DATE: July 15, 2007
TO: USGA Committee Members, Regional Golf Associations, USGA Member Clubs and Attendees of a 2007 PGA/USGA Workshop on the Rules of Golf
FROM: Genger A. Fahleson, Assistant Director, Rules Education
SUBJECT: 2008 PGA/USGA Workshops on the Rules of Golf
SCHEDULE: 2008 PGA/USGA Workshop Schedule
We are pleased to announce the PGA/USGA Workshops on the Rules of Golf schedule for 2008. The dates, sites, and instructors are listed on page four of this memo.
REGISTRATION
You may register either one of two ways:
The workshop registration fee must be pre-paid with a credit card (American Express, Master Card, Visa). Applicants will be enrolled as they apply on a first-come basis. The registration fees are:
- $175 for the Introductory Workshop (2-day)
- $250 for the Regular Rules and Tournament Administration Workshops
Anyone may register online.
Registration begins:
- Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007- 9 a.m. Eastern Time for online registration
- Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007- 9 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, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time)
Online registration, Web site: http://www.usga.org/playing/rules/workshops/
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 online. 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 10, 2007 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
Registration will be closed for each workshop approximately 10 days prior to the first day of the workshop - see the schedule.
After you have been registered, the USGA will send you a confirmation receipt and a fact sheet with information regarding the workshop site, transportation, where rooms have been reserved, and how to make your room reservations. The USGA will send you a kit containing materials to assist in your preparation for the workshop.
If you withdraw, you MUST do so before the first day of your workshop by notifying the United States Golf Association at the phone number above. Your registration fee will be refunded minus an administration fee of $50. If you fail to cancel prior to the workshop start time the entire registration fee will be forfeited. If necessary, you may transfer your enrollment from one workshop to another in the same workshop season for a fee of $50, if there is space available.
If a program has reached maximum enrollment - IT IS CLOSED. Wait lists are no longer available.
- 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.
CURRICULUM
Introductory Rules of Golf (2-day programs)
This year’s schedule includes two Introductory Workshops. These Workshops will focus on using the Rules of Golf book, Definitions, and a brief introduction to the Rules of Golf. They provide a good base for those looking for a basic explanation of the Rules or those preparing to attend a Regular Workshop for the first time.
Regular Rules of Golf (3 ½ -day programs)
There will be twenty Regular Workshops that 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 within the last four years on the Rules of Golf Exam given at the Regular Workshops and Tournament Administration Workshops. The restricted workshop is #78121 (Atlanta). Generally, the same program will be presented at this 85+ class as at the other 19 Regular Workshops. You must have your eight digit workshop registration number to register for the 85+ class.
Tournament Administration
2008 is a Rules change year, therefore, no Tournament Administration Workshop will be offered.
EXAM
Final 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. 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 Exam
An Intermediate exam 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 exam is designed for first-time attendees and those who do not need a score for officiating purposes. The Intermediate exam will be reviewed at the Workshop site, but not officially graded.
An individual may enroll in more than one Workshop per year. Workshop attendees may not take both the Intermediate and the Final Exam in one workshop season. The Rules examinations given at the Regular Workshops may be taken only once each year and must be taken at the workshop site in which you are registered.
Should you have questions about the workshop programs, please contact the USGA Rules Department at (908) 234-2300.
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