NOGA Rules Seminar

Are you interested in learning more about the Rules of Golf? Do you have interest in learning how to become a rules official? The Northern Ohio Golf Association (NOGA) is hosting a Rules of Golf Workshop open to the public.  Join us on March 23rd for a one-day rules seminar covering main topics in the Rules of Golf.   On Tuesday, March 24th, attendees will also have the option to take the 80 question USGA Rules of Golf Exam. Anyone taking the exam has the ability to earn Advanced Certification by getting a 70 out of 80 or better on the exam.   Attendees MUST register to attend the seminar. PGA members will receive PDR Points for attending all sessions.   Registration Dates: Opens: Wednesday, February 18th @ 7:00 a.m. Closes: Monday, March 16th  @ 11:59 p.m.   Location: Sleepy Hollow Golf Course - Brecksville, Ohio   Dates: Monday, March 23 - Tuesday, March 24   Entry Fee: $50 per person - Includes light breakfast, lunch, rules seminar on Monday and optional 80-question exam on Tuesday morning.     Schedule of Events: Monday, March 23 7:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Rules Presentations 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Rules Presentations   Tuesday, March 24 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Optional Rules Exam   Rules that will be covered: NOGA plans to cover main topics from the Rules of Golf. This is a great opportunity to anyone who is interested in learning more about the Rules of Golf and how to possibly become a certified rules official.   Optional Exam Information:   Notes/Reference Materials:  Part I (closed book) of the exam must be completed without any notes or reference materials. On Part II (open book), any printed reference materials or handwritten notes may be used (the Rules of Golf and Official Guide are recommended). No electronic materials may be used, except that the Rules of Golf and Official Guide may be accessed through the USGA Rules of Golf app (including use of saved notes and the search function within the app – but not any other parts of the app or web pages accessible through the app).    Time and Breaks:  The total time allowed to complete both parts of the exam is 4 hours and breaks may be taken at any time during the exam. Individuals taking the exam may use as much time as they choose to complete Part I, and the remainder of the 4 hours to complete Part II.    Individuals may leave the area in which they are testing but may not take their exam booklet or answer sheet out of the room.    USGA Rules Account: If you plan to take the Rules of Golf exam you must create a login at rules.usga.org in order to see your results.