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Author: Jimmy Becker

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Jimmy Becker

Jimmy's career in golf administration began in 2004 as an intern with the SCGA and spent some time at the NCGA from 2005-2011. Since rejoining the SCGA in 2011, he helps administer SCGA, CGA and USGA qualifiers/championships, and is featured in the Rules Crew video series, teaching the Rules of Golf to SCGA members and its clubs. He is also in charge of the site procurement process for the Championships & Golf Operations department along with managing the exemption and Player of the Year programs. He has served as a Rules Official at numerous USGA National Championships and has achieved the highest level of rating on the PGA/USGA Rules Exam. A native Southern Californian, in his free time he enjoys hanging out with friends, playing sports and going to the beach.

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    Know the Rules
    By Jimmy Becker
    October 1, 2014
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    A Different Challenge: Match Play Format is Plenty Different, Starting with your Opponent…

    There’s no doubt about it, Match Play is exciting. But most people don’t get to play this format at their local club. It is just you ...
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  • penalties
    Know the Rules
    By Jimmy Becker
    April 1, 2014
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    Avoid Those Penalties

    Have you ever stepped up to the first tee at your club championship, a SCGA qualifier or some other golf competition and had butterflies in your ...
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