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More Information
Name
Fore Learning: Advanced Rules of Golf: Committee Procedures, Course and Competition Setup
Type
Ontario Zone Education
Facility
The Thornhill Club
Schedule
March 31, 2025 8:30:00 AM
Registration Deadline
March 24, 2025
# Registered
24 / 60

Take your knowledge of the Rules of Golf to the next level with the 2025 PGA of Ontario Advanced Rules of Golf Education Session. Conducted in partnership with Golf Ontario, this in-person course, tailored specifically for PGA of Ontario professionals, offers valuable insights for those involved in tournament administration, as well as any PGA of Ontario Professional looking to deepen their understanding of the rules.

Led by Golf Ontario staff and nationally certified Golf Canada Rules Referees, this comprehensive session will provide you with a solid grasp of the "Golden Rules" of golf through practical demonstrations. You’ll also explore best practices for managing club events and the intricacies of course setup.

Key Topics Include:

  • Revisiting Rules 14 through 20
  • Committee Procedures
  • General Play vs. Competitions
  • The Role of the Committee
  • Terms of the Competition
  • Marking the Course
  • Course Setup
  • Scorecards & Scoring Area
  • Local Rules
  • Resolving Disputes

Additional Details:

  • Both sessions will cover identical material.
  • Lunch will be provided.

This session is ideal for PGA professionals responsible for managing club-level events, such as Club Championships, and anyone seeking to elevate their expertise in event administration. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your understanding of the rules and enhance your ability to run seamless, professional tournaments.

* Earn 9 PRP points by attending*

HOST CLUB

The Thornhill Club - 7994 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 1W3 Directions/Map

 

SCHEDULE

Monday, March 31, 2025

 

AGENDA

TIME  
8:30 AM-9:30 AM Registration
9:30 AM-10:00 AM Welcome and Introductions
10:00 AM-11:00 AM Golden Rules
  • Rule 13 – Putting Greens
  • Rule 14 – Lifting & Returning the Ball to Play
  • Rule 15 & 16 – Free Relief
  • Rule 17 -19 – Penalty Relief
  • Rule 20 – Resolving Rules Issues
11:00 AM-12:00 PM Practical Demonstrations
12:00 PM-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Committee Procedures

  • Overview
  • General Play vs Competitions
  • Role of the Committee
  • Terms of the Competition
  • Marking the course
  • Course Set Up
  • Scorecards & Scoring Area
  • Local Rules
  • Disputes
3:00 PM-4:00 PM Q&A/Wrap Up


REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE

  1. The registration deadline is Monday, March 24, 2025, at 23:59 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).
  2. Entries will not be accepted without full remittance of an entry fee.
  3. THE PGA OF ONTARIO ACCEPTS THE FOLLOWING CARDS: VISA, VISA DEBIT, MASTERCARD
PGA of Ontario Member (in good standing) $74.99 + HST
PGA of Ontario Member (in good standing) plus the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf book $109.99 +HST
Non-member $94.99 + HST
Non-member plus the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf book $129.99 + HST

The Official Guide to the Rules of Golf book ($35 plus HST) can be purchased below as part of the course. Please note, that it will NOT be available for purchase onsite.

PGA of Ontario members will be given priority until Monday, March 24, 2025. After that date, any remaining spots will be offered to non-members on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are a non-member interested in attending, please reach out to Kristine Schmidt at kristine@pgaofontario.com to be added to the waitlist.


CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

A refund will be issued if the PGA of Ontario is advised at least 10 business days before the event.

A refund will NOT be issued if an attendee cancels within 10 business days in advance of the event unless a replacement is secured to fill the spot at least three business days in advance of the event.

In this case:

  •  The cancelling registrant must notify the PGA of Ontario office at least three business days before the event.
  •  If the PGA of Ontario maintains a waitlist for the event, members on the waitlist will be given the first opportunity to fill the available spot.
  •  If the PGA of Ontario does not have a waitlist, the cancelling registrant will be asked to provide the name and contact information of a potential replacement.
  •  A refund will be granted to the cancelling registrant once the replacement registrant has paid their entry fee.
  •  If a registrant cancels within three business days of the event, the PGA of Ontario reserves the right to deny a refund. We will make every effort to assist the cancelling registrant in finding a replacement, but we cannot guarantee that the spot will be filled.
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