Oregon Golf Association (OGA)

Rules

The Rules of Golf

Your quick reference
to the Decisions on
the Rules of Golf

Amateur Status Rules

Your quick reference
to the Decisions on
the Rules of Amateur Status

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Learn the Rules from the OGAs experts!

Take some time out this spring to learn the Rules of Golf with the OGA. Registration for spring and summer classes open on February 8. Read on to see what classes are offered and view the 2010 Rules Education Schedule.

Upcoming Rules Events

Click "Read More" to view the schedule of upcoming Rules of Golf events or to learn how you can book a free Rules Presenation for your club or course.

Online Rules of Golf Resources

The Oregon Golf Association encourages golfers of all abilities to understand the Rules of Golf and is constantly updating the following collection of Online Rules resources.

Rules of Golf presentations are available as a free service to Member Clubs. Opportunities for Rules Education will increase this year as we will continue to add online tools, on course clinics and more advanced Rules of Golf Workshops for interested members. Our outreach programs are also available to interested High School and College programs. Regardless of whether you prefer to learn online, in the classroom, or on the course; if you're interested in learning the Rules of Golf the OGA has a program for you.

How to register for an OGA Rules Event

Interested in attending an OGA Rules of Golf event - the OGA has changed online registration providors as of January 1, 2010. Please read on to learn more.

A searchable database is now available to check your grooves . . . do your clubs conform . . . will the new Rule even affect you? Read on to find out!

Purchase Rules Publications

The Oregon Golf Association keeps many Rules of Golf related publications in stock and available for purchase to both OGA members, the general public, and golf clubs and courses.

Rules of Golf Blog

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01/29/10 - Learn the Rules from the OGAs experts!

11/24/09 - Check your Grooves - Database Now Available

A searchable database is now available to check your grooves . . . do your clubs conform . . . will the new Rule even affect you? Read on to find out!

11/23/09 - Lift, clean and cheat is just a myth!

If you have lifted your ball in the rough, placed it within 6” and thought you were using preferred lies – please read on.

11/20/09 - How to Learn the Rules of Golf

A step-by-step approach to help you learn the Rules of Golf.

11/17/09 - Decisions on the Rules of Golf, 2010 revisions

Changes to to the 2010-11 Decision on the Rules of Golf will include 28 new decisions, 51 revised decisions and one withdrawn decision. They will become effective, January 1, 2010.

10/07/09 - Register now, PGA/USGA Rules Workshops

PGA/USGA Rules Workshops are coming to Portland this winter . . . prefer Florida . . . click for more for the complete schedule - online registration opens October 7.

10/06/09 - Local Rules for Handling Aeration Holes

Without help from the Committee, a player is not permitted to take relief from an aeration hole without penalty.

09/16/09 - USGAs New Groove Rules Explained

An explanation of how the New Groove Rule will, or likely will not, affect you.

08/04/09 - Answers to the Jeld-Wen Rules Contest

Scores of entries were received though only one was returned with alll five correct answers.

07/28/09 - Weir’s crazy weekend at the Canadian Open

In an unusual chain of events, Mike Weir called over a Rules Official on the 18th hole during Saturday’s 2nd round at the 2009 Canadian Open.

Online Application for Amateur Reinstatement

Everything you need to know to apply for your reinstatement to amateur status can be found here.

The majority of breaches to amateur status occur either at the point of entering a tournament or when a non-conforming prize is accepted, so your best protection is to clarify the prize structure before you enter any event or exhibition.

Position Statements

As the guardian of the game of golf in Oregon and Southwest Washington, the Oregon Golf Association provides online access to our position statements.