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Announcement of Final Adoption of Rule 14-1B

Remarks by USGA President Glen D. Nager as Prepared

May 21, 2013

GLEN NAGER:

         Last November, after an extensive review, we proposed Rule 14-1b, to prohibit anchoring the club in making a stroke. Having heard and considered many thoughtful comments for and against the proposal, the USGA and The R&A have now adopted the Rule, effective January 1, 2016. This Rule has broad support across the world-wide golf community. While some may disagree with this decision, as Chair of the USGA’s governing board, I want to ensure that our reasoning is understood by all.

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Brady, Doak and Balmer Join Michigan Golf Hall of Fame

EAST LANSING – A player and instructor, PGA professional Steve Brady of Rochester, a creator, course architect Tom Doak of Traverse City, and a golf executive and rules official, Fritz Balmer of Fenton, talked with emotion about the people who helped them as they earned their spots in the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame.
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4th GAM Senior/Mid-Amateur Team Championship

Casey Baker (Ann Arbor) and Greg Reynolds (Grand Blanc) defended their title at the 4th GAM Senior/Mid-Amateur Team Championship held at Oakland University Golf & Learning Center Monday. 
Teams consisted of one Mid-Amateur and one Senior player. Baker and Reynolds shot 70-68--138 in the four-ball format tournament. That was six strokes higher than their winning score from last year's tournament. 


New GAM Governors

The following people were introduced as GAM Governors at the 2013 GAM Annual Meeting:
Mark Bultema, Quail Ridge
Michael Harris, Birmingham CC
Robert Kwiecien, Muskegon CC
Judy Lazzaro, Oakland University
Steve Renton, Michaywe Pines
Michael Sequite, The Medalist
Dick Topp - New GAM President

Dick Topp of Muskegon CC was introduced as the new GAM president at this year's GAM Annual Meeting.  Dick will be taking over for last year's president John Schulte.  The GAM would like to thank John for all of his hard work and dedication over the past year!
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