Costantino Rocca has been appointed by the Federal Council of the ItalianFederation as "Coordinator of the Technical-Scientific Committee of the NationalSchool," based at the National Golf Club in Sutri (VT).
The champion will therefore be able to put his extensive experience to work at the operational base for all professionals involved in the sport.
Costantino Rocca, bio
Rocca, a 69-year-old from Bergamo, was the first Italian to compete in the Ryder Cup, winning two with Team Europe and beating Tiger Woods in singles. For many years, the number one player in Italy, he enjoyed a long career on the European circuit, where he achieved five victories. He then played on the Legends Tour, achieving two victories.
The Rulesare a set of standards and procedures by which the sport of golf should be played. They are jointly written and administered by the Royal & Ancient Club of St. Andrews, the governing body of golf worldwide, except in the United States and Mexico, which are governed by the United States Association. An expert committee composed of members of the R&A and the USGA oversees and refines the rules every four years. The latest revision took effect on January 1, 2016. Amendments to the Rules of Golf are generally divided into two main categories: those that improve understanding and those that reduce penalties in certain cases to ensure balance. The rulebook, entitled "Rules," is published regularly and also includes rules governing amateur status. In Italy, the Italian Federation is responsible for overseeing competitions by enforcing the rules issued by the R&A, ensuring that these rules are observed by clubs, associations, and their members, and managing the resulting sporting justice, protecting their interests abroad.
The rules are relatively complicated compared to other sports because they are played outdoors, close to nature and animals. Respecting the rules is a fundamental element of the game of golf, which, almost always based on self-control and the free conscience of the players, often results in distorted results, sometimes consciously, but often unconsciously or through carelessness, due to the failure of many players to comply with the rules of the game. In addition to the rules, golf adheres to a code of conduct, known as etiquette, which generally means playing the game with due respect for the course and other players. Etiquette is an essential component of this sport.
