Posted on Apr 20, 2020 |

The RDGA Handicap Committee has put together a video that accurately and concisely explains the new World Handicap System.  Please open the attached link and watch/listen to the video. RDGA WHS Condensed Handicapping Video We recognize that spring educational seminars have been postponed or cancelled due to Covid, so we have put together this condensed slide presentation with voice over to help your members with the most important changes to WHS.  We encourage you to share this with your Members directly. We are also working on creating short tutorials on how to use the USGA GHIN App to post scores, etc, as we anticipate and encourage golfers to post their scores using the USGA GHIN APP as yet another way to eliminate a communal touchpoint (scorecards).  These smaller videos will be forthcoming...

Posted on Apr 18, 2020 |

The Empire State Development guidance for New York State Executive Order 202.6 made the following update: “However, golf courses are not essential and cannot have employees working on premise; notwithstanding this restriction, essential services, such as grounds keeping to avoid hazardous conditions and security, provided by employees, contractors, or vendors are permitted and private operators may permit individuals access to the property so long as there are no gatherings of any kind and appropriate social distancing of six feet between individuals is strictly abided.” Golf courses in NYS are still classified as NON-ESSENTIAL. With this update we plan to allow access to the course beginning Sunday April 19 in adherence with CDC guidelines and government mandates. Please be aware that New York State mandates continue to be updated on a regular basis and this could change at any time. Our priority is to keep our members and staff safe and healthy, it is imperative that you adhere to the following guidelines. Failure to follow the guidelines may cause the golf course to be closed again. Please be safe and smart so that we do not lose access to our golf course. Until further notice the following guidelines will apply to all members Members only: Only Stafford CC members are allowed. No Guests, other than children of members who are accompanied by the member, are allowed at this time. Guest fees will apply to those children over the age of 24 (as of 1/1/20). Non-resident and social members will have their accounts charged accordingly. All rounds count towards a social w/ golf membership. Course use guidelines: This will be “Park & Play” only. There shall be no gathering in groups to socialize before, during, or after your round. Players must remain at least 6-feet apart at all times while at the club. Be careful on tees and greens to practice social distancing at all times. All groups are restricted to 4 or fewer players – no exceptions Do not gather at the 1st tee while waiting to tee off. Wait until the group in front of you has reached the green before teeing off. No handshakes, fist bumps, or high...

Posted on Jan 28, 2020 |

The RDGA is now accepting applications for a USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr Internship for the 2020 golf season. The intern will be compensated for work assisting with RDGA & USGA golf tournaments, Handicapping, WHS, Course Rating & Communications. Must have strong knowledge of golf and completed Freshman year of college. https://lnkd.in/gtY7Fpg hashtag#rochestergolf hashtag#golf hashtag#golfseason hashtag#internship hashtag#sportmanagement hashtag#rochestercolleges hashtag#rochestercollegegolf hashtag#rdga You can also contact Jenny Ford at the RDGA office...

Posted on Jan 20, 2020 |

We are in the process of preparing the Membership Book for the 2020 season at Stafford Country Club.  If anyone needs updates to their contact information please send any changes to [email protected].