An historical decision by CONGU (The Council Of National Golf Unions) could possibly change the way that golf is played in the future.
The Rainbow Concept, a new way of playing Mixed Golf (Ladies and Men to play together on the same course with a common set of tees,) conceived by Todmorden Golf Club, was presented to CONGU for their approval. The CONGU decision was that the Rainbow should proceed, with their best wishes.
A Rainbow Course is a composite course, created from nine holes from a Ladies Course (red tees), and nine holes from the Men’s courses (white or yellow). Ladies and Men play the course together, from the same tees, but with separate SSS’s. Many golfers believe that the Rainbow Concept follows the fact and spirit of the R&A Golf Rules closer than the existing current method of playing Mixed Golf, whereby ladies and men play on different courses. The Rainbow Course on Todmorden Golf Club is for a trial for one year.
There was also a bonus on CONGU's judgement. Obviously CONGU believes that Rainbows will become popular and will be followed by other Golf Clubs; (in fact, some Clubs are already planning to create their own Rainbow). Part of the great attraction of the Rainbow Concept is that because it draws upon existing holes and tees, a new Rainbow Course can be created without Capital Costs and without additional Maintenance Costs.
The other CONGU decision was that only one Rainbow Course would be allowed per club. When a Club creates a new Rainbow Course, it will also mean that for the first time, Ladies have a second course to play on, not just their only one course, their Red.
The approval of The Rainbow Concept means that, for the first time, Ladies and Men can play in a Competition with, and against each other, on the same course and on common tees which are usually exclusive to one specific gender.
Creator Roger Wornell said, "We believe this decision justifies the word 'Historic' and counters those critics who claim that Golf is the last bastion of male chauvinism, and that Golf Unions are living in the previous Century."
More information is available at www.rainbowgolfcourse.co.uk
The Rainbow Concept, a new way of playing Mixed Golf (Ladies and Men to play together on the same course with a common set of tees,) conceived by Todmorden Golf Club, was presented to CONGU for their approval. The CONGU decision was that the Rainbow should proceed, with their best wishes.
A Rainbow Course is a composite course, created from nine holes from a Ladies Course (red tees), and nine holes from the Men’s courses (white or yellow). Ladies and Men play the course together, from the same tees, but with separate SSS’s. Many golfers believe that the Rainbow Concept follows the fact and spirit of the R&A Golf Rules closer than the existing current method of playing Mixed Golf, whereby ladies and men play on different courses. The Rainbow Course on Todmorden Golf Club is for a trial for one year.
There was also a bonus on CONGU's judgement. Obviously CONGU believes that Rainbows will become popular and will be followed by other Golf Clubs; (in fact, some Clubs are already planning to create their own Rainbow). Part of the great attraction of the Rainbow Concept is that because it draws upon existing holes and tees, a new Rainbow Course can be created without Capital Costs and without additional Maintenance Costs.
The other CONGU decision was that only one Rainbow Course would be allowed per club. When a Club creates a new Rainbow Course, it will also mean that for the first time, Ladies have a second course to play on, not just their only one course, their Red.
The approval of The Rainbow Concept means that, for the first time, Ladies and Men can play in a Competition with, and against each other, on the same course and on common tees which are usually exclusive to one specific gender.
Creator Roger Wornell said, "We believe this decision justifies the word 'Historic' and counters those critics who claim that Golf is the last bastion of male chauvinism, and that Golf Unions are living in the previous Century."
More information is available at www.rainbowgolfcourse.co.uk
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