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Welcome to the website of the
NAPGC
 The NAPGC was established in 1927 (the year of the first Ryder Cup) by
John Henry Taylor, five times Open Champion, and F. G. Hawtree, the
famous golf course architect. Both men realised that ‘public’ golf would
grow from strength to strength and that the Association could bring
about agreement between ‘private’ and ‘public’ golf. Now, over eighty
years later, that thinking has not changed and the Association continues
to adapt to the many changes in the organisation of golf in the UK
including the recent evolvement of proprietary clubs.
In the early years recognition was difficult, but support from the
R&A and membership of the English Golf Union demonstrate the
organisation’s success. The Association has more than 90 affiliated golf
clubs, with a playing membership of nearly 30,000. The NAPGC organises
over 30 events for golfers of all ages, abilities and handicaps at
individual, club and national level. The wide range of competitions has
enabled the Association to maintain continuous growth as more clubs and
members recognise the competitive and social benefits of membership.
The NAPGC is constantly evolving and seeking to organise new
competitions for its members. The United Kingdom Public Golf Courses
Championships were established in 1996 with entry open to public and
proprietary clubs throughout the UK. The finals are played every year at
St Andrews, the “home of golf”.
The NAPGC’s investment in new technology means that competitors can
check their championship positions and results via the Association’s
website.
As predicted in 1927, the Association continues to flourish with the
support of its members/clubs and the commitment of its forward thinking
Executive.
Good golfing in 2009!
The NAPGC Executive
NEWS
**Date extended to 15th July for entries**
Message from Philip Jones, Chairman of the NAPGC Competitions
Committee, to all clubs regarding the use of mobile phones.
As a result of the fact that Decision 33 8/6 in the 2008/2009
Decisions on the Rules of Golf does not permit a Local Rule assessing a
penalty for a breach of a competition policy (such as the use of mobile
phones when such use is prohibited), we have been obliged to revise
NAPGC General Rule 20 with effect from June 1 2009.
Whilst we will still be banning the use of mobile phones during our
competitions except for on-course emergencies (and this will be repeated
to each player by the starter) any transgressions will now be subject to
a penalty of censure, suspension or the revocation of the privilege of
playing in NAPGC competitions, at the discretion of the Competition
Organiser on the day.
The penalty of disqualification will only be applied if the
transgression is seen as a serious breach of etiquette and then normally
only on a second serious breach. Please note that our commitment to the
switching off of mobile phones during play remains as strong as before;
you are requested to ensure that your players are aware of this rule.
NEWSLETTERS
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May The 2008/09
Final took place at Bondhay Golf Course on Saturday 25th April. The
Winners of the Gordon Forster Bowl were Milton Keynes Golf Club and
the runners up Tinsley Park Golf Club. [read
more...]
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April We have changed the format for the NAPGC Ladies and Men’s
Seniors Competitions. [read
more...]
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March Is your handicap 19 and above and have you watched
your golfer friends at the club compete in the Clapham Common? [read
more...]
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February
Forms will soon be arriving at your Golf Clubs for the new Seniors
Championship.[read
more...]
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January
Entry Forms for 2009 competitions are being processed and posted to
all Clubs. [read
more...]
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