FWSGA Allows Electronic Measuring Devices

For the upcoming season, the Florida Women's State Golf Association has instituted a new policy. Distance measuring devices are now allowed in FWSGA events.

With the exception of the Junior Girls' Championship, distance measuring devices will be permitted in FWSGA Championships and District Tournaments. The policy states that a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. However, if, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., gradient, wind-speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used.

If you have any questions about this new policy, please contact the FWSGA offices at (813) 864-2130 or info@fwsga.org.