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Can a marker sign the cards of two players who are completing rounds for the purpose of getting a handicap?

The marker can sign as many cards as they want, but there are two conditions, they must have seen every stroke taken by the player whose card he is marking and they cannot be the marker of their own card.

Where can golf club head covers be bought?

One can buy golf club head covers from many retail outlets. Any department store selling golf clubs and other equipment will also carry club head covers. Speciaist golf shops such as Golfsmith stock them in all sorts of shapes and materials.

Where would one find a golf course in Spartanburg South Carolina?

You could go to your town square or use Google Maps in order to find a golf course near Spartanburg, South Carolina. Just do a search on Google Maps for "Golf courses near Spartanburg".

Where did the word caddy come from?

What is the origin of the golf term "caddie"? When Mary, later Queen of Scots, went to France as a young girl (for education & survival) Louis, King of France, learned that she loved the Scot game golf. So he had the first golf course outside of Scotland built for her enjoyment. To make sure she was properly chaperoned (and guarded) while she played Louis ordered cadets from a military school to accompany her. Mary liked this a lot and when she returned to Scotland (not a very good idea in the long run) she took the practice with her. In French the word cadet is pronounced 'ca-day' & the Scots bastardized it into caddie.

What is the pay scale for the masters golf tournament?

Full details can be found here http://frankosport.us/golf/Scores09/Masters-Final-Rsts-09.htm

What is a golf club hosel?

Hosel is the the socket (or neck) in the head of a golf club into which the shaft is inserted.

What is near mint condition golf ball?

A near perfect golf ball would be one that has maybe been used for only a handful of holes, with maybe a small blemish like a scratch or something on it.

How long can golf ball sit on lip of hole before going in?

You are allowed a reasonable amount of time to reach the hole, then 10 seconds from when you reach hole high, if it doesn't drop, you must tap it on.

How old is the president's cup?

The President's Cup of golf began in 1994.

Who can qualify for a Nationwide tour tournament?

This page was copied from http://www.pgatour.com/2007/h/01/17/member2007/ This tells you how to be a Nationwide Tour Player but goes on to give information on how to Monday qualify for a tournament as well. Also gives you the number to the PGA Tour so you can get more information. Good luck! Print this page | Close Window ---- How to become a new Nationwide Tour member

Jan. 17, 2007

There are several ways to become a Nationwide Tour member or otherwise become eligible to compete in Nationwide Tour events (subject to Nationwide Tour Regulations). TO BE FULLY EXEMPT: 1. Finish within the top 80 and ties at the annual Qualifying Tournament (top 30 receive their PGA TOUR cards.) The next Number Nearest 50 receive exempt Nationwide Tour cards. Both are eligible to play in Nationwide Tour events. 2. Win an official Nationwide Tour event. 3. Finish 26-60 on prior year Nationwide Tour money list. TO FILL THE FIELD EACH WEEK: 1. Additional qualifiers from the annual Qualifying Tournament. 2. Be one of the 14 Open Qualifiers. 3. Be one of the four Sponsor Selections. NATIONWIDE TOUR PERFORMANCE BENEFITS A. Top 25 Money winners earn exempt membership status on the PGA TOUR for the next year. B. Finishers 26-40 are exempted into the Finals of the National Qualifying Tournament and are also exempt Nationwide Tour members for the following year. NOTE: Finishers 26-60 on prior year Nationwide Tour Money List are fully exempt. C. Finishers 41-70 are exempted into the Second Stage of the National Qualifying Tournament. D. Nationwide Tour Tournament Winners are fully exempt for the remainder of the year and the following year. NATIONWIDE TOUR OPEN QUALIFYING An Open Qualifying competition of 18 holes will be held Monday (NOTE: When holidays fall on Monday, Tuesday may apply as noted) of Tournament Week from which the maximum of fourteen scores will gain entry into the Tournament. Eligible players are amateurs with USGA handicaps of two (2) strokes or less and all professionals, with no limit as to the number of attempts to qualify. The competition is scheduled and conducted by the PGA Section located in the territory of the Nationwide Tour event. Please refer to the enclosed contact list for requesting information pertinent to the competition. Entry fee for the competition is $350.00 payable to the PGA Section. (NOTE: The section may also require payment of an administrative fee of not more than $25.00.) If you are successful in winning one of the spots to play in the Tournament, your entry fee will be paid by the section. We hope this information will be helpful to you. If there are any questions, please contact the Competition Department of the PGA TOUR, 904/285-3700.

Is bobby Locke putter in standrews golf museum?

no it is in my house it was given to my father in about 1978.

An actor with last name Lopez?

Although best known as a singer Trini Lopez did appear in films, including "The Dirty Dozen".

In a golf community what effect would closure of the golf course have on the value of homes in the subdivision?

It completely depends on what else is in the area. But for definite, the golf course closing would have a massive effect on house prices in the area, causing them to fall greatly. It does however depend on what the course will be replaced with, or if there is a plan for the course to be taken on by another company etc.

How do you remove a finish from a golf club?

Wire wool is usually the best thing to use when removing the finish from a golf club.

Where do I go for golf in Palm Springs?

I included a good link to read about each golf course in the Palm Springs area. The PGA West TPC Stadium course is beautiful but a little challenging. I also like the Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert.

Can golfers get two green jackets?

They get a green jacket every time they win The Masters, they can have as many as they win.

What is the shaft length of a 1979 Johnson model 15r79e?

Unless someone installed a long shaft kit on it at some point, it should be 15 inches.

Repair paint chip on titanium golf club?

I would suggest either taking the club to a club repair shop to be professionally done or consulting a website like the one below for information about specific paint for your club and doing it yourself. http://www.golfpaint.com/ Good luck.

What is the best golf course in St Barts?

At about eight square miles, and very hilly, the island does not have a golf course. However, there is a driving range.