Publications
- Golf Club Management magazine
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Contains many regular features such as:
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Chief Executive's Report - latest news and issues discussed from the Chief Executive
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Secretary at Work - day to day management issues, information, new initiatives
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Round the Regions - update on all activities affecting members on a regional basis
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Business Digest - review golf news
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Club Profiles
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Buyer's Guide - a must for all those involved with golf club management
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Job Vacancies
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- Focus
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The GCMA 'Focus' is a four-paged newsletter that highlights the benefits and services offered to our members.
If you are a golf club manager/secretary and would like a copy then please contact us -
click on the following link and send us an email hq@gcma.org.uk
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- EGU & EWGA 2010 Golf Club Membership Questionnaire Results Book
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As part of the EGU and EWGA's research strategy, the Golf Club Membership Questionnaire is distributed to all affiliated golf clubs every two years, to build up a picture of junior and adult membership within golf clubs in England.
The 2010 Golf Club Membership Questionnaire Results Booklet is now available to download or alternatively copies can be purchased from the online shop for £2.00.
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- Descisions of the Rules of Golf 2012 - 2013
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The official interpretation of the Rules of Golf, containing over 1200 Decisions, many based on actual incidents and posed in a question-and-answer format.
It was effective from the 1st January 2012 and published every two years. The Decisions book is an essential tool for club managers, referees and those charged with running golf competitions at all levels, or simply for those that are interested in knowing more about the Rules.
Copies are available from The R&A priced at £15.99.
- Golf Rules Illustrated 2012 - 2015
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A clear, detailed, illustrated explanation of the Rules of Golf. This book contains the complete Rules as revised at 1st January 2012, together with over 100 illustrations and photographs designed to provide an easier understanding of the laws of the game, with particular emphasis given to those situations that cause most difficulty for golfers at all levels. Fully redesigned, the book also contains frequently asked questions and descriptions of real-life incidents.
This indispensable book is priced at £15.99 and is available from The R&A.
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- Rules of Amateur Status
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This booklet defines the eligibility status of an amateur golfer for playing in competitions.
It is available, free of charge, from The R&A. Please note there will be p&p expenses,
To request your copy click on the 'read more' link below
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- Decisions on the Rules of Amateur Status 2012
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The governing authorities for the Rules of the Game, R&A Rules Limited ("R&A") and the United States Golf Association ("USGA") have, conducted a fundamental review of the Rules of Amateur Status ("the Rules") over the past four years. Through appropriate limits and restrictions, these rules are intended to encourage amateur golfers to focus on the game's challenges and inerent rewards, rather than any financial gain. This publication aims to provide clear guidance on the Rules and their interpretation to all who have an interest in the amateur game.
Priced at £8.00, the booklet is available from The R&A website.
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- The Rules of Golf 2012 - 2015
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The Rules of Golf has been produced by The R&A and published through sponsorship from Rolex. This is the 32nd Edition and Effective from 1st January 2012.
It is simply a must for all golfers to have on their person whilst playing the game of golf.
Download the Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status 2012 - 2015 from The R&A.
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- Golf Rules in Action (DVD)
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Golf Rules in Action is an R&A produced DVD.
It explains and demonstrates the basic Rules of the game using footage from top-level tournaments and involving some of the world's best golfers.
Priced at £12.99, it is available from The R&A.
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- CONGU Unified Handicapping Systm 2008 - 2011
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This booklet gives clear and precise instructions on how the unified handicapping system should be monitored, how standard scratch scores are calculated and what procedures are required concerning competition play.
This book is an essential requirement at every club and it is recommended that at least 4 copies are purchased to give assistance to the managerhandicap and competitions chairman ladies sectionand the general membership.
Priced at £4.00, it is produced by the Council of National Golf Unions (CONGU) and is available from either the local Union/Association or the English Golf Union.
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- Guidance on running a Competition
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This book is primarily aimed at those charged with the responsibility of running competitive golf at all levels.
It is available in a download format only from The R&A website.
It can be accessed by clicking on the below link.
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- The Guidelines for Safeguarding Children in Golf
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The Guidelines are produced by the Children in Golf (CIG) and gives straightforward advice regarding best practices that should be applied to void or limit the possibility of abuse.
The Guidelines also make recommendations on how to recognise abuse, deal with suspicions or allegations, as well as identifying the responsibilities of staff or volunteers.
Copies of the Guidelines are available from the Children in Golf website, see Read More, or telephone: 0121 452 5975
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