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After careful consideration and discussion, the NYSGA would like to announce that Distance Measuring Devices, or DMD’s, will be allowed at all NYSGA Championships and Qualifiers in 2008.

In accordance with USGA Decision 14-3/0.5, a player may use a DMD that provides information on distance only.  Use of a device which is capable of measuring any other condition (wind speed, gradient, etc.) will result in disqualification.  DMD’s are considered equipment under the Rules of Golf and information gathered may be shared with fellow competitors or opponents.  Finally, scores made with the use of DMD’s must be posted for handicap purposes.

If there are any questions, feel free to comment here or contact Bill Moore, Executive Director, directly at bmoore@nysga.org.

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The NYSGA runs one-day, handicapped tournaments for golfers of all ability levels. These State Day Tournaments are held at golf courses throughout Upstate New York. Prizes are awarded in three flights. 2008 Schedule.

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