GOLF COURSE LAW The Professional Practice of Edward L. Smilow, Esq. PGM attorney at law certified in professional golf management golf professional professor of golf and the law expert consultant and witness           "Preserving, protecting and defending the game of golf can only be accomplished by those who understand and are dedicated to golf's enduring values and rich traditions. Working together we can ensure the great game of golf will continue to enrich the lives of future generations to come."       If you have a problem, need an answer to a troubling issue, are embroiled in a legal controversy or simply wish to avoid one, please do not hesitate to seek the advice of a competent attorney and golf expert who has the knowledge and experience to understand your situation and the desire to help.                Mr. Smilow has practiced law in California since 1979.   He has been a golf professional since 1993 and became certified in professional golf management in1994.            As a former owner/operator of a golf learning facility and pro shop, a golf professional at the El Prado Golf Courses,  a tournament playing professional, and as the professor of golf law at the Professional Golfers Career College, he is uniquely aware of the myriad ways in which the law impacts golf and the potential for liability.                He is a featured guest speaker for industry organizations and serves as legal advisor to the Board of Directors of the California Golf Course Owners Association.   Please feel free to contact him with a question of inquiry via e-mail at edsmilow@golfcourselaw.com   Call his Hotline at 1-800-301-6034 or write him at The City Tower 333 City Boulevard West, 17th Floor Orange, California 92868.