Role of the District

What are the responsibilities of the Association (SC&SBDGA):

Presently, the association committee consists of three executive officers (President, Vice President, & Secretary/Treasurer) and Nine Delegates (3 delegates from each golfing
zones), making a management committee of twelve. A delegate is also appointed to Golf Queensland.

In Queensland, there are 14 District Golf Associations that represent male golfers in the Queensland Golfing Sphere with the SC&SBDGA Inc being the only association with Golfing Zones as explained above. These districts serve as the conduit between Golf Queensland and the 250 plus affiliated golf clubs within the state.

Each of these District Golf Associations are Incorporated Associations in their own rights, and conduct their own affairs. They are all served by an elected committee, a few with an office manager as is the case for the SC&SBDGA.

The association is responsible for all male and junior male golfers in the district and runs pennant programs in all zones. The winners of zone pennants in the Open, Master's & Juniors compete each against other in the annual inter zone challenge to determine the champion zone in the SCSBDGA.

Districts as at 2009, have been responsible for all course ratings however, with the
implementation of the USGA Slope rating and handicap system, the rating of golf courses will rest with Golf Queensland.

Districts are also responsible for providing rules presentation for club level golfers &
match committees as well as answering any rule queries in relation to the game of golf that clubs within our district may encounter.

What benefits does the SC&SBDGA provide to its golfers in the Association?

The Association conducts and oversee tournament programs within our three zones each year. The programme includes an Association Junior Championship, An Open Championship, A Senior & Super Senior Championship, A MidWeek Masters Open Championship as well as Inter Zone Challenges and providing an association representative team to represent our association in the Golf Queensland Annual State District Championship.

All costs associated with these tournaments are at the association costs, including
providing a tournament fee of approximately $1,000.00 to the respective club where the event is being held, to compensate for lost revenue from other areas. This tournament fee paid to clubs in general, costs the association approximately $5,000.00 per year as well as tournament prizes for each event which generally equates to the same amount again.

The association also pays the entry fee to the Queensland Junior & Open Championships each year as well as the States Senior Championship each year for the winners of the respective Association Championship events.

The association currently spends in excess of $22,500.00 annually, towards Junior Male Golfing Programmes over the three golfing zones and at association level, in order to promote and develop junior golf within our area, which should prove beneficial in the coming years that lay ahead.

The association has a strong voice at the Golf Queensland delegates meeting held at
various times throughout the year, at these meetings, the association delegate represents all clubs in the association at the highest level.

Benefits to fee paying golfers:

Access to the best possible Association and Zone championships events conducted
throughout the district including events designed for golfers in all age brackets.

Assistance with rules accreditation as well as presenting club level rules evening for clubs match committee and general club members.

Assistance with providing rules enquiries, handicapping enquiries and actioning course rating to clubs within the association.

Assistance to clubs in the range of industry issues including water management, environmental and statutory compliance, strategic planning, child protection policies,
course assessments where required and up to date issues that arise.

Benefits to the Golfing Sphere in Your Area:

The association invests heavily into the development of Golf throughout the Three Golfing Zones under the Association control. The association is really trying to attract the youth of today into this game and to retain the older golfers as well.

To achieve these aims, the association undertakes a range of activities and initiatives designed to make golf a healthier and stronger sport in our area.

Recent medical studies have shown, that golfers can live as long as 5 years longer when they participate in such a sport as golf.

The association will always ensure that golfing clubs within its area are always kept up to date with the latest information and all forms of golfing news as it comes to hand.
Please remember, the association is here to represent your clubs needs and provide
relevant information and assistance where required.