Oregon Golf Association (OGA)

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The Rules of Golf

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the Rules of Golf

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the Rules of Amateur Status

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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. The 2011 schedule will be available in early January 2011. Attendees are required to RSVP for these events with free registration opening on January 15, 2011.

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. The 2011 schedule will be available in early January. Registration is required and will open on January 15, 2011.

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. The complete 2011 schedule will be available in early January. Registration is required and will open on January 15, 2011.

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.

Order Your New Rules Books Today!

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.

Upcoming Rules Events

The 2012 Rules Education schedule is growing quickly. Continue on to to view upcoming Rules of Golf events open to the public.

How to register for an OGA Rules Event

Interested in attending an OGA Rules of Golf event - we offer many ways to register for a Rules of Golf event. Please read on for step-by-step instructions.