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National Golf News USGA Rules PO Box 4306, Helena MT 59604-4306 (406) 458-3359 December 2014 - Volume 4, Issue 8 USGA Rules App National Golf News Emily Hulsey, MTS Services, Handicapping and Website Coordinator Nick Dietzen, MSGA Communications Director Ever find yourself on the course and stumble into a question While the playing about a golf rule? To honor the integrity of the game, and season in Montana possibly avoid an argument, make use of the USGA Rules App on might be on hold, our your smartphone and get instant access to the answers. winter newsletters will keep you up to date on The app features the 2012-2015 edition of “The Rules of Golf”. It news from the USGA, includes a word and phrase search, is simple to navigate, and is updates from here in the only Rules of Golf app approved by the USGA. Get answers to these and Montana and plenty of golf-related many other questions: links to keep you satiated during the winter break. •When is a ball considered lost? •Can you stand out of bounds when making a stroke? Of course, hopefully you can get some •How do you proceed when a ball has landed close to a danger- swings in at a warmer locale. If you're ous situation, like a rattlesnake or a beehive? a snowbird or on a golfing vacation, send us a photo, a Facebook message You can even e-mail the USGA with a specific question or send a link to your or tweet us. We love to see MSGA friends about a rule or decision. Now’s a good time to set up the app and get Members staying active. familiar with it so that you’re ready to go when you need it. Playing by the rules is not only fair, but can be fun! (Search “USGA” in the Apple or Android Stores.) With Thanksgiving passed, we want to thank you for your membership and If you have questions or need help with your MSGA account, you can contact Emily at [email protected]. continued support. Happy Holidays! STASIA COLLINS APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF USGA WOMEN’S COMMITTEE FAR HILLS, N.J. (Nov. 20, 2014) – The USGA has announced the ap- pointment of Stasia Collins, of Balti- more, Md., to serve a one-year term as chairman of the USGA Women’s Committee in 2015. Collins takes over as Women’s Com- ....Continued on the next page Post Scores at HOME. View Score History. TRACK Stats. MSGA Print Your Card. Smartphone APP Cup Match has long served to stimu- Message FRIENDS. “MSGAGOLF” late friendly rivalry among women golfers. Robin will undoubtedly carry Receive a FREE Digital Subscription on this fine tradition.” to Golf World. Burke is married to two-time ma- jor champion and World Golf Hall NEWS...continued from previous page ROBIN BURKE NAMED 2016 USA of Fame member Jack Burke Jr. The mittee chairman after serving as vice CURTIS CUP TEAM CAPTAIN Burkes own Houston’s famed Cham- chairman for the past two years. pions Golf Club, where Robin Burke Far Hills, N.J. (Dec. 2, 2014) – The serves as vice president. The club Women’s Committee members are USGA announced today that Robin has hosted numerous professional appointed annually by the USGA Burke, of Houston, Texas, has been and amateur Executive Committee. The Women’s selected as captain of the 2016 USA events, in- Committee advises the Executive Curtis Cup Team. The 39th Match cluding the Committee in matters relating to will be conducted June 10-12 at Dun 1967 Ryder women’s golf. Its principal responsi- Laoghaire Golf Club near Dublin, Cup (won bility is to oversee the administration Ireland. by the USA), of the women’s and girls’ champion- the 1969 U.S. The Curtis Cup Match is an eight- Robin Burke (Photo Cour- ships conducted by the USGA. tesy of the USGA) Open Cham- female team competition between the pionship (won Collins served as president of the USA and Great Britain and Ireland by Orville Moody), the 1993 U.S. Maryland State Golf Association (GB&I). The biennial contest dates to Amateur Championship (won by Women’s Division from 2006-2007. 1932 and is conducted by the USGA John Harris), the 1998 U.S. Women’s Her husband Richard currently serves and the Ladies Golf Union (LGU). Mid-Amateur Championship (won as president of this Association. They The USA won the most recent playing by Derby Grimes) and five PGA Tour are the first husband-wife duo to hold of the Curtis Cup Match, defeating Championships. those titles. GB&I, 13-7, at St. Louis (Mo.) Coun- try Club in June 2014. The USA holds “My husband played on five Ryder an overall 28-7-3 Match record. Cup Teams, was a Ryder Cup captain twice and an assistant captain to Hal “To captain the 2016 Curtis Cup Sutton in 2004,” said Burke. “Hopeful- Team and represent the United States ly, this new responsibility will provide of America and the USGA in Europe me equal talking time over dinner! where the game began is an honor I am excited about calling my friend and a privilege,” said Burke. “When I Ellen Port and seeing if she kept good was selected to play on the 1998 Cur- Stasia Collins (Photo Courtesy of the USGA) notes. I look forward to taking it all tis Cup Team, it was the most gratify- in.” ing experience in my golf career. My Collins earned a Bachelor of Arts in captain, Barbara McIntire, made a business administration from Michi- huge impression on my game and in gan State University and a Master of the way I conduct myself both in and Business Administration from Loyola out of golf. She is a great player and Support Junior Golf! (Md.) University. Concurrent with person.” Proceeds from MSGA Specialty Plates are used to help support Junior Golf her golf responsibilities, Collins has Programs and Tournaments in Montana. spent her career in medical sales, “We are very happy to add Robin management, and marketing. She to the impressive list of Curtis Cup Do you want something in players who have gone on to serve as competed in the 2009 U.S. Women’s the newsletter? captain,” said Dot Paluck, chairman Mid-Amateur Championship and has Contact Nick Dietzen at: of the USGA Women’s Committee. worked as a Rules official at nearly 40 [email protected] USGA championships. “As inscribed on the trophy, the Curtis (406) 459-3459.
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