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We are pleased to announce the PGA/USGA Workshops on the Rules of Golf schedule
for 2011. The dates, sites, and instructors are listed at http://www.usga.org/RulesWorkshops.
CURRICULUM
Rules of Golf (2-day program)
The 2011 schedule has an expanded offering of 2-day programs. These workshops will focus on
using the Rules of Golf book, Definitions, and on the issues and concepts relating to relief
procedures. There will also be a 50 question exam administered on day-2 of the workshop. This
exam is not a qualifying or certification test.
Regular Rules of Golf (3 1/2-day programs)
Regular Workshops cover Rules 1-34. Officiating and course marking topics will not
be covered. One Regular Workshop will be restricted to those who have scored 85
or higher on the Rules of Golf Exam given at the Regular
Workshops within the last four years. The restricted workshop is #11109 (Dallas)
and exam only registration slots are also restricted to those who have previously scored 85+ on the exam.
Generally, the same program will be presented at this 85+ class as at the other
Regular Workshops. You must have your eight digit workshop registration number from
a year you achieved the score to register for the 85+ class. This number is included
on your exam results letter.
Tournament Administration Workshop
This program will cover golf tournament operations, course marking and basic officiating techniques.
Exam Only
An exam only registration will be available for the 2011 workshop series. At each 3-1/2 day
program 10 slots have been set aside for exam only seats. Those registering for exam only are
NOT entitled to attend any other segment of the workshop program (i.e., reception, Rules presentations,
review sessions, q&a sessions). Registrants are entitled to take the exam and attend the exam review.
EXAM
100 Question Exam
As in the past, an optional examination will be given on the final morning of all
Regular Rules Workshops (8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). The examination consists of 100
questions (multiple-choice). No reference materials are allowed for Part I (50 questions);
Part II is open-book, open-notes (50 questions). The examination is brought up to
date and changed annually. Although important in the training process, the exam
is NOT the primary variable for an invitation to officiate PGA of America, USGA,
PGA Tour, or LPGA events.
Special ADA reader assistance is available. Attendees
must notify the USGA of this request at the time of registration and complete the required
paperwork prior to the workshop deadline date.
There is no extra charge for ADA requests.
Exams will not be graded on site; however, instructors will review the exam following
its conclusion. This review will start around noon and should conclude no later
than 1:30 p.m. Test results will be mailed and will include your score and the class
distribution of scores.
Intermediate Test
An Intermediate test will be given on Day 4 of the Regular Workshop program as an
alternative for those not wishing to take the 100 question exam. The Intermediate
test is designed for first-time attendees and those who do not need a score for
officiating purposes. The Intermediate test will be reviewed at the Workshop site,
but will not be officially graded, therefore, if Intermediate test takers do not stay
for the review, their test will not be graded and they will not get a score.
An individual may enroll in more than one workshop per year. Workshop attendees
may take both the Intermediate Test and the 100 Question-Exam in one workshop season provided
they enroll in more than one workshop. You may NOT take both exams at one workshop.
The Rules examinations given at the
PGA/USGA Workshops may be taken only once each year and must be taken at the workshop
site in which you are registered.
REGISTRATION
You may register either one of two ways:
- on-line via the USGA's web site or
- by phone, at the number listed below.
The workshop registration fee must be pre-paid with a credit card (Master Card,
Visa, American Express). Applicants will be enrolled as they apply on a first-come
basis. The registration fees are:
- $150 for the Introductory Workshop (2-day)
- $300 for the Regular (3 1/2 day Rules Workshops)
- $100 for exam only registration. There will be 10 slots at each
workshop for exam only registration.
- $75 for withdrawals or transfers which must be completed prior
to the deadline date establlished for each program (listed on the schedule).
No registrations, withdrawals or transfers will be processed
after the deadline date established for the workshop involved.
Anyone may register on-line.
Registration begins: Wednesday, October 6 2010
9:00 a.m. Eastern Time for on-line registration
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
9:00 a.m. Eastern Time for phone-in registration
Following this start date, phone-in registration can be completed during regular
business hours at the USGA. (Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
On-line registration: Go to http://www.usga.org for the link.
Phone-in registration (USGA): (908) 234-2300, ext. 5100
No one is permitted to enroll prior to the dates and times listed above.
The USGA will have a small number of telephone lines dedicated to registration for
Rules Workshops. Therefore, we are encouraging everyone to register on-line.
If you are unable to register on-line or have trouble
accessing the on-line registration web site, please do not call the USGA until the
Registration phone-in start time - October 13, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern.
Registration will be closed for each workshop approximately 10 days prior to the
first day of the workshop - see the schedule.
After you have registered, the USGA will send (via email) a confirmation receipt
and a fact sheet with information regarding the workshop site, transportation, where
rooms have been blocked, and how to make your room reservations. The USGA will
send you a Rules of Golf book, Decisions book and access information to USGA University
to assist in your preparation for the workshop.
WITHDRAWALS
If you withdraw, you MUST do so before the deadline
(see schedule) by notifying the United States Golf Association at the phone number
above. Your registration fee will be refunded minus an administration fee of $75.
If you fail to cancel by the deadline date, the entire registration fee will be
forfeited. If necessary, you may transfer your enrollment (before the deadline dates)
from one workshop to another in the same workshop season for a fee of $75, if there
is space available.
If a program has reached maximum enrollment - IT IS CLOSED. There are no wait
lists.
- DO NOT travel to the workshop site unless you are a confirmed registrant.
- Alternates/walk-ins will not be allowed to register on site at the workshop
as registration closes 10 days prior to the start of each workshop.
- Golf associations that have secured a block of seats must submit names 10
days in advance of the program or their spots will be forfeited.
- Registered participants CANNOT arrange to have another person attend in
their place.
- Only registered individuals listed on the current class roster will be
permitted to attend the workshop.
Should you have questions about the workshop programs, please contact the USGA Rules
Department at (908) 234-2300.
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