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There exists three options going forward.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are unfamiliar with any of these products and want to learn more about them, contact one of the State Officers.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.sirinc2.org\/golf2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-PICTURE.jpg” title_text=”2 PICTURE” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you’re new to SIR Golf and would like to establish a golf program within your Branch you can contact any of the State Golf Committee for specific information.\u00a0 You can also check out the generalized information provided by the NCGA on their website by clicking the link to the left.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”http:\/\/ncga.org\/handicap\/new-club-information\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”How to start a golf club!” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Branch website” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#0C71C3″ button_border_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”http:\/\/sirinc2.org\/branchwebsites.htm” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Branch Websites” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Branch website” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#0C71C3″ button_border_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”All State’s Branch websites list” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”http:\/\/sirinc2.org\/branchwebsites.htm” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Check out all the SIR Branch websites!\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SONS in RETIREMENT, Inc. 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