Long time respected volunteer and OGA Rules Official, Donald Joe Kowitz, Sr. died suddenly January 30, 2012 at the age of 80.

The Umpqua Bank Challenge today announced that, in its inaugural year, the tournament raised $100,000 for non-profit partners “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon and Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.

Oregonians are encouraged to report contact with Hole-In-Won.com which isn’t licensed to sell insurance in Oregon.

Barb Trammell, CEO of the Oregon Golf Association announced that Nate Swanner has been promoted to Director of Tournament Operations.

The OGA is seeking a Manager of Event Operations.  This position has the primary responsibility is to administer the OGA Tour as well as other Special Events as created.  This position will also assist in the administration of some of the OGA’s Championships and USGA Qualifiers as well as serve as the OGA’s Volunteer Coordinator and provide support to other departments with regards to overall membership initiatives. Application deadline is February 8, 2012

It's time to get your schedules in order so that you can play for an Oregon title or qualify for a National Championship.

We've had lots of calls and emails inquiring about our popular OGA Tour schedule for 2012, so here it is!

Peter Jacobsen SPORTS today announced that the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge will take place August 26-28 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore.

Just weeks after their unveiling at the PGA Merchandise Show in January you can be among the first golfers in the nation to lay hands on the hottest new products of the year at the Portland Golf Show, Feb. 10-12 at the Oregon Convention Center — — and save big on golf clubs, rounds of golf, travel packages and more!  OGA MEMBERS ALSO SAVE ON TICKETS!

Oregon State senior Alex Moore shot an even-par 71 in the opening round of the Patriot All-America Invitational on Wednesday and is tied for 13th place at the three-day, 54-hole tournament being held at The Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield, Ariz.

Long time respected volunteer and OGA Rules Official, Donald Joe Kowitz, Sr. died suddenly January 30, 2012 at the age of 80.

Ever wondered what it feels like to play "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Now's your chance to answer questions in our exciting and entertaining take on this game show with, "Who Wants to Be a Rules Official" at the Portland Golf Show on Friday, February 11 at 2:30pm.  This post contains a short quiz and entry submission instructions - GOOD LUCK!

An in-depth look at what happened to Rory McIlroy on the 9th hole leading to a two-stroke penalty during the 2nd round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

If you have not already ordered an updated Rules and/or Decisions book we will have both by the beginning of next week and are available to order online today at www.ogagolfshop.com.

Unfortunately, most golfers acquire Rules information by absorbing “knowledge” watching tournaments on TV and listening to their buddies who “know” the Rules - in 2012, why not find a better source?

Long time respected volunteer and OGA Rules Official, Donald Joe Kowitz, Sr. died suddenly January 30, 2012 at the age of 80.

Oregonians are encouraged to report contact with Hole-In-Won.com which isn’t licensed to sell insurance in Oregon.

Barb Trammell, CEO of the Oregon Golf Association announced that Nate Swanner has been promoted to Director of Tournament Operations.

Terri Frohnmayer, 55, of Salem, Ore., who is nicknamed “Little Bit,” was a giant-killer in defeating Mina Hardin, 51, of Fort Worth, Texas, and winning the 2011 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur at the 5,876-yard, par-72 Honors Course.

Field up to four teams to represent your club at the OGA Women’s Team Championship September 17 – 18 at Mallard Creek Golf Course in Lebanon, Ore.

Long time respected volunteer and OGA Rules Official, Donald Joe Kowitz, Sr. died suddenly January 30, 2012 at the age of 80.

Juniors and Parents!  Plan ahead for the coming Oregon Junior Golf Season with this preliminary list of Oregon Junior Golf Majors, Qualifiers, and Key Regional and National Events.

The Dorothy Campbell Memorial Scholarship is reserved for graduating high school females who will be attending an Oregon College or University in the fall of 2012.

Every year hundreds of Oregon Junior Golf members reach for their dream to play NCAA or NAIA golf at a college or university and many will realize their dream by signing a national letter of intent. View a growing list of some of the more recent signings reported to our office.

Oregon Junior Golf provides affordable competitions for all level of junior golfers age 8 - 17. Take a look back at the 40+ events that took place during 2011.

An 18-hole golf course must be at least 3,000 yards in length, or at least 1,500 yards per 9-holes in order to be posted to your scoring record for a USGA Handicap Index.

OGA Members play on average more than 50 rounds of golf and post more than 2 million rounds of golf on GHIN each year.

An important new policy in the upcoming revised USGA Handicap System Manual (2012-2015) will be a National Revision Schedule.

Slope actually indicates the mathematical slope of a line (rise over run) when graphing scores against a Handicap Index.

.... and the first computation was based on the player’s best three scores.

An 18-hole golf course must be at least 3,000 yards in length, or at least 1,500 yards per 9-holes in order to be posted to your scoring record for a USGA Handicap Index.

Keeping a golf course fresh and interesting for regular players doesn’t necessarily require investing in new tee boxes.  The same result can be accomplished with “Combo Tees” -- using two or more sets of tees to add variety.

The Oregon Golf Association is licensed by the United States Golf Association to exclusively be responsible for the measuring and rating of every regulation length golf course in Oregon & SW Washington.  In 2011, we visited 33 golf courses and published new ratings. 

Slope actually indicates the mathematical slope of a line (rise over run) when graphing scores against a Handicap Index.

This is because the Slope Rating, which takes into account both the scratch and bogey golfer, is only relative to the Course Rating.