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Volunteer for the 2014 Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup
Ryder Cup

Every second year, talented golfing teams from Europe and America compete for a chance to win the Ryder Cup and next year, it will be Scotland’s turn to have the honour of hosting the competition at the fabulous Gleneagles in Perthshire.

The Ryder Cup officially began in 1927 but six years previously, the first American golf team travelled to Gleneagles to take part in the International Challenge, the forerunner of the Ryder Cup. So, with the Ryder Cup effectively coming home, Gleneagles is going to need your help!

Gleneagles, a five-star luxury spa and golf hotel, is looking for 1,800 keen volunteers to assist them in various roles affiliated with the tournament, due to be held from the 26th to the 28th September 2014. Roles include scoreboard carriers, crowd safety marshals and buggy shuttle drivers to name but a few.

Paul McGinley, who will be the European captain next year, commented: “We are always appreciative of anyone who gives their time to volunteer and support golf and there are not many countries in the world better than Scotland for producing volunteers and marshals whose golf knowledge is second to none.

“We will be looking for volunteers who have a knowledge of the game but also people who will enjoy the experience and help to make The Ryder Cup an unforgettable event for the fans who will have a vital role to play in trying to help The European Team retain the trophy at Gleneagles.”

The match director for the 2014 Ryder Cup will be Edward Kitson, who knows just how valuable enthusiastic volunteers really are: “The volunteers at The 2014 Ryder Cup will be the public face of the match: they will be the first and last people our spectators see.

“Naturally some of the roles require specialist experience, and while some knowledge of golf would help, in most cases the main criteria is a positive attitude and genuine desire to be involved in one of the world’s great sporting events.

“Ideally our volunteers will be friendly, out-going, good-humoured and will enjoy helping others.”

With more than 250,000 spectators estimated to attend, help from volunteers could ensure the safety and smooth running of the tournament. Successful candidates will be a required to pay a registration fee of £75 for this fantastic opportunity. Clothing, food and beverages will be provided.

If you would like to be part of this sporting history, you need to register your interest on the Ryder Cup website.

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Big MAX Golf Equipment

Big Max two wheel trolley
Big Max two wheel trolley

Big MAX is without doubt regarded as one of the world’s top golf trolley manufacturers. Founded in 1994, Big Max golf remains a strong and reliable brand name.

The brand is well known in the UK and Europe and has been frequently used by some of the best professionals in the game of golf. Big Max are also ideal for the junior golfer.

After pioneering the 3-wheel golf trolley Big Max golf made plenty other great achievements:

  • The breakthrough of push trolleys in Europe is directly connected to the best selling ever 3-wheel trolley Ti 1000
  • The smallest Push Trolley worldwide BIG MAX IQ
  • The smallest Electric-Trolley and winner of the Golf Europe Product Award BIG MAX Nano
  • Fastest folding ultra-compact trolley BIG MAX Smart

Innovation

Big Max pride themselves on quality, innovation and function on all their golf products. The quality of products has been improved year on year and this gives them the confidence to offer an extended warranty of up to 5 years for BIG MAX Push- and Pull Trolleys.

Golf is not just an adult game and Big Max acknowledge this by investing in their Big Max junior golf equipment range.

The main focus of the company is the Big Max golf trolleys and Big Max golf carts which are extremely well built with the latest light weight designs and technology

Big Max push trolleys, pull trolleys and junior trolleys comes in all shapes and sizes, but one thing which stands out is the convenience in design. Big Max golf equipment and accessories are mainly based around catering for the various golf trolleys and carts, for instance the range of Big Max golf bags are designed by a company who possess specialist knowledge on how a golf bag should fit securely and easily to a golf trolley.

However, Big Max golf clubs and golf club sets are also part of their highly desirable golf equipment range.

Whatever you’re looking for in quality golF equipment, Big Max are undoubtedly a reliable name in European and UK golfing. From lightweight golf trolleys and carts, to fold-able compact trolleys, durable golf bags and bag stands to golf clubs, travel covers and golf club sets, Big Max has a great name in the golf industry and it’s clear to see why.

Big Max golf
Big Max golf

Planet Golf UK stock a wide range of Big Max golf gear and our golf store specialises in a variety of the Big Max junior golf equipment and trolleys. For more information on our selection of Big Max products why not view our online Big Max Golf Equipment section today.

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How to Handicap in Golf

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Handicap in Golf
Handicap in Golf

The ability of an amateur golfer can be shown by a numerical figure called Golf Handicap.  Golf Handicap is calculated and allotted as per the norms of course and handicapping rating system to allow the golfers of all standards to compete with each other. The maximum rating of handicap in golf for men is 36 whereas for women 45.

Handicap system in Golf was introduced in early 20th century by United States Golf association (USGA). The aim of this system was to equalize the field of playing golf for golfers of various capabilities to compete each other.

The system was improved in 1980s by introducing the term slop rating for golf course, in order to include the difficulty standard of golf course to calculate the golf handicap. The difficulty of course for bogey golfer as compared to course rating is shown by the number called slope rating, which is considered to be 113, an average of 55 and 155 the supposed minimum and maximum range of difficulty of course.

The weak player is allowed to play strokes on a given hole on the golf course, in this system, and deduct the stroke from his score on that hole. Thus the net score is figured out by the two players of different calibers, after ending the round.

According to USGA, course rating of say 74.8 is meant by 74.8 should be the average score of the player for best 50% rounds, the scratch golfer plays.

The USGA’s authenticated Handicap Index of a player can be calculated by a difficult formula that includes slope rating, adjusted gross score and course rating whereas adjusted gross score is the average of the total score of the strokes played at a hole.  Handicap index of a golfer can be attained for minimum 5 strokes played in a club authorized to issue it. Index is calculated by 10 of the best 20 rounds played by the player recently. It is used to calculate player’s handicap in golf.

It is the golf handicap that fixes the number of strokes to be played by the golfer on that course. It can easily be calculated by consulting various calculators online or by adding slope rating of the course to USGA Handicap Index.

The golfer has to become the member of an authorized golf club by USGA to get his Handicap Index. Once the course handicap is received by the golfer he becomes geared up to compete with any golfer globally.