T R A D I T I O N S        The Women's Rochester District     Golf Association       Established in 1929     Located in Rochester,  New York,  the     WRDGA  was  originally   established     with  twelve  local  area  country  clubs     in Rochester in 1929.  The association     expanded in 1996 to include area non-     private clubs  of the Greater Rochester     area and  now  has  32  member clubs     with a membership of over 240 women,     sharing in the traditions of competition     and good sportsmanship. The purpose of the WRDGA is to represent, promote and serve the best interests of  amateur golf as embodied in  its  ancient and  honorable traditions. Our objectives are to further the advancement of golf, to recognize and develop skilled amateur female, golfers and to promote good sportsmanship and friendly competition.  The control and management of the WRDGA and its activities are entrusted to the Officers, whose policies are implemented by the WRDGA staff. Officers and staff committees are elected every two years. All member clubs are represented by club representatives  and are entrusted to act as the voice of their clubs to the WRDGA as well as the voice of the WRDGA to their clubs and may bring any ideas, suggestions for changes, questions or comments to the Annual Spring Meeting for discussion and possible considerations. Golfers who belong to the Women's Association of a WRDGA member club and who obtain an individual membership in the WRDGA are eligible to play in all  WRDGA scheduled events. Players please note: individuals wishing to establish and maintain a handicap must do so through a MEMBER CLUB. "The Women's Rochester District Golf Association is an organization      exclusively for pleasure, recreation, and other non-profitable purposes."