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Rules Education
The OGA's Rules Education programs are nationally recognized both for the expertise of our instruction and the dedication to learning shown by our staff who present to over 2000 golfers per year. We offer many different programs all aimed at providing a different level of instruction. These include many free services such as Rules of Golf Presentations at clubs and courses as well as outreach to high school and college golf teams. In 2011, we will add another free service, Public Rules Nights, to be held at golf clubs throughout the state open to both OGA members and non-members. More thorough instruction on the Rules of Golf is also available through our On-Course Rules of Golf Clinics and Rules of Golf Workshops. More detail of our programs can be found below.
Public Rules Nights provide OGA Members and non-members alike the opportunity to get their answers from the Rules experts of the OGA. They will include hosted light hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar and include a 3 hour presentation designed to cover basic definitions and Rules. In addition, a short introduction to the golf association will begin prior to the start of Rules Instruction. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the current Rules of Golf and have the opportunity to purchase other Rules Publications at a discounted rate.
On Course Rules of Golf Clinics will take golfers out on the course for a full day of situational based Rules Education. Perfect for both the social and competitive golfer, the class will teach basic principles of the Rules through a variety of stations and situations. The instruction will translate directly into a better understanding and proper application of the Rules out on the course.
Rules of Golf Workshops are designed for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Rules of Golf. Workshops are held over 3 days and instruction balances classroom presentations, small group work and time out on the course. An optional test will be conducted at the conclusion of the workshop which will be used to identify and certify Rules Officials for volunteer work for the OGA, High School, College and Professional events and serves as a feeder program to PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops and future national Rules of Golf officiating opportunities.
To view upcoming events or to register, please click here.
If you have any questions regarding the Oregon Golf Association's Rules Education Programs, e-mail Craig Winter or call the OGA at (503) 981-4653.
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Great Benefit for the Membership.
It should grow the Membership for the Local clubs and the OGA as well as the USGA. Been a USGA member for many years. Job well done.
Thanks
Paul
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GO VINCENT !!! I used to work with his dad at Glendoveer golf course. Vincent was only about 10 years old, but already pretty good and VERY intense !! GO VINCENT !!!!
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My son Ryan Mort played golf for South Medford H.S. competting against Vincent and graduating in 2005. We look forward to watch his progress as a PGA professional. Good Luck Vincent!
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The benefits are good, but our local course members are complaining about the increase in OGA dues. Our members simply want a GHIN handicap. You should keep the membership dues below $25 per year.
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Tony –
Thanks for your input. GHIN is simply a computation service offered exclusively through licensed golf associations to provide a USGA Handicap Index. It is just one of many tangible benefits and services offered along with membership in the Oregon Golf Association. Please visit http://www.oga.org/docs/OGA_Member_Benefits_Flyer.pdf for a comprehensive list detailing your benefits as a member of the OGA.
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I am excited about all the OGA is offering this year. In a time when so many things seem to be imploding you are expanding, and only for $10 more a year. I am sure I can fine several foursomes from Newport that will come over to play the OGA Course.
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Great to have added benefits—especially the round of golf.
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The most common excuse I hear is “I only played 9 holes”. Our course has each nine rated.
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Very good article. Thanks for some sound advice.
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Great post!! Information provided in the post is true and knowledge providing. Since long I was looking for such type of post.
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I remember on TV when a PGA tournament was rain and wind delayed this year when the announcers discussed that a ball moved by the wind had to be replaced. The officials can’t get it right and TV commentators can’t get it right either.
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Tony,
This was a tricky scenario - I have amended the post a bit to better address your comment.
Thanks you for your interest in the Rules of Golf - regards,
Craig
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What if: after the penalty stroke, marking the ball on the green, and replacing it: it moved again, and again into the hazard??
Question; in ‘placing’ the ball after marking it; can you press it down a bit to help it not move again???
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I was above the hole on slick green. After marking it and replacing it, the ball moved, much closer to the hole. An official told me I had to replace it since I had marked, cleaned, replaced it; I could only leave if not marked. Incorrect?
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Jim,
If you have not yet addressed the ball (stance &
grounding club) and the ball moves on its own, even after replacing it, the ball must be played at the new location. Pressing the ball into the green would be a two stroke penalty (Rule 13-2). Craig
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I would like to thank each and every volunteer handicap chairperson. The time and dedication that you put in to your duties helps to ensure fairness in the game of golf.