EWGA to permit use of distance-measuring devices

but only at club level from January 1

NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE ENGLISH WOMEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION

The English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) will permit the use of distance measuring devices (DMDs) in its competitions at club level from January 1, 2010.

The change will apply to EWGA medals, the Australian Spoons and the PING Four-ball Better-ball Tournament at club level – provided there is a local rule in place allowing the use of DMDs.

Until now, EWGA has banned the use of DMDs in all its competitions, in common with the R&A and the other home unions, apart from the EGU. But, it has become clear that this has caused problems at club level.

Many clubs have adopted a local rule to allow the use of DMDs in their competitions, but their women members have not been able to use the devices when playing in EWGA events. DMDs will continue to be banned at all EWGA regional and national competitions. This includes the Medal Finals, the regional and national finals of the Australian Spoons and the PING Plate and Grand Finals.

Counties will also be strongly advised not to allow the use of the devices in their competitions.
Lyndsey Hewison

Press & PR Officer