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07.12.2005

LADIES’ GOLF UNION EMBRACES NEW TECHNOLOGY

This year the Ladies’ Golf Union introduced, for all championships, web-based online entries and encouraged by the success is proceeding with an updated online system for 2006.

Though the 2005 system was introduced late in the entry process, over 80% of all entries were received electronically.

Susan Simpson, Director of Championships of the LGU said: "We believe we are the only British-based golf governing body to have such a system in place. The adoption of the technology has been a huge asset to the players and administrators alike."

"It has dramatically cut down administration but more importantly has made our championship entry process much more accessible worldwide. It is interesting to note that in 2005, tournament entries overall rose by 10% and we believe this to be mainly down to our online system. We realistically expect over 90% of all entries next year to come through that route."

The LGU has always recognised the need to stay at the cutting edge of technology. Championship services now include automatic text messaging of tee times and cuts, WAP scoring to mobile phone handsets and online live scoring at all events.

Further information: -

Susan Simpson
Director of Championships
Ladies’ Golf Union
Tel: 01334 475811