In November 2009, The R&A and the USGA issued a ‘Joint Statement’ on electronic devices, including distance-measuring devices, to clarify how the Rules are applied in relation to these devices. See the full Joint Statement here.

Most of the questions that we receive in connection with the Joint Statement relate to distance measuring devices, and some of the most common questions, along with the answers, are provided below.

Q. Can I use a distance measuring device in a competition?

A. The use of distance measuring devices during a stipulated round remains contrary to the Rules of Golf – the penalty being disqualification under Rule 14-3 (Artificial Devices, Unusual Equipment and Unusual Use of Equipment). However, since January 2006, a Committee can permit the use of some such devices via a Local Rule.

Q. What kind of distance measuring devices are allowed by Local Rule?

A. GPS, laser, any really; however, it is important that the device only measures distance. The use of a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player’s play, like gradient, wind speed or temperature, is not permitted, regardless of whether such an additional function is used or not, and even if that function is disabled.

To help golfers and/or officials to determine the status of a particular device, The R&A has produced a flowchart explaining what is allowed when the Local Rule is in place:

You can download the above flowchart here.

Q. What about multi-functional devices, such as a mobile phone, with a distance measuring application?

A. On the course, subject to any club or course regulations, a multi-functional device may be used to phone, text or email – provided the purpose is not a breach of the Rules, e.g. you are not asking for advice.

When an application that measures distance has been downloaded to the device, the application must be restricted to providing only distance information in order to conform to the Local Rule. If there are any other features or applications on the phone that gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player’s play, such as a temperature gauge, compass or anemometer, this would render the device non-conforming regardless of whether these other features or applications are used or not.

The flowchart referred to above also covers the use of multi-functional devices and should be of assistance determining whether a certain device is permissable or not.

Q. What should the Local Rule permitting distance measuring devices say?

A. The wording of the recommended Local Rule (Appendix I, Part B, 9) reads as follows:

“Distance-Measuring Devices:

[Specify as appropriate, e.g., In this competition, or For all play at this course, etc.], a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.”

Q. Why not simply allow distance measuring devices without the need for a Local Rule?

A. The advent of distance-measuring devices and their use in the game divides opinion at many levels. Many golfers are fans of these devices as they feel it puts them on a level footing with tournament professionals who have caddies providing distance information, whilst others will argue that there is no place for such technology in the game. As such, it was, and remains, appropriate to allow individual clubs and Committees to decide what is right for them, their competitions and their players.

Q. If a Club has in place the Local Rule permitting distance measuring devices and an external body, the national golf association, for example, is running an event there, does that mean that distance measuring devices are automatically allowed in that national event?

A. No. It is the responsibility of the national golf association to establish its own Local Rules for the event. Those Local Rules supersede what the Club has in place on a day to day basis.

Q. Does The R&A permit distance measuring devices at events like The Open Championship or The Amateur Championship?

A. No, it doesn’t, but ultimately it is for each individual Committee to decide whether it wants to allow the use of such devices for play on its course or in certain of its competitions. In the absence of a Local Rule, the use of such a device is contrary to the Rules of Golf, so always check the Local Rules!

Q. If the Local Rule for distance measuring devices is in place, may players share a distance measuring device?

A. Yes…although it is important that players sharing devices do not unduly delay play.

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最近有报道说，拟建高尔夫赛场的土地目前的所有权存在着争议。但奥运会发言人声明说，将不会影响奥运会高尔夫比赛的筹备工作。
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就流程方面准备了下面的图，方便更清晰地说明。各位对赛事感兴趣的可以参考（点击看大图）。

作为一个从赛事运作转向赛事管理的赛事工作者，在四年时间内，学到的原不止赛事本身，从商务会议（谈判）、项目计划、任务分解、时间管理，再到与专业的人士接洽，都从各方面培养了一种更细致而有条理的思维模式，而我认为这将会是我受用终身的一种技能。

用一位前辈的话来说，就是“年轻人，要沉得住气，厚积而薄发！”

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首先得说明，这不见得是一个权威的统计——该杂志也说了，发出了500份问卷，仅收到100多份的有效回复，约为20%的回收率而已。对于其中某一方面的数据分析，从我接触到的实际情况来讲，会更乐观（或悲观）一些。例如一些较高学历的，会更容易提交有效的回复，不见得关于学历方面的统计真实准确。

哪些人最有机会当上总经理？

这是个很有趣的问题。如果上面的统计有效的话，我想那些不在这个“最有机会”的范围内的员工位、中层管理者们，是不是会老虎转转部门之类的。在收到的100多份有效的调查当中，经理们有46%管过销售、有42%管过运作和26%出身于市场。由此看出，大多数球会目前最依赖懂市场、有销售能力、熟悉高球运作的管理者。

至于运作出身的，也在另一角度为球会创造收益——例如更良好的运作以降低运作成本。一位富有经验的运作管理人员可以有效减少人力成本、人员流失，更可以从球场运作角度使球场容纳更多的客人。

学历

与十年前外籍、港籍老总一统江湖的局面不同的是，大陆出身的总经理的地位也越来越重要、运营管理能力甚至更胜一筹。

上图显示受调查的总经理高达55%为大学本科毕业、27%硕士或博士毕业。还记得大学时每次请来的高尔夫业内人士做讲座，必提的一项就是管理人才的缺乏，现在我们可以看到越来越多的受过正规而系统教育的知识型管理人才已经走上岗位。

但这个数据也许没有这么理想，因为受教育层次越低，提交有效问卷的意愿和动机亦越多。也就是说关于学历方面的我们调查到的只是冰山一角而已。

薪资待遇

高尔夫总经理的年薪普遍为30万以上——这个待遇与其它行业相比时，简直低得不行了！不过相比于高尔夫基层员工每月2000左右、中层管理每月5000-10000的数值，已经算上游水平了。

总经理的压力来自哪里？

第一点就提到，大部分总经理出身于销售部，毫无疑问销售压力无疑是总经理的压力来源之一。

自2003年以来，中国很多院校都开设了高尔夫课程，甚至不少院校开设了高尔夫专业。近10年后的今天，依然没有解决管理人才的问题。很大一部分原因来自于院校的盲目跟风。人才需求是有了，但培养人才的人却没有。绝大部分开设的课程或专业，均是以培养球技、球僮培训为主，相当于大专中专的水平，无法解决对管理技术的需求。

另外，高尔夫管理相比于其它行业来说是一个更加沉闷的东西，起点低、薪资待遇低，而已要成长成为一个中层管理者，需要经过几年的积累——但很多人却受不了这个苦。

球会最缺哪些管理人才？

无疑，市场开发的人才能解决客源问题——球会赖以生存的资金来源。草坪管理亦是当前球会一大重要的课题，能够称得上草坪质量过关的，相信也就那么几家。

球会最缺哪类员工？

球会不缺管理人员、不缺钱，也会缺这几类人：草坪工！球僮！和能否卖团体的销售！

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这是一个USGA推出的高尔夫规则视频解说网，采用视频的方式向高尔夫规则爱好者、学员和裁判解释了各规则的应用、要点、和相应的处置和处罚。

目前已经上传了3个重要规则的解说视频，每个视频包括有规则的介绍、定义、处置（或补救）、例外等。由于采用的是视频加解说的方式，使得学习高尔夫规则更加有效和简单。

看看预览图：

在这里我感慨一下，USGA和R&A为了推广和普及高尔夫、高尔夫规则，可谓是不遗余力啊！相比于某国高尔夫球协会的举办各种考试捞金、对本已没发展好的职业赛课以重额批准费、比爪哇国还落后的全国差点系统、混乱的国内青少年及业余赛事体系，形象光明而高大啊。

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 Due to the limited number of golf courses in China, and the requirement of playing different courses, golf travel becomes popular in China. Major of Chinese golfers travel to other Asian countries like Thailand, Japan, Malaysia etc. While they have vacations they will fly over to U.S., Australia, and so on.

Besides the countries above, European countries such as U.K., Spain and Portugal are becoming more and more popular in China. Lots of courses are near the coast, just imagine that you teeing off  on a links course in the ocean breeze, you will find out how ideal the Spanish golf holidays or Portuguese golf  holidays are!

Recommended by one of my friends, an experienced golfer, website www.GolfPackageHolidays.co.uk is an experienced golf travel company, can help you explore ultimate golf course around British, Spain, Portugal and other countries around the world. It offers information and suggestions on a variety  of different luxury hotels and golf courses packages, to make your golf holidays planning a breeze.

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中高协:关于职业赛资格选拔赛不能如期举办通知

《2012年中国男子职业高尔夫球巡回赛资格选拔赛》因报名信息和参赛资格有误，比赛不能如期举办。给报名参赛球员带来不便，请各位敬请原谅。最新通知以中国高尔夫球协会另行发布通知为准。

神奇的世界！

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