To
encourage the international development of golf, to strengthen
the bonds of friendship existing between its members..
To
encourage the formation of new golf organisations representing
the golf activities of European countries.
To
co-ordinate the dates of the Open and Amateur Championships
of its members and to arrange, in conjunction with host Federations,
European Championships and specific matches of international
character.
To
ratify and publish the calendar dates of major Amateur and Professional
Championships and International Matches in Europe.
To
consolidate the views on handicapping and rating of golf courses
within the realm of the EGA.
To
establish, develop, maintain and administer an EGA Handicap
System to which all members can embrace.
To
supervise the administration of the EGA Handicap System in countries
where the system has been adopted and to control the observance
of the fundamental principles and regulations of the system
in these countries.
To
create and maintain international relationship in the field
of golf and undertake any action useful to the cause of golf
on an international level.
Main
activities performed by the EGA today :
Arranging and co-ordinating
both amateur and professional tournaments and International Matches
(Championship and Professional Technical Committees).
Reviewing European
aspects of Rules, Amateur Status and Handicapping in R&A and
EGA committees.
Information and communication
amongst our member
federations.
between the EGA,
R&A and the International Golf Federation.
between the Executive
Committee, the Championship Committee and EGA Committees.
press and media.
through a regular
circulation of information of general interest such as circular
letters, précis, regulations and calendars.
www.ega-golf.ch
Education, through
means such as golf conferences, seminars, meetings between member
countries.
Golf Course Management
in collaboration with the Royal & Ancient Golf Club.
Course Rating and
Handicapping:
Setting up and management of the EGA Handicap System.
Building and maintaining
good relationships with the professional golfing bodies.
Integration of European
emerging golf countries in the EGA.
Information centre
for our member federations to answer questions in various fields
of the game of golf (statistical, technical ..).
