to shoot 226 and win the Trescott Cup by a total of five shots. For full results - 31st Trescott Championship

SCGA Senior Four Ball Championship

Shealy & Odiorne Go Wire to Wire - With consecutive rounds of 66 and a tournament total of 132, Bernie Shealy & Walter Odiorne are the 2013 SCGA Senior Four Ball Champions.  The Columbia Country Club members won with an impressive three shot victory over Bill Smunk & Bill Palmer who shot a tournament low, final round of 65.  For full story & results - 20th Senior Four Ball Championship