Welcome to the latest edition of the OGA President's letter. This is one of the many ways that OhioGolf.org keeps you informed and tuned in to the latest OGA happenings.

Greetings Ohio Golfers:

The Ohio Golf Association welcomes you to another season of golf, whether it is for the pure enjoyment of the game, for a little exercise or for some stiff competition at the club, regional or state level. Whatever your reasons for playing this great game, remember that you will get more out of golf if you know and play by the Rules of Golf. The Rules are designed to make the golf enjoyable for all levels of skill. Knowing the Rules and using them will enhance your golfing experiences.

One area where the club manufacturers are ignoring the Rules is in the manufacture of drivers that do not meet the USGA standards because they exceed the tolerances for the "spring like" effect of the clubface. These drivers are not permitted for use in any Ohio Golf Association events. They should not be acceptable in any competition that is played under the Rules of Golf established by the USGA. This includes scores posted for handicap purposes.

If you are interested in entering any of the OGA events on the calendar for this year, you can download the entry form from this site. Be sure that your Entry Form and Entry Fee are mailed to the OGA office in time to be received by the deadline. We can't accept faxed Entry Forms.

If you are interested in the results of our events, you can get daily updates during each tournament at this site. The results of each days play will be posted shortly after the last group's scorecards are posted. This is a good way to keep up on the play of friends in the event and the information is available long before the arrival of the next morning's paper.

The members of the Board of Governors and staff of the OGA wish everyone an enjoyable golf season.

Hugh Wall
President
Ohio Golf Association