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Golf
News: -
Posted 28th May 1998
World Congress
of Golf expects 350 delegates
St.
Andrews, Scotland - The World Scientific
Congress of Golf is taking place from 20th -24th July 1998
at the University of St Andrews. This will attract over 350 international
delegates.
The purpose
of the Congress is to bring together scientists, coaches, manufacturers
and players to communicate their ideas and exchange information
on a diverse range of subjects related to golf.
The Golf Course,
Equipment and The Golfer are all themes that are covered in the
93 papers that are being presented. "How do metal woods work?"
"What do U.S. PGA Pro's think about that makes them so good
at putting?" "Do titanium core golf balls fly further?"
"How do I teach and develop the Junior Golfer?" and "Are
soft spikes better for greens?" are just some of the questions
that will be answered.
In addition
to these presentations there will be interactive workshop sessions,
where delegates can participate in debate regarding various topics.
These include:
* Do you feel
that the older you get the better you were? Ageing and golf will
be on the agenda summarising the decline in physical abilities as
we get older and the impact this has on our golf.
* If golf hurts
you, does it have to hurt? The concept of golf injuries such as
back problems and their prevention will be examined.
* Golf and
its movement into the millennium in terms of facilities, research
and development will also be addressed.
* What changes
do golf administrators and facilities have to make to encourage
fast, friendly and family golf?
* Does golf
have to be so expensive? Are there cheaper ways of designing and
constructing golf courses?
A panel of
experts in the area will head all these workshops and give us sensible,
solid scientific information to help answer these questions.
An Exhibition
of golf products will also be held in conjunction with the congress
thus giving golf companies the opportunity to promote their wares
to the delegates.
The full Congress
fee is £250 (student £70) per delegate or day registration of £70
(student £30).Accommodation can be booked at the University of St
Andrews by phone to +44 (0) 1334 472299 or email: 100675,1454@compuserve.com
Supported by
the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and the United
States Golf Association it is hoped that the Congress will provide
practical solutions to issues faced by the game as a whole as we
move into the next millennium. Further details can be obtained by
accessing the official website at www.golfscience.co.uk
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