Far Hills, N.J. (Oct. 5) – The United States Golf Association, in partnership with the PGA of America, has announced the dates, sites and instructors for the 2010 PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops. Online registration begins Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. (EDT), with telephone registration beginning one week later on Oct. 14.
A total of 19 Rules workshops will be held at 14 sites across the country from January through March. Workshops span 3½ days, covering Rules 1-34 and concluding with an optional examination. In addition to the regular Rules of Golf Workshops, a two-day Introductory Workshop has been scheduled for March 30-31 at the USGA’s headquarters in Far Hills, N.J. This introductory workshop is designed for those looking to gain a basic understanding of the Rules of Golf or those preparing to attend a regular workshop in the future.
Applicants may register online via the USGA’s Web site (www.usga.org) when the registration period opens. Those who prefer to register by telephone can do so beginning Oct. 14 during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EDT). Applicants will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration fees are as follows: $175 for the introductory workshop, $300 for the regular workshop, $100 for the exam only, and $75 for withdrawals or transfers, which must be completed prior to the registration deadline for the workshop requested. Fees must be pre-paid with a credit card (American Express, MasterCard or Visa).
The list of dates, sites and instructors can be found at http://www.usga.org/rulesworkshops/.
About the USGA
The USGA is the national governing body of golf in the USA and Mexico, a combined territory that includes more than half the world’s golfers and golf courses.
The USGA annually conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Senior Open, 10 national amateur and two state team championships. It also helps conduct the Walker Cup Match, Curtis Cup Match and World Amateur Team Championships.
The USGA also writes the Rules of Golf, conducts equipment testing, provides expert course maintenance consultations, funds research for better turf and a better environment, maintains a Handicap System®, celebrates the history of the game, and administers an ongoing “For the Good of the Game” grants program, which has allocated more than $65 million over 13 years to successful programs that bring the game’s values to youths from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities. For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.
Contact:
Pete Kowalski (pkowalski@usga.org)
Web Address: www.usga.org
USGA Phone: 908-234-2300 ext.1322 (office) 908-216-8435 (cell)
