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Registration Open for 2020 OJG PlayDays & Competitions

05/04/20

Registration for Oregon Junior Golf events opens Monday, May 4. Youth golfers can sign up for the non-competitive Erling Jacobsen PlayDays, single-day Summer Series events, and multiple day Major Championships. A 2020 Oregon Junior Golf Membership is ...

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Superintendent Spotlight: Forrest Goodling of Gearhart Golf Links

05/01/20

In this month's Superintendent Spotlight we feature Forrest Goodling who's worked at Gearhart Golf Links for more than eight years. Describe your facility in 10 words or less: Links-style golf, a fun track, oldest course west of the Mississippi. What is ...

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Rule of the Month: Just Don’t Do It

05/01/20

By Sr. Rules Officials: Pete Scholz and Terry McEvilly Click Here for the Rule of the Month Archive Part 2: Course Played as It Is Found — Prohibited Actions Last month, the focus of this article was on actions that the player is allowed to do even if ...

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OGA Official Statement on Association Activities During the Coronavirus Concern

04/30/20

April 30, 2020 As we continue to monitor the status of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and keep updated on national and state directives from government and health authorities, the safety and wellbeing of our members, players, staff, host sites, volunteers and ...

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USGA COVID-19 Resource Center Available

04/29/20

The spread of COVID-19 is having a tremendous impact on golf across the country. Course operators are taking unique approaches – from course setup and presentation to minimize the risk of spreading the virus, operating with limited staff, and providing ...

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Handicap Hub: Just Adjust

04/22/20

By Kelly Neely, Sr. Dir., Handicapping & Course Rating Click Here for Handicap Hub Archives In times like these (who am I kidding – there have never been “times like these”) it’s best to turn inward and ruminate, meditate, muse and ponder. Practice ...

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OGA Tour Events Canceled Through May 15

04/16/20

Due to the continued concerns regarding the Coronavirus, the OGA has released a statement canceling all events and association activities until May 15. This will include the cancelation of all OGA Tour events until that date. Additional Competitions Info ...

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OGA Tour Update for Bend GC, Eagle Crest Resort Events

04/14/20

Due to the ongoing issues regarding the Coronavirus, the OGA Tour event at Bend Golf Club scheduled for June 1 has been canceled. Bend Golf Club has made the decision to close to all outside events through the end of June. Additionally, the OGA Tour ...

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Oregon Junior Golf Named 2020 Recipient of William E. Hammonds Award

04/14/20

Youth on Course has named Oregon Junior Golf the 2020 recipient of the William E. Hammonds Award for Excellence. Youth on Course awards the annual William E. Hammonds Award for Excellence to an Allied Golf Association partner that has made exceptional ...

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USGA Postpones U.S. Open Championship to Sept. 17-20

04/06/20

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 6, 2020) – The USGA announced today that due to the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the continued uncertainty surrounding it, several additional changes have been made to the 2020 championship season schedule ...

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